My “Broken-In” RAM 3500 High Output Gets What for MPG? Diesel/DEF/Towing Consumption Test!!!

[@michaeldoherty2289]

I just returned from a trip from Spokane WA to Hurley Wisconsin and back. We have a 2019 RAM 3500 Limited 8' long bed Crew Cab with the 68RFE transmission and the standard output Cummins. We did 4085 miles pulling an Outdoors RV 22FQS with a wet weight of about 8000 pounds. We carry 90 gallons of water and a lot of fishing and other gear in the truck. I drove about 62 MPH as much as possible and took mostly US and State highways (and some gravel Forest Roads) rather than the Interstate. We got 11.9 mpg overall and used almost exactly 9 gallons of DEF. When we travel in the western US we usually average 12.9 MPG with this setup, but in the midwest you tend to get a lot of biodiesel which drastically reduced our overall mileage. I have used Walmart Supertech DEF at 7.98 per 2.5 gallon jug. Its about the same price at DEF at the pump. We spent about 30 bucks for DEF in a very long and expensive trip. DEF cost is insignificant compared to the overall cost of the truck and diesel fuel. I like clean air and I am glad for the DEF technology which allows us to have cleaner diesels. For the record our mileage when not towing the trailer is usually about double that when we tow. 22-24 is common. The 5th generation Ram Cummins is truly an amazing machine. We love it.

[@geraldkoth654]

I have an older non DEF Ram. For the DEF I would add the gallons of DEF to the gallons of Gasoline for a combined liquid MPG. From my knothole a Cummins is not broken in until you have 75000 miles.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

That "break in" mileage is a myth 😃

[@jamesglenn520]

Gasoline vehicles do not use DEF🤭

[@Longsnowsm]

Has anyone done a comparison of the standard output Cummins with a HO Cummins. It would be great to get a SRW and same gear axle ratio comparison.

[@BBBYpsi]

I haul travel trailers for a living & have a 2011 Ram 3500 dually 4 x 4. Bought it in Sept. of 2012 with 10,095 miles on it. It now has over 1,000,000 miles on it just 3 1/2 weeks ago I hit that mile stone. I get hauling (depends on trailer & wind mostly) 10-13 MPG loaded driving 62-65 MPH Empty I very rarely drive more than 65 MPH & get around 19. It has a lot of weight due to the equipment I have with it. Weighs empty 10,600 lbs (Extra 100 gallon auxillary tank)

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks for sharing this, I wish these trucks didn’t have the emissions junk, we would see better fuel economy and miles like yours 👍🏾

[@cw3394]

I own a 2018 ram SRW 6.7 with a 3:42 rearend and have a 2022 HO silver night edition dually on order. I have driven the HO with 4:10 gears. The HO is slow off the line compared to the standard. its like a rubber band. You can feel it preload and then kick in when you need the torque for towing. The 68RFE is a ready to go as soon as you stomp on it. The problem is the 68RFE is only good up to about 150k if you are towing above 10-15k. I get about 21 on the interstate as long as i stay under 69. speed is a big killer of MPG on these things. I get 12 all day long at 65-68 pulling a 13k 5th wheel. If i were only towing a yard trailer or lawn mowers, id stay with the standard cummins and the 68RFE; I dont trust it long term with the 5th wheel. We live fulltime in the 5er and cant have a truck down. Love the channel.

[@stephenbaker7960]

I call BS.

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

@@stephenbaker7960 BS on what

[@amritk5173]

speed is the big killer of MPG on every single vehicle that has ever existed.

[@Unfinished_Thoughts]

Once you pay for the extra price for the Diesel engine, the ROI is very positive. I think the sweet spot is the lower output in the 2500 as the higher output in the 3500 provides a lesser MPG although the extra torque might play an important role for somebody who needs to performing heavier towing ! Like these videos quite a lot as they are very realistic and down to earth ! Keep grinding, cheers 🍻

[@christopherwilson7698]

My brothers 2020 high country DEF gets roughly 8 thousand miles mixed use city highway towing sometimes here and there and that’s in Pittsburgh PA every where is a hill or Steep grades.

[@MDC2020]

In case you didn't know anytime you go faster than 65 mph you take a substantial hit in mileage.

[@robstatetx]

My 2019 2500 gets better mileage at 70 than 65 and even better than 60 mph. Very weird. I am logging different miles driven and I cannot understand it.

[@duckdog38]

Depends on gearing.

[@amritk5173]

@@robstatetx it's all in the gearing. engine rpm is low at 60 and 75, slightly higher at 65.

[@pjasyl]

Excellent point on torque when towing or not ! Computer & actual calculation pretty much spot on Good idea keeping diesel cleaner on hand & use regularly .

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks Bro! It really does give peace of mind when thinking about lubricating the fuel system

[@tumbleweedking5668]

Very informative, my 14 2500 standard output with 3.42 ratio got 19 at 70 mph. Was scared to go any faster due to the weld recall on the drag link bracket!

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks for sharing Scott!

[@donhyatt8034]

I bought the Synergy drag link and got reimbursed by Fiat/Chrysler for the part and labor a couple months ago.FYI

[@mr.midlifecrisis8547]

2019 2500 with 18k miles I get right around 22mpg at 75 mph unloaded and 11 or so towing a 26ft travel trailer with dirtbikes in the bed, same speeds. DEF consumption runs at 50:1 to diesel. I like your reviews and tips, thanks!

[@JB_WhoWork]

Great info! Thanks for sharing this 👍🏾

[@davidb1089]

How do you get that?

[@mr.midlifecrisis8547]

@@davidb1089 get what?

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

What rear end gearing ?

[@streetchicken5738]

Good assessment. FYI: 2018 Ram 3500 SWR 4x4 Quad Laramie. 14000 miles, hand calc every tank, history reflects: Ave is just shy of 15 city 17 highway (empty/no tow) and apprx 4000 per tank of DEF. The best so far was 17.9 MPG on a full highway trip. I'm in Southern CA so sea level. Pretty much spot on to what you reflect. Computer tends to be off hand cal by about 1.5 miles

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@14sgs]

25000 mile update. No change noted. 15 city / 17 highway @ 70-75 MPH. No issues to date.

[@macflyguy5166]

Also have to remember those pumps can rip you off if your not careful. I used to always carry a 5 gallon tank and confirm I was getting 5 gallons then just fill up my truck from there.

[@richr2310]

Just wondering what could you do if the pumps not dispensing what it says? I would assume tell the clerk at the station but I would think they would be hesitant to admit a problem since this possibly could get them in some serious legal troubles.

[@macflyguy5166]

@@richr2310 theres a number to call on every pump, they will be there in no time to test and fine the station.

[@stevearrington6886]

Broken in? That Cummins won't even start breaking in until you get over 50,000 miles on it.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Lol, diesels never get broken in!

[@gnevala]

Yep

[@rlm975]

My old Duramax didn't peak out for mileage till 80k.

[@LPFSTheFett]

Yep, mine has 35k miles and still breaking in.... I get 2mpg-3mpg better then I did at 6000 miles

[@mcclungfarm7965]

I drive that I-95 from VA to FL 2 times a month 1474 miles roundtrip. Thats why I got that 60 gallon aux tank for my truck. Once I hit about 30k miles my mpg started going up. Not towing I get about 18.5 in my 6.7 dually. I set cruise at 75. In summer it goes down. But it sure is nice going down and up without stopping for fuel..LOL.Truckstop DEF is the way to go. I also fill up. I have a commercial fuel card, so it makes it easy. BTW..not towing I get 8k-9k on a tank of DEF. I think my Ford is 7 gallons. Keep up the videos!!!

[@JB_WhoWork]

Great info and thanks for sharing this! 18.5 in a daily is extremely good! I drove one about 100 miles and could only get 16 with a 4.10 rear. I agree about truck stop DEF and find that it’s more reliable than the jugs, thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@mcclungfarm7965]

@@JB_WhoWork 3.55 in my truck. Tow a 42ft 5th wheel most of the time. My last truck had the 410. TBH I have never noticed the difference while towing. I will say I get 10.5-11 towing flat land @65mph. If I get a head wind forget about it. Before I bought my truck I drove every make and model. I love the RAM interiors. By far the best. Keep up the videos.

[@jerkyturkey007]

The difference between the computer and the pump could be the way you pump fuel. Some use the 30 second delay method, you pump until it clicks off, then you time 30 seconds to let the air bubbles go down, then you pull the trigger fully until it clicks off again. There are many variables in diesel fuel that changes the amount of air bubbles it has, which changes how much fuel you can get in the tank.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@yumwigymusturd6090]

That's why I always pump slow. Depending on.how fast the pump is going I might pump 4 or 5 times letting it rest for a min or 2 befor pumping again. And never let it get below half of a tank you will lose fuel mpg wants it get blow half. I alway used to think better at half , less weight but a old timer told.me.to.try that and it.works try it.

[@BigDThatsMe]

I get about 15.2 MPG and when traveling I always carry a box of DEF

[@JB_WhoWork]

That really good for a 4.10 dually! What are you getting while towing?

[@BigDThatsMe]

@@JB_WhoWork yes, well it drops a little, I need to figure that out. I will this summer.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Big D Productions awesome looking forward to some towing videos with the beast!

[@coreym5072]

I just test drove one and the shifting is pretty rough compared to my ford. Always willing to try something different. Only thing holding me back. Plus the ride quality is rougher

[@danderson0562]

GOOD VIDEO. HOWEVER ONE BIG OMMISION. IS IT SRW OR DRW?? AND GEAR RATIO FOR REAR END WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE

[@pricetag30]

How is getting DEF at the pump less chance of getting contaminants?

[@jasonrobinson7922]

I'm just waiting for the warranty to come off, and then I will delete this. Def, I don't wanna blow Cole. I had enough of service. Def and I'm nowhere near a service

[@neoone9820]

4:58 I had to rewind because I thought you said "going to get the drugs" 😂

[@ericriley3147]

I own a 2013 ram 2500 crew cab 4x4 Cummings and at 70-75 I can avg 22.5 without even trying. My best on a 300 mile trip is 24.7mpg with a avg speed of 74. Conditions were very nice 75 degrees with only a breeze.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Man that is amazing!!! Add you deleted?

[@kevincameron8437]

Eric Riley dame here. 18’ stock. Tires, cruise set 73 on I-95 from NC to Orlando avg 24 unloaded.

[@Kevin-lm9ex]

Who drives 65 mph. My 19 powerstroke gets about 16.5 at 80-85 and 18 at 75. I cant drive 65 where i live people would push me off the road. Towing maybe but even towing its about 70. I def think the cummins will outlast a powerstroke just out of design straight 6 is just a better design for longevity. But honestly they all have too much crap on them now to give long term reliability

[@andrewhixson2235]

I drive on the highway at 65/70 MPH. I average 25MPG highway, when I'm not towing. I also have an S&B cold air intake, and I run AMSOIL Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil 5W-40. after the first oil change from the factory oil with this I seen about a 1MPG improvement in fuel economy. I'm currently 40K miles on my truck.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Good stuff 👍🏾

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

What rear end gearing ?

[@andrewhixson2235]

@@LemonySnicket-EUC 3.73. I wouldn't get that with a 4.10

[@freedomrider266]

Have you given any consideration to upgrading to a Titan 50+ gallon tank? Curious either way you lean...Thank you for the videos, they are appreciated!

[@JB_WhoWork]

I have but until I know they have a way for the factory miles until empty works, I will hold off. I don’t want to loose bed space for the external tank either.

[@cw3394]

@@JB_WhoWork the RAM dealer can update the ECM to show a 50 gallon tank. its a simple change. You have to pay a service fee. most are around $150.

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

Good video JB. Great information that you shared. How many gallons is your DEF tank? Mine is 7.5 gallons. I left Colorado last September filled the truck with DEF and I haven't added any since and today is February 18, 2020. Thanks for sharing JB.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks Richard! RAM has a 5.5 gallon DEF tank. And that’s why other brands get more mileage due to a slightly bigger tank, thanks for sharing!

[@stephenpurdy6205]

What gear ratio do u have?

[@thecrazybarber]

what axel ratio do you have ?

[@renepico2017]

Thanks for the post! by the way what rear end gear ratio do u have? (3.73 or 4.11)? Thanks.

[@JB_WhoWork]

No problem, I have the 3.73. 4.10 only can be had with the dually diesel 👎🏾...

[@fivesfilms]

JB, just curious, did you notice a difference between the HO and the standard Cummins when you drove them? Did the HO seem faster to you and a little louder? Maybe a more muscular tone to it?

[@JB_WhoWork]

Not at all. The Aisin really holds back the potential in the HO. I think the standard cummins 68RFE is faster off the line but eventually the HO would probably catch back up to it. If I were to rev them both, you would never hear a difference either.

[@fivesfilms]

I had recently considered switching to a 6.4 because of the cost savings but also test drove a H.O. Mega cab and it seemed louder than my 68rfe.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Fivesfilms the transmission is louder lol! But the engines are going to sound very similar

[@ictpilot]

@@JB_WhoWork JB, the Aisin is a medium duty transmission. It handles the torque better from the HO engine. Even though Dodge/Ram, sorry I still call them Dodge a lot, has done a lot of improvements on the 68RFE they're still nowhere near as good a transmission as the Aisin. I'm hoping to get a new Ram 3500 srw with the HO this summer.

[@leonardofarias484]

@@ictpilot God bless you

[@wj2791]

What is the Gear ratio on the Ram? 3.73 or 4.1?

[@wirenut003]

Love the Ram you have,Dang your good with all the figures on the mpg that would drive me nuts,all that math Lol

[@JB_WhoWork]

Took me a couple of days to edit this video 😂😂😂! Thanks

[@franklinmotorsports1406]

Good stuff JB!

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks bro!

[@shiznit93274]

Have you used the fuelly app? I love it and it's great for tracking your MPG.

[@JB_WhoWork]

I need to! I’ve heard of it but never tried it out 👍🏾

[@supporterofsanity]

It’s so hard for me to say I get x number of MPG because I’m always changing from hauling the family around to towing a couple different trailers to light farm work, hauling firewood pulling trees etc. I will say the one thing that affects MPG the most out of anything I have done is increase tire size and tread aggressiveness. 35x12.5 F rated tire immediately took away over 2 mpg everywhere. Anyways nice thorough video bro!

[@JB_WhoWork]

Yea if I kept the original tires I think I would be up 1 mpg all around too. I would like to see your truck setup, are you leveled?

[@supporterofsanity]

JB Reviews yep leveled.

[@jasonrobinson7922]

If you own a truck like this, fuel does not matter. lol, it's all about top grade top of the top 👌

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

Great Review JB

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks Bro!

[@davefontaine5816]

I have a 2018 2500 SRW Cummins. Just over 31k miles now... Doing the math on the amount of fuel used over that 31k, I’m averaging 22.3 mpg... I had to have my wife do the math to make sure I wasn’t seeing things... I can’t tow 30k, but I don’t need to either, my max is usually about 15k... love this truck...

[@JB_WhoWork]

That’s awesome!

[@killerb5726]

I had a 2015 and that’s right around what I got too. Incredible for a truck so big and with that much power.

[@davefontaine5816]

Killer B honestly didn’t think it’d be that good. Obviously, for an average that good, most of the driving is unladen, I don’t want anyone to get the impression that they’re going to get 20 mpg while towing. LOL. But even when I am towing relatively heavy, (15k-ish) the fuel mileage is better than acceptable, and far better than any gasser I’ve ever had.

[@truckstreestoys]

Ok I dont feel bad about my low mileage 7.3 that dynod at 1122ftlbs getting 17mpg.

[@JB_WhoWork]

🔥🔥🔥

[@aus71383]

26 gallons of fuel for 80 dollars that was then!

[@fattie2550]

I thought these new Diesel trucks are supposed to get 20+ MPG without towing?

[@JB_WhoWork]

If I were to take the speed down to 65 MPH with cruise, I can easily get 20 MPG But 10 over is typically the flow of traffic on 95.

[@fattie2550]

@@JB_WhoWork Who wants to drive slow?

[@JB_WhoWork]

Fattie 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 Nobody!

[@BrianLampright913]

Haha! Nope not unless you slow way down. I rarely get 20mpg with my 19 2500 Cummins. It was easier to get 20mpg with my 17 1500 HEMI. But I also live in the mountains and never drive flat roads.

[@davidwisowaty1914]

is this MPG towing or unloaded? 16/17 highway without load? thank you

[@JB_WhoWork]

Unloaded

[@ovyeve]

How many mpg less would you get while towing a 10-ton travel trailer vs. an empty truck (driver only)??

[@JB_WhoWork]

Are you saying 10000 pounds? If so if you keep speeds 65 or less, you can easily get 10-12 MPG on little to moderate grades but if you’re climbing and going up 6% grades it’s more like 8-9 MPG.

[@jakeholloway8071]

Is your pickup a SRW or DRW? Do you have the 3.73 or 4.10?

[@JB_WhoWork]

SRW/3.73 gears

[@roadrider04]

It’s not broken in yet. Somewhere in the 30-50k range with towing and road mileage.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Yes that was kind of a stretch but I was using that term for factory break-in 👍🏾

[@roadrider04]

@@JB_WhoWork Running a 2000 Ram 3500 manual 5.9 with 505k. Motor is still 🔥 Ride on brother

[@JB_WhoWork]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾! You can’t kill that 5.9L Cummins 😂😂😂

[@revest100]

Another great video JB, I am waiting for your video on likes/dislikes. There is not a truck out there that is all good/bad. I have a 2008 Ridgeline with over 190k only needed a window regulator, I use it at least 2 times a day to get in and out of my work, and an accelerator pedal sensor. I cannot complain about that, dead reliable. Lots of innovations on the Ridgeline, like 2 glove boxes like most trucks have now, multi function tailgate, like Ram and GM do now, of course all different in their own way, and a trunk. My dislike is that the torque is all made high in the RPM range, after all, it is an Accord engine. And my fuel mileage is around 18.1 right now over the life but I only get about 17ish now. Probably needs plugs and coil packs. I guess what I am saying is that nothing is perfect.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks Randall. This truck is still fairly new but it’s had small issues so far. My previous RAM leaked like crazy through the clearance lamps but other than that pretty reliable. VTEC in the Honda’s is nice for passing and accelerating on on-ramps but they need a turbo for the low end for sure. That’s good mileage and Honda’s tend to be pretty reliable. Thanks for sharing👍🏾

[@chronicles661]

How much can this truck tow max ?

[@JB_WhoWork]

About 22000 pounds

[@rickystanley9958]

Might consider the rear gear ratio when comparing the fuel mileage. I believe the 2018 2500 would have a 3.42 and the 19’ Aisin would have either 3.73 or 4.10. 3.42 much better for unloaded highway MPG

[@JB_WhoWork]

Very true! All SRW 2018 RAM Diesels had 3.42’s and now they all have the 3.73 axle ratio. Really good point.

[@BBBYpsi]

He has the High Output which makes it 4.10

[@Bradamsmx5]

Glad to see that the RAM HO is getting good mpg. If RAM would update to a 10 speed like Ford and Chevy, they would be killing it in the towing and MPG categories. My Titan XD with the Cummins doesn't use DEF during my daily commute. The truck is just now 1 year old and at 20k miles. I have gone 3 months on my daily commute and never seen the DEF gauge move. Got on the interstate pulling a 10k lb travel trailer after that, and it was giving me a 30% warning in less than 200 miles. My DEF tank is 2.5 gallons, so I had used 1.75 gallon in 200 miles. My fuel economy during that run was down around 6 mpg. Normally, it is 10-14 with the RV in tow depending on terrain and speed. Which is the real concern. I don't mind DEF. The cost is not prohibitive, but the drop in fuel economy during regen is horrible. I don't see how it is more environmentally friendly considering this. The only reason I still have the DEF in tact is warranty, but the more I tow, it seems that it would be substantially more cost effective to D&T.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@GaryBlankenship96b40]

17 with a vehicle that suze and power is great

[@iseboy937]

what is DEF mean and what does it do?

[@JB_WhoWork]

Great question, it stands for diesel exhaust fluid and basically reduces the emission coming out of the tailpipe of diesels.

[@stormbreaker3027]

Whats the mpg difference in the ho and the standard tranny?

[@JB_WhoWork]

About the same if you drive them on the HWY. HO may get slightly less because of boost but that’s about the only real difference

[@stormbreaker3027]

@@JB_WhoWork hmmmm kinda what I figure basically about the difference from moving from a 2500 to a 1 ton basically 1-2 mpg difference. Thanks for the info.

[@gnevala]

20-30k is the sweet spot for mileage with the Cummins.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Yea I probably won’t get to that mileage until the end of this year into next year.

[@gnevala]

JB Reviews stop bashing your Ram then!!!

[@toofastnobrakes]

Hey jb, you heard about the new ram transmission rumors?

[@JB_WhoWork]

I did! But haven’t had a chance to take a deep dive in it. Have they mentioned a company yet?

[@toofastnobrakes]

JB Reviews the inside leak is saying there going to replace the the aisin with either a ZF 8speed “the same new trani behind the 6.4, but maybe heavier duty” or an Allison. Possibly the new 9speed Allison they developed away from GM now that GM no longer has an exclusive contract with them for consumer trucks. I honestly would much prefer the Allison, as would almost everyone. They would steal the market putting an Allison behind the Cummins!!! but I think they might go ZF. They already have them in the 1500 and now the HD platform with the 6.4 now, So they might stay with them. But who knows 🤷‍♂️ I think they would do good to get both. The ZF 8speed to replace the 68rfe for the standard Cummins, and the Allison 9speed for the HO and or 3500 models. ram would really be dropping the ball to not get the Allison at least. But ZF is a well known and established company as well so the ball can roll any direction

[@JB_WhoWork]

Mike Hunt it will definitely be interesting for sure. Hopefully it will come with the redesign a few years from now so I can get it! Thanks for sharing Dennis!

[@toofastnobrakes]

@@JB_WhoWork no problem, im wondering when that will be. I remember seeing in an old chart that ram planned to debut the new HD line ip in 2021 along with the trx. But who know

[@gnevala]

Have you owned a chevy hd? Have you owned a ford hd? I didn’t think so!

[@gnevala]

You can’t really complain about what you have intel you have lived in the others for a wile!

[@JB_WhoWork]

I agree and I’m not complaining just stating what other owners have told me.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Xxplicit I stated in the video that RAM seems to get the least amount of mileage in regards to the DEF. but it seems like it’s mostly because of tank size. Did you notice a difference in the 3?

[@JB_WhoWork]

Xxplicit LMAO!!!!

[@gnevala]

JB Reviews if you worry about the cost maintaining your vehicle and mpg you shouldn’t own a truck!

[@masterful7574]

I get about 1000 miles per gallon with DEF.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Towing???

[@masterful7574]

JB Reviews No. I forget how much I use towing. I haven’t towed since the middle of last year.

[@prolinebuilds7360]

What are you expecting with an 8000# truck, 30? You are getting good mpg for what your driving. Also, Great review “BUT” Your Cummins is far from broken in. I have 2 Cummins one with 400k and the other has 50k.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Lol not at all, I say broken in technically for towing but I agree, these trucks are incredible with miles on them especially when you tow with them. Thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@cherishctz]

That is a great truck with Toyota transmission ! Good buy should last for a long time ! Unlike gm and Ford with that 10 speed problematic transmission !

[@C26A5]

Ford’s 10 speed is money, and the Aisin in the ram is the only good thing about the truck. Ram electronics, build quality etc are absolute trash.

[@cherishctz]

@@C26A5 totally agree! But I heard those heavy duty trucks are well build

[@808Cummins]

Not bad. Not bad at all. On my 305/75/17 Ridge Grapplers I get 20 to 21mpg going to work 1/4 way which is down hill. And 17mpg back home 1/4 which is up hill. With my old 285/75/17 Ridge Grapplers it was 20mpg average both ways. All hand calculated at the fuel pump. But I have a 2012 Ram 3500 HO 4wd crew cab with 4.10 gears. Let's just say 3 years ago I was getting 12 town 15 hwy driving like a grandma 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@JB_WhoWork]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Thats awesome!!! Yea I’ve been thinking about doing the same or at least removing the EGR because of what you’re witnessing. Do you have a dually?

[@808Cummins]

@@JB_WhoWork srw.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Still great and I envy that 4.10 👍🏾

[@ictpilot]

With a diesel it won't be completely broken until about 15,000.

[@MCMUSICH]

I think it is more but might be wrong. My 03 got about 3 more after 50-60k my 2010 2500 never got better with 112k on it

[@GaryBlankenship96b40]

Is it for sale is bottom line lol

[@JB_WhoWork]

Everything is for sale for the right price 😉

[@razorsedgeadventures6599]

Geez, the more I watch these videos, the more I wonder if I really want to upgrade my 15 Ram 2500 with the 6.4 Hemi to a 19/20 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins! I only tow about 10,000 lbs with my existing truck and only have 28,000 miles in 5 yrs. The only real reason I thought the diesel would be good is for the fuel mileage but under the same circumstances as your trip I’d probably get 14-15 mpg on regular gas. Towing is where my Hemi sucks, when it gets about 7 mpg dragging my toy hauler around. I suspect the Cummins would get 10-11 mpg towing the same trailer, but is it worth the big price I’d pay for the Cummins? I can buy a lot of gasoline for the $10k the Cummins demands, not to mention th e $81k for the new 2500 Limited! And the Hemi doesn’t need any DEF! Where’s all the people talking about the 28 mpg with their diesels?

[@ericmackison9517]

I have a 2019 3500 HO and I'll tell you don't worry about it the diesel. I came from a 17' Silverado with a 6.0 gas. I was able to tow over 11,000 through the mountains of WVA and maintain speed on the interstates. If you don't need it, don't buy a diesel

[@JB_WhoWork]

Mostly deleted trucks get that fuel mileage and trucks with over 50k miles. Diesel has the benefit of a exhaust brake and resale value. But it really comes down to preference because I don’t necessarily need a diesel but I prefer it.

[@razorsedgeadventures6599]

JB Reviews you sound like me... where it’s a very thin line between want and need!! I know the diesel will last probably 3 times as long the gas engine will, but then it took me 5 years to put 28,000 on my current truck, so that argument doesn’t hold much water for me, and when you pay an extra $11000 for the diesel, you sure hope it will have a higher resale value! I’ll probably bite the bullet and go for the Cummins, including the HO version with the Aisen transmission because I never know when I may need to tow a house up the Eisenhower Grade!!

[@cbchevy74]

@@razorsedgeadventures6599 I went with the 2019 mega cab with the HO and Aisin. And it’s never worked a hard day. All it does is move me too and from work. And guess what I don’t care because it’s what I wanted. And I can afford it so why not.

[@razorsedgeadventures6599]

cbchevy74 since I wrote my comment, I bought a loaded 19 Limited 6.7 HO with the Aisin, and shortly thereafter I upgraded my 26’ bumper tow toy hauler to a 41’ 15,000 lb 5th wheel toy hauler and have towed it all over the Pacific Northwest. I absolutely love this truck! Not only does it tow that monster of a trailer with ease and total control, but it does it in near silence and luxury car levels of comfort. The HO Cummins is just a powerhouse and the exhaust brake is awesome! The Aisin trans isn’t the most refined trans on the market and can give a rough shift once in a while, but it has never varied more than a couple degrees in temp while tugging that big trailer up long steep grades in high temps. The street in front of my house has an incline of probably 2 degrees and I can hook up the 5th wheel, put the Ram in gear and let off the brake and the Cummins will start tugging that trailer up the hill at idle without even touching the accelerator. Love this truck!

[@marlonhernandez706]

Fuel is so much cheaper on the east coast.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Yup

[@davidpenton1979]

Looking for you on Facebook

[@JB_WhoWork]

I don’t have FB currently

[@toddenglish240]

Damn get outta the hammer lane bro lol

[@B1Gmoneykam]

Tbh I don’t get anything that your saying but good vid

[@JB_WhoWork]

What specifically?

[@B1Gmoneykam]

Everything…

[@JB_WhoWork]

ROBLOXIAN Kamryn LoL rightfully so! Love you boo!

[@rileyfindley7207]

Delete and tune it so it last a million miles

[@rileyfindley7207]

@Thomas Willliams what you rambling about Karen

[@rileyfindley7207]

@Thomas Willliams no they are not lol you need to find something better to do Karen

[@davidb1089]

It will anyway

[@waynewalleye8458]

delete it and gain big time

[@אתהברטון]

“people can’t drive up here”-yet you’re the one making a video while driving...imagine that.

[@robertbutler8004]

Just another fool driving and not in control of the steering wheel a great example to young drivers!!