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jerem0621
Aug 01, 2014Explorer II
I'm still very interested in the EcoDiesel Ram 1500 for my basic truck needs as well as the occasional towing needs.
I managed very well with my 235 hp 330 lb ft of tq 5.4 in my old 1997 F150 towing 6500-7000 (scaled weight) TT.
What was not addressed in this video is how much easier it is to fuel up a diesel in the big truck lanes with a 32 ft TT in tow than maneuvering the rig around the car pumps. :D.... See that 45 seconds is more than made up in fuel up time... The EcoDiesel is on the road longer due to range and the fuel stop is quicker...:D.
The video is about a race to the top of Davis Dam road. Hardly real life there...
Now a 2500 mile pull off with MPG's, Range, comfort, those are things I'm interested in... I got a feeling that the EcoDiesel would "torch" the other two in these categories.
But, at least ford did admit the Chevy beat the Ecoboost in denser cooler air.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
I managed very well with my 235 hp 330 lb ft of tq 5.4 in my old 1997 F150 towing 6500-7000 (scaled weight) TT.
What was not addressed in this video is how much easier it is to fuel up a diesel in the big truck lanes with a 32 ft TT in tow than maneuvering the rig around the car pumps. :D.... See that 45 seconds is more than made up in fuel up time... The EcoDiesel is on the road longer due to range and the fuel stop is quicker...:D.
The video is about a race to the top of Davis Dam road. Hardly real life there...
Now a 2500 mile pull off with MPG's, Range, comfort, those are things I'm interested in... I got a feeling that the EcoDiesel would "torch" the other two in these categories.
But, at least ford did admit the Chevy beat the Ecoboost in denser cooler air.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
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