Diesel,,,, the rest of the story??
As some of you may have read, I need to buy a bigger truck and am considering a dually ( among other things ). I've also found a few newer trucks with diesel engines that fall into my budget, but dies...
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YEP......diesel is a real hassle.
Costs more per gallon than regular gas
Costs more per oil change......3 gallons vs 5 quarts
Costs more for a fuel filter and you have to change it more frequently
Goodness-gracious hold on to your rear end if you need injectors.
That's why I went with a 5.9L Cummins tractor motor.
And I love the smile on my face every time I set it on cruise and pull that long 7% grade like it was a Sunday stroll.
For towing...diesel hands down.
Costs more per gallon than regular gas
Costs more per oil change......3 gallons vs 5 quarts
Costs more for a fuel filter and you have to change it more frequently
Goodness-gracious hold on to your rear end if you need injectors.
That's why I went with a 5.9L Cummins tractor motor.
And I love the smile on my face every time I set it on cruise and pull that long 7% grade like it was a Sunday stroll.
For towing...diesel hands down.
