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Old 04-18-2013, 11:03 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by Lakeshow View Post
I have a few customers who switched to a Ram after GM stole our dealership from us, and wanted local service. The biggest complaint I have heard on the new Cummins is fuel mileage. While I personally don't own one and know customers can exaggerate mileage claims either way, every single one has complained about the mileage. Most are reporting 9-11 mpg unloaded. Keep in mind these pickups are nearly new with less than 20k on them so far, so not broke in yet.

At the same time my personal 2010 Duramax gets 18 highway at 75-80mph.

Reports from customers who have switched to the 2011 and newer Fords are in the 18-19mpg range.
Thanks for the information - that's interesting.

I wonder if the MPG issue is due to the new emissions standards the OEMs had to meet a couple of years ago? As I recall, the Ram trucks had the advantage that there was no need to add "Emission Fluid" (I think it's urea) that the Fords and GM's required? Maybe the Ford and GM solution is less convenient but more efficient.

To be clear, diesel engines are not my area of expertise - maybe someone has a better/more accurate explanation.
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