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Fuel Economy Update for November - 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Long-Term Road Test
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Fuel Economy Update for November - 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Long-Term Road Test
Our 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel is still running ahead of its EPA Combined rating despite numerous towing miles, including 1,040 miles this month.
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So lots of miles were added under the worst possible conditions for mpg - towing. But lots of miles were added under the best possible conditions for mpg, too - highway trips. And when you think about it, even your towing miles were on the highway...you were not constantly accelerating that load up to speed over and over.
I think this engine and truck combo is pretty interesting, although I really don't know what to compare it to - all of the gas turbo V6s and NA V8s in other trucks get much worse mpg...but they're so much more powerful and faster.
While I have no doubt you would come back impressed with the EB's ability to haul weight I just think that you would be seeing 12-13mpg with any significant load.
my friend has to had this additive every 7-8k miles its $11 gallon
gas 2.69 diesel 3.56 so hope a direct cost comparison can be made.
i wonder if EB 2.7 will win out
and also include a towing stretch as well
also my friend says thee water filter is under the vehicle i thought it best in engine bay so you can easily check and change water kills diesel injectors and not covered under warranty
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