Buyers remorse? MPG

[Chris M]

Have any of you noticed that the OP has not responded since the first page?
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[subquark]

Have any of you noticed that the OP has not responded since the first page?
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The hallmark of some of the best threads! =D

But then, a Volkswagen towing something is:

Of course, that's really silly, however, I could use a Volkswagen this way here in New England:

 

[AzScorpion]

The mpg thing has been beaten to death, but I'm sure it will be brought up again and again !!!

Ya think?!

 

[Grumpaw]

WAIT....I know what to do !!!!!
We'll change it to kilometers per liter !!!! That will change EVERYTHING !!! Whole new thread that will last for at least 4 years or 4,278 posts !!!

 

[BryanJay]

WAIT....I know what to do !!!!!
We'll change it to kilometers per liter !!!! That will change EVERYTHING !!! Whole new thread that will last for at least 4 years or 4,278 posts !!!

Litres per 100km solves this problem. Doesn’t “I hit 22 l/100km on my last trip” sound a lot better than “I only got 11 MPG, my truck is a pile of junk.”? At least, I keep telling myself that…

 

[Todd Chapin]

What! My lifted 5000lb truck with heavy 32s doesnt get great milage like a Prious?

Oh my the HUMANITY!@＼(^_^)／

 

[Stevedbvik1]

??When an MPG thread comes along…??

 

[landiscarrier]

NO !!!! I'm towing 7000 lbs, and have never gotten over 12 mpg at 65 mph. At 55-60 mph it's get around 13-14 depending on terrain, wind, traffic, stop n go. Some may get a mile or two better or worse, but it is what it is. Climbing a grade for any distance....7-10 mpg at 55-60 mph.
As for your "bud" and his 28 mpg diesel towing....I'd like to know what he's towing. I don't think too many big pick up's with a diesel manage 28 mpg too much even solo, much less towing a heavy trailer.
You have a 4 banger turbo that makes great power and torque, but it is "working" to tow that heavy load....it is what it is, and no add-on's or tunes will get you much better.

Agree with everything! Especially the 28mpg on a diesel towing. I find that EXTREMELY hard to believe.

 

[Old Red Replacement]

We bought Our 2020 4wd Ranger XL Supercab as gas engine equivalent of
diesel because government made them expensive an unavailable in mid size trucks . I tow 4500 lb camper, tow mode, 93 octane, now that’s its final broke in at 10 k miles I get 12/13 mpg towing Fl Flatland @ 60 mph. The trailer is big wind sail even with WDH.

I’m pissed at government, pollution requirements, and truck purchase costs.

I speak as retired trucker owner Operator with 20 years OTR experience 70’s-90’s

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