I am new to the diesal world and love my new truck, but my new 4x4 6.7 long bed is only getting 12.5 to 14.0 mpg. I hope it will get better will it.I only have 2,735 miles on it. What can I expect to get in the future. Thanks guys

 

One more thing can I run red diesal in it. It has that bluetech diesal on the tailgate. I can get it free

 

if you can get it free, why are you worried about mileage? and just cause you have the bluetec logo, doesnt mean the law agrees that you can run red...

 

In Texas, if you drive it on the publicroad you have to pay public road tax... no exceptions, not even ag that I am aware of. Red diesel is fuel that has no road tax included in the price.

BTW, what is Bluetec?

 

Bluetec is what u see on the back of the 08 and newer 6.7's. From what they told me, it just means u have the new emissions!

 

BlueTec is the name used for diesels that have a variety of technologies used to meet the latest emissions standards.It has a catalytic convertor, NOx absorber, and a particulate filter on the exhaust system, along with cooled egr.[/align]

 

Cool, and I am sure all that comes atwhat price? Dollars, loss of hp, fuel economy and performance?

Doesn't sound like anything to allow anyone to break the law by burning non-taxed fuel on the public roadways, though.

 

As long as its ultra low sulfer diesel you can burn it in a 6.7 L. But if it is just low sulfer diesel you will screw up your emission system. That said, you should check and see what fines you may end up with in your state if they catch you running the red dyed diesel.

You should see an improvement in mpg after you hit 10k to 15k miles.

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I guess the short of it is; I'd never buy one.