Diesel vs gas......................
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Jun-21-2004 09:12 PM
Be real and honest in you answers, not hear say, flaming etc PLEASE!
If posts are good ones, I will leave, if inflamatory or trolling in nature, they will be deleted! I will get this stick'd to the top for future parusing for those that need this type of info.
Added 6-23-04
We are getting closer to answers I am looking for etc.
Stuff like Ken's - T-Bone posts are good. There are a few others of you that have not posted, some with a 9 point question and answer type to figure out how you went with one or the other. If you are one of those, PLEASE repost in this thread. I may have to look up whom has done this and PM you, but if you think this is you, you now know what to do.
Also, for those of you with $ per gallon for either fuel right now, I would prefer to see a post with ...."in my area, diesel is typically .10 less than unleaded" then explain your numbers. As currently in the Seattle area, diesel and unleaded are any where from 2.05 -2.30 per gallon, with mid test .10 more and premium about .20 more, with equal high low splits. Two weeks ago those prices were upwards of .30 -.40 per gallon more. people were posting $ per gallon that were for me. "I wish" If someone is reading your post a year from now, they may want to know where your paying 1.65, when the price of fuel is over $3 per gallon. Let's keep prices out of it if possible.
Bert and tin tipi, got into a good discusion on the pros and cons of RPM's, drive train etc. I would prefer to NOT see the quote of the other in responding threads, maybe just write a quick wording of re tranny gearing, instead of the whole 40 words or so in that paragragh, so the repsonse is shorter if possible quicker and easier to read etc.
I have deleted some 15+/- posts, that were off topic etc. Please note, I am trying to keep this at the top, as the ONLY gas/diesel thread in this area. So if one is trying to decide, we do not have to go thru this BS any more. As such, I will be deleting ANY future posts close to resembling this type of topic. I may have to change "this" title to a better one, if one has a better sounding title, to be more positive, better claification, let me know here, or in a PM/e-mail, what ever you feel most comfortible with.
Again thank you for all of you that are keeping responses positive, etc.
Also we could use a few more positive reasons to go gas, as many can see I have both gas and diesel, both have a place! Both have positive reasons to buy that fuel, lets keep the threads etc to that purpose only!
Marty
2014 Chevy 1500 Dual cab 4x4
92 Red-e-haul 12K equipment trailer
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May-27-2006 07:15 PM
turtletub wrote:
The 5er I want is Triumph 395RL5S and Length 39' 7" Height 12' 6"
GVWR (lbs) 15,350
Cargo Carrying Capacity (lbs) 2,398
Gross Dry Weight (lbs) 12,952
Hitch Dry Weight (lbs) 2,098
I would look for a 98' Dodge Dually Quad cab 12V/ they can be had for a good price, are good on fuel and will tow your trialer no problem. If you want to uprate the motor it is easy and inexpensive and this truck will last a long time if looked after. JMHO
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May-24-2006 09:29 AM
hindle_az wrote: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.
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May-24-2006 08:15 AM
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.
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May-19-2006 11:14 AM
falva wrote:
I have a 2004 2500HD GMC Crew Cab Duramax. I'm only getting about 11mpg in city and about 9 when I'm towing. I have several friends that own similar vehicles, or the same, but they get 17mpg and about 13 towing. Is there anything that I can do to my truck to get the same mpg? I love my truck, but would like a little more mileage.
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.
What trailer are you pulling? Mine is a 27ft 7800# gross TT
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May-19-2006 10:58 AM
Regards to Diesle vs. Gas. I had an 02 Chev 3/4, pulling a 27ft TT. I don't really care about the difference. I wanted a Diesel so I went out and bought an 04 GMC D/A. Love it.
So there.
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Apr-25-2006 05:49 PM
You haven't been hanging around Supercharged have you?:)
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