Diesel gas argument -
I travel a lot with a guy that has a 1HDT with a 5sp
Me - 1FZJ with stock gears and 35's
Both rigs weight is with 100lbs
Highway test
In our 188.3 mile highway test it was cheaper to drive gas. Combined off road/tarmac the diesel seems to get about 20% better mileage than the 12.5 MPG the gas gets. Factor in the 25% premium for diesel fuel and Im 100% good with gas going forward. I only carry 40gals (500+mile range)and my diesel partner carries 65gals (1300+mile range) making it make the diesel look on the surface. Now lets start factoring in repair and maintenance cost and gas looks better IMO.
I travel a lot with a guy that has a 1HDT with a 5sp
Me - 1FZJ with stock gears and 35's
Both rigs weight is with 100lbs
Highway test
In our 188.3 mile highway test it was cheaper to drive gas. Combined off road/tarmac the diesel seems to get about 20% better mileage than the 12.5 MPG the gas gets. Factor in the 25% premium for diesel fuel and Im 100% good with gas going forward. I only carry 40gals (500+mile range)and my diesel partner carries 65gals (1300+mile range) making it make the diesel look on the surface. Now lets start factoring in repair and maintenance cost and gas looks better IMO.