Gas vs diesel
Lloyd, thanks for your reply. What kind of mileage on your truck & any mechanical problems? I have heard of some problems when mileage gets over 120-130000 range especially with the direct injection & 85/15 blend.
As a comparison we have a 5.4 with approximately 70000 mi & our results are very similar mileage wise(more in the 18-19 on road when not towing). I do see my revs get in the 3500rpm range when grades get 7deg & above but the ohc engines love to rev.
Any way your answers were what we expected as far as the power band holding & like a diesel making a smooth transition in the mtns.
We also drive at the speeds you do & find that wind cuts mileage more than mtns.
Also like you Im not looking to start a gas vs diesel war, we do about 50/50 tow/nontow & it is a matter of economics vs the diesel. Lower up front costs, fuel costs, maintenance, etc. We are probably going to trade within the next year & just looking ahead.
Thanks
07 f150 5.4 w/heavy duty tow package
2014 sst st250
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2007 f150 screw 5.4 v8 heavy tow pkg
2014 sst 250 rb
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