What should i know before buying first diesel truck? Should i even buy one?

[K79540]

The diesels of today aren't the diesels of yesterday... I've blown up 4 duramxs..and 2 power jokes. From 06 to 16....injectors..turbos...egr coolers...complete fuel systems....the cost of ownership outlays the benefits unless you tow something every day for work...stick with an ls powered 3/4 ton...if you want to keep something for a long time

 

[K79540]

Also...dont forget ...that cab comes off for repairs...

 

[rockyfatcat]

05 yeah probably so. Then the guberment steps in and f's it all up. Now anything that's newer that has less than 400k miles will have egr, aftertreatment, and has to run ULS diesel. They don't do so good like they did back then. Unless your looking at a old 7.3 PS that the engine still might run ok the rest of the truck is falling apart

The straight international 7.3 IDI was tough but it didn’t like to go over 70 mph. The later 7.3 powerstrokes had a turbo and could push a taller set of gears. They also had electronic fuel injection. Not as bulletproof as the IDI, but it could run over 70, if you wanted to spend the money on fuel.

If you can get away with a 1/2 ton truck, there are trucks out there that require less maintenance and have a way better ride.

Why do you need a diesel? What are you carrying or pulling?

 

[Toothlesswun]

My daily is a 2008 Ram 3500 diesel, 344k On the odometer. 21 mpg , $190 + to fill the tank $100 for oil and filter, $100 for fuel filters. Pull a camper once a month.

 

[flhx]

My daily is a 2008 Ram 3500 diesel, 344k On the odometer. 21 mpg , $190 +, $100 for oil and filter, $100 for fuel filters. Pull a camper once a month.

Lucky you don't have aftertreatment you wouldn't be in the same state of mind . Lol

 

[Toothlesswun]

Lucky you don't have aftertreatment you wouldn't be in the same state of mind . Lol

I wouldn’t own one with the after treatment system.

 

[bigt61]

2007 and up Tundra with the 5.7 engine has quite a bit of tow power and will last a long time

 

[flhx]

A ram 2500 with the 6.4 hemi would be a good contender for towing power and have a hd suspension and brakes but the fuel economy wouldn't

 

[KSouth]

Not to mention when it goes down the parts and more expensive and harder to get. And if it's something out of your wheel house the labor is gonna cost more . I know I'm a diesel mechanic and see it all the time.

Where you work? I’m in Dalton and we need a good diesel mechanic every now and then. PM please

 

[Cruisers460]

Love my 97 7.3 dually. As a truck it has done everything I needed a truck to do for many years. No other truck that I've owned has.