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dzirkelb
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Jun 17, 2013

Gas Mileage of 2013 Trucks - Gas and Diesel Both Welcom

My 04 Ford Diesel just took a******on me, so I'm in the market for a new truck. 98% of the usage will be driving from home to work, and the rest will be towing a 5th wheel.

I loved the Diesel, but it is so hard to justify the cost or a new one, 8k more just to get diesel.

I don't want a debate, as that's happened 500 times, and I know the benefits already. But, I would like just numbers of the following:

Must be a 2013 Ford, Chevy, or GMC (I just don't like the Dodge's).

What do you get for mileage? I'm hoping to compare the 3/4 gas to diesel to ton to ton duely, everything.

Basically, I know I'll get less mileage for gas, but if it's is like 5 mpg less, then that's fine with me. If it's 15, then I'll reconsider.

I'm particulary interested in what ton duelly's gas.

So, just post your mileage, year, make, model, and anything pertinent (gear / axel ratio, 4x4, 4x2, towing, etc).

Thanks, and let's keep this as just an informational thread no debates!

23 Replies

  • Towing only 2% of the time? I wouldn't even consider paying extra for a diesel. Certainly not a new one with a chance of GM's DEF problems or Ford's water in fuel fiasco.
  • Welcome to the Forum...
    gosh, your very first post and you hate Dodges and you don't want to do the gas vs diesel debate and you had an 04 Ford diesel that went belly up and you don't want to talk 6.0 Fords...

    Come on now, where is the fun in all that? These topics are the food that keeps this Forum alive.....
    Can we at least debate Walmart camping or ST vs LT tires?.....:)
  • 2012 Chevy 2500HD CC 6.5' box 3.73 6.0L Since I put larger 18" tires on it highway at 65 mph 14.5 mpg. Prior with factory 17" 15.3 at 65 mph. Towing around 13K and it pulls down to 6-8 mpg. If it matters, I really like the pickup, I like the way it pulls, even when pulling loads beyond its ratings. Its my first HD gas pickup. Still have my diesels, but this is no slouch of pickup.