Interesting just like the useless power at the crank figures that don't get to the real world driving.
To the topic first it was funny reading the posts by OP about filling gas as I knew without looking you were from Oregon since you talked about people pumping your gas. Most states let you pump your own fuel but I remember when visiting Oregon they pump it for you and it the law.
I think vehicles should get around the stated mileage but they just are not very real world so it usually lower it just is. Where I live ever day involves warm up before and after work so you can guess what "mileage" I get as idling is 0MPG. I was surprised you traded in the 3500 for 2500. I am a big fan of the 3500 (especially Aisin if equipped) being bigger than needed
glad it all worked out.
I get about 17 or 18 and in summer and cannot see instant mpg which is probably for the best.
Yes I do live in Oregon and you are correct, it is against the law for you to pump your own gas. However, you can legally pump your own diesel.
That idle warm up time can really make a difference on your mileage. I have the electrical cord that I plug into the diesel truck when the temp's get at a certain temp. Also the 1 ton has an option where you can increase the idle on it while warming up. It takes less time and fuel and when you get into the cab, it is all warmed up for you.
The winter months can, over a period of time while idling, can cause a lot of wear on engine parts. It's just cold metal running against cold metal. That is why I use the elec. cord and also use only synthetic oil. With that, all internal engine parts are lubed.
Well due to problems with this "new" 1 ton, the dealer said he would take me out of it and put me in another new 1 ton. Had all the options worked out and then SLAM - he called and said he made a mistake and the new 1 ton turned out to be the 2500. Or so he says. Regardless, I got more options on the 2500 and money back. In retrospect, trying to park that 1 ton in a parking lot plus backing it out, was an accident waiting to happen. The camera back-up system was so far off distance wise. Nav system screwed up, etc.
I had a 2012 2500 before. Rotten mileage. But with all the new technology since 2012, I think?? my mileage with the 2500 will be a lot better than with the 1 ton. And as I've stated on here before, I'll use the 2500 for just pulling my travel and motorcycle trailers and the heck with the mileage. In todays society, if you want to have fun, ya just gotta pay for it.