Gas vs. Diesel (Ecodiesel)

Still considering a Ram as my TV replacement. But, have you noticed all the recent announcements of vehicles thaf are or in the process of building a diesel version?

Nissan Titan
Ford F150
Nissan Frontier
Chevy Colorado
Toyota Tundra

The day I gotta worry about ownership cost, whether its gas or diesel powered is the day I sell em both and run a team of horses and a covered wagon to go Rv'ing... but then I suppose we'll be arguing, which is better for axle grease... whale blubber or bacon fat, horses or oxen... how many bushels of oats per mile or how much grass per kilometer.

FishOnOne wrote:
I'm don't think heavy towing is what RAM had in mind with this engine, as fuel economy is the big marketing theme for this drivetrain.

I agree with ya Troy.

Problem #1 is, the oil burner 1/2 ton pickup truck is rated to tow right at 9K..........or so it has been reported. (I can hear the RV sales man right now. "You got yourself a diesel there son, that thing can tow anything on our lot.") :R

Problem #2 is, it's in the same lineup as the Ecoboost and you know what that means! Someone is going to do a head to head tow-off test! :E

Those that still think you can make HP with gears or torque are going to be in for a big unpleasant shock when this thing gets hooked to a 9K lb TT trailer.

Those that just want great fuel mileage for towing a boat or a quad will be pleasantly happy with the oil burner. :)

In my area gas is 2.90/gal whereas diesel is still in the 3.70~3.80 range. This chart does not reflect this.

Based on the economy of the area in which I live the gassers would enjoy an advantage not shown in this chart.

FishOnOne wrote:
I'm don't think heavy towing is what RAM had in mind with this engine, as fuel economy is the big marketing theme for this drivetrain.

CAFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"!!!!!!!!!!

Turtle n Peeps wrote:
Thanks Troy.

Just as I thought; you can through a blanket over all of them.

Now, PUT needs to tie a 9K load to those trucks and head out to Eisenhower for a tow off to the top of the hill. There won't be a blanket big enough for that test. :B

But but but but.....

It is not how fast you can climb to the Eisenhower but how good your engine brake works going down the hill. :w :B :P

I'm don't think heavy towing is what RAM had in mind with this engine, as fuel economy is the big marketing theme for this drivetrain.

Thanks Troy.

Just as I thought; you can through a blanket over all of them.

Now, PUT needs to tie a 9K load to those trucks and head out to Eisenhower for a tow off to the top of the hill. There won't be a blanket big enough for that test. :B