NEnative wrote:
I am thinking of purchasing a one ton deisel dually. Currently I have a 250 gasser. Can any of you senior members that have been towing for years with a deisel tell me how many miles I can expect out of a deisel if follow factory maintenance schedule. Not asking any particular brand, just the engine expectancy. Trying to justify the cost!
It's very hard to justify the cost of a diesel especially when out of warranty repairs come in to play of a diesel vs a gas engine. The reason for a diesel is for the towing confidence and driving experience, the power and performance. Also with todays diesel there will be a time that the DPF will need to be replaced or some of the emissions equipment that a gas won't ever have to worry about.