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 wouldn't let maintence fees stop me from owning a diesel. If a few hundred bucks a year mean the difference between affordable or not then you are in no position to buy a truck.
If you need a diesel for your trailer then there is no substitute. If you want a diesel then there is no substitute. ..I don't care if your pulling s pup....if you want a diesel then that's all that will scratch that itch.
If you want a tool that will do the job economically (lower price of entry) and fit the ratings you need for the trailer then a gasser makes great sense.
Not to start a gas vs diesel war... At all... But many people choose diesel when a gasser would be fine for a few simple reasons
1) MPG while towing can be significantly better with a diesel
2) Some people are RPM adverse and try to make a gasser perform while keeping the RPM under 3000...this makes the gasser unable to performe.
3) the option to use the big truck lanes while pulling the trailer while fueling up
4) The personal desire to have the biggest and most power available
I am sure there are others...
In the end... Get what you want!
Thanks!
Jeremiah
If you need a diesel for your trailer then there is no substitute. If you want a diesel then there is no substitute. ..I don't care if your pulling s pup....if you want a diesel then that's all that will scratch that itch.
If you want a tool that will do the job economically (lower price of entry) and fit the ratings you need for the trailer then a gasser makes great sense.
Not to start a gas vs diesel war... At all... But many people choose diesel when a gasser would be fine for a few simple reasons
1) MPG while towing can be significantly better with a diesel
2) Some people are RPM adverse and try to make a gasser perform while keeping the RPM under 3000...this makes the gasser unable to performe.
3) the option to use the big truck lanes while pulling the trailer while fueling up
4) The personal desire to have the biggest and most power available
I am sure there are others...
In the end... Get what you want!
Thanks!
Jeremiah
