Newer diesel with least problems
Thinking about a newer diesel truck to replace my very trustworthy 2000 7.3 Ford F250. However from all the horror stories of failures I have recently read I am very concerned about long term reliabi...
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Gotta say ... I didn't read this whole thread.
I've got a 2013 duramax and the only problem I have had was with the DEF heater that was replaced under warranty .... I think they did a redesign of that.
I chose this truck for the Allison transmission more than for the engine ... Other than watching the fuel mileage drop like a rock while it is cleaning the DPF filter I love this truck. I have found that I can shorten the length of the DPF cycle by using a heavy foot a couple times when I realize it is in the DPF cleaning cycle.
Have been pleasantly surprised with the power and mileage of the diesel and would never go back to gas as long as I have a truck camper.
I've got a 2013 duramax and the only problem I have had was with the DEF heater that was replaced under warranty .... I think they did a redesign of that.
I chose this truck for the Allison transmission more than for the engine ... Other than watching the fuel mileage drop like a rock while it is cleaning the DPF filter I love this truck. I have found that I can shorten the length of the DPF cycle by using a heavy foot a couple times when I realize it is in the DPF cleaning cycle.
Have been pleasantly surprised with the power and mileage of the diesel and would never go back to gas as long as I have a truck camper.
