Diesel Gas Mileage and Reliability???
I am researching a new truck and am considering a diesel (not sure which one yet) or a Toyota Tundra with the 5.7 liter engine. Whatever I get, it will be a used one. I have read about all of the ma...
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x2 on what you will be towing and where you will be towing it. The Tundra is generally unsuitable for any sort of heavy towing since they have very limited carrying capacity. You need to stick with the 3 more or less American brands: Ford, Fiat(Dodge) or Government(GM)
If you are thinking about a 5th wheel then diesel is the way to go unless you stick to the flatlands.
I get between 11-13 mpg towing our 5ver depending on headwind and road grade. I get 18.5 or so without the trailer. A gas engine will be substantially worse than that towing.
We have had zero maintenance except for a replacement battery strap and a replaced 120v outlet socket. Total time about 30 minutes at the dealer. Not counting the normal oil changes and such. If you buy used be very careful which model year you end up with. Avoid the 6.0L Ford engine for example.
If you are thinking about a 5th wheel then diesel is the way to go unless you stick to the flatlands.
I get between 11-13 mpg towing our 5ver depending on headwind and road grade. I get 18.5 or so without the trailer. A gas engine will be substantially worse than that towing.
We have had zero maintenance except for a replacement battery strap and a replaced 120v outlet socket. Total time about 30 minutes at the dealer. Not counting the normal oil changes and such. If you buy used be very careful which model year you end up with. Avoid the 6.0L Ford engine for example.
