Re: Christine is off the road indefinitely.

From: Dustin Williams (dustinewilliams@gmail.com)
Date: Tue Aug 04 2009 - 01:08:22 EDT


> I would not buy a 2007 emissions diesel truck.  the economy hit from the DPF
> regen cycle brings their mileage down to gasser levels, so what's the point
> of not just running the big gasser and saving the money?  I don't know if
> those systems will let this new crop of trucks last the way the old ones
> have, either.  The diesel appeal has really been killed by the NOX emissions
> standards.
>
My Ram got 18 on the highway at 75 MPH over three steep mountain
passes both directions in fully stock trim. I've added a K&N, added a
few extra PSI to the tires, and will be buying a tonneau cover before
I make the same trip this weekend. I'm hoping to top 20 MPG, all that
with right around 400 HP.....not too bad.



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