I’ve heard (from posts on this forum) that a relatively large towing load on the 3.0 and it drinks DEF at a pretty high rate. It’s a great engine, no denying it. But it’s no tow monster like the larger diesels in the HD trucks. Perhaps one of the members that has it can chime in on towing fuel economy. That said, if one plans to eat up the miles on long road trips not towing…the 3.0 is the choice to make.
It isn't, hasn't been or ever advertised as a "Tow Monster"......it certainly will do it, up to and exceeding advertised weight limits. And yes, it drinks DEF if pulling decent loads. But if you are pulling on the regular, you prob should be in a 3/4 Ton+ anyways... and as far as
@Antonm replies to the "Data".... yes, if you scrub around, you will find all kinds of it here and there bad "data" on ANY vehicle failures to point out. But it's not prolific...All I'm saying is... based on 6.2 and 5.3 reports, there are far fewer failures of the 3.0 and customer satisfaction with it is much higher than petrol models. The 2 dealers I use
always have vehicles in the holding pens waiting for complete engines, and none of them have been 3.0's.....
