So I’ve commented before about the 2020-23 Chevy 2500 we had owed. How I really didn’t think we needed the 10 speed for our use case. Well last month we lost our 23 in a flood and we needed a new truck. So we are now the new owners of a 2024 chevy 2500 LT crew cab. Main point of the story, the 10 speed is fantastic! The tuning is perfect, it never get hung up between gears. It’s a big improvement that I didn’t even think we needed. Also the new dash is great. I don’t like big screens but it really works well with the wireless android auto and Apple CarPlay. We opted for the convenience pack and got all the cameras and having a front facing camera for me, I’m 5’6” helps for parking in the city. It’s a great truck just like the 23 but it’s a noticeable improvement. I have not towed yet, just haven’t had the need, but so far I think it will be great.
It's amazing what manufacturers have done with gasoline engines. In the late 1990's i was pulling an 11,000 pound fifth wheel with my '93 Dodge Cummins-powered truck and was very happy. When the truck was totaled in a wreck I replaced it with a '96 Ford with a 460 gas engine. Absolutely horrible! 5 MPG and no power.
Great content! I just picked up a '24 CC Chevy gas 2500 with the Z71 LT package, and I love this thing already. I only have 125 or so miles on it. After the 500 mile break-in and oil change, I will pull my 9,500 lb. Open Range 5er to a campground a hundred or so miles away. Looking forward to the first pull.
Have had 2020 f350 tremor 7.3 towed great short hauls but annoying frequency of shifts but was nice. Now have f350 dually 6.7 standard live it pulls more comfortably climbs and descends much nicer!
I've been doing my own comparisons with Ford service trucks. A 14 6.7 and a 23 7.3. both weigh 16500. I'm in the mountains of Arizona. The 7.3 gets 7.1 mpg in 3k miles, the 6.7 avg 9.6 same route. Up hill the speed capabilities are very similar accept for 2200rpm diesel compared with 3800rpm gas. Down hill 2500 diesel no brakes, 4000 gas and brakes necessary. My personal truck is a 6.7 diesel, I'm not in a hurry to change.
My next truck will be gas even though my 2015 gmc duramax with 270000 miles has been good but just don’t want to deal with the expensive problems that might come up. I will be getting 6.6 gas for one big reason I have a heavy bumper pull toy hauler and my friends f350 handle it so bad he couldn’t even drive it on the hunting . So when compared the two trucks I know exactly what you were talking about and truck had 60000 more miles on it and has been worked 10 times harder and I haven’t done a front end yet
Thank you for your videos. I am out there looking, but, still on the fence between 3/4 and 1 ton. Currently, I pull a 2020 32RL White Hawk with a 2017 Nissan Titan King Cab (Non-XD). It pulls it just fine, but, I am really at the max with the truck, as our camper weighs in at around 9010lbs loaded. Nissan states max tow at 9240 lbs. Fuel economy has been pretty good at 9.5 pulling, 17.5 empty. Really like the Nissan, but, I know that a larger truck has to be in the cards for us. At the time still looking at the next trucks, but, with the prices, not in a hurry to upgrade just yet.
I have a 2023 Silverado HD. Towing my ~5k lb camper around Florida I only get 11mpg at best; it's usually around 9-10 and even worse with tow haul mode enabled. I've also taken it up through some small mountains in NC and still average about the same. That's crazy you're seeing 11mpg with 12k lbs. Maybe it's because it's a 5th wheel? Mine is just a bumper pull...anyway, I love my truck.
Have a 24 LTZ 6.6 gasser w 10 speed. 3k miles and love it. Only gripe is a very odd rattle i get only between 30-34 mph. Cant tell if its inside the cab or out. Not bad, just impossible to pinpoint…. Cant wrap my head around why it only happens in that exact speed range. Have you ever tried any other shock brands? I just wondered if maybe a fox or bilstein shock would help at all with ride quality/ smoothness on rougher roads? Just curious if you’ve ever swapped any out on your hds. Thanks for your content. Love it.
Nice review. The 2020+ GM HDs are a game changer. And now with the 10 speed the gas engine is even better. It truly is amazing at the ratings on these trucks. My 2022 is 14,500/16,620 which is roughly 2,000 pounds less than the 2024s. But even with the 6 speed the ratings are more than diesel’s from not that long ago. And as far as stability goes, I feel like they are rock solid. I had a racing trip this past weekend. 177.9 miles towing my 8.5’x24’ enclosed car trailer that’s about 9’ tall and weighs around 7,500 pounds. It’s all but like it’s not behind you. My speed limit on this trip was 55 mph and I can’t tell you how many times I’d look down and be doing 63, 65, 67 etc. My trailer is one that a lot of people will say you can easily tow with a 1500. Well I have before, and I can assure you you’re not going to be so relaxed and feel so stable that you look down at the speedometer and see you’re doing 10 mph over the limit lol. I got 8.4 mpg on the trip for what it’s worth. Decent amount of idling too. Several grades also but not much elevation to speak of.
What Ive seen is below 4 MPG on new trucks. My non tuned lb7 gets + 9 MPG on a 7% grade uphill with a 12000 lb fifth wheel, in 100+ degree temps... 6.6 gas gets 2.6- MPG on the same route...
Question! I just got back from Hat creek towing my 2019 Mesa ridge 2410 RL. Total length 28 1/2 ft long. My blind spot monitoring lights were on most of the trip. Is there away/trick to keep that light from being on all the time. By the way it towed like a gem. Thank you for all your videos. I love my 2024 Chevy Silverado.
I appreciate you being here and watching. As for the blind spot, mine did the exact same thing. Worse at night, constantly going off and on. As far as I can see there isn't a way to defeat it or change it. Maybe on the lt trim with the trailering app there would be a way. I know on the 24 ram you can and the ford auto shuts off as soon as you plug in a trailer l. I tried shutting mine off but the system doesn't seem to allow that.
I actually just found the answer thank you for replying. Vehicle must be on and go to vehicle then collision/Detection systems lane change alert will be in that list and we can shut it off and on if you want. It will stay off when you turn the vehicle off and on again. ,so if you want it back on you have to go back in the menu to turn it back on. Thank you. Maybe this will help us all. It drives me crazy seeing it on. 🤣.try it let me know if it works for u.
What is the 6.6, reminds me of the ole 400 small block. People say its a long lasting engine. Id consider it for loads up to 12k. Now 10 speed is on it.
Extremely skeptical of all the vids pushing gas for towing. Fell for that once, salesman assured me the 1/2 ton Ford gas was rated to tow my 5k rv. We'll, yes it did tow it, but every small incline downshift multiple times. Fuel mileage 4mpg. Sounded like engine revved out ready to blow constantly. Every since, diesel has been my go to. Ford's, now mostly Chevy Duramax. No more straining, totally effortless towing any weight, usually 10 mpg plus towing 35 ft rv. Imma sold 100% that gas can not compete with diesel, no comparison at all. YMMV
I appreciate your advice.. I tray want a ford 2024 6.7l power stroke HO, I won’t be pulling anything heavy for the first couple years with it. I just want it because I’ve never owned a HO diesels. I don’t mind the cost nor maintenance. My only question what’s the difference on ride quality (family comfort etc) between gas and diesel when towing and riding empty? Any advice would be much appreciated. I watch your content and am a big fan
Thanks for being here. The diesel engine will be slightly heavier so ride on the front may be slightly better than gas. Overall the ford trucks have a decent but bumpy ride. My wife could tell the ford road rougher than the chevy, but the seats in the ford were softer, so that helped. I don't think you'll have a huge different in overall ride from gas to diesel or at least I haven't noticed much in my experience. You will notice a difference in rode from a f250 H.O. to a F350 H.O. because of the bigger suspension. Also depending if you ad things like a camper package or axle upgrade, all of those could make the ride stiffer. Although compared to 10 to 20 years ago, all of the modern trucks ride really nice no matter what engine choice.
Thank you for the advice much appreciated. In the mean time I will keep following your channel and seeing the great things you’re doing to build up the channel.
looking to trade my Ram 2500 gas (2019) to one of these two. We are also considering changing campers from our 8800 lb travel trailer to a fifth wheel around 12-13k. Since you have towed fifth wheels with both trucks, I am hoping you can answer a couple of questions. First, do you have any problems with clearance, either cab or bed rails. I know Ford and GM both have longer than usual short beds. Hoping to get by without a slider hitch. Also, it seems GM has moved the fifth wheel hitch to slightly behind the axle ( I assume to improve cab clearance). Have you noticed any reduced stability due to this? I really appreciate your time and effort to do these real world reviews. Thanks
When driving the truck empty just on light throttle is there any audible whining noise when transmission is in 5th and 6th gear… on my 24 6.6 gas with 10 spd its very audible…. Just wondering if you hear anything? Thx.
I did hear a whine sound when cold, at around 30 mph. Once the Trans was warm, I heard nothing after that. I'd say the sound was similar to the old gas school busses Trans whine. The 23 superduty gas with 4.3 did it also. Never on my 22 ford
Any real concerns about the oil consumption? I’ll be driving it less than 10k a year- mainly towing around 8k travel trailer coming from a 5.9 Cummins. Newer diesels just don’t make sense for me. Thanks for any input
The TSB did carry over from the previous year, however I've experienced zero oil use. Of all the watchers I had zero reporting oil use either. That being said most have said they change the oil between 3500 and 5k not the higher recommended max interval which is up around 7500. That may have something to do with it. I absolutely trust this truck all the way up to 18k towing, zero issues. The gm gasser is the best of the bunch in my opinion.
The problem with modern gasoline engines they are gasoline direct injection (GDI) and GDI engines are a attempt to make gasoline engine run like a diesel which, are junk. If I can’t get a port fuel injection/multiport fuel injection (PFI/MFI) I rather own a turbodiesel direct injection (TDI) than a GDI or a turbo gasoline direct injection (TGDI) because they produce hydrocarbon emissions that TDI engines; however, they do require more maintenance than gasoline engines such as diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) but, it will be the same amount of cost 💲 in maintenance when compared to diesel fuel when you consider that GDI’s require induction service once a year direct injection fuel system such as Berryman or Seafoam fuel system cleaner and Seafoam or Marvel Mystery Oil in both crankcase and fuel every other year or every other oil change. 🙂
All your info is very untrue. Modern motors with DI for example the 6.6 gas intake and exhaust ports that are designed much better to negate most carbon buildup compared to older DI engines. Turbo DI engines produce tons of carbon if they are driven lightly and idled. I’m around dozens of 6.6 gassers with over 150k miles and none have ever had an I duction service and have next to no carbon buildup.
Why do technicians like FordBoss a.k.a Richard Possi who is a Ford master mechanic says induction service must be done once a year or every oil change because it burns nasty and they have lots of carbon buildup because it is true especially Ford EcoBoost engines which is the reason why I am driving a 09 Honda Pilot because it still has PFI/MFI because direct injection (DI) gasoline engines are notorious for carbon buildup and I am not crazy to pay 4-to-5 💲a gallon for diesel engines despite the higher MPG. If I need a newer model vehicle I won’t buy anything newer than 2012 to 2015 one I couldn’t afford any vehicle newer two I don’t want a DI gas engine. More in likely with my credit score the 09 Honda Pilot will be the last vehicle I will own in my lifetime considering I have almost 60-years old. 🙂
I'm call his fuel mileage Bullshit!! I'm just home from two week road trip 2100mi 03 Dodge R2500 dsl. 6 spd 20 GD toy hauler Weighing in @ 19200 gross. Average MPG 10.1 Try putting a pen to paper Bet u find ur Really getting 9-9.5 mpg
I was going to say... How could everyone be raving about 8-12 MPG here?!?! My 2004 Ram with the 5.9 Cummins. Gets me 18 all day every day with average driving. Towing a 3k trailer with a 5k car I've averaged around 18-20 MPG cruise set to 65-70. If I crawl to 55 mph I can get 24ish, but "I can't drive 55"!
My 2004 Cummins gets 18 daily average. Pulling 8-10k at 65-70 Gets 18-20. 55 gets me 24ish, but "I can't drive 55"! 100% virgin stock 4 door long bed dually 4x4. Empty weight is 7420.
I have a 2007 Ram 2500 quad cab, 5.9, auto, Carli Pintop suspension, 35's, cold air intake and 5 inch exhaust. I have run Smarty's S-pod on 30 HP and 60 HP tune, as well as stock. I pull a 30 foot bumper pull that weighs about 8500 empty, and a little over 9,000 pounds loaded. On the interstate running 70, I get about 9.5 MPG. Unloaded is about 15-16. The MPG doesn't vary much at all, tuned or not. The truck always indicates I am getting at least 1-2 more MPG than actual, hand calculated MPG. I know the larger tires and small lift make a difference, but I drive very easy. I see a lot of people talking about the great mileage they get with their Cummins, but having owned three 5.9:s and one 6.7, I have never seen it. My best has been 18-19 unladen. Granted all have been on 35 inch tires.
Once again, it's great that the offerings are so close so that it is pretty much up to what the buyer prefers.
They are not anywhere near close. If you are referencing gas vs diesel!
So I’ve commented before about the 2020-23 Chevy 2500 we had owed. How I really didn’t think we needed the 10 speed for our use case. Well last month we lost our 23 in a flood and we needed a new truck. So we are now the new owners of a 2024 chevy 2500 LT crew cab. Main point of the story, the 10 speed is fantastic! The tuning is perfect, it never get hung up between gears. It’s a big improvement that I didn’t even think we needed. Also the new dash is great. I don’t like big screens but it really works well with the wireless android auto and Apple CarPlay. We opted for the convenience pack and got all the cameras and having a front facing camera for me, I’m 5’6” helps for parking in the city. It’s a great truck just like the 23 but it’s a noticeable improvement. I have not towed yet, just haven’t had the need, but so far I think it will be great.
Thanks for the constant follow through on this truck
It's amazing what manufacturers have done with gasoline engines. In the late 1990's i was pulling an 11,000 pound fifth wheel with my '93 Dodge Cummins-powered truck and was very happy. When the truck was totaled in a wreck I replaced it with a '96 Ford with a 460 gas engine. Absolutely horrible! 5 MPG and no power.
You produce the best, most knowledgeable and real world test videos! Very educational and thank you for sharing and helping.
Great content! I just picked up a '24 CC Chevy gas 2500 with the Z71 LT package, and I love this thing already. I only have 125 or so miles on it. After the 500 mile break-in and oil change, I will pull my 9,500 lb. Open Range 5er to a campground a hundred or so miles away. Looking forward to the first pull.
I’ll be towing a 9k lb toy hauler, my truck will be showing up any moment now can’t wait.
Congrats on the new rig!
Have had 2020 f350 tremor 7.3 towed great short hauls but annoying frequency of shifts but was nice. Now have f350 dually 6.7 standard live it pulls more comfortably climbs and descends much nicer!
Thanks for all the information of the truck really love my truck and now even more thank you
Absolutely, I appreciate that!
I've been doing my own comparisons with Ford service trucks. A 14 6.7 and a 23 7.3. both weigh 16500. I'm in the mountains of Arizona. The 7.3 gets 7.1 mpg in 3k miles, the 6.7 avg 9.6 same route. Up hill the speed capabilities are very similar accept for 2200rpm diesel compared with 3800rpm gas. Down hill 2500 diesel no brakes, 4000 gas and brakes necessary. My personal truck is a 6.7 diesel, I'm not in a hurry to change.
Yeah the 6.6 gas has considerably more engine braking than the 7.3 does.
the truck weighs 16,500??
Yes, f550 service truck with 4k cranem
My next truck will be gas even though my 2015 gmc duramax with 270000 miles has been good but just don’t want to deal with the expensive problems that might come up. I will be getting 6.6 gas for one big reason I have a heavy bumper pull toy hauler and my friends f350 handle it so bad he couldn’t even drive it on the hunting . So when compared the two trucks I know exactly what you were talking about and truck had 60000 more miles on it and has been worked 10 times harder and I haven’t done a front end yet
Absolutely 💯
Good stuff.. go chevrolet..
Thank you for your videos. I am out there looking, but, still on the fence between 3/4 and 1 ton. Currently, I pull a 2020 32RL White Hawk with a 2017 Nissan Titan King Cab (Non-XD). It pulls it just fine, but, I am really at the max with the truck, as our camper weighs in at around 9010lbs loaded. Nissan states max tow at 9240 lbs. Fuel economy has been pretty good at 9.5 pulling, 17.5 empty. Really like the Nissan, but, I know that a larger truck has to be in the cards for us. At the time still looking at the next trucks, but, with the prices, not in a hurry to upgrade just yet.
Just buy a 1 ton truck and be done with it
Bought A 2024 gmc gas 2500hd, towing a 2022 alpine 3712kb 16500 gross . This truck has zero trouble up and down east coast .
I have a 2023 Silverado HD. Towing my ~5k lb camper around Florida I only get 11mpg at best; it's usually around 9-10 and even worse with tow haul mode enabled. I've also taken it up through some small mountains in NC and still average about the same. That's crazy you're seeing 11mpg with 12k lbs. Maybe it's because it's a 5th wheel? Mine is just a bumper pull...anyway, I love my truck.
Have a 24 LTZ 6.6 gasser w 10 speed. 3k miles and love it. Only gripe is a very odd rattle i get only between 30-34 mph. Cant tell if its inside the cab or out. Not bad, just impossible to pinpoint…. Cant wrap my head around why it only happens in that exact speed range. Have you ever tried any other shock brands? I just wondered if maybe a fox or bilstein shock would help at all with ride quality/ smoothness on rougher roads? Just curious if you’ve ever swapped any out on your hds. Thanks for your content. Love it.
Does your truck burn oil?
@@Chris-hw2nx not a drop, and have been watching very closely
Lifters 😂😂😂
Nice review. The 2020+ GM HDs are a game changer. And now with the 10 speed the gas engine is even better.
It truly is amazing at the ratings on these trucks. My 2022 is 14,500/16,620 which is roughly 2,000 pounds less than the 2024s. But even with the 6 speed the ratings are more than diesel’s from not that long ago. And as far as stability goes, I feel like they are rock solid.
I had a racing trip this past weekend. 177.9 miles towing my 8.5’x24’ enclosed car trailer that’s about 9’ tall and weighs around 7,500 pounds. It’s all but like it’s not behind you. My speed limit on this trip was 55 mph and I can’t tell you how many times I’d look down and be doing 63, 65, 67 etc. My trailer is one that a lot of people will say you can easily tow with a 1500. Well I have before, and I can assure you you’re not going to be so relaxed and feel so stable that you look down at the speedometer and see you’re doing 10 mph over the limit lol.
I got 8.4 mpg on the trip for what it’s worth. Decent amount of idling too. Several grades also but not much elevation to speak of.
Burning any oil with the Chevy 6.6L gasser?
@@Chris-hw2nx no sir. I’m at a little over 33,000 miles. I bought the truck new. Change oil every 3,000 miles.
What Ive seen is below 4 MPG on new trucks.
My non tuned lb7 gets + 9 MPG on a 7% grade uphill with a 12000 lb fifth wheel, in 100+ degree temps...
6.6 gas gets 2.6- MPG on the same route...
Question! I just got back from Hat creek towing my 2019 Mesa ridge 2410 RL. Total length 28 1/2 ft long. My blind spot monitoring lights were on most of the trip. Is there away/trick to keep that light from being on all the time. By the way it towed like a gem. Thank you for all your videos. I love my 2024 Chevy Silverado.
I appreciate you being here and watching. As for the blind spot, mine did the exact same thing. Worse at night, constantly going off and on. As far as I can see there isn't a way to defeat it or change it. Maybe on the lt trim with the trailering app there would be a way. I know on the 24 ram you can and the ford auto shuts off as soon as you plug in a trailer l. I tried shutting mine off but the system doesn't seem to allow that.
I actually just found the answer thank you for replying. Vehicle must be on and go to vehicle then collision/Detection systems lane change alert will be in that list and we can shut it off and on if you want. It will stay off when you turn the vehicle off and on again. ,so if you want it back on you have to go back in the menu to turn it back on. Thank you. Maybe this will help us all. It drives me crazy seeing it on. 🤣.try it let me know if it works for u.
@daringraham9123 right on, thanks for posting that back! It will be a huge help!
Would you have an interest in doing a video on where all the grease zerks are on this truck and how to properly grease them?
I can get that done for sure.
@@automotiveinquiries9673 awesome!
What is the 6.6, reminds me of the ole 400 small block. People say its a long lasting engine. Id consider it for loads up to 12k. Now 10 speed is on it.
Extremely skeptical of all the vids pushing gas for towing. Fell for that once, salesman assured me the 1/2 ton Ford gas was rated to tow my 5k rv. We'll, yes it did tow it, but every small incline downshift multiple times. Fuel mileage 4mpg. Sounded like engine revved out ready to blow constantly. Every since, diesel has been my go to. Ford's, now mostly Chevy Duramax. No more straining, totally effortless towing any weight, usually 10 mpg plus towing 35 ft rv. Imma sold 100% that gas can not compete with diesel, no comparison at all. YMMV
I own a transmission facility, the pain will come later. I'll stick w/my vintage Power Strokes thank you.
I appreciate your advice.. I tray want a ford 2024 6.7l power stroke HO, I won’t be pulling anything heavy for the first couple years with it. I just want it because I’ve never owned a HO diesels. I don’t mind the cost nor maintenance. My only question what’s the difference on ride quality (family comfort etc) between gas and diesel when towing and riding empty? Any advice would be much appreciated. I watch your content and am a big fan
Diesel will probably feel slight more planted towing cause it’s a little heavier. As for DD feels the same. I can’t the difference
Thanks for being here. The diesel engine will be slightly heavier so ride on the front may be slightly better than gas. Overall the ford trucks have a decent but bumpy ride. My wife could tell the ford road rougher than the chevy, but the seats in the ford were softer, so that helped. I don't think you'll have a huge different in overall ride from gas to diesel or at least I haven't noticed much in my experience. You will notice a difference in rode from a f250 H.O. to a F350 H.O. because of the bigger suspension. Also depending if you ad things like a camper package or axle upgrade, all of those could make the ride stiffer. Although compared to 10 to 20 years ago, all of the modern trucks ride really nice no matter what engine choice.
Thank you for the advice much appreciated. In the mean time I will keep following your channel and seeing the great things you’re doing to build up the channel.
looking to trade my Ram 2500 gas (2019) to one of these two. We are also considering changing campers from our 8800 lb travel trailer to a fifth wheel around 12-13k. Since you have towed fifth wheels with both trucks, I am hoping you can answer a couple of questions. First, do you have any problems with clearance, either cab or bed rails. I know Ford and GM both have longer than usual short beds. Hoping to get by without a slider hitch. Also, it seems GM has moved the fifth wheel hitch to slightly behind the axle ( I assume to improve cab clearance). Have you noticed any reduced stability due to this? I really appreciate your time and effort to do these real world reviews. Thanks
Go with diesel
When driving the truck empty just on light throttle is there any audible whining noise when transmission is in 5th and 6th gear… on my 24 6.6 gas with 10 spd its very audible…. Just wondering if you hear anything? Thx.
I did hear a whine sound when cold, at around 30 mph. Once the Trans was warm, I heard nothing after that. I'd say the sound was similar to the old gas school busses Trans whine. The 23 superduty gas with 4.3 did it also. Never on my 22 ford
Ok thx
Any real concerns about the oil consumption? I’ll be driving it less than 10k a year- mainly towing around 8k travel trailer coming from a 5.9 Cummins. Newer diesels just don’t make sense for me. Thanks for any input
The TSB did carry over from the previous year, however I've experienced zero oil use. Of all the watchers I had zero reporting oil use either. That being said most have said they change the oil between 3500 and 5k not the higher recommended max interval which is up around 7500. That may have something to do with it. I absolutely trust this truck all the way up to 18k towing, zero issues. The gm gasser is the best of the bunch in my opinion.
Thank you!!
That is laughable saying a godzilla can compete with 6.7 powerstroke
The problem with modern gasoline engines they are gasoline direct injection (GDI) and GDI engines are a attempt to make gasoline engine run like a diesel which, are junk. If I can’t get a port fuel injection/multiport fuel injection (PFI/MFI) I rather own a turbodiesel direct injection (TDI) than a GDI or a turbo gasoline direct injection (TGDI) because they produce hydrocarbon emissions that TDI engines; however, they do require more maintenance than gasoline engines such as diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) but, it will be the same amount of cost 💲 in maintenance when compared to diesel fuel when you consider that GDI’s require induction service once a year direct injection fuel system such as Berryman or Seafoam fuel system cleaner and Seafoam or Marvel Mystery Oil in both crankcase and fuel every other year or every other oil change. 🙂
All your info is very untrue. Modern motors with DI for example the 6.6 gas intake and exhaust ports that are designed much better to negate most carbon buildup compared to older DI engines. Turbo DI engines produce tons of carbon if they are driven lightly and idled. I’m around dozens of 6.6 gassers with over 150k miles and none have ever had an I duction service and have next to no carbon buildup.
Why do technicians like FordBoss a.k.a Richard Possi who is a Ford master mechanic says induction service must be done once a year or every oil change because it burns nasty and they have lots of carbon buildup because it is true especially Ford EcoBoost engines which is the reason why I am driving a 09 Honda Pilot because it still has PFI/MFI because direct injection (DI) gasoline engines are notorious for carbon buildup and I am not crazy to pay 4-to-5 💲a gallon for diesel engines despite the higher MPG. If I need a newer model vehicle I won’t buy anything newer than 2012 to 2015 one I couldn’t afford any vehicle newer two I don’t want a DI gas engine. More in likely with my credit score the 09 Honda Pilot will be the last vehicle I will own in my lifetime considering I have almost 60-years old. 🙂
It’s always a pissing contest. “My diesel tows better.”
Who gives a sh*t!
If you like the truck, drive it
You must be towing flatland.
I'm call his fuel mileage
Bullshit!!
I'm just home from two week road trip 2100mi
03 Dodge R2500 dsl. 6 spd
20 GD toy hauler
Weighing in @ 19200 gross.
Average MPG 10.1
Try putting a pen to paper
Bet u find ur Really getting 9-9.5 mpg
I can ask for more... at the end of the day.!
My Ram diesel gets around 13mpg pulling 11k. And about 20mpg unloaded.
!
I was going to say...
How could everyone be raving about 8-12 MPG here?!?!
My 2004 Ram with the 5.9 Cummins. Gets me 18 all day every day with average driving. Towing a 3k trailer with a 5k car I've averaged around 18-20 MPG cruise set to 65-70. If I crawl to 55 mph I can get 24ish, but "I can't drive 55"!
Dang my reply didn't post
My 2004 Cummins gets 18 daily average.
Pulling 8-10k at 65-70 Gets 18-20.
55 gets me 24ish, but "I can't drive 55"!
100% virgin stock 4 door long bed dually 4x4. Empty weight is 7420.
I have a 2007 Ram 2500 quad cab, 5.9, auto, Carli Pintop suspension, 35's, cold air intake and 5 inch exhaust. I have run Smarty's S-pod on 30 HP and 60 HP tune, as well as stock. I pull a 30 foot bumper pull that weighs about 8500 empty, and a little over 9,000 pounds loaded. On the interstate running 70, I get about 9.5 MPG. Unloaded is about 15-16. The MPG doesn't vary much at all, tuned or not.
The truck always indicates I am getting at least 1-2 more MPG than actual, hand calculated MPG.
I know the larger tires and small lift make a difference, but I drive very easy. I see a lot of people talking about the great mileage they get with their Cummins, but having owned three 5.9:s and one 6.7, I have never seen it. My best has been 18-19 unladen. Granted all have been on 35 inch tires.