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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lotto7335 wrote:
I have same, but ext cab, short bed. I get about 9-10 city driving, and 13.5 on highway. I am not a "leadfoot" by anymeans.
You are missing out. I have an 02 I bought used with 50,000 miles for about 27 OTD almost a couple of years ago. I get around 15 City and 20 highway. In the city I drive conservatively. I'm not a lead foot but I'm not a granny either. On the highway without the trailer I run about 75mph. With my trailer I get 9 to 10 MPG with a full 40gal water tank sometimes waste tanks are empty and other times they are 1/3 to 2/3's full. I run between 65 and 70 with the trailer. I'm pulling a Jayco Talon 24ft. Toy hauler. I usually have a few bikes plus gear.
I'm not sure what you can do to better your mileage other then change your driving habbits. People don't realize how much fuel is wasted when you leave every light likes it's race. I'm not saying drive like your 100 years old but somewhere in between you can probably pickup a few MPG gas or diesel. Same on the highway...if I hit any hills sometimes your better off dropping a gear and going 55 then slaming the throttle to the floor to hold 65 70 with your trailer. It all depends.
Maybe consult with a engine builder that has diesel experience.
