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Several months ago I sold my 2000 Ford E350 7.3 van with around 135k mileage on it. Since it was a business vehicle, maintenance and fuel records were kept on it. I paid for the extra cost of the diesel engine over three times in fuel consumption savings and that was taking into account the 15 quart oil changes. The only repair to the engine during that time was a water pump and a vacuum pump. When I sold the van, I got my $3000 diesel option back so I came out $12,000 ahead by ordering the van with a diesel.
I didn't keep such accurate records on my 2000 Excursion 7.3 but my experience with it was similar.
The 15-year jump to the 2500 Ram Cummins seems to be having about the same results except for 3 jugs of DEF in 8k of driving which cost about $40. However, the new truck has much more power, is infinitely more comfortable, and is averaging about 5 mpg better.
Bill J., Lexington, KY
I didn't keep such accurate records on my 2000 Excursion 7.3 but my experience with it was similar.
The 15-year jump to the 2500 Ram Cummins seems to be having about the same results except for 3 jugs of DEF in 8k of driving which cost about $40. However, the new truck has much more power, is infinitely more comfortable, and is averaging about 5 mpg better.
Bill J., Lexington, KY
