Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Max towing number released

itguy08 wrote:

ib516 wrote:
Where does this "higher maintenence costs" BS you keep spouting come from? Facts please.

The more frequent and expensive fuel filter changes, the more expensive diesel oil changes, DEF, larger cooling systems. Now those are costs for the 3/4 and 1 tons but I'd imagine this engine will have similar requirements.

ok I'll play this game. Let's compare a GM 3.6L DI gas vs a diesel.

diesel:

10qt rotella 2.5 gal $29.94
oil filter 6.46
fuel filter get changed once evey 2 year or by % $30
DEF costs $0.00322/mile

gas:

5.3qt synthetic $54
oil filter $6.46

$68.60 vs $60.46

so where's the huge difference again?