Posted by Tramway Guy on July 15, 2010 at 15:05:53 from (67.249.42.185):
In Reply to: OT Truck engines posted by JackT on July 15, 2010 at 12:39:12:
I have had 3 Dodges since 1993, put more than 150,000 on the two earlier ones and have almost 90,000 on my '06. I have never had to have any engine or fuel pump work done on any of them.
I think you will find that the best fuel economy advantage is when the truck is empty. It the diesel is much better with part loads. I get almost 20 mpg with a little tire overinflation. Pulling a medium size trailer, you can expect to get down to 14 or 15 mpg. Doubt you would get much lower than 12 or 13.
The oil change interval for the '06 is as much as 15000 miles based on duty cycle. Yes, even though it uses 12 quarts per change, I don't think it is that bad.
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