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Re: Towing mileage/capability
If your concerned about mileage and entry height, I would suggest the Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel in a SUV format. In a truck, I would look at either the Chevrolet Colorado or GMC Canyon, both in the 3.0 diesel. Those would be about the same size as a Dakota, but would tow much better with better MPG. Those small diesels would be perfect for that trailer.483Views0likes0CommentsRe: upgrade to LT tire on 2015 ecodiesel , which ones
I believe for the stock sizes there are only two tires you can get. BFG KO2 and General Grabber ATX. I got the ATX a couple months ago and like them so far. Ive got 8K with about 2k towing on them. There are other XL tires but those are the only D and E tires I know of.295Views0likes0CommentsRe: Re test 2018 F150 Diesel takes on Ike Gauntlet
N-Trouble wrote: Hammerboy wrote: I know I said this before but what is the purpose of this truck with a small diesel engine? Who is the target consumer? Fuel economy? Not when diesel cost more and not to mention maintenance costs more. Less capable and more expensive than Eco boost, I'm assuming less payload too. Not being sarcastic but who are the manufacturers aiming for with these small diesels? Dan Im with ya... Only guess is consumers who have been brainwashed into thinking they are “saving money” by buying a diesel. Manufacturers have been reluctant to produce these because they probably understand how useless they really are. They have basically caved to continued consumer pressure to produce these. Based on the numbers put out from this particular truck and its initial price, I cannot defend it to those who say to buy the ecoboost. If your set on Ford and those two are your only options, I’d agree buy the EB over that diesel. It didn’t perform how a lot of people hoped it would. Those who cannot see the market for non HD diesels are somewhat uninformed that their truck needs are the same as everyone else. There are those out there that hunt, fish, haul wood, do whatever with a truck, tow a nice size boat and/or medium sized TT and most importantly for this market - put on some miles. There is a market. How big? I don’t know, but I’m in it and happy there is the option.210Views0likes0CommentsRe: MPG Challenge - F150 Empty and Towing Fuel Mileage
FishOnOne wrote: Perhaps your right... Perhaps you didn't know this engine cam from Land Rover so it's not entirely new. Perhaps your 60 total posts in which 48 of them were bashing this truck and Shiner had to put you in your place. Refreshing... 48 post to prove it. :W Hope you enjoyed the video. It's entertaining never the less. I did enjoy the video and I also knew about the engine in the Land Rover, I was just hoping Ford engineers would have would have gotten better results out tweaking this engine with the 10 speed transmission. Please show me where in those 48 posts I ever “bashed” this truck. I was defending this truck prior to these results the entire time, in particular non HD diesels in ½ ton trucks. Please go back and re-read the thread you are referring to and work on your reading comprehension. Please direct me to where “Shiner put me in my place” as well, I seemed to have missed that. BTW, I was under the assumption you and “Shiner” were the same person….. One last thing, is it some great accomplishment to have a certain number of posts? I haven’t been a member here all that long and I am more interested in informative value added information rather than quantity.460Views0likes0CommentsRe: MPG Challenge - F150 Empty and Towing Fuel Mileage
patriotgrunt wrote: Remember that the eco-diesel test was conducted before the emissions scandal and was with lighter, more fuel efficient truck. I suspect that a more apples to apples comparison is needed but we'll have to awhile before the updated eco-diesel is available. I think you are correct that it was a pre scandal test. However the updated trucks weight the same. It is just an ECM flash/update to comply with the EPA. I would like to see them repeat the test with a 2017 as those trucks are out and have that ECM update. FCA reports no loss of power or efficiency, but it would be nice to see real world data to back that up.460Views0likes0CommentsRe: MPG Challenge - F150 Empty and Towing Fuel Mileage
Fordlover wrote: I'm not sure the truck they were driving was set up for max MPG. Looks like it's max tow package with the long bed and tow mirrors, along with the FX4 package which would typically mean shortest gearing available. Perhaps the Ecodiesel was set up the same way? Your right, I don’t think the ecodiesel was any special package, but it was a 4x4 I believe. I think they said 3.55 gears for the Ford and I would assume they used 3.55 for the ecodiesel as well, because that would be the more commonly available ratio.460Views0likes0CommentsRe: MPG Challenge - F150 Empty and Towing Fuel Mileage
FishOnOne wrote: LOL... Says the Ecodiesel King or perhaps Queen. I'm not sure which one! :B Yeah an objective honest opinion instead of an ignorant fanboy. Refreshing isn’t it? The Ecodiesel king would probably be Vern though who actually tows more in a year than I’m sure you or I do in a lifetime. My statement was in regards to this new engine not being able to compete efficiency wise with a 4-5 year old now ecodiesel.460Views0likes0Comments
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