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06-08-2016, 10:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Illinois
Posts: 581
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Changed my mind, get Diesel instead of GAS
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....
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Ed & Mary
2017 Cougar 333MKS
2015 RAM 3500 HD with 6.4L
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06-08-2016, 10:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Texarkana, TX
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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...
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06-08-2016, 10:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Florence WI.
Posts: 336
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Up here in northern Wisconsin and da UP gas and Diesel are about the same price 2.50 Per gallon
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2015 Ram CC 6.4
2015 Cougar 334RDB
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06-08-2016, 10:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Anaheim
Posts: 114
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Quote:
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...
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wow what are you pulling? I get 14 to 15 MPG pulling mine.
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Darryl from So. California
2015 Chevy 3500 Z71 Long Bed
Wireless Air bags, Cold Air intake
with 5" exhaust system
2015 Keystone Montana HC 305RL
650 Watt Solar panels, 4 6volt T-105
Go power 3000 inverter.
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06-08-2016, 10:46 AM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Buffalo, NY
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Diesel is more expensive than unleaded here in Upstate NY..
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06-08-2016, 11:17 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: PA
Posts: 620
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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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Chris and Patty
2015 Keystone Montana 3791RD Legacy Edition, MorRyde 4000, Dual pane windows, Goodyear G rated tires.
2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD, Duramax, SLE, SRW, Crew, Hensley Trailer Saver hitch, Blue Ox BedSaver.
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06-08-2016, 11:26 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Washington
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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.
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2016 F-350 Supercrew XLT 4x4 6.7L Powerstroke
2016 Cougar 28RBSWE
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06-08-2016, 11:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Madisonville, ky
Posts: 116
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Changed my mind, get Diesel instead of GAS
What mph are you driving to get 12 to 15? My 350 dually gets 18 @ 65 mph not towing.
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06-08-2016, 11:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Washington
Posts: 242
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I keep at about 60mph but I have a SRW.
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2016 F-350 Supercrew XLT 4x4 6.7L Powerstroke
2016 Cougar 28RBSWE
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06-08-2016, 12:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Texarkana, TX
Posts: 1,052
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Quote:
Originally Posted by darrylwt
wow what are you pulling? I get 14 to 15 MPG pulling mine.
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13'4" tall box-like aerodynamics. Typically 65-70mph (which is below the speed of traffic)
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06-08-2016, 12:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Anaheim
Posts: 114
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bugbitten
What mph are you driving to get 12 to 15? My 350 dually gets 18 @ 65 mph not towing.
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Not towing I get 18 to 22 mpg but I have added cold air, air cleaner and 5" exhust system
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Darryl from So. California
2015 Chevy 3500 Z71 Long Bed
Wireless Air bags, Cold Air intake
with 5" exhaust system
2015 Keystone Montana HC 305RL
650 Watt Solar panels, 4 6volt T-105
Go power 3000 inverter.
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06-08-2016, 07:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Illinois
Posts: 581
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Diesel fuel costs around the country
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?
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Ed & Mary
2017 Cougar 333MKS
2015 RAM 3500 HD with 6.4L
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06-08-2016, 10:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Canada
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I have had Oil Burners since 1997
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
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06-09-2016, 04:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Madisonville, ky
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Finding any DEF at the pumps?
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06-09-2016, 05:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Las Cruces
Posts: 4,665
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bushman512000
Dodge 6.7 is and will be the best Truck out there
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We all have our opinions
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bugbitten
Finding any DEF at the pumps?
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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.
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Brent
2013 Alpine 3500RE
2019 Silverado 2500HD Duramax
U.S. Air Force Retired (25 yrs)
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06-09-2016, 05:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Madisonville, ky
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I look for a close Pilot. Thanks.
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06-09-2016, 05:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Las Cruces
Posts: 4,665
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Originally Posted by Bugbitten
I look for a close Pilot. Thanks.
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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.
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Brent
2013 Alpine 3500RE
2019 Silverado 2500HD Duramax
U.S. Air Force Retired (25 yrs)
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06-09-2016, 07:08 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Imperial, MO
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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.
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Steve and Kim
2017 Montana High Country 370BR
2016 Ram 3500 6.7 SRW
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06-09-2016, 12:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Madisonville, ky
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I look for a close Pilot. Thanks.
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06-09-2016, 12:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Texarkana, TX
Posts: 1,052
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bugbitten
Finding any DEF at the pumps?
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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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