Changed my mind, get Diesel instead of GAS

Pmedic4 · 06-08-2016, 10:16 AM

When I bought back a year ago, Gasoline and Diesel were the same price, today here Gas is $2.55 and Diesel is still $1.89 (with lots of variations in pricing at different stations???). I'd like to change my mind and get a Diesel truck now..... please Dear?????

Of course, just as soon as I do, the price of Gas will go down, and Diesel would go up, it's just my way....

dcg9381 · 06-08-2016, 10:27 AM

Factor in:
1) Diesels usually do better during heavy towing. I get 9-10mpg with a diesel. I'd expect 7 in gas.
2) You pay a big enough premium for that diesel motor that it'd buy a LOT of fuel...

TAZ23 · 06-08-2016, 10:35 AM

Up here in northern Wisconsin and da UP gas and Diesel are about the same price 2.50 Per gallon

darrylwt · 06-08-2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dcg9381

Factor in:
1) Diesels usually do better during heavy towing. I get 9-10mpg with a diesel. I'd expect 7 in gas.
2) You pay a big enough premium for that diesel motor that it'd buy a LOT of fuel...

wow what are you pulling? I get 14 to 15 MPG pulling mine.

jamesmc321 · 06-08-2016, 10:46 AM

Diesel is more expensive than unleaded here in Upstate NY..

chris199 · 06-08-2016, 11:17 AM

I get 12-13 with diesel....pulling a monty 5er.

Diesel is still more expensive in PA....about 2.55 or so per gal now. The .15/gal tax increase added about 18 months ago certainly doesn't help.

Much cheaper in the south...

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BlueThunder34 · 06-08-2016, 11:26 AM

Diesel is about 4 cents more per gallon than regular here in the NW. I'm getting about 12-14mpg pulling my Cougar. Having owned both gas and diesel, I will never go back to gas. The low end power is just too addicting with the diesel, it drive me nuts listening to the gasser screaming away over the mountain passes.

bitten · 06-08-2016, 11:33 AM

What mph are you driving to get 12 to 15? My 350 dually gets 18 @ 65 mph not towing.

BlueThunder34 · 06-08-2016, 11:41 AM

I keep at about 60mph but I have a SRW.

dcg9381 · 06-08-2016, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by darrylwt

wow what are you pulling? I get 14 to 15 MPG pulling mine.

13'4" tall box-like aerodynamics. Typically 65-70mph (which is below the speed of traffic)

darrylwt · 06-08-2016, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugbitten

What mph are you driving to get 12 to 15? My 350 dually gets 18 @ 65 mph not towing.

Not towing I get 18 to 22 mpg but I have added cold air, air cleaner and 5" exhust system

Pmedic4 · 06-08-2016, 07:29 PM

From several of the posts, I've noticed that diesel prices varies quite a bit around the country, Here in central IL, there has been a wide variance in the prices for diesel fuel, with some as low as $1.90 and others as high as $2.29. The only thing that seems to be somewhat consistent, is that the higher priced fuel is located at Interstate accessible stations, while the lower price is typically found at the 'in-town' stations.

Gas does show some variation, but about the most here is a $.10 to .12 difference.

Didn't sound similar throughout the country in this post?

Bushman512000 · 06-08-2016, 10:49 PM

The one I have now is a Dodge 2015 Outdoorsman and My motor was free had it a year and love this Truck.The power is great MPG seems good but I drive like 62mph after all retired and in no hurry this Truck will almost fly but again time is not My big ee. Dodge 6.7 is and will be the best Truck out there and the old 5.9 has many still running down the road My son has the 2003 I bought new and the 1997 is still in use also where the 2001,and 2009 are I can't say but enjoy what You have drive safe .Bushman

bitten · 06-09-2016, 04:36 AM

Finding any DEF at the pumps?

bsmith0404 · 06-09-2016, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Bushman512000

Dodge 6.7 is and will be the best Truck out there

We all have our opinions

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Originally Posted by Bugbitten

Finding any DEF at the pumps?

I always fill DEF at the pump. It only needs to be filled about every 5k miles so when it's time to top it off I just pull into the local Pilot and fill it up. Typically around $12. We're getting ready to head out on a trip to MO in about a week, so I'll be topping off before we go.

bitten · 06-09-2016, 05:32 AM

I look for a close Pilot. Thanks.

bsmith0404 · 06-09-2016, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugbitten

I look for a close Pilot. Thanks.

Just about every truck stop has DEF at the pump. I use Pilot, but Flying J, TA, Loves etc, will all have it. I usually go in the evening, pretty slow at the pumps then. Mornings are definitely not the time to get into a truck lane at a truck stop.

sjdobbins · 06-09-2016, 07:08 AM

We purchased our first diesel last month, 2016 Ram 3500 SRW. I don't think we will ever again have a gas truck in any size. We average 21-23 mpg on the highway and 16-17 mpg local driving.

As far as the additional cost of a diesel engine, shop around and I am sure you will find one in your price range. The only downfall is that there are very few used diesel trucks a few years old. When someone purchases a diesel truck, they don't get rid of it.

bitten · 06-09-2016, 12:00 PM

I look for a close Pilot. Thanks.

dcg9381 · 06-09-2016, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugbitten

Finding any DEF at the pumps?

I have to look for it - typically truck stops (commercial). Flying J makes it a bit hard unless you have their particular flavor of card.

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