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dzirkelb
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Jun 17, 2013

Gas Mileage of 2013 Trucks - Gas and Diesel Both Welcom

My 04 Ford Diesel just took a******on me, so I'm in the market for a new truck. 98% of the usage will be driving from home to work, and the rest will be towing a 5th wheel. I loved the Diesel, but...
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dzirkelb
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Jun 17, 2013
ksss wrote:
2012 Chevy 2500HD CC 6.5' box 3.73 6.0L Since I put larger 18" tires on it highway at 65 mph 14.5 mpg. Prior with factory 17" 15.3 at 65 mph. Towing around 13K and it pulls down to 6-8 mpg. If it matters, I really like the pickup, I like the way it pulls, even when pulling loads beyond its ratings. Its my first HD gas pickup. Still have my diesels, but this is no slouch of pickup.


Perfect, exactly what I'm looking for, thanks!

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