TucsonJim wrote:
If you want a very capable truck and plan on putting a lot of miles on it, give serious consideration to a diesel engine. You'll get much better mileage, better torque, and a longer lasting engine and higher trade in values. On the down side, it is a much more expensive initial purchase, and oil changes are more expensive. On my ford F350, I get 19mpg on the highway, 14 in town, and 10.5 while towing 13,000 pounds.
You must drive slower than my father on freeway! I have NEVER gotten over 17mpg from my 6.7, that was driving with cruise set to 65mph. Im not complaining as I do average 16.5 on my daily commute.