Posted by WESnIL on March 10, 2016 at 09:43:45 from (206.221.154.153):
In Reply to: New truck again posted by John in La on March 10, 2016 at 07:19:21:
I have owned 2 GMC trucks. Both were 2WD, 1/2 ton, with the 5.3 engine with no complaints on fuel mileage. There was nothing wrong with them but put them in the hills of PA with a loaded trailer and they fall flat on their face from a power standpoint. About that time I decided it was time for a trailer upgrade from 16 foot to 24 foot so I could haul two tractors at the same time. So I went to a used 2015 Ram with the 5.7 Hemi 3/4 ton 4WD. I could not be happier with it - 13 to 15 mpg as an errand truck and as low as single digits mpg when pulling the trailer loaded with 8,000 pound payload. If need be lock it out of O/D and let it hammer about 3,000 RPMs with the trailer and top any hill at the same speed as on the level. I wish I had the money to trade for a used 2015 with the 5.7. The replacement engine will be lower fuel economy from what the dealer tells me. My eyes do not have blinders on when it comes to brand but quality of local service is. In my mind for your use the 5.3 would be the engine of choice. Signed: Past owner of Dodge Dakota, Nissan, and Toyota, which is probably the best truck I have ever owned.
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