Has anyone noted the added cost of having a new truck with the DEF fluid? Is it a PITA to have to monitor the fluid? Is everything automatic? I am looking to get a new or newer truck to replace my...
The whole DEF thing gets blown out of proportion. In reality DEF consumption is on average ~1 gallon per 1000mi driven. The DEF tank on my 2012 GMC is somewhere between 5-6 gallon and I fill about every 5-6K miles or every oil change. Not a big deal and the cost is minimal. With the improved mileage it pays for iteself...
WIth that said there are some guys having problems with DEF sensors or low quality DEF reading putting their trucks into limp mode.