Finding Diesel
Hi folks.
We purchased our first diesel truck in February. A 2014 Sierra 3500 HD. I've been reading a lot about diesel trucks as it pertains to pulling a trailer, but what I haven't found is info on types of diesel, if there are types, like grades of gas. We take our first longer trip to Boise, ID from Walla Walla, WA in a couple of days. About 4 hr trip. Towing a lighter TT about 30ft. I'm assuming I'll make it there with diesel to spare. But if I were to pull into a Flying J or similar type of truck stop, do I get my diesel from the gas pumps where cars go, or can I get it from where the big rigs get their's? Dumb question I know.
I usually map out my gas stops when we take off for a longer trip. We used a Suburban before we bought the truck. I'd look at gas stations on google to make sure I'd pull in and out with relative ease. I'm about to do the same, but finding I can't assume all gas stations have diesel--a couple in my town don't.
Is there an app for the iPhone I'm not aware of that lists gas stations with diesel? Is there another way I'm not thinking about yet?
Finally, not a diesel question, but does a longer bed truck make a HUGE difference in the towing experience? We have a long bed with crew cab!
Thanks!
We purchased our first diesel truck in February. A 2014 Sierra 3500 HD. I've been reading a lot about diesel trucks as it pertains to pulling a trailer, but what I haven't found is info on types of diesel, if there are types, like grades of gas. We take our first longer trip to Boise, ID from Walla Walla, WA in a couple of days. About 4 hr trip. Towing a lighter TT about 30ft. I'm assuming I'll make it there with diesel to spare. But if I were to pull into a Flying J or similar type of truck stop, do I get my diesel from the gas pumps where cars go, or can I get it from where the big rigs get their's? Dumb question I know.
I usually map out my gas stops when we take off for a longer trip. We used a Suburban before we bought the truck. I'd look at gas stations on google to make sure I'd pull in and out with relative ease. I'm about to do the same, but finding I can't assume all gas stations have diesel--a couple in my town don't.
Is there an app for the iPhone I'm not aware of that lists gas stations with diesel? Is there another way I'm not thinking about yet?
Finally, not a diesel question, but does a longer bed truck make a HUGE difference in the towing experience? We have a long bed with crew cab!
Thanks!
