Sorry all, IMO:Though peevish he may be, 8.1 van man does win in regard to what makes frugal sense.Consider diesel at $1 more than gas; a diesel engine gets about 25% better fuel economy than a gasser (whether towing or empty, on average); about $5k ...
8.1 Van wrote:mgratner wrote:This thread has become stupid and I believe the moderator should close it. Cigar Mike I agree, most diesel owners hate talking about Diesel vs gas now that diesel fuel cost so much more than gas.Or that most diesel owners...
Madhatter1 wrote:Rvndave has a good point. For years I bought diesel for this very reason (and long engine life). The fuel economy is not just about $. I can leave St Pete FL full, fuel at south GA and middle of VA and make it to NY or MA. Fuel stops...
Not mellow. Mallow!! Marshmallow...Wiki says: "The traditional recipe used an extract from the mucilaginous root of the marshmallow plant, a shrubby herb (Althaea officinalis), instead of gelatin; the mucilage was used to soothe sore throats."Muci...
Rvndave wrote:I have yet to see a gasser getting 18 MPG, but whatever.From Houston to Memphis, and then again on the way back I got 18+ mpg in my '98 K1500 5.7l gasser. Kept her at 65 mph and enjoyed the music. Pretty flat here to there of course.