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[pronstar]

Mileage from my commute on Friday. A tick over 20mpg.

Slow moving traffic but not stop/go.

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[Sam7sf]

Mileage from my commute on Friday. A tick over 20mpg.

Slow moving traffic but not stop/go.

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That’s great. I researched a lot of consumer reports and it’s surprising to me, in favor of gmc and Chevy for 2014-2015 but still good for 2017-2017. For a half ton to get roughly the same mileage in a smaller gas truck, it’s a no brained to look at a gm half ton. Consumer information pretty well has me eliminating dodge from my list. And ford is still on my list but my gut is telling me keep it gm, Toyota, and Nissan Frontier. But boy do I like the thought of getting 20 in a half ton and I like the look of these gm trucks.

Thanks for sharing that pic

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I'm still of the belief that MPG should be checked over a whole tanks worth of use for real life mileage.

Has anyone checked the validity of their computer claimed MPG against old school "actual miles driven divided by gallons added" at fill up?

 

[Sam7sf]

Valid point cam.

 

[TxStetson]

My 2017 Duramax computer matches with figuring mileage the old fashioned way. It’s always within .1 mpg of what I calculate.

 

[tangoparson]

Has anyone checked the validity of their computer claimed MPG against old school "actual miles driven divided by gallons added" at fill up?

I have an f250 diesel towpig so nobody in this thread cares what i think but...

I used to hand figure my mileage to check against that lying computer. Every time it came out within a couple tenths of the computer. Which could be explained by varying amounts of top off when i filled it.

On the interstate with no slowing down or stopping it will pull 18-19 while running at least 75. I slowed down once and actually got it over 20. Acceptable for an 8300 pound brick.



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[Sam7sf]

I have an f250 diesel towpig so nobody in this thread cares what i think but...

I used to hand figure my mileage to check against that lying computer. Every time it came out within a couple tenths of the computer. Which could be explained by varying amounts of top off when i filled it.

On the interstate with no slowing down or stopping it will pull 18-19 while running at least 75. I slowed down once and actually got it over 20. Acceptable for an 8300 pound brick.



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What do you get not towing anything? That’s pretty good

 

[tangoparson]

What do you get not towing anything? That’s pretty good

That’s empty.

This is with a 15k fifth wheel down I 35.

Considering what it is, I am more than happy.

The downside. $3.00 diesel sux.



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[Sam7sf]

That’s empty.

This is with a 15k fifth wheel down I 35.
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Considering what it is, I am more than happy.

The downside. $3.00 diesel sux.



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That’s still good. It’s 15k lol. That’s a lot for us halfton boys.

 

[Sam7sf]

Random rant: why can’t half tons have a f-ing tranny temp gauge? My Titan has one and it saved me a few times. It’s nice to know when you gotta pull over so you don’t destroy something. I really wish every halfton had one.

 

[Vaquero]

Random rant: why can’t half tons have a f-ing tranny temp gauge? My Titan has one and it saved me a few times. It’s nice to know when you gotta pull over so you don’t destroy something. I really wish every halfton had one.

I'd tell you that my Ram does, but you done ruled them out.
Heh

 

[pronstar]

Random rant: why can’t half tons have a f-ing tranny temp gauge? My Titan has one and it saved me a few times. It’s nice to know when you gotta pull over so you don’t destroy something. I really wish every halfton had one.

My 2015 Silverado has one.


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[Sam7sf]

I'd tell you that my Ram does, but you done ruled them out.
Heh

Hahah, yeah I’m just reading a lot of bad things. Lemons are in every brand. I want to buy a brand who’s got the lowest. I will say I was very interested in their 3.0 diesel.

 

[Sam7sf]

My 2015 Silverado has one.


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I missed that? Thought I seen the voltage, thermostat, fuel, and oil gauge. Where’s it at? That’s awesome

 

[Vaquero]

Hahah, yeah I’m just reading a lot of bad things. Lemons are in every brand. I want to buy a brand who’s got the lowest. I will say I was very interested in their 3.0 diesel.

That eco diesel is the one with the issues.

 

[Sam7sf]

That eco diesel is the one with the issues.

Yeah boy did it.

 

[pronstar]

I missed that? Thought I seen the voltage, thermostat, fuel, and oil gauge. Where’s it at? That’s awesome

You have to scroll to it in the center screen

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[Sam7sf]

You have to scroll to it in the center screen

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Was gonna guess that was the case. Lol. I’m so old school.

 

[MTA]

I bought a ram 1500 4x4 express with the 5.7. I got it for 28k brand new in rural Pennsylvania. If I had to do it all over again, I would have just went with a 3/4-1 ton in diesel or a tundra. I love my Ram but it just doesn't strike me as a truck that is going to last for a long time like the older dodges my family always had. Hoping that it proves me wrong. I will say it drives much better under tow or when there is a load in the bed.

Based off of what you are leaning towards, the tacoma or a frontier would be a good bet. I had a frontier for a few years and it did very well in snow and on the trails. Probably the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned besides my honda civics / accords. My one uncle buys nothing but Toyotas and his trucks always last such a ridiculous amount of time. His 03 tundra is at 275k with nothing but minor repairs.

 

[robertc1024]

Random rant: why can’t half tons have a f-ing tranny temp gauge? My Titan has one and it saved me a few times. It’s nice to know when you gotta pull over so you don’t destroy something. I really wish every halfton had one.

Learn something every day. Never seen that, but I'd like it way over an idiot light.