11-24-2007, 05:00 AM
I work with a bunch of guys that own Diesels. They have all the brand covered; Duramax, Power Stroke, and Cummins. I've asked questions about power and mileage, but haven't yet made since of it all. Right now I'm getting 15-17 mpg around town and get closer to 18 on the highway if I keep it between 65-70. I recently pulled my trailer to Rocky Mount, about 200mi one way, loaded a car, and pulled it back. When I got on the interstate I set the cruise at 75. With the car loaded on the way back I ran between 70-75 when I could. I noway impeded traffic for long. Anyhow my truck averaged 13.5mpg on the trip.
I get any where from 12-13 to 15-16 mpg from the guys at work telling me about towing with their trucks. And some say they only get 15-16 around town other have said 21-24. What are you fellas getting?
I'm having trouble talking myself into a truck that costs about $10K more than what mine is worth and paying $3.50 gallon for fuel to go in the larger 30 gallon tank.
I'm thinking I may just invest in a set of air bags for the rear of my 1/2 ton for now.
I get any where from 12-13 to 15-16 mpg from the guys at work telling me about towing with their trucks. And some say they only get 15-16 around town other have said 21-24. What are you fellas getting?
I'm having trouble talking myself into a truck that costs about $10K more than what mine is worth and paying $3.50 gallon for fuel to go in the larger 30 gallon tank.
I'm thinking I may just invest in a set of air bags for the rear of my 1/2 ton for now.