Ford finally releases specs for F-150 3.0L diesel

Ralph Cramden wrote:

VernDiesel wrote:


Recent inflated tax rates on diesel and inflated costs of diesel in general won’t help.

Ya think LOL. I expect the state of PA will not be a huge market. I never pay much attention but while getting a coffee yesterday I took notice of the fuel prices.

Regular unleaded. 2.88
Diesel. 3.62

I bought some offroad diesel over the weekend for 2.19$/gal. I would assume that the actual price of the fuel does not vary much around the country so the difference is probably in the various taxes. I hope that PA roads have improved with that much money coming in. It has been about 20 years since I was up that way but I remember them having the worst roads that I have ever encountered. My home state of TN seems to have the best roads and nearly the lowest taxes. On road diesel near me right now is 2.59$/gal.

Lynnmor wrote:

ShinerBock wrote:

Ralph Cramden wrote:

VernDiesel wrote:


Recent inflated tax rates on diesel and inflated costs of diesel in general won’t help.

Ya think LOL. I expect the state of PA will not be a huge market. I never pay much attention but while getting a coffee yesterday I took notice of the fuel prices.

Regular unleaded. 2.88
Diesel. 3.62

A lot of that has has to do with the demand for heating fuel. Generally colder winters will cause diesel prices to increase since much of the production is switched to heating oil like kerosene and diesel itself is also used as heating fuel for many in the Northeast

Check your diesel tax here: Tax

I was stating that in reference as to why the difference between diesel and gas usually increases during the winter months versus summer months. The increased tax on diesel is constant, but the demand during the winter isn't and will fluctuate depending on how cold or long the winter is.

ShinerBock wrote:

Ralph Cramden wrote:

VernDiesel wrote:


Recent inflated tax rates on diesel and inflated costs of diesel in general won’t help.

Ya think LOL. I expect the state of PA will not be a huge market. I never pay much attention but while getting a coffee yesterday I took notice of the fuel prices.

Regular unleaded. 2.88
Diesel. 3.62

A lot of that has has to do with the demand for heating fuel. Generally colder winters will cause diesel prices to increase since much of the production is switched to heating oil like kerosene and diesel itself is also used as heating fuel for many in the Northeast

Check your diesel tax here: Tax

Ralph Cramden wrote:

VernDiesel wrote:


Recent inflated tax rates on diesel and inflated costs of diesel in general won’t help.

Ya think LOL. I expect the state of PA will not be a huge market. I never pay much attention but while getting a coffee yesterday I took notice of the fuel prices.

Regular unleaded. 2.88
Diesel. 3.62

A lot of that has has to do with the demand for heating fuel. Generally colder winters will cause diesel prices to increase since much of the production is switched to heating oil like kerosene and diesel itself is also used as heating fuel for many in the Northeast

Wow PA pice is insane. I travel Ohio to all over west coast. Useing gas buddy the average I pay outside of CA is 2.79.

VernDiesel wrote:


Recent inflated tax rates on diesel and inflated costs of diesel in general won’t help.

Ya think LOL. I expect the state of PA will not be a huge market. I never pay much attention but while getting a coffee yesterday I took notice of the fuel prices.

Regular unleaded. 2.88
Diesel. 3.62

According to the big 3 that have actually done their research and invested their money into it about 5 percent of the half ton market will find it beneficial enough to plunk their money down on a half ton diesel. Shinerbocks personal issues with the truck won’t matter.

Recent inflated tax rates on diesel and inflated costs of diesel in general won’t help. Government interference aside Ram has shown an average take rate of greater than 5 percent for the first 4 years. For the 5 ish percent that drive lots of miles and only tow moderate loads it will be a hit. It will make the product line more complete. Nobody wants to give up sales to a competitor. The consumers who fit the nitch and want the benefits of this truck will be the winners. Seems simple to me for those not interested in it they should not buy it.

Bionic Man wrote:
Does the owners manual suggest using a diesel fuel additive like the eco boost suggests using premium?

My 2017 Ford F-350 manual says it shouldn’t be necessary to add aftermarket additives to your fuel if you use a high quality fuel but use Motorcraft Cetane Booster or an equivalent cetane booster additive if you suspect low cetane fuel.
Use Motorcraft anti-gel and performance improver or equivalent to prevent gelling. Dodgeboy said he doesn’t care what the manual says, he adds diesel fuel treatment to every tank of fuel in his Ecodiesel.
The manual also says to change the oil when the computerized oil life monitor indicates.
There are a ton of owners who ignore this information and change every 3,000 to 5,000 miles regardless. I guess what I’m saying is owners manuals are only a suggestion to a lot of people.

Bionic Man wrote:
Does the owners manual suggest using a diesel fuel additive like the eco boost suggests using premium?

FAIL!

Does the owners manual suggest using a diesel fuel additive like the eco boost suggests using premium?