Re: Can we settle this diesel mileage issue

Posted by DuaneWKKC on January 13, 2004 at 04:36:54 from (12.100.121.94):

In Reply to: Can we settle this diesel mileage issue posted by Red Tom on January 12, 2004 at 15:50:39:

Seams to me on my truck one of the variables that really affects milage is the length of the run. Truck seems to use more fuel warming up than running when at temp. Around home most trips are between 5 and 25 miles, a tank spread out over that will get me about 17 - 18 mpg (checked not off a on-board computer). With identical type roads and traffic conditions but longer runs it goes up to 18-19. If I can run on the interstate or with out much speed up and slow down at 65 - 69 mph I will consistanly get 20+ mpg. Running BP Supreme fuel that number will be 21 - 22 mpg. For me the better fuel seems to help the most on long runs.

The way you drive will have a big affect on your milage, every now and then I'll run the pixx out of it for a tank, on that tank I'll only get 15 -16 mpg. Still not bad for a 7,600lb vehicle.

Remember, a diesel will run you several thousand more on purchase but will bring several thousand more on trade than a gas motor. Thats why you can buy used 3/4 and 1 tones with gas motors all day for WAY less than a comparable diesel.

DuaneW.

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