anyone know how to covert diesel fuel cost to SuperUnleaded in terms of prices/mpg
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anyone know how to covert diesel fuel cost to SuperUnleaded in terms of prices/mpg
if a gL450 gets 16mpg on $3.19/gallon super unleaded
and GL320 CDI drivers are getting 24mpgs on $3.49/gallon diesel
how much more expensive can diesel fuel get, compared to super unleaded, to continue to have an advantage using the CDI vs. GL
and why is diesel sooo much more expensive than super during the WINTER months?? during the summer, diesel here was about 20cents LESS than super unleaded, now its 30cents MORE!!!
and GL320 CDI drivers are getting 24mpgs on $3.49/gallon diesel
how much more expensive can diesel fuel get, compared to super unleaded, to continue to have an advantage using the CDI vs. GL
and why is diesel sooo much more expensive than super during the WINTER months?? during the summer, diesel here was about 20cents LESS than super unleaded, now its 30cents MORE!!!
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if a gL450 gets 16mpg on $3.19/gallon super unleaded
and GL320 CDI drivers are getting 24mpgs on $3.49/gallon diesel
how much more expensive can diesel fuel get, compared to super unleaded, to continue to have an advantage using the CDI vs. GL
and why is diesel sooo much more expensive than super during the WINTER months?? during the summer, diesel here was about 20cents LESS than super unleaded, now its 30cents MORE!!!
and GL320 CDI drivers are getting 24mpgs on $3.49/gallon diesel
how much more expensive can diesel fuel get, compared to super unleaded, to continue to have an advantage using the CDI vs. GL
and why is diesel sooo much more expensive than super during the WINTER months?? during the summer, diesel here was about 20cents LESS than super unleaded, now its 30cents MORE!!!
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GL450 = $3.19/16mpg = $0.199 per mile
GL320 = $3.49/24mpg = $0.145 per mile
Assuming the price of premium unleaded does not rise while diesel goes up, diesel would need to be selling higher than $4.78 per gallon in order for GL320 to cost more in fuel than GL450.
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GL320 = $3.49/24mpg = $0.145 per mile
Assuming the price of premium unleaded does not rise while diesel goes up, diesel would need to be selling higher than $4.78 per gallon in order for GL320 to cost more in fuel than GL450.
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NJ is right, the primary reason for increase in winter is fuel oil for houses. They also use "winterized" diesel in colder climates to prevent gelling. I've never been able to figure out how much that contributes to the winter increase.
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oh, and almost EVERYTHING you eat, drink, watch, wear, sit on, and look at is delivered by Diesel fuel in some form (boat, truck, train). Demand is up. But do the math, it would have to be almost $5/gal to be effective (not to mention you would never recoup the original cost to covert, if possible). and gas would be in the $4.60/gal range when diesel hits $5...
at that point, it may be time for a Hybrid Toyota for me. I do about 10,000 miles every 3 months.
** I have a mileage calculator I built on an Excel spreadsheet where you can input your miles, cost of fuel, cost of oil changes, cost of tires (and at what mileage to replace) your residual costs (if you were getting reimbursed for work), and what you have left over. I designed it for employees who I pay mileage. They are always concerned about fuel costs and what they actually spend on wear/tear. If anyone wants a copy of it, pm me an email address. I'll email it out to ya..
at that point, it may be time for a Hybrid Toyota for me. I do about 10,000 miles every 3 months.
** I have a mileage calculator I built on an Excel spreadsheet where you can input your miles, cost of fuel, cost of oil changes, cost of tires (and at what mileage to replace) your residual costs (if you were getting reimbursed for work), and what you have left over. I designed it for employees who I pay mileage. They are always concerned about fuel costs and what they actually spend on wear/tear. If anyone wants a copy of it, pm me an email address. I'll email it out to ya..
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oh, and almost EVERYTHING you eat, drink, watch, wear, sit on, and look at is delivered by Diesel fuel in some form (boat, truck, train). Demand is up. But do the math, it would have to be almost $5/gal to be effective (not to mention you would never recoup the original cost to covert, if possible). and gas would be in the $4.60/gal range when diesel hits $5...
at that point, it may be time for a Hybrid Toyota for me. I do about 10,000 miles every 3 months.
** I have a mileage calculator I built on an Excel spreadsheet where you can input your miles, cost of fuel, cost of oil changes, cost of tires (and at what mileage to replace) your residual costs (if you were getting reimbursed for work), and what you have left over. I designed it for employees who I pay mileage. They are always concerned about fuel costs and what they actually spend on wear/tear. If anyone wants a copy of it, pm me an email address. I'll email it out to ya..
at that point, it may be time for a Hybrid Toyota for me. I do about 10,000 miles every 3 months.
** I have a mileage calculator I built on an Excel spreadsheet where you can input your miles, cost of fuel, cost of oil changes, cost of tires (and at what mileage to replace) your residual costs (if you were getting reimbursed for work), and what you have left over. I designed it for employees who I pay mileage. They are always concerned about fuel costs and what they actually spend on wear/tear. If anyone wants a copy of it, pm me an email address. I'll email it out to ya..
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