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This is a notable trade-off. Expect roughly 8–10 mpg while towing and 12–14 mpg unloaded, regardless of the load's intensity. Reliability Concerns

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It handles large loads—like a 16,000 lb fifth-wheel—effectively, though users note it lacks the high-torque "grunt" and exhaust braking of engines like the 6.7L Power Stroke. This is a notable trade-off

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Some 2020–2022 models experienced premature metal failure in the lifter rollers, which can destroy the camshaft and require a full engine replacement.