Questions about Diesel Maintenance
My next truck (4x4, CC) has to have a minimum 3000 lbs. of payload. That leaves me with either a 1 ton diesel (3500-4000 lbs.) or a 3/4 - 1 ton gasser (3200-4000 lbs.). I've run my gasser vs. di...
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My diesel duly 3500 has been cheaper to run than my gas 3500 duly for a couple reasons. 1. It's new, and I've got a zillion miles free service warranty, oil changes, tune ups, and anything else... for a long, long time.
Added DEF fluid myself a couple times, only because I finally figured the DEF was low when I purchased the truck. Last oil change, top off all fluids, rotate tires, wash, bath, vacuum, 100% systems check, everything ... cost zero!
Purchase new and you won't have to worry about those costs for a long-long time!
I don't care about resale value. I have no intention of ever selling this truck. If and when the time comes, who cares anyway. It serves me VERY well right now! That's the important thing. Get something that you NEED right now and forget about the future, resale, etc. It will drive you nuts. Get it, use it, enjoy it, and live life!
Added DEF fluid myself a couple times, only because I finally figured the DEF was low when I purchased the truck. Last oil change, top off all fluids, rotate tires, wash, bath, vacuum, 100% systems check, everything ... cost zero!
Purchase new and you won't have to worry about those costs for a long-long time!
I don't care about resale value. I have no intention of ever selling this truck. If and when the time comes, who cares anyway. It serves me VERY well right now! That's the important thing. Get something that you NEED right now and forget about the future, resale, etc. It will drive you nuts. Get it, use it, enjoy it, and live life!
