Ram 1500 EcoDiesel

Copperhead · Dec 24, 2016

Well, a lot has to do with location. Diesel in my area is hovering around $2.58. E10 regular is around $2.18. So a 40 cent spread. If the Ecodiesel averages 25 mpg, then a gasser that only averages 20-21 mpg is a break even on cost per mile. And I know a lot of folks who get that type of mpg from their gasser 1/2 tons. Factor in the cost difference between the Ecodiesel and a gasser, and the associated emissions nonsense with the diesel and potential problems. I don't really see any appreciable advantage for the Ecodiesel. Maybe cool factor to woo those that think diesel is equivalent to testosterone.

vvanders · Dec 24, 2016

We have one for farm chores here, pretty new to us so far but we've seen ~28mpg mixed city/highway which is a large part in why we got it. Gets better mileage than our previous car and tows enough for what we need. We looked at Ford/Chevy/Dodge but couldn't find anything else that came close in terms of fuel efficiency.

No complaints so far, drives plenty fine and is a nice fit for us.

TheGoose · Dec 24, 2016

I avg 13-15 in my f150 3.5 Ecoboost. I don't know of anyone that drives one that gets that kind of mileage(18-21).

TheGoose · Dec 24, 2016

I did hear about the failures. If you look around you can find similar info about almost any truck including Toyota.

Dennisfly said:
If you do a search, there is some traffic on the internet about cam sprocket bolt failures that trash the whole engine. I'm leery about a FIAT (fix it again Tony) engine with not much operating history.

ClaySlayer · Dec 25, 2016

TheGoose said:
I avg 13-15 in my f150 3.5 Ecoboost. I don't know of anyone that drives one that gets that kind of mileage(18-21).

I knock down 18-19mpg (hand calculated) in mine all the time...2016 F150, 3.5 EB, 4x4, 3.55s. I can get more if I baby it but what's the fun in that? I get about 12-13 towing my ~3,800lb Fish & Ski and no clue what I get towing my L3301 and implements (7,300lbs)...probably 10 or less.

Steve1300 · Dec 25, 2016

OK, I'll join in here. I have found on my Titan XD with the Cummins 5.0L turbo diesel that I drive to work and back at nearly 20 MPG, but that drops to near 18 with excursions into town where the lights are many. Towing a loaded trailer (11,000 lbs) in "tow mode," I get 11 MPG. While I am in Florida, we still have lots of uphill and downhill sections. I don't know what it would do if I were driving in Kansas.

I love the torque on this little 5-liter. It is just what I need.

Since this is the first year that this truck has been offered, check back in a few years to see how wise this purchase was.

check · Dec 25, 2016

Steve1300 said:
OK, I'll join in here. I have found on my Titan XD with the Cummins 5.0L turbo diesel that I drive to work and back at nearly 20 MPG, but that drops to near 18 with excursions into town where the lights are many. Towing a loaded trailer (11,000 lbs) in "tow mode," I get 11 MPG. While I am in Florida, we still have lots of uphill and downhill sections. I don't know what it would do if I were driving in Kansas. I love the torque on this little 5-liter. It is just what I need. Since this is the first year that this truck has been offered, check back in a few years to see how wise this purchase was.

On the highway, get about 18-19 mpg with my 2016 F150 Supercrew 4 x 4 with the 5 litre gasser.

Steve1300 · Dec 25, 2016

check said:
On the highway, get about 18-19 mpg with my 2016 F150 Supercrew 4 x 4 with the 5 litre gasser.

I nearly bought one with the 3.5 EB and the max tow package. Wife chose the Nissan.

The prices were about the same.

Diamondpilot · Dec 25, 2016

TheGoose said:
I avg 13-15 in my f150 3.5 Ecoboost. I don't know of anyone that drives one that gets that kind of mileage(18-21).

I have averaged just about 16mpg with my 2012 F150 EB 3.5 4x4 with 3.73 gears. I have seen high 23 MPG on a road trip but most are around 21. Towing 10,000# depending on speed is between 8.5 and 13 MPG. There is a huge difference between 55 and 75 mph.

Diamondpilot · Dec 25, 2016

Diamondpilot said:
I have averaged just about 16mpg with my 2012 F150 EB 3.5 4x4 with 3.73 gears. I have seen high 23 MPG on a road trip but most are around 21. Towing 10,000# depending on speed is between 8.5 and 13 MPG. There is a huge difference between 55 and 75 mph.

My father and uncle also have 3.5 EB trucks. A 2016 and 2014. Both 4x4 and 3.55 gears. My dad's averages 18mpg while my uncle is at 20mpg.

It all depends on your type of driving.