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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phillyg wrote:
I did a lot of research before committing to a diesel truck. I concluded maintenance would be roughly three times the cost of gasser maintenance, paying someone else to do the work.
I just paid the Ford dealership $458 to do oil and filter change, 2 fuel filters, air filter and coolant flush, so I think my research pans out.
I think I could have saved a few bucks elsewhere but didn't have time to shop around before heading out.
Wow, that is a lot. But yeah, if you just drop at the dealership w/o any coupons or specials or anything, you'll pay a lot!
By way of comparison, I could have done the same services on my '06 Duramax for: oil & filter (10 qts, ~$50, always did it myself), fuel filter (only 1, always paid someone to do it -- $53), air filter (~$30 online, did myself), and coolant ($150 @ dealer) = $285, give or take. Could have saved $15 on the fuel filter, but I don't like my hands smelling like diesel!
