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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I have owned my 2005 for about 4 years now. It holds ten quarts of oil and I average out 6500 miles a year. It only gets driven on weekends and when I'm camping.
1) I buy Rotella at Walmart in the 2.5 Gallon Jug for around $35. Change the oil twice a year
2) I buy an AC Delco Oil Filter at Auto Zone for around $9
3) The AC Delco fuel filter gets changed once a year and I usually find a coupon for Advance Auto which saves me a few dollars. I think I paid under $40 the last time I bought one.
This is my first diesel and It seems no more expensive to own then my last gasser. Maybe a few dollars but well worth it.
1) I buy Rotella at Walmart in the 2.5 Gallon Jug for around $35. Change the oil twice a year
2) I buy an AC Delco Oil Filter at Auto Zone for around $9
3) The AC Delco fuel filter gets changed once a year and I usually find a coupon for Advance Auto which saves me a few dollars. I think I paid under $40 the last time I bought one.
This is my first diesel and It seems no more expensive to own then my last gasser. Maybe a few dollars but well worth it.
