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Old 06-23-2017, 03:30 PM   #1
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What TV would give better gas mileage.

Both would be crew cabs with standard box.
Ford F-350 SRW with 6.2 v8 gas with 4.30 rear axle compared to a Sierra 3500 SRW with 6.0 Vortec v 8 gas with a 4.10 rear axle. I will tow maybe 10% of the time so it will be the day to day driver the rest of the time. Will there be a significant difference between the two in the 90% day to day driving?


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Old 06-23-2017, 05:55 PM   #2
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I doubt there would be a significant difference. Go with whatever truck you prefer as far as looks and ride. If it were me, I'd go with the Sierra lol...
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Not a big enough difference to worry about, its like asking do you like chocolate or vanilla ice cream.
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Old 06-23-2017, 06:41 PM   #4
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Both would be crew cabs with standard box.
Ford F-350 SRW with 6.2 v8 gas with 4.30 rear axle compared to a Sierra 3500 SRW with 6.0 Vortec v 8 gas with a 4.10 rear axle. I will tow maybe 10% of the time so it will be the day to day driver the rest of the time. Will there be a significant difference between the two in the 90% day to day driving?


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The Sierra because of the higher gears.
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Old 06-23-2017, 08:34 PM   #5
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I would guess both would be in the 13-15 mpg city and 17-19 mpg highway range. My father has a Ram with a 6.4l and 3.73 gears and is around those same numbers just depends on the wind, driving conditions, etc. Most HD trucks have low mpgs, as stated before get what's comfortable. I had a '16 Chevy 2500 work truck and loved the ride over the '15 F-250 I had before it, both were around those numbers I provided.
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Old 06-23-2017, 08:40 PM   #6
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Whew, that's optimistic. Our 17' Silverado 3500HD 6.0 RCLB with 4.10's at work gets 11.2 average at best. Highway is about 14, city about 8.


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I would assume that the truck I had had 3.73 and I didnt haul anything other than myself. I also drive super grandma in the work trucks(they have gps/ mph devises in the trucks). If I drove it like my personal I would think 3 mpg less on avg on both would be accurate.
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This question is basically moot. It all comes down to are you a ford guy or a chevy guy or a dodge guy. These are all good TV;s and the mileage will not be a determining factor.
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This question is basically moot. It all comes down to are you a ford guy or a chevy guy or a dodge guy. These are all good TV;s and the mileage will not be a determining factor.
LOL I've been a Tundra guy for the past 12 years, but don't think they make one that can pull a fifth wheel-- so it's not really a moot point because I'm trying to figure out what "guy" I will be become based on other "guys " experiences. So if they both tow as well and one gets 2-4 mpg better, that could be a factor-- don't you think?



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I would say to get whatever one you want, but I will still do my homework like you doing now, good luck.
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Old 06-24-2017, 03:38 AM   #11
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Just buy one if you don't like it trade out and a different one.
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I was always a GM guy until I test drive the Ram I own now. When I was looking to buy I decided to test drive all 3 diesels available and I just loved the way the Ram drove, the power of the cummins, and the interior was the most comfortable for me. Heck, my truck has converted 3 other GM guys and 2 Ford guys. Do yourself a favor and drive all 3 and see what's best for you, mpg won't be substantially different between them unless you have big differences in the gear ratio.
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Whew, that's optimistic. Our 17' Silverado 3500HD 6.0 RCLB with 4.10's at work gets 11.2 average at best. Highway is about 14, city about 8.
This is pretty close to dead on what I am seeing in my F250 6.2 with 3.73's

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Just buy one if you don't like it trade out and a different one.
You must have lots of spare cash to throw away if you buy and trade out nearly new vehicles. I did it ONCE recently traded my 16 F150 for a 16 F250 for a better tow experience and the $$ hit hurt...
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TV gas mpg

Neighbor and I took a trip to the Smokey Mtns, He has a 17 Ram 2500, 6.4, 373 gears pulling 2016 HT, I have 2017 F 250 , 6.2, 430 gears.
Our gas was within .5 mpg I averaged 9.1 his was 8.6 mpg ,, So it goes back to how you drive and what TV you prefer and where your traveling.
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Larry Mac,

I have a 2015 Silverado - LTZ/Z71 - 6.0L gasser - 4:10 gears - regular bed.

I average 15mpg highway - 12mpg city - 8mpg pulling 31' fifth wheel

I suspect, the Ford is going to be about the same given similar situations.
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Thanks- very helpful getting those real world numbers.


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LOL I've been a Tundra guy for the past 12 years, but don't think they make one that can pull a fifth wheel-- so it's not really a moot point because I'm trying to figure out what "guy" I will be become based on other "guys " experiences. So if they both tow as well and one gets 2-4 mpg better, that could be a factor-- don't you think?



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Tundra guy??? Really??? Well I'm a chevy guy so they're the best [my mpg for the Duramax is 12-14 towing. My friend is a ford guy and he said they are the best and and pretty much get the same mpg as the others. Dodge?? I don't have any Dodge friends but I hear they are good too.

Good luck recovering from the Tundra shock. Do the math on an extra 2-4 mpg and figure total miles towed and you decide if that could be a deciding factor. LOL.
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I started with a Tundra LB and loved it.
It got totaled and I decided to replace so I went with a 3/4 ton
I ended up with the Ford simply because the Chevy/Sierras hurt my lower back for some reason? Never had back issues before. However the Ford 250 is as bouncy "as all get out" and the chevies did have a smoother ride. The Ford 3/4 ton just has a stiff suspension and my wife complains about not being able to sleep while we are on the road but I really do like the truck and feel good about the purchase. Gas mileage averages around 12mpg but I have a heavy foot!!
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