Re: OT: Real world Diesel Mileage?

Posted by VADAVE on August 16, 2005 at 13:23:08 from (70.177.171.80):

In Reply to: OT: Real world Diesel Mileage? posted by Dug G. on August 16, 2005 at 09:42:16:

2004 Chevy 2500HD extra cab, long bed, duramax with allison transmission and 28,000 miles. Running empty at highway speeds (65 to 75 mph) wityh cruise control on I'm getting 18.5 mpg down from 19.5. I haven't quite figgered out the drop.
I do pull a 16,000 lb gross trailer on ocassion and the loaded the mileage drops to about 13 to 15.
By the way I am really pleased with the truck. Handles the trailer like it isn't there.
There are two things I'm irriatted about:
1) The surround trim for the tail gate handle keeps breaking--like it isn't designed right.
2) The mechanics at the local dealers may claim to know diesels but don't really. I think I have a failed thermostat which doesn't show up until the weather is cold (the truck just will not warm up). So I am extending the warranty and will take it to a TRUCK dealership this winter.

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