Diesel vs gas......................
OK folks, there have been a few to many diesel vs gas threads that have shall we say gone to "Hell and a hand basket"! So if all of you would put in you BEST, no flaming reasons for going gas vs diese...
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Noisy Bob,
If you buy a diesel 3/4 or 1 ton truck based on commuting to work, you will be sorely disappointed. I got mine for the benefits while towing. Most people will tell you that the big diesels only see a mileage benefit at highway speeds. At 45 mph stop and go driving, a Cummins will get between 13-16. The freeway is where you see 20.2 - 23.5 mpg plus.
The new diesels warm up much quicker than years gone by, but I still use a winter grille cover to help it along.
If you buy a diesel 3/4 or 1 ton truck based on commuting to work, you will be sorely disappointed. I got mine for the benefits while towing. Most people will tell you that the big diesels only see a mileage benefit at highway speeds. At 45 mph stop and go driving, a Cummins will get between 13-16. The freeway is where you see 20.2 - 23.5 mpg plus.
The new diesels warm up much quicker than years gone by, but I still use a winter grille cover to help it along.
