FishOnOne wrote:
LOL the charts shows the repair costs being the same between the gas and diesel. Whens the last time you had to replace injectors on a Hemi, replace and clean the EGR system, replace a turbo, injector pump, DEF system, grid heater, adjust valve lash, EGT sensors, fuel filters, oil leak repairs, water pump, replace dual batteries, service dual radiator's?
Bottom line the Hemi just doesn't have the complexity as the diesel and that directly correlates to less expensive repairs.
My cousin works on these trucks and that's my source. We purchased a couple of 05 diesels from the dealer he works at which he spotted for us. Which is another reason why we stay away from the DPF equipped diesel trucks for our farm/ranch because we know the long term costs to repair these diesels is something we don't want to deal with and the non DPF diesel's for us maintain a cost effective solution. If given the choice to run DPF diesels or gas trucks for our business gas would be a no brainer.
Haaahahahahaa! So which is it then Fishy? More expensive or equal? Make up your mind! I promise anyone reading this thread (visitors and newbies of course as those who’ve been here a while already know) that if this was a Ford thread your responses and information would be totally different in favor of the Powerchoke diesel! Guaranteed! I give you credit where it’s due though, you are consistent brother! Ram/Cummins thread pops up = Fish swims in and the bashing ensues!
I have a question? You have an even MORE complex engine that in most cases is also MORE expensive to repair with even the cab designed to be removed for major engine work as it’s impossible to do through the top. Why don’t you drive a 6.2 gasser instead?
I mean with CP4 fuel pumps, glow plugs breaking off, EGR and DPF issues, turbo needing replacement, expensive future repairs and all?