I'm a soldier stationed over in Italy.. I've been planning on getting a truck (I currently own a 2002 Tahoe) which brought me to this video.. I'm from Santa Fe Texas, where I lived until I turned 19, and used to work off Holcomb over in Houston Texas.. Seeing these streets gave me such nostalgia.. Thank you so much. Definitely going to subscribe and watch more videos. I love watching you drive around my favorite place in the world. Makes me feel so excited to get back.

@peteponce9910

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the service brotha

@willwg6324

2 жыл бұрын

Gracias por tu servicio y espero regreses pronto a casa

I'd say diesel is for a commercial application that'll generate enough revenue to pay for itself. For personal use including weekend towing, Gas trucks are far more financially feasible and easier to live with IMO.

He made more sense than any gas vs diesel video I have seen yet. He made it stupid simple. Good job! Watching this video helped me decide on which power train I am going to choose. 😎👍🏽

@alpha2gproject783

5 жыл бұрын

I love my diesels...owned a 7.3 IDI and Powerstroke. But here's something to consider. A fuel injector for a gasoline engine is maybe 30-80 bucks, a fuel pump is maybe 1-300 depending on make and model. An injector for the Powerstroke was 200, the lift pump was 50 (eBay), and the HPOP was no less than 500. Mind you that also doesn't factor in the expenses​ of having someone install it. A gas engine can mostly be serviced engine in frame and cab on. If say a CP3 pump goes bad on a new Powerstroke, or Duramax, you're looking at 500-1000 for the parts, but also about 500-1500 for the labor.

@pacoboss6865

4 жыл бұрын

So what is your choice?

@daddymang9211

4 жыл бұрын

@@pacoboss6865 I purchased a Gas job.

@Harry-zz2oh

3 жыл бұрын

I have an 08 Dodge with the Cummins diesel. Since I bought it, I've only put 73,000 miles on the odometer. The maintenance hasn't been too bad since I do my own oil and fluid changes but I think my next truck will be a gas powered one. I just don't drive my truck like I used to. When I was working, I would put 25,000 miles a year on the truck (and I was in a van pool going back & forth to work) but now I only drive around 3,000 miles a year since I'm retired. I'm not getting younger so doing the oil changes is getting to be more of a challenge.

You can definitely tow well with a gasser. When I owned my own wrecker service all my trucks were gassers & I towed with them all day every day.

Love diesels but I tow and I'm partial. great information as always whether you like gas or diesel keep them coming.

I have a 2004 f250 with the 5.4 triton gas engine. Almost 180k miles. It still yanks my 20ft camper up hills no problem. Never had any issues with it. The reason I think it's done me so well for so long.... CHANGE YOUR OIL REGULARLY PEOPLE! A well maintained gas truck will last a long time.

@johnhub9626

6 жыл бұрын

Rob Moab - Original timing components? I have a 2004 as well, slight bit of timing noise. Good point about oil changes, every 5,000 for our engine/year.

@bempey

6 жыл бұрын

Its all about the oil! Any folks claiming the turbos don't last: wrong oil! The infamous "VW sludge problem" from years back? Idiots doing a $19.95 oil change instead of using the correct ($15/quart) approved oil. In a diesel, the motor oil is cooling the bearings of the turbos, including the one on the exhaust side that is glowing orange going up a hill. Cheap oil turns into goo and plugs the oil-passages, starves bearings for lubrication, and seizes engines. (my truck has a CAT 3208, so no turbo, but I've had several turbo-diesels). Its all about the oil. Heading out to get my A4 Quattro 2.0t changed now.

@thejuiceisloose8703

6 жыл бұрын

I one hundred percent agree with you. Gas motors are so easy to take care of in trucks. Minimal maintenance of you take care of it. 98 c2500 280,000 mikes and a 2011 f250 185,000 mikes. Both gas and both easy to take care of

@calebniederhofer678

6 жыл бұрын

Hey man not bashing your comment at all , but I guarantee your 5.4 pulling that trailer up mountains is downshifting , getting horrible mileage and struggling . We can agree to disagree , but I have experienced this and had both half ton gas , and diesels . The only half ton gas that really will tow descent in mountains and high elevation is the ecoboost turbos really help

@BrianLampright913

6 жыл бұрын

I’ve owned many gas and diesel trucks my newest purchase is a 1500 HEMI which drives like a dream compared to my 2005 Powerstroke. I always tell people who ask me “only buy a diesel if you absolutely need it, and 90% don’t need it”. It’s an image thing for most people.

I live in CO, so pretty much everywhere I tow, I'm climbing/descending. I've always had trucks, but I got my first diesel last year. I have to say there is no comparison. I haven't personally towed with a new 7.3 gasser, but I've seen videos. While the gas engines can climb the passes out here (albeit slower), it's not comfortable. High rpm trips are tiring and irritating to passengers. The diesel is just more comfortable and confident. But the biggest plus for me is the downhill control. Having the exhaust brake is a huge advantage going down mountain roads. No gas engine that I've had has given me the control that a diesel does while towing. I've spent a ton of money upgrading my gas trucks to make them tow better, with marginal results. I don't have to that with a diesel. Gas mileage is about the same, I do my own maitenance and always used diesel oil in my gassers anyway. So the cost difference for me is negligible.

I am about 6 months into owning a truck for the first time in my life. I came from a 2 door jeep wrangler. I had to use a trailer all the time to run my errands. Now, I finally have a truck and I can finally get along without a freaking flat-bed trailer. It's perfect for me. I use my truck bed on almost every day off I have it seems like being a new home owner

Good video! A lot of people do have issues with the exhaust systems on the diesel trucks when they are using them as their every day driver. I have a few buddies with the Cummins and they have issues when doing short trips or when they're not hauling with either the EGR, the DPF, or even the DEF system to include the injector. Cummins has both passive and active regens and it can become an issue when not using the truck for what it was "designed" for. Because of the diesel emission systems, and ONLY because of the diesel emission systems, I would recommend a gas heavy duty like the Hemi 6.4 if your truck will be primarily used as a daily driver.

Old video but I appreciated the points made, especially the fact that a diesel has insane resale value vs. gas. My 2017 Ram 2500 Cummins, which I am currently "lightly" considering upgrading to a 2021 3500 has a trade in value right now that is higher than what I originally paid. Yes, my truck has ridiculously low miles (26L) but honestly, I never expected to see this type of resale value once I got away from Toyota (which has insane resale values on trucks but unfortunately maxes out at 1/2 ton in the US).

I installed in my 1993 silverado a *_Custom_* wooden lock mechanism to keep the door closed... runs perfect on the other hand

An update to this video would be good. Fords new 7.3 l is a game changer in gasoline engine trucks. It’s a pushrod engine that makes the majority of its power in lower RPM range which makes it more than capable of towing a mid profile fifth wheel. Of course the latest generation power stroke puts out 1050 lb ft of torque which is mind blowing. It has a 0-60 time that’s as good as some sports cars. People are reporting as much as 20 mpg unloaded at highway speeds. Ford is definitely at the top of the heap for towing.

Hahha I have a Fiat Diesel, no issue with trucks ! Love the torque of it, you can pretty much go up a mountain... we're talking JTD Engine, 1.9 with 8 valves. I used to hate diesel when I bought it, but if you don't mind it's louder idle and vibrations every now and then, no prob ! Also... no petrol can give me the mileage while having the same power output. Daily FTW !

I bought a 1999 Dodge RAM with the Cummins diesel in 1998 and it's now coming up on 200K miles, and I've found the maintenance very economical. Because of the volume of oil, oil and filter changes can be every 10K which is OK on gas engines these days with synthetic unless you tow a lot. Other than that, it's the usual tires, brakes, shocks, trans and dif fluids, and engine belt - same as you'd do on a gas truck). Because of its age, it predates DEF on pickups and until the last few years, I didn't have to smog it in California. No plugs to change, and it's not due for a rebuild for another 100K. I'm pretty sure if it had a V8, I would have started to see some problems by now even with good maintenance of the engine.

I’m new to this channel but enjoy the commentary. It’s pretty spot on. I have had both gas and diesel heavy duty trucks and it all depends on what you use it for. You could sway the discussion either way if you really wanted to. Nice job

I've had 2 Ford 6.7 diesels. A 2012 and a 2015, I ran both just over a 100k and pulled a 24ft aluminum stock trailer pretty regularly and never had a single problem with either one.

my 2001 dodge cummins 21 mpg unloaded about 15 or 16 loaded cruising steady

I have a 96 Cummins stick shift single cab with 800,000 miles I love it

@cameron9643

3 жыл бұрын

How many miles now?

@grouchosays

14 күн бұрын

@@chanes2898 wow!!!!

I just traded a 2014 Ecodiesel for reasons you mentioned in this video. I had several CELs over the 30,000 miles I had it but warranty took care of them. It went off warranty at 5 years though. Each "software update" to "fix" the CEL resulted in a little less fuel mileage. Out of warranty I got real nervous about the prospect of all that EPA equipment (DPF, DEF with catalytic converter, EGR) failing and me having to pay out of pocket. I really liked how it pulled and how it rode. But, at the end, it was only maybe getting 24 mpg instead of the 27-28 it got when I got it at 27000 miles. To me 24 mpg does not warrant the potential increased cost of the EPA mandated hardware if it were to fail. So I got a gas pickup instead.

Finally some one that brought up resale value when comparing gas/diesel.

Here are some numbers for you on my 2017 f250 4×4 , 6.2 , 373 , crew cab , 17" tires with camper package just in case there is someone that's in the market. Empty I'm getting 17 mpg highway. Loaded I'm getting 9 mpg highway. I have 2740 lbs payload. My fifthwheel comes in at 10,000 lbs loaded down and the pin weight is 1500 lbs. This combination is perfect for this truck because I'm 2500 lbs to the good and 1200 lbs of payload left over. Exact weight combined is 17,000 lbs total. I highly recommend this combination to anyone looking at gas engines.

@thewalkindude7716

7 жыл бұрын

Shackles, that's awesome. It sounds like you really did your research before making your truck purchase. I was the same. I tow very little, but I often approach 3,000 lbs payload so choosing the gas engine and shaving over 800lbs off of the weight of the truck was the right choice for me. The payload capacity on my 2017 F250 6.2L King Ranch is 2,813 lbs. The payload capacity on every diesel version of the same truck that I test drove was around 2,000 lbs. I'm not knocking the Powerstrokes at all. They're great trucks but the gas engine was the right choice for my needs and I saved around $9,000.

@OpenAirAdventure

7 жыл бұрын

Bad Karma Thanks I really love the truck . I ran a 2012 6.7 powerstroke and it was great up to 50,000 miles then the problems started. I don't need a diesel and knowing the great engine history on the 6.2 from our work trucks made it an easy decision for me. And the added payload like you said was a bonus. I do believe if you are above 12,000 lbs the diesel would be preferred.

@dearmeat5386

7 жыл бұрын

Shackles - I have the EXACT same set up as you but my mpg is ROUGH (12.8 overall, 14.4hwy not towing). I only have 2600 miles on it and was told that more break in will help that. How long or miles did it take you to reach that??

@OpenAirAdventure

7 жыл бұрын

Roman B I drive like an old lady. 50 mph with cruise 18 mpg 60 mph with cruise 17 mpg I just got the truck and put 400 miles on it the weekend. May be you have 410s or on the throttle to much.

@dearmeat5386

7 жыл бұрын

i get ya on the heavy foot but i have been trying to milk every mile i can by driving soft. Guess ill keep trying. Thanks and good luck

I don't know about the latest deisel trucks but in the northern climates owners should also consider if they have a place to plug in the block heater in the winter. My '05 likes some heat on sub 20 degree mornings for a good start.

@Just-me233

7 жыл бұрын

Mark Smith you are right my grandpa had a gmc crew cab turbo diesel truck in the winter without the plug in it was very hard get to start I rember taking alot time trying get it going when it did start omg it nocked very loud tell it warmed up it was a 97 year dully

@skully720

6 жыл бұрын

Some new ones don’t require you to plug in. We have a 2014 2500 duramax and it doesn’t have to be plugged in. Took it to Colorado in the winter and it started quickly in -10 degree weather.

@g496r500t

5 жыл бұрын

Carlos Salinas -10 is nothing

Great summary. I have loved diesels ever since I was a kid growing up on our farm. Just loved the sound of the diesel engines in tractors compared to gas. Thus, I always wanted to own a diesel. My first one was in my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 3 L diesel. I just loved that vehicle. (Recently gave it to our daughter).But as I traveled over the past couple years the cheapest thing to rent or pick up trucks. I was just amazed at the room I had in them. So I decided to buy a truck after driving Jeep GC’s for 25 years. I have always wanted a Cummins diesel and since I had the financial wherewithal to get it I bought a Ram 3500 Longhorn Ltd with a high output Cummins. I have not towed with it yet but I can definitely say it is the most comfortable vehicle I have driven on long trips. I do plan to purchase a gooseneck dump trailer and a fifth wheel RV, both of which this truck will handle easily. So I wholeheartedly agree with you; if you can afford it by the diesel. You won’t be disappointed!

Also can I just say. watching you drive kept me on the video. Lol I have major adhd but it actually got me to sit TF down and listen longer then 2 and a half minutes. 😂 Good idea!

When I buy a vehicle I keep it until the doors dont open and the wheels fall off! lol

@adaboy4z

7 жыл бұрын

pen mightygun no a lot people trade every few yrs. My uncle and a friend trade that often.

@bigmacok

7 жыл бұрын

Just enter through another door until none of the doors will open, then enter/exit through the window.

@tonylama2012

7 жыл бұрын

adaboy4z I do the same it feels good not have a payment

@xavier3961

7 жыл бұрын

Que The Next Episode. RIP Nate Dogg

@edlingja1

7 жыл бұрын

PRO HEN Yeah man, I know a guy who buys less than $1500 CAD, dumps $3K and drives hard for 3-5 years, sells it for $2000 and repeats. They aren't lemons either, just high miles and he does the work himself. Makes sense to me, but I'd rather not spend cash & just dive it into the ground.

I am neither pro diesel or gas but I bought a RAM 2500 gas truck for the following reasons * My truck is a daily driver. (15 minutes to work and 15 minutes home and in cold weather half of the year. ) * The gas truck cost less when you buy and worth less when you trade it. * Gas trucks warm up quicker in cold weather * Gas trucks are much easier to maintain than a modern diesel * There are gas pumps everywhere * No clogged Dpf or fuel burning regenerations * Gas trucks have equivalent fuel mileage when not towing which is most of the time for me * No sooted intake manifold or failed egr to repair after warranty * Modern gas engines will go as many miles with less expensive repairs than modern diesels * I tow a tag along travel trailer that weighs 8000 lbs. or less I do realize that the points I have made above may or may not be 100% accurate but they are why I decided to go gas for what it is worth. If I towed in excess of 10000 pounds every day and drove a lot more miles I would still consider a modern diesel truck. I would also buy a modern diesel if I had a lot more money because I do like them :-)

@aaronkellar6583

6 жыл бұрын

diesel engines get much much better milage

@keith3025

6 жыл бұрын

The head winds on that camper are deadly for your mileage , Brother I'm sorry to hear that , do you remember when diesel was $1.47 oh the good old days.

@2CabrasLocas

6 жыл бұрын

Dassd Schsdu my Dodge 5.9 diesel gets 18mpg empty, and my gm 5.3 half ton gets 18mpg empty. Combined mileage. How much closer does it need to be?

@FastZrider

6 жыл бұрын

Has nobody ever driven RAM trucks around? Gas vs diesel mpg when empty all depends on what truck you buy and RAM trucks certainly do better. Diesels do generally get better mileage empty. I can get low 20s in my 2500 diesel, and if you have an ecodiesel RAM it's easily upper 20s or 30mpg. I don't think any gas engine in a truck even comes close to that

@erikkovacs3097

6 жыл бұрын

The dodge is 2500lbs heavier. I've gotten 19mpg on a 5.3 but I was going 55mph, I did the same with a cummins and got 22mpg.

Good review,,,a few things to think about. And up here in Calgary Alberta and area I would say when you look at commuter vehicles used and if you have a look at parking lots in downtown, the half ton crewcab takes up at least 60 percent. And a very high percentage of households have a pickups from half tons to one tons. A good mix of Gas and diesels, being used for everything. The pick up is the prime choice for all driving needs up here.

I knew I saw my city!!! I love in Corpus too. Great video!!!

As a professional driver I will say that when we went from the gas version to the diesel version of the same vehicle (new and same year on all 6 trucks) doing the same work and route (FED EX Home Delivery) we doubled our mileage before we needed to refuel. That is based on because the diesel uses less fuel each stroke then the gas does. So you do typically get double the mileage with deisel.

@MerlinMoorlo

2 жыл бұрын

truth, but not every diesel engine is good. I mean reliability. Ford has bad diesels and good gasoline engine.

@ifyourmarriedyourasimpanda7440

Жыл бұрын

​@@MerlinMoorlo Ford has only made one Diesel the 6.7 which is fine. If your referring to the 6.0 and 6.4 those are international. As for gasoline engines there's only one thing to know about all American companies. They can't manufacturer anything that isn't a V8 or Inline 6.

my first car was my hand me down minivan and I was surprised. those things can carry a lot. many times as much or more than a truck depending on how youorganize

@schylerjohnson9216

3 жыл бұрын

No

I bought a 99 7.3 to pull my 10,000 pound trailer, bought it with 360000 miles currently has 40000 and doing maintenance my self runs very smooth, it was worth every penny of the 7k I paid for it I love it. Being in CA I still be able to pass smog and drive it.

My 97 f350 has gas 460. I've had it for 5yrs. It does pretty good on gas. Haven't had to do much to maintain it. It pulls strong. Wished it was a standard.

Informative content as usual. Thanks!

Trucks are as luxurious and comfortable as cars these days!!!

@nilespeterclemens8328

3 жыл бұрын

*more

This man is unreasonably diplomatic!!!! Make somebody mad! Do it!

@hamyncheese

4 жыл бұрын

KZread normally keeps me in a constant state of Rage. This channel needs to be de-platformed!

That was very well stated and spot on. We run diesels here because we tow horses, camp trailers and everything else in the mountains at high elevation. Our cities are few and small and hundreds of miles apart so city driving is nonexistent. Folks here don't seem to have the regen fouling problems I think because its 45 highway miles to a grocery store at 70MPH and you can let those ponies run.

I feel that gas trucks are under rated, especially the Chevy 6.0. It is super reliable and has little to no issue towing 13000 pounds from my experience. Sure a diesel would do it better, but with the cost of a gaser you cant go wrong

@RVFishingAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

I currently own a 2007 Chevy 2500HD 6.0 gasser and I'm towing a 13,000lb +/- 5th wheel. This truck can handle it just fine. The biggest flaw that is forcing me to look for another truck for full time RVing is the 26gal tank. We get 6-7mpg towing which means if you fill up at 1/4 tank, you only get about 120 miles. This is ridiculous. Putting a *gas* tank in the bed of the truck is doable, but costs twice as much as a diesel tank and means I don't get a tuck box that I desperately need. All this means I've got to get something that's truly designed to tow. Sure, if I was towing around town I wouldn't even think twice about keeping this tuck. When you add up the GVWR, axle weights, and total GCVW you technically can tow 16,000 with this baby. But how far? LOL

@Fordgroup00

7 жыл бұрын

I added a (40) gal tank in the place of the spare tire 😉👍 on my F250 V10

@jamesavery6671

7 жыл бұрын

most companies are buying gas trucks even large ford 550 types with a 6.8 gasser because they don't want to deal with the headache that comes with diesel apparently. The gas 550 makes up 50 % of fords 550 sales. A company can not take that epa stuff off so they have issues

@jeffanderson7256

7 жыл бұрын

Ogre Dad how much does it cost you to fill up both of them tanks? Lol

@Fordgroup00

7 жыл бұрын

It is still the same amount as w/out it and having to hit every gas station. This way, I just make fewer gas station stops, giving me time to stop at better spots.

I own a fiat 500 and a 1997 7.3 dually and a Cherokee caged out on 37s. Doesn’t get better than that.

@VanceManderson

4 жыл бұрын

Is it an Abarth?

@Tinnmann

3 жыл бұрын

Can’t disagree

The biggest farmer in the region always drove a gas, even when he hooked his duality to his 5th wheel and went from Nipawin Sk to Corpus every winter. He said a diesel wasn't worth the cost of investment

Unless you're towing serious weight in the mountains on a regular basis..gas will do you just fine. I love diesel but with all the emissions bullshit and upfront cost with newer trucks.. It's more trouble than it's worth. My.. 02.

@davebona9592

5 жыл бұрын

SirtubalotTX I agree 100% with you.

@melrose9252

5 жыл бұрын

SirtubalotTX Well said!

@MetalMusicManiac

5 жыл бұрын

OK sirt you are a newbie ultra low sulfer is required in all 50 states here, countries across the globe are just figuring it out

@chevy4x466

4 жыл бұрын

You are right. I bothers me that I want a diesel.

@Bman01234

4 жыл бұрын

Diesel or nothin

the modern diesel is the way to go as far as im concerned. i have a 2004 2500 ram with the 5.9 . it now has 180k on it and still runs like a top. it gets 19.5 mpg ave. and on the hwy @ 75 on trip gets 23 mpg. it has towed everything i have attempted with no issue that would include boats box trailers and RV trailers.

Thank for the update I just bought me a big Horn 1500 Eco disel love the ride nice machine!!👍

Wow, I'm from Germany, living in the States now and that surprises me totally. I got my first Diesel in 1981 and was nearly always driving Diesel cars until 2012. Never ever heard of this Exhaust fluid before. And in Europe the Diesel cars usually have a much higher MPG than gas cars, also the engines live quite much longer. So all people in Germany who have to drive a lot use(d, because of this silly NOx thing at the moment) of course Diesel - saving a lot of money and getting much more torque. So, wow, completely different here. You always learn ;-)

Best info channel on KZread! Thank you!

I've owned (2) 1500 Hemi's and (1) 2500 Diesel. You forgot to mention two very important facts: 1) The 2500 Diesel has a full axle in the front and therefore has a much stiffer (bumpier) ride, very important for those who don't know, 2) You need to change your fuel filter every 15,000 miles or so. Never changed mine in my 2500, 5 years, 160K miles. Fuel injectors went and Stealer wanted $14K to replace. I ended up paying $7K plus a few more for the computer. It was worth fixing because of the residual value on the Cummins Diesel.

@jc7435

2 жыл бұрын

Dang so that’s just $21,000 in repairs alone! Ok it’s the 10,000 initial upcharge. $31,000 to have a diesel over gas?

I work on diesel engines everyday, I love them, but damn the parts are expensive, so my trucks are gas

@rivirme

3 жыл бұрын

What is your preference on brands for late model trucks? 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton. Thanks

@hunkleberrymilldewbeespark3851

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I've heard. They're awesome until you have to start fixing and then they wish they just bought a good ol' V8 gasser.

@chrisreid3155

3 жыл бұрын

This is the exact reason I’m switching to gas. So many things that can fail vs gas. Turbo failure is around $5000 for starters

@hunkleberrymilldewbeespark3851

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisreid3155 a lot of gassers with turbos out there. I had a turbo go out and extended warranty covered it 100%, all I paid was 100 dollar deductible. That would have been like 3 grand, parts and labor. That's why if I'd be getting into a diesel, especially used, I'd cover that thing with as much warranty as possible. Bumper to bumper and extended mechanical... Some dealers out there actually have awesome warranties that cover used cars way better than mfg would cover new cars, as is in my case.

@chrisreid3155

3 жыл бұрын

@@hunkleberrymilldewbeespark3851 you’re right about a lot of gassers having turbos. Every type of engine configuration has its issues. For me, I’ve had 20 years of turbo diesels and I’m going old school this time. Gas , no turbo. I mentioned turbos and the gasser turbos are pricey as well. You just have a lot of extra stuff to break down with diesels. I had to replace a head gasket on a duramax. Can had to come off to do it! $9000 later wtf. And it only had 70,000 miles on it. Unacceptable

Living in north dakota a pickup truck is a must no matter what. 40 below weather with 36mph winds in 12ft of snow.i would love to have a bigger turck too:)

Good info. I think there is some important information not mentioned, however. Most importantly the increased cost of the LOF service whenever the fuel and water filters are required, and the increasing occurrence of Diesel injection pump failures. Range on a tank of fuel is a definite plus for a Diesel over a gas truck due to the small increase in mpg.

Can see a lot of changes in corpus from when I lived there. Yes I run a diesel f350

@zimrisalas5346

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1994 F259😁

@jeffreybyrd7076

3 жыл бұрын

Lived in Flour Bluff in the 1962 (NAS Corpus Christi). Went back in 2010j, not much difference. Less Whataburgers and Freddie Fender is dead.

Very good video and I love how you made it simple for the dummies. I pull a 35 ft travel trailer with a half ton Nissan Titan and I know I need more so I've been looking at the Cummins Titan. Maybe making that move very soon!

@operationhotshotinc.6887

5 жыл бұрын

Brad Taylor really? I’ve been looking at a 33’ Toy hauler and was scared to pull it with my 1500 Silverado but you’re doing it.

@stangfan79

5 жыл бұрын

@@operationhotshotinc.6887 Yep, my Titan does a pretty good job. Granted, if it's windy I really have to be paying attention. It unfortunately ads to the stress of the drive.

Very realistic and good advise .....very wise viewpoint , thank you for sharing your experience and the truth !

I agree with you my dad owned a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 he used it as a daily driver to work and back and also used it to tow a atv trailer

We have a 2007 duramax. 498500 miles. Original everything except 2 injectors and damage that could have been avoided.

@MrJLHaney

3 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! That’s a GOAL! Did you buy brand new off the lot?

@deelarry2137

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrJLHaney yes! Brand new. Just pulled a load of seed with it yesterday! Something like 506,000 miles now.

@MrJLHaney

3 жыл бұрын

@@deelarry2137 that’s incredible! I’ve got diesel fever but I’ve also got the fear of buying used... brand new is too much $$& for me. Would you say 07 is a good year for Duramax to look for a possible purchase??

@deelarry2137

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrJLHaney personal opinion, if you don't need a diesel, don't buy one. I'm a maintenance freak. I change transmission, transfer case, and differential fluids regularly. I feel like maintenance is key.

I own a pickup truck but I never use it to haul anything or put something in the bed I just Iike the way they look

@Hi.Im.Levi.

5 жыл бұрын

Ain’t nothin wrong with that hoss !

@court2379

4 жыл бұрын

Ready to sell it?

Great video. I grew up in CC; worked at Bay Area hospital too.

Depends on the use. If it's for a business, and the towing requirements aren't significant, the gas will always be the better option, because the maintenance costs are significantly less. What isn't mentioned is the fact that all modern diesels are cab removal for a large percentage of common issues at the 80,000 to 120,000 mile range. This increases the hours necessary for repair. 13.5 quarts is also significantly more oil than 8 quarts, and the requisite for two batteries instead of one. This adds up over time. An interesting note for those concerned about payload more so than towing, due to the chassis rating being an identical GVWR, the significantly lighter gas motor increases the payload rating of the truck as well. That's why your typical snow plow is a gasser. You can haul more de-icer or gravel, and cold starts are always a breeze (not that a modern diesel has much difficulty cold starting). If you tow, often and significant, diesel all day long. The maintenance costs even out with far better laden fuel economy. The best warranty you can have is regular maintenance.

I've been in the market for a new truck for a few months now. Chevy just looks aged. I like the Ford, but again-just looks the same year after year. I've come to really like the tough, aggressive look of the new Ram 2500. Dodge has really done a good job with the design. The Laramie package is a great bang for your buck too. Definitely like the ugraded Alpine System. I've NEVER owned a diesel. I am just having a tough time paying the extra $8,000-$9,000 for it. I like the idea of getting many more options with the Hemi Heavy Duty 6.4 Gas vs a "Stripped down" or should I say "less Optioned" diesel for the same price. That's a lot of money to spend on options. I hear what you say about the diesel holding it's value more, but I think I will enjoy the 8,000-$9,000 ( or $12k as you say ) worth of options for all the years I will be driving the truck.

Very useful information especially concerning the Powerstroke. IMO anyone whom buys a diesel pickup and doesn't work it, as opposed to just riding around, isn't doing that diesel a favor by not working it. Those engines that have a "lazy life" tend to have a lot of issues when they are 6 years old or so.

I love diesels! My dream truck is a Ram 2500 or 3500 (SRW), Cummins, 4X4, with a stretch cab (not a Mega cab), or a 7.3L Powerstroke (especially OBS), F-250 or F-350 SRW, stretch cab, 4X4!

I decided to go gas. After I ran the numbers for my needs, from only driving it 6k miles a year, to the higher cost of initial purchade of truck and higher cost of diesel ownership, I still come out ahead. No regrets

I had a 2013 F250 CCLB 4x4 6.2, it was great. I would highly recommend it over the 6.7 unless you absolutely need one because of weight capacity or you run a extraenous amount of miles a year.

I had a chevy 1/2 ton gas driven rig w/custom cab giving about 16 mpg. Went out and purchased a new '06 Ram 2500 diesel 4 dr. rig and got between 20-22 mpg. In towing 5th wheel across West texas mileage dropped to 4 mpg. in the Chevy 1500. some months later same roads, Ram 2500 towing same 5th wheel mpg. was 11 - 12.

Very helpful discussion for newer diesel information. Thank you! ✌️KJA

easiest way to answer is if you have to ask you dont need it. to many diesel trucks wind up in shops cause they just go putt'n around town and only short trips the the grocery store and they dont like that. if your not going to tow over 5k lbs regularly you best be on the highway A LOT otherwise a 2500 with a 6.4 gasser is all your going to need. also if your not loaded down the extra stiffness in the springs your sacrificing ride quality unnecessarily.

@OpenAirAdventure

7 жыл бұрын

Houdinii1212 The ride is smoother on the 17s . My 2012 was a tank but my 17 is comfortable .

@exothermal.sprocket

6 жыл бұрын

Puttin' around short trips with a diesel is the worst idea. They never heat up enough and soot will fill everything called an intake.

One thing left out: Diesel fuel costs more than gas. Many years ago when my dad switched from gas to diesel dump trucks, there was the advantage of twice the mileage along with fuel at half the cost of gasoline. Today, not only does diesel fuel cost more than gasoline, they have most, if not all, of the fuel mileage advantage. (Thank you, EPA.) Now, add the cost of DEF and the much larger purchase price. Diesel pickups may be "cool", but they certainly offer no economic advantage today.

@SAggyPingas

4 жыл бұрын

The only advantages I'd say the diesels have is the fact that they will outlive any gas engine and still create more torque than the gas engines do.

@trikelyfe6090

4 жыл бұрын

Cant tow 5k with a gasser.

@SAggyPingas

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hotdog_84 You're right in the fact that the new stuff especially in the exhaust systems hold them back and because of cheap manufacturing they break down. However, they still will last much longer regardless of how new it is.

Just found this channel. I love it!!!!

I was watching your video and I was like wow this looks a lot like my neighborhood. Lol glad you made this video I have been on the fence on what to get. This helped me a lot thanks and keep up the great work

DEF fluid, catalyst, DPF and EGR systems are all a big joke! I have 6.7 liter Cummins diesel that was a nightmare of trips to the shop for clogged sensors and saturated DPF filter etc.. The mileage sucked and it was a constant hassle with repair bills, it was so bad I was going to sell it and go back to a gas engine. In desperation, I finally bought a full delete kit and I am delighted with the results! The milage went up 6mpg on the highway, it pulls better than ever and I haven't put in the shop for over 70k miles. If you gave me a brand new diesel truck I would fully delete it on day 1 and save all the headaches. So the logic is you pollute 10% less but you burn 25% more fuel! Sounds like something Congress would come up with. If you are about to throw in towel on your diesel truck I recommend deleting it, you'll love the way it runs afterward. They may have improved but my diesel emission control system SUCKED, so its in the trash where it belongs!

@rustynail10

5 жыл бұрын

Winston Kaltenbach WELL SAID, makes more sense than cents.

@skully720

5 жыл бұрын

I’m so lucky I live in South Texas where they don’t check for emissions at inspection stations

@mannyman1604

4 жыл бұрын

@@skully720 🤫

@pillcosby3949

3 жыл бұрын

Yea I wish I could, but Colorado requires emissions every 2 years and has those machines that sit on the side or roads to test all the cars that go by

I think this discussion should be hinged on longevity. I've had gas and diesel trucks. I've never received more that about 225,000 miles of sold use out of a gasoline truck. The engines or transmissions begin to fail - usually a nickle and dime thing at first, but ultimately, the increased RPMs cause a catastrophic failure. My last two trucks have been diesels. 445,000 out of the first one, that I gave to my son who drove it another 100.000+ miles before turning it into a mud truck. The transmission finally gave out, but after replacement - the 2004 durmax is still going! Second diesel truck is running perfectly at 155,000 miles and I've no reason to believe I won't get 400,000+ miles out of this one. Anyone who says a gasoline share the same longevity as a diesel, is not being honest. So the question should be "How long are you gonna keep your truck?" If you're a new truck guy every 2 or 3 years, buy gas, if not, buy diesel.

@MrZerk815

6 жыл бұрын

Sterlin Smith I don't disagree that diesels are more reliable in most situations but I think that mare comes down to the care you administer to you vehicle. I have a 2004 Ram 1500 with the 5.7l hemi it's nearly 14 years old at this point and the only thing I've had to replace this far is wheel bearing. No engine or transmission issues have ever reared their ugly heads.

@erikkovacs3097

6 жыл бұрын

You're lucky. Those years had an issue with the heads loosing their valve seats and destroying the pistons.

@jonathanibrahim7838

6 жыл бұрын

Those year models were also none for rear end issues. Had an 05 Daytona had to have it replaced twice and that’s with no towing

@kiphenricksen4056

6 жыл бұрын

I agree, my 1990 F350 is a terrible turf, but it's still reliable and runs dandy with 425,000. I paid 800 bucks for it a couple years ago and drive it no less than 50+ miles every day. 4wheel drive still works, doors open and close, heater gets warm and wipers wipe! Headlights are another story but all in all, its the best pickup I've ever owned.

@keiths.6060

6 жыл бұрын

Amen! Diesel engines last 4 to 5 times and more, than gas engines. Diesel is a MAN’S truck! Not for city sissy’s.

Currently restoring an 88 Chevy R30, it’s a gasser and as a 16 year old, a pickup with a 350 engine and a ten foot flatbed is all I’ll need

I like the power and torque you get out a diesel. I am a diesel mechanic and fully appreciate everything Diesel has to offer but I drive a Texas Edition F-150 4x4 with with the 5.0 TiVCT Coyote V8. It's a damn good reliable engine and I love my truck.

My husband: talking about how he wants to sup up my 7.3 power stroke Me: literally just using it for trips to the grocery store...

I can’t decide if I wanna get an older diesel or a newer gas price for right around the same initial price

Pretty good video 👍. As a a diesel truck owner "(2016 ram 2500 ) I agree with what you're saying. Diesel is not for everyone. It all goes down to what you need . That's my opinion

Hey, I'm a new subscriber and it's great to know we have good youtubers in corpus :)

This is exactly what I've been debating. I can't get past the $800 or so note vs a $600 or so note. I can afford both, but that 800 is just a ton to me. I look at blue book value or vehicles 6 yrs older than what I'm looking at and your right. On some Diesel I'm only losing maybe 6000-8000. On the gas trucks I'm looking at I'm losing 20000 and more on the recoup. Not sure what to do. I can always use more money and I don't really tow, but also what's the better investment (I know neither, but of the two).... Basically I'm looking at a Tundra and a 2500 Denali

@gsxrgeorge00

6 жыл бұрын

KissMyAxe I bought a 2013 Chevy 2500 diesel for 52,000 and sold it in dec 17 for 48k. Then got a brand new Denali 3500 for 55,000. I always buy in dec when new models drive the prices down.

@doctor41baller

6 жыл бұрын

gsxrgeorge00 wow.thats a great deal.on a new Denali. My budget is under 50k and no older than a 2015. I found 1 with my acceptable mileage and asking under 50k with ttl it put it right under 55k. I asked for drive out at their asking price....it was a no go. Made me.no counter offer. I mean damn ya know...that was a 2016 stock Denali. There are good deal, but no one will give a great deal. I may try end of the year like.you. I'm in no rush

In all Honesty. It's better to have it and not need it. Than to need it and not have it. Speaking from experience and why I own a Pickup Truck.

@Milesco

7 жыл бұрын

Are you talking about diesel engines, or pickup trucks in general?

@travesmcclanahan3450

7 жыл бұрын

Captain Quirk Pick Up Trucks in General. I'd honestly rather own a Diesel but I'm happy with my Truck.

@mattjack4x4

7 жыл бұрын

You can always rent a diesel truck.

@bubz1876

7 жыл бұрын

Traves McPunk Just like a gun! Lol

@dancahill9122

6 жыл бұрын

Dassd Schsdu What statement doesn't make sense and why.

My gasoline F250 does more than fine hauling my motorcycles to the mountains, and my large items to the landfill. I get to use regular unleaded and have no issues. Diesels are a lot of fun with the torque but I would say most people don't really need them.

Shout out to Big Truck Big RV in Corpus Christi, Tx!!!!!! Keep up the great Vids

Doesn't matter what you buy. The first time you fart in it, the 'new car smell' is gone forever.

@Bafalken85

5 жыл бұрын

@Trkn56 😂

@cwoolfork5974

5 жыл бұрын

OMG!!!! ROFL!!! Well said!!!....

@davidmcclellan2786

5 жыл бұрын

That's what happened to my truck.

@jackbridges1237

5 жыл бұрын

Trkn56 Rofl

@MrPbip

5 жыл бұрын

Trkn56 along with the value of it

Thank you So much for the advice. It helps a lot.

Bought a 2003 f250 6.0 power stroke and I replaced oils cooler, egr, hpop, intercooler, radiator and water pump. All and all total was $12k and the truck has 128k miles on it. Pretty happy with it.

My wife has a economical Fiat 500 for work and it's good for that but nothing else so I have a 14 F-150 STX 5.0 that knows how to get to Lowe's by itself. Last year I had a tandem axel car hauler pro built with c channel etc and hauled a car from AZ to MO. The truck impressed me with it's ease of towing and my diesel dreams went away. I don't know how the truck will perform with higher mileage, 22k now, but for now it's more than enough. Recently I started looking at Stewart and Stevenson LMTV ex military trucks as spending $10k on that and keeping the F-150 nice makes more sense than spending bank on a new Ford diesel. All the best to you out there.

Ford F-150 with a 5.0 is my favorite, but if I’m spending $70-80,000 it’s going to be on land, not a truck.

I just LOVE that whistling sound that diesels make. Is that vain 🙁

@tylerbozorth5491

3 жыл бұрын

I dont think so, I love the engine sound of diesels, it just sounds clean

@hunkleberrymilldewbeespark3851

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a sucker for the turbo whine and the smell of diesel exhaust. That second one may be a little weird. Lmao

@xon2013

3 жыл бұрын

@@tylerbozorth5491 the whistling isn't from the diesel engine. It's from the turbo.

Thank so much for share that's value information. You make simple and easy 👍🙏

I realize this video is about newer trucks but I have an old 12 valve Dodge Cummins. The newer trucks have complex emissions systems compared to mine which has a mechanical injection pump and no DPF or SCR systems. I can reach all the parts of the engine with no problem. It does not require a smog check because it is pre-1998. It is not suitable for a daily driver due to it's age. That frees up money for a nice daily driver gasser and my diesel beast for towing. I like it that way. Best of both worlds.

Lmao it's like hes talking straight to me . Thank you

Just brought home a 2017, F250 6.7L power stroke turbo. Now, I'm REALLY glad I did! Might haul something.... Might not....but I look, sound and feel GOOD! Nice video bro. Liked and subbed.

I have an F350 drw gasser. I know its highly unusual, but I only need the drw option for payload, not to tow. What I like about the gas engine is I have more fuel stop options, I have none of that exhaust cleaning annoyance, and the engine compartment isn't cluttered. I figure after 20 years of ownership, whether gas or diesel, it's going to be old junk eiter way.

I'm 41 n I still have the 87 f150 I bought when I was 19. Still runs. But Michigan roads sure did a number on it over the years..just bought a 99 power stroke. Rust free low miles. I plan to keep this one for ever to. I'd rather spend more money up front n get something better whenever possible. N yes I do all the work my self whenever possible.

This was a conundrum I faced when buying a diesel v. gas car. Sure, i didn't have to deal with towing or hauling issues, BUT I chose the diesel for many of the reason you would a diesel pickup. My primary reason was fuel efficiency , reliability and the fact that diesel here is about 25 cents less per gallon than regular gas. Its nice to have near 300 fl/lb of torque versus about 180 for the gasser. Adding DEF to the tank in trunk is only required about every 6 K miles and ONLY having to fill up with diesel about every two weeks is a bonus. I am averaging over 50 MPG highway and combined city/highway am at 46.5 on the DIC. It was a win/win for me to get the diesel car over the gasser. Avg gas mileage on gas car is closer to 35 MPG combined and about 38-40 highway.

@markm2302

6 жыл бұрын

Newzchspy what vehicle did you buy?

@skully720

6 жыл бұрын

Completely agree. I live in South Texas where the roads are long and straight and my next vehicle will be a diesel.

Aside from choosing the diesel because you want it or need it, it doesn't make sense to spend more money than you have to on an asset that is going to depreciate. Spending the extra 9,000 on the front end so you can get an extra 7,000 on the back end does not add up mathematically. If you want or need the diesel then get it but its not an investment unless you have an opportunity to make money on the transaction.

@knightwing4

7 жыл бұрын

Enjoy Life You could put the truck to work for you. 7000 on the back end plus better fuel mileage and reliability while it's yours. That adds up too.

@enjoylife7030

7 жыл бұрын

Indeed. Mileage for me would be the issue. I calculated based on today's fuel prices and it would take me 10 years or more to make out in fuel costs. That is not counting the additional cost of maintenance and repairs. Like 13 quarts of oil vs 7 quarts of oil not to mention def fluid. I simply don't drive enough to make up the money in the first 10 years.

@garfieldthomas8118

7 жыл бұрын

Use it haul car's and freight commercially....there's the pay off.

@davva360

7 жыл бұрын

Where I am you will never make up for the cost of the engine in fuel costs because even though mpg is 10% better in the diesel, the fuel is at least 10% more expensive. There is no mpg advantage for a diesel in my location (Southern US)

@travelguy78

7 жыл бұрын

A diesel engine is far more efficient and there are more energy in one gallon of diesel than one gallon of gasoline About 20% more energy in one gallon.. So if you have two identical cars the fuel consumption should be about 30% less with a diesel.

Got an 08 Chevy Van with a diesel as my surf rig. When I take it over the border then diesel becomes the more common fuel.

I do not tow and I own a diesel. Now, I do have every intention of towing either a 5th wheel or getting one of the in bed campers (my grandpa had one when I was younger and I always loved them because of that) But I bought a 2000 7.3 for a little under 4k (that's a god damn steal where I live in CA for a diesel pickup) but the catch is that its basically been neglected for about 16 years lol. after a little over a year, I've rebuilt the dana front axle - basically all moog parts, rebuilt the entire power steering and braking systems and am now cleaning up the fuel lines and rebuilding the turbo. As of right now, I'm still under 6,500 in total cost (even if barely) but have a truck that's ready to run for a very long time (i'd wager some people blow their car/truck up before I get close to replacing any of that again) I literally love diesels, it doesn't matter the manufacturer. I love the different sounds each diesel engine/turbo combinations produce and how each system is truly unique from one another (similar, but still very different) As long as you can do majority of the work/maintenance yourself, then the cost of owning a diesel is minuscule. Its all about having the space, tools and being able to search google for help lol

But but but they dont make a PowerWagon with a diesel option lol. If I was to ever buy a diesel again I would probably lean towards a cab and chassis. 1000ft lbs of trq is unnecessary and just costs users more in the long run. It's literally just a pissing match. A cab and chassis comes with a 250k miles warranty and plenty of power to tow. You dont need to be doing 70mph with 15k lbs behind you

Good points !!

Hey! That's my Mini Cooper. I can fit 20 2x4's in there.

Dude we live in the same city! Great info and well done commentary

I knew it! You’re in Corpus Christi (the sparkling city by the sea). My home town. I knew by the road signs.