diesel maintenance questions
I'm considering the 2014 Ram 1500 diesel, but I've never had a diesel before. Besides pumping diesel into it instead of gasoline, what are the differences with maintenance and upkeep? What about the...
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edbehnke wrote:And then there's the big grin on your face when you cruise up that 6% grade without downshifting or losing more than 1mph!
differences?
cost about $5-8K more -Most of which you get back on resale
oil changes more expensive - But at double the distance. You do need to factor in the cost of fuel filter every 15K or so.
fuel costs anywhere from .50-1.00 more Depends on where you live and travel. Difference is 5c to 8c right now in SE Michigan
Mileage will be "a little" better At 12-13mpg I get approximately 50% better than folks pulling similar size and weight get with their gassers
I take it you DON'T drive a diesel?
