Would you buy diesel again?
Those of you that have a newer diesel truck, 2015 and up, would you do it again?
Forum Discussion
I met commercial hauler who retired his 7.3 Powerstroke at 1,100,000 miles and he did not use it lightly.
Any diesel (beside 6l) of last 40 years is capable of making million miles.
But how many private owners drive more than 300k before truck becomes rust bucket?
The only bigger expense with modern diesel can be DPF clog.
DPFs don't like short drives, what can stop regeneration process at 50% and that is common issue on cars used for short commutes.
But lately ScanGauge made Xgauges programs that allow for DPF regeneration status and soot % monitoring.
I made only 1 long trip since I've got the program and on 400 miles my soot LOWER from 30% down to 12% and the regeneration never happen. Meaning with camper load, the DPF is self-cleaning?
I DIY the repairs, so oil cooler seals, turbo rebuild or sensor replacement doesn't scare me. Sure when someone has to drive 100 miles for qualified oil replacement, that makes different story.
Gasoline engines used to be much easier to service, but I wonder how easy it is find today a mechanic who can service direct injection gasoline engine?
Any diesel (beside 6l) of last 40 years is capable of making million miles.
But how many private owners drive more than 300k before truck becomes rust bucket?
The only bigger expense with modern diesel can be DPF clog.
DPFs don't like short drives, what can stop regeneration process at 50% and that is common issue on cars used for short commutes.
But lately ScanGauge made Xgauges programs that allow for DPF regeneration status and soot % monitoring.
I made only 1 long trip since I've got the program and on 400 miles my soot LOWER from 30% down to 12% and the regeneration never happen. Meaning with camper load, the DPF is self-cleaning?
I DIY the repairs, so oil cooler seals, turbo rebuild or sensor replacement doesn't scare me. Sure when someone has to drive 100 miles for qualified oil replacement, that makes different story.
Gasoline engines used to be much easier to service, but I wonder how easy it is find today a mechanic who can service direct injection gasoline engine?
