Diesel or Gas?

[petethepug]

Considering the current diesel is now all aluminum, doesn’t sound or smell like a diesel, has the legs to cross several States without a refuel and aftermarket options for larger fuel tanks, a diesel is a very desirable long term option.

 

[JayceeP]

Considering the current diesel is now all aluminum, doesn’t sound or smell like a diesel, has the legs to cross several States without a refuel and aftermarket options for larger fuel tanks, a diesel is a very desirable long term option.

That’s definitely an added benefit. The 25 gallon tank isn’t all that big if you’re getting 15-18mpg but if you’re getting 25mpg with a diesel… you’ll need to stop long before your truck will. Nice not having to think about fuel on road trips. Is the same with my F150 which has a 36 gallon tank. You can go 600 miles+ each tank if you want to lol

 

[afreeland90]

Thanks for all the replies! Sounds like if I’d rather spend more time/money at the gas pump go with gas and maintenance go with diesel. Several people have told me since we don’t do towing it’d be pointless to opt for the diesel. We REALLY like the mocha interior on the high country’s but obviously would either need to go with the 6.2 or diesel since 5.3 isn’t available on that trim.

 

[Stbentoak]

That’s definitely an added benefit. The 25 gallon tank isn’t all that big if you’re getting 15-18mpg but if you’re getting 25mpg with a diesel… you’ll need to stop long before your truck will. Nice not having to think about fuel on road trips. Is the same with my F150 which has a 36 gallon tank. You can go 600 miles+ each tank if you want to lol

I've done over 700 on a tank...Indianapolis to Valdosta GA. It's a good feeling to know that even if you are stuck in traffic with a 1/4 tank.... you have no worries about running out of fuel. The only real option for this big land barge. People are amazed when they hear it gets better mileage than their KIA.....

 

[afreeland90]

What’s going to be different with the new diesel? And how is the diesel driving around town not on interstate?

 

[Big Mama]

Thanks for all the replies! Sounds like if I’d rather spend more time/money at the gas pump go with gas and maintenance go with diesel. Several people have told me since we don’t do towing it’d be pointless to opt for the diesel. We REALLY like the mocha interior on the high country’s but obviously would either need to go with the 6.2 or diesel since 5.3 isn’t available on that trim.

Have you checked the price of a Denali vs a High Country? I think you can get the 5.3 that way but I may be wrong. My Sierra Denali has a 2 tone brown interior and a 5.3 but it was hard to find.

The old only buy a diesel for towing is out dated. Tuners can take stock motors and do amazing things. I’d say the majority of people I see with diesel rigs don’t tow based on how clean their hitch receiver is.