Fuelly mileage of the big three diesels
It appears the new 10 speed in the Fords made a significant impact in catching up with the Cummins fuel mileage in the 2500's. Although it is still too little info in all of the new 2020 models to te...
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FishOnOne wrote:blofgren wrote:
In my area gas powered HD trucks are relatively rare and sell for much less than the same diesel powered trucks. Of course the exception is many of the Ford diesels after the 7.3L was discontinued....:)
So as has been mentioned many times, the diesel truck will net way more when it's time to sell or trade in so the difference in fuel economy is only one consideration when making the decision to buy.
In my area (the truck capital) I'm starting to see more gas powered RAM HD trucks and I suspect with Ford new 7.3 gas that trend could continue. :)
This be the difference between virtually sea level and flat vs 5000’ changes in topography before you finish your first Starbucks in the morning.
And don’t pretend the “hill country” is mountains, lol.
No doubt the new gassers are more capable than ever and an absolute pleasure to drive.
However the diesels aren’t still packing only 250hp and 450 ft lbs, so they still blow the doors off of 400hp gassers with a great deal of authority once something real gets latched to the hitch!
