2014 Ram 2500 diesel yearly maintenance cost
Hello, I'm thinking of trading in my 2015 1500 Hemi for a 2014 2500 Diesel. I'm mainly getting it because I plan on upgrading to a 5th wheel soon. This truck would also be my daily driver. I'm conc...
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Diesel IS for towing so you will be happy with that
Oil changes....depends on where you have it done
My 5.9L uses 12 quarts
Local dealer changes oil/filter for $49
I change oil every 5000 miles........WHY ---cause I am anal
Some folks change at 7500
Some folks send off for an oil analysis and change oil based on that report
Yes...
Diesel fuel costs more then gasoline per gallon
Diesel oil/filter can cost more due to quantity of oil
Other aspects of maintenance costs are not much different then for gasoline vehicles
Daily driver......gasoline wins
For TOWING....diesel hands down
As for 5th wheel.........stay under 14K GVWR and that 2014 2500 will be OK
RAWR/Rear Tire Max Load Ratings are what you need to be aware of
Oil changes....depends on where you have it done
My 5.9L uses 12 quarts
Local dealer changes oil/filter for $49
I change oil every 5000 miles........WHY ---cause I am anal
Some folks change at 7500
Some folks send off for an oil analysis and change oil based on that report
Yes...
Diesel fuel costs more then gasoline per gallon
Diesel oil/filter can cost more due to quantity of oil
Other aspects of maintenance costs are not much different then for gasoline vehicles
Daily driver......gasoline wins
For TOWING....diesel hands down
As for 5th wheel.........stay under 14K GVWR and that 2014 2500 will be OK
RAWR/Rear Tire Max Load Ratings are what you need to be aware of
