"Dan, danl, Redbeard uh Greybeard now" wrote in message
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Bill & all,

Regarding the diesel. I have read that the new diesel fuels required
by the EPA will reduce mileage greatly. Not sure of the debut date. I
have heard estimates up to 25%. This will get better once the
Manufactures bring out engines designed for the new fuel but it will
take 5 years or so for mileage to increase to current levels or
better. Then there is another change in fuels scheduled and the
mileage will drop again.

Not sure if it will happen like this but it is something to consider
and research.

Dan,

This is all scheduled to happen by the end of 2006 as mandated by the EPA
Clean Air Act of 2006. That's the main reason why I traded in my Duramax
diesel on basically the same truck, just with the 6.0 litre gas engine.

I figure, why pay a minimum of 10 cents a gallon more and get less
performance? Plus, while I loved the horsepower, performance and towing
capabilities of my diesel, I don't miss the diesel exhaust smell nor the
added hassle of finding diesel fuel at gas stations. There are an amazing
amount of small towns that don't have diesel fuel.
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