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Location: minocqua, wi. | i've been running diesel trucks most of my life and back in the day there have traditionally been 3 main advantages ... 1. lower fuel cost, 2. better mileage and 3. longevity.
1. gone
2. gas engines getting closer
3. still there ...
if you choose to you can own and drive your diesel much, much longer. this doesn't come without expense. oil changes ... 13-15 qts. of oil to change (yes, that much) and repairs can tend to be more expensive. it's even more critical to find a really, really good mechanic and don't think for a second that the dealer knows what they are doing. if you leave repairs and service to dealers they will steal you blind.
i've got 247k on my current truck and plan to run it to 500k miles. it truly runs better today than it did when it was new. 100k is break-in.
pulling comfort and power unequalled
if you live in cold climates they can be inconvenient but its a way of life for me so don't think about it anymore and just think and plan ahead on bitter cold days/nights.
if you buy a diesel they are all great trucks ... went through transmissions on dodges at 90k miles (you could set your watch to it). the ford is fantastic and the biggest and best interior in the market. chevy charges more for theirs (at least they did when i bought) and i just don't see the value.
best diesel truck - ford chassis, allison transmission and a cummins HO ... wish they made that truck!! |
