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gas gets better mileage when not loaded
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I don't agree with that at all. My brother and I have almost identical Ford F250s. Same year, 2003, 4X4, Supercab, long bed, same trim level XLT. My truck is a 6.0 PSD diesel, his is a gas V8.
We have compared notes, he mentions getting low 10-12 mpg around town driving, and high teens highway driving..
I have hand calculated the mpg of my diesel...usually see 18 mpg around town mileage, and have hit as high as 22 mpg highway if I keep my foot out of it. Towing I get between 12-15 (26 Box trailer loaded with racecar and attendant crap)
My brother doesn't use his truck for towing, so cant report that info..