How many miles for a used diesel truck?
Hello all. Wife and I will be starting from scratch in about one more year. My question is this: Since we will be buying a used tow vehicle, what is a sensible amount of mileage on a diesel truck t...
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ScottG wrote:Taco wrote:
As far as miles.
The duramax is something like a 220k miles B10 (10% will have internal engine failure by 220k miles)
The cummins is a 350k B50 (50% will have internal engine failure by 350k miles)
The 7.3 powerstroke is a 200k miles B10
For comparison purposes the GM 6.0 gasser is a B10 of 200k miles.
The ford 6.0 and 6.4 should likely be avoided. If you do decide to consider one make sure you educate yourself on the pros and cons of these engines.
Small truck diesels aren't forever engines, especially if you don't know how they were used or taken care of when you are buying used.
I would go newer and lower miles and get a gasser before I would get a older higher miles diesel.
I'd like to see the source of your "B" numbers please. Especially the ridiculous Cummins 50% figure.
I was wondering the same thing.
To the OP. Look at all of them, each has their own problems. Your best bet is to find one of any brand that has all the service records so you can verify that at least some of the problem areas have been addressed. Just remember generally when you buy something used you will have to do some sort of maintenance or repair.
