Diesel vs gas......................
OK folks, there have been a few to many diesel vs gas threads that have shall we say gone to "Hell and a hand basket"! So if all of you would put in you BEST, no flaming reasons for going gas vs diese...
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Jevan B...that makes 4 of us.!
I cannot believe this beotch session is still going strong...LOL
Well to that I say fine if you change your vehicle every 3 years. I plan on driving mine pretty much forever.!
As such....
My 06 2500HD LBZ GMC has 257,000 Miles on it.
Original Injectors
Original CP3
Original Head Gaskets (my build date is 10/05)
7 years on Diesel Place Reading and learning about my diesel.
I have done absolutely SQUAT to my LBZ Engine / Allison but the following:
Triple filter my fuel and double filter my oil
Added Transgo Jr Shift kit to the Ally and put on a deep pan
On both of those units - I change out fluids regularly
I dont consider my motor or transmission "wear parts" But figure at somewhere down the line I'll need HG's/ARP studs (and will do them). The Ally..?? gonna last forever (Transynd)
Speaking of Wear parts: 3 front Bearings to date, 6 sets of brake pads with 3 new rotors, new front calipers, rad, water pump, new fog light/headlight switch and went to LED/HID lighting...plus about 10 grand of other bling..(see link in my sig for details)
I fully expect to get 500K+ miles out of this unit...without a doubt. Should still be driving it in my 80's...LOL (with Santana Cranked.!)
Bottom line is this guys: Are diesels more expensive: yes
However with "normal" care they can last significfantly well past someones idea of a past due date....and besides, it's just now...nicely broken in
Stk
I cannot believe this beotch session is still going strong...LOL
...I just cannot bring myself to financially justify a purchase based on the hope that someone will overpay for it above it's actual utility value based on a desire for its intangible emotional value....
Well to that I say fine if you change your vehicle every 3 years. I plan on driving mine pretty much forever.!
As such....
My 06 2500HD LBZ GMC has 257,000 Miles on it.
Original Injectors
Original CP3
Original Head Gaskets (my build date is 10/05)
7 years on Diesel Place Reading and learning about my diesel.
I have done absolutely SQUAT to my LBZ Engine / Allison but the following:
Triple filter my fuel and double filter my oil
Added Transgo Jr Shift kit to the Ally and put on a deep pan
On both of those units - I change out fluids regularly
I dont consider my motor or transmission "wear parts" But figure at somewhere down the line I'll need HG's/ARP studs (and will do them). The Ally..?? gonna last forever (Transynd)
Speaking of Wear parts: 3 front Bearings to date, 6 sets of brake pads with 3 new rotors, new front calipers, rad, water pump, new fog light/headlight switch and went to LED/HID lighting...plus about 10 grand of other bling..(see link in my sig for details)
I fully expect to get 500K+ miles out of this unit...without a doubt. Should still be driving it in my 80's...LOL (with Santana Cranked.!)
Bottom line is this guys: Are diesels more expensive: yes
However with "normal" care they can last significfantly well past someones idea of a past due date....and besides, it's just now...nicely broken in
Stk
