Fuel Economy Update for September - 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Long-Term Road Test

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• kirkhilles1 Member Posts: 863

  October 2014

  Sorry for being so persistent on this, but I really think you need to include DEF costs as part of your equation. I'm sure you guys have burned through a lot and that cost needs to be accounted for when you're considering the efficiency of a vehicle to purchase.

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• vdot Member Posts: 3

  October 2014

  agree, need to add def expenses.

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• fmko Member Posts: 21

  October 2014

  all diesels use DEF so whats the big deal, if you buy a diesel that is an expense.

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• ek900 Member Posts: 39

  October 2014

  These guys are being pests, but they are right. Gas vehicles use gas and that is it. If a diesel requires DEF (and they all do), you have to factor that in.

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• morrcarr67 Member Posts: 1

  October 2014

  Isn't this a 4X4 model? If so you guys aren't showing the correct EPA ratings. The 4X4 is 19/27 average of 22. Though this truck has never reached the high of 27 it is in line with the average.

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• blackecoram Member Posts: 6

  October 2014

  I have a CC 4x4 and I'm averaging 26 us mpgs. So far I have 21000 kms on my truck and I have only had to out $20 in to fill the DEF. Considering I'm saving $500-600 in fuel costs each month, the $20 is pretty negligible.

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• belopsky Member Posts: 2

  October 2014

  @blackecoram what is your daily/monthly commute mileage?

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• blackecoram Member Posts: 6

  November 2014

  My monthly driving is about 5-6000kms per month.

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