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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Hybridhunter wrote:trcgolf wrote:
I am thinking of trading my 6.0 3/4 for a 3/4 diesel... I get 8 mpg towing a 10500 lb fiver. Looking for someone who tows a similar rig with a diesel to see if the upgrade can be justified.
Understand there is no comparison on power but it still comes down to economics
Lot's of fleet cost experience here.... you will save on gas, but all the numbers I've seen tell me you won't get your money back, but you may enjoy the towing experience more.
Getting cost back????
There is cost and then there is VALUE!
Yes you will get better fuel mileage with a Diesel, will it make up for the added cost, not likely.
Huge maintenance cost! Well depends on the diesel Fords are the highest, GM next, and Cummins cost the least to maintain. Yes, I can buy a 7.99 Purolator filter, but prefer the Fleetguard for about $5.00 more. I go 10,000 miles on an oil change 3 gals. of Delo 15-40 oil, fuel filter about $20.
Value, knowing you can move the load, priceless!
