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I've been trying to sompare the big 3's diesel pickup MPG, EPA's guide doesn't list it, anyone have a link or resource that lists MPG for say, Chevy 2500, Ford F250, & Dodge 2500?
Originally posted by: NFS4
~ 20MPG
Well... I'd be willing to bet that the truck would only be getting something like 16MPG in pure city driving...Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Originally posted by: NFS4
~ 20MPG
Seriously? I've been averaging 22 mpg lately in my Accord (virtually all city driving & a gas pedal that can't stay off the floor), given the cost of diesel vs gas that would make driving a full sized diesel truck cheaper than my Accord.
Viper GTS
Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Originally posted by: NFS4
~ 20MPG
Seriously? I've been averaging 22 mpg lately in my Accord (virtually all city driving & a gas pedal that can't stay off the floor), given the cost of diesel vs gas that would make driving a full sized diesel truck cheaper than my Accord.
Viper GTS
Originally posted by: drnickriviera
We have a 01 ram 2500. The worst we ever got was 16mpg on the highway pulling 6000lbs going 70mph. Pure city 18. 50/50mix 20mpg. If you can drive in the sweet spot around 50mph you can get 25mpg
It's amazing how cool the engine runs. Our PRE turbo EGT averages around 500F. Never above 1000F and that is running full 20 PSI of boost.
Even though diesel prices are lower than regular around here, we are looking into running vegetable oil. Would be nice to drive for free, or close to it.
EGT of 500F? Are you sure? ....Originally posted by: drnickriviera
We have a 01 ram 2500. The worst we ever got was 16mpg on the highway pulling 6000lbs going 70mph. Pure city 18. 50/50mix 20mpg. If you can drive in the sweet spot around 50mph you can get 25mpg
It's amazing how cool the engine runs. Our PRE turbo EGT averages around 500F. Never above 1000F and that is running full 20 PSI of boost.
Even though diesel prices are lower than regular around here, we are looking into running vegetable oil. Would be nice to drive for free, or close to it.
Originally posted by: NFS4
~ 20MPG
Originally posted by: Skoorb
I can't imagine a 300 horsepower 600 footlb torque beast of a vehicle could get around 20 mpg. Maybe with a tail wind at 50 mpg?
Somebody at work just bought a brand new dodge diesel. It sounds like a real beast![]()
Originally posted by: Eli
EGT of 500F? Are you sure? ....
Wow.. that seems obsurd to me for some reason. I guess I've never heard a diesel EGT tho, so maybe it's normal.
Originally posted by: Stark
my opinion is that they need to make an f150 with a diesel engine
or an element with honda's new diesel
I'd take either one.![]()
Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Agreed, they (Ford) actually had a diesel F150 project, I'm pretty sure they abandoned it.
Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Chrysler all make light/medium duty diesels for non-US sales![]()
Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Originally posted by: Stark
my opinion is that they need to make an f150 with a diesel engine
or an element with honda's new diesel
I'd take either one.![]()
Agreed, they (Ford) actually had a diesel F150 project, I'm pretty sure they abandoned it.
The article says they are going to wait for the new low-sulphur diesel to be available.Ford Motor Co.'s on-again, off-again plan to install a V6 diesel engine in its light-duty pickups and SUVs is on again.
At a recent meeting in Las Vegas, Ford officials told dealers to expect a V6 diesel engine in the F-150 pickup and Expedition SUV sometime after 2007.
Originally posted by: klah
Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Originally posted by: Stark
my opinion is that they need to make an f150 with a diesel engine
or an element with honda's new diesel
I'd take either one.![]()
Agreed, they (Ford) actually had a diesel F150 project, I'm pretty sure they abandoned it.
They are still promising it:
Ford revives V6 diesel plan for light-duty pickups, SUVs
The article says they are going to wait for the new low-sulphur diesel to be available.Ford Motor Co.'s on-again, off-again plan to install a V6 diesel engine in its light-duty pickups and SUVs is on again.
At a recent meeting in Las Vegas, Ford officials told dealers to expect a V6 diesel engine in the F-150 pickup and Expedition SUV sometime after 2007.