Towing in the real world. gas or diesel
I've been down the gas road in 04 and the diesel in 09. Looking to buy again. I had a lighter trailer in 04 but my siverado 6+ liter gas would just scream in a head wind. 4000 rpm was common. Bigge...
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Quick answer, NO!
The long answer is really complicated, topping is with, are you going to be happy with poor fuel economy and screaming enging climbing even the slightest of grades?
Diesels will almost always have greater pulling power and return better fuel economy while doing it. Maintenance? Diesels, yes, use more oil per oil change and the oil filter might cost you a couple dollars more. Other than routine service my Cummins has not cost me one cent in repairs going on 11 years. So IMHO the diesels cost more story is someones fabrication who knew some who knew someone that had a Ford 6.0L diesel once. And have no real basis in truth for modern diesels. Any modern automobile or truck is going to cost you a bundle if work is needed. Dont believe me, just lift the hood or look under a modern vehicle. To do almost anything on modern vehicles will likely require pulling the motor. That is IF you can actually find a real mechanic that knows how to.
The long answer is really complicated, topping is with, are you going to be happy with poor fuel economy and screaming enging climbing even the slightest of grades?
Diesels will almost always have greater pulling power and return better fuel economy while doing it. Maintenance? Diesels, yes, use more oil per oil change and the oil filter might cost you a couple dollars more. Other than routine service my Cummins has not cost me one cent in repairs going on 11 years. So IMHO the diesels cost more story is someones fabrication who knew some who knew someone that had a Ford 6.0L diesel once. And have no real basis in truth for modern diesels. Any modern automobile or truck is going to cost you a bundle if work is needed. Dont believe me, just lift the hood or look under a modern vehicle. To do almost anything on modern vehicles will likely require pulling the motor. That is IF you can actually find a real mechanic that knows how to.
