Diesel guys come on in

**cam02ss** · 04-19-2013, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by ls1camino

Diesels aren't as favorable to lack of maintenance as cars are. Not changing the fuel filter AT LEAST every 20k (I do mine every 10k) with destroy an engine in no time. Doing that on a gas engine will only drop your mileage. Also not chaning the oil on a regular basis will destroy a turbo, but since most people drive cars that don't have a turbo, they don't realize how important it is to do that (change oil).

I've got a Duramax and change the fuel filter every time the electronic monitor gets down to 0%. I'm not sure what is programmed for miles wise, the oil reads 0% every 10k, which is when I change that as well.

**blackSS01** · 04-19-2013, 01:48 PM

I've heard the 6.5 is junk but no reason why

**Blackbird WS6** · 04-19-2013, 09:57 PM

if you buy service the motor every 10.000 miles. no ifs ands about it. just stfu and do it.

anther thing to know is Diesels motors are not cheap to work on when they need something done or parts so might want to add that into your pros and cons. and seeing as you know nothing about them im guessing you will always need someone else to work on it which will cost alot.

**blackSS01** · 04-20-2013, 03:40 AM

My buddy will wrench on it for me

he takes care of all my vehicles. Thanks for the advice Black. What services need to be done every 10k?

**ls1camino** · 04-20-2013, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by blackSS01

My buddy will wrench on it for me

he takes care of all my vehicles. Thanks for the advice Black. What services need to be done every 10k?

5k - Oil and filter
10k - Fuel filter(s)
50k - Trans fluid and filter, coolant, rear diff fluid, power steering/braking fluid. and brake fluid flush.

**blackSS01** · 04-20-2013, 09:57 AM

Thanks Camino...doesn't seem too tough

**GTP231** · 04-20-2013, 12:13 PM

Real men service their own vehicles. Just saying

**blackSS01** · 04-20-2013, 12:43 PM

Unsuccessful troll is unsuccessful

**GTP231** · 04-20-2013, 06:45 PM

Was I?

**Zapper2003** · 04-20-2013, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by blackSS01

Unsuccessful troll is unsuccessful

Pot meet kettle.

**blackSS01** · 04-20-2013, 08:17 PM

Successful troll is successful

**GTP231** · 04-21-2013, 04:56 AM

You did respond so was I truly unsuccessful?

**blackSS01** · 04-21-2013, 05:50 AM

I'll give ya the interwebz points...now do you have any experience with 6.5's

**GTP231** · 04-21-2013, 08:27 AM

I'd keep looking for a duramax or get a gasser for now

**Zapper2003** · 04-21-2013, 08:36 AM

plus with the price of diesel vs gas right now, you will never 'save' money with a diesel. the fuel mileage doesn't negate the higher cost.

**FasstChevys** · 04-21-2013, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Zapper2003

plus with the price of diesel vs gas right now, you will never 'save' money with a diesel. the fuel mileage doesn't negate the higher cost.

If it was a Duramax, I'd argue with you - but it isn't.

**GTP231** · 04-21-2013, 01:52 PM

A 6.0 or even a big block will prolly have the same power and mileage as the 6.5 with better reliability. Can't give specifics but all anyone said when I was working at the Chevy dealer is they're a pos

**Zinergy** · 04-22-2013, 05:28 AM

Originally Posted by GTP231

A 6.0 or even a big block will prolly have the same power and mileage as the 6.5 with better reliability. Can't give specifics but all anyone said when I was working at the Chevy dealer is they're a pos

There is no way in hell the big block gasser is going to get the same gas mileage as the 6.5. I drove a 6.5 for a while and was getting mid to high teens freeway. The big blocks on a truck like that will be lucky to get 13mpg with nothing in it.

The 6.5 does seem to have pump issues. Even the remanufactured injector pumps are 1k-1300 bucks.

If I were the OP depending on how much weight I am planning on hauling around I wouldl ook for something with the 6.0 in it.

**cam02ss** · 04-22-2013, 06:14 AM

Cummings are good, transmissions suck and Dodge trucks are rust bucket pieces of shit over all. Have to get the Lariat just to get leather. Ford is plush, King Ranch package is badass but the diesel engines blow. Duramax is good, Allison transmission are good, decent interior. New low sulfur diesel fuel is bad, the emissions particulate filter is a sham and the EPA can kiss my ass. Fucking clown shoes.

**Zinergy** · 04-22-2013, 06:44 AM

Fords in the OPs range can be had with the 7.3 in them. Quite possibly the most reliable diesel from the big three out there. The OP is looking for a work truck/van so lariat and king ranch do not have a place in this discussion, nor does leather. Cloth, cheaper interiors is what he needs.