Miles per tank-the tale of two fuels

[bqcooker]

I've been reading a lot here about the Dodge 6.4 and CTD. Both look promising for what I need/want. Can I get some averages of those have a 2014/15 of each, of miles to the tank of just daily driving? I do a lot of highway driving of about 40K miles a year, so if I knew how many miles to the tank, I can get a rough estimate per fill up. Thanks

[wintersun]

It is changing but for the most part I still have to travel further to find a station that is pumping diesel. I may have more range in theory with my diesel truck but that is offset by having to get fuel sooner to be sure I don't run out or have to make a 20 mile round trip detour to a truck stop.

Easiest to switch out the main fuel tank for a Titan that will hold 60 gallons of fuel and forget about it. For general driving the gas engine is the better choice. Diesel is good for trips of an hour or longer and when towing more than 10,000 lbs., otherwise it is not the way to go.

Not that that will prevent diesel owners from wanting to justify their purchase decision and pretend it was driven by logic and not emotion. I have a diesel pickup but I also have no illusions that it was the best buy or the most economical to own and operate.

[bqcooker]

Thanks for all the information. I've always been a Bow Tie man, but these new CTD are looking good. Just purchased a Jayco Jayflight 28BHBE and pulling it w/ a 2012 Suburban w/ towing package. It towed pretty good for the 35 mile ride home. No, to little sway, good, smooth acceleration and braking. Trailer sticker from dealer says 6911lbs, which includes AC and awning. We don't do dry camping, so just min weight for 4 people. The burb is due for tires in a little bit, so will be getting LT tires for better support. Lots of great info on here. Thanks for it all.

[rhagfo]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

wanderingbob wrote:
My 2014 Cummins SRW , I can get 19 to 20 miles per if I keep it at 64 or so miles an hour , manual measurement . When towing my 20 foot trailer at same speed I get 13 plus . I can go 450 miles towing if I carry a safety can of diesel, which I have never needed . Speed is the big killer of miles per .

"Speed is the big killer of miles per" Here is a perfect example! Towing 29K into a head wind heading West on I-40 crossing the panhandle of Texas.

Well there is your problem!!
You need to be turning 2,200 rpm to hold 75 MPH in a head wind! :S

Got to love the damn Tractor motor!!!! :B

[Cummins12V98]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

The Mad Norsky wrote:

atreis wrote:
Gotta love it when people take pictures of their gauges while driving 75 mph.

It is not as seriously unsafe as one may first think.

With today's smart cell phones, you can set it to take multiple photos at once. Then just keep adjusting the tilt on the phone, taking photos while keeping your eye on the road. Stop and examine the photos later once safely stopped. Throw away all the excess and you have the one as shown here, without being a danger to yourself or others on the road.

Really no big deal.

It's really no big deal when you have a truck that almost drives it's self!:B

Should I dig out the one at 104mph?

[Cummins12V98]

The Mad Norsky wrote:

atreis wrote:
Gotta love it when people take pictures of their gauges while driving 75 mph.

It is not as seriously unsafe as one may first think.

With today's smart cell phones, you can set it to take multiple photos at once. Then just keep adjusting the tilt on the phone, taking photos while keeping your eye on the road. Stop and examine the photos later once safely stopped. Throw away all the excess and you have the one as shown here, without being a danger to yourself or others on the road.

Really no big deal.

It's really no big deal when you have a truck that almost drives it's self!:B

[Cummins12V98]

atreis wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

wanderingbob wrote:
My 2014 Cummins SRW , I can get 19 to 20 miles per if I keep it at 64 or so miles an hour , manual measurement . When towing my 20 foot trailer at same speed I get 13 plus . I can go 450 miles towing if I carry a safety can of diesel, which I have never needed . Speed is the big killer of miles per .

"Speed is the big killer of miles per" Here is a perfect example! Towing 29K into a head wind heading West on I-40 crossing the panhandle of Texas.

Gotta love it when people take pictures of their gauges while driving 75 mph.

Did I say "I" took it? 😉

[6_7_tow_rig]

That many miles a year, diesel is a no brainer. Plus you have the benefit of stress free towing.

[The_Mad_Norsky]

atreis wrote:
Gotta love it when people take pictures of their gauges while driving 75 mph.

It is not as seriously unsafe as one may first think.

With today's smart cell phones, you can set it to take multiple photos at once. Then just keep adjusting the tilt on the phone, taking photos while keeping your eye on the road. Stop and examine the photos later once safely stopped. Throw away all the excess and you have the one as shown here, without being a danger to yourself or others on the road.

Really no big deal.

[atreis]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

wanderingbob wrote:
My 2014 Cummins SRW , I can get 19 to 20 miles per if I keep it at 64 or so miles an hour , manual measurement . When towing my 20 foot trailer at same speed I get 13 plus . I can go 450 miles towing if I carry a safety can of diesel, which I have never needed . Speed is the big killer of miles per .

"Speed is the big killer of miles per" Here is a perfect example! Towing 29K into a head wind heading West on I-40 crossing the panhandle of Texas.

Gotta love it when people take pictures of their gauges while driving 75 mph.

[APT]

40k miles per year? Get the diesel. It will be worth far more in 5 years at 200k than the Gasser. And when fuel prices go up, you'll be singing to the bank.

Also, if you don't need a truck, I highly recommend a Passat TDI. 700-900 miles per tank, 40-50mpg.

[ib516]

I get about 13-15 mpg during my commuting. 16-18 mpg straight hwy empty.

Both are 20-25% less than my last diesel.

I haven't really paid attention to the distance to empty reading when I fill up.

[Cummins12V98]

wanderingbob wrote:
My 2014 Cummins SRW , I can get 19 to 20 miles per if I keep it at 64 or so miles an hour , manual measurement . When towing my 20 foot trailer at same speed I get 13 plus . I can go 450 miles towing if I carry a safety can of diesel, which I have never needed . Speed is the big killer of miles per .

"Speed is the big killer of miles per" Here is a perfect example! Towing 29K into a head wind heading West on I-40 crossing the panhandle of Texas.

[bqcooker]

x96mnn wrote:
I get just a little over 600 miles to a tank in my 2014 crew cab dually diesel. That would be a mix of city and hwy, aveage between 16 and 17 mpg

Towing, get around 450 miles to a tank. Between 12 and 13 mpg.

Thanks this is the info I'm looking for. 600 miles is a pretty good distance

[wanderingbob]

My 2014 Cummins SRW , I can get 19 to 20 miles per if I keep it at 64 or so miles an hour , manual measurement . When towing my 20 foot trailer at same speed I get 13 plus . I can go 450 miles towing if I carry a safety can of diesel, which I have never needed . Speed is the big killer of miles per .