Is it better to get a diesel or gas truck?

Diesels typically last longer than gas engines – an advantage of that robust construction, providing of course that you do your maintenance on them – and generally command higher resale value than an equivalent gasoline-powered truck. These engines are heavy, and that extra weight can cut into capability.

What is the best diesel truck of all time?

Best Diesel Trucks You Can Buy

2006 and 2007 Chevy and GMC 2500 and 3500.
2003-2004 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty.
2008-2010 Ford F-250/F-350.
2014 Ram 1500.
2012 Chevy Silverado HD.
1991-1/2 to 1993 Dodge Cummins.
1999-1/2 to 2000 Ford Super Duty.
2010 Dodge Ran 2500HD.

Who has the most reliable diesel truck?

What is the Most Reliable Diesel Truck?

Ford 1999 – 2003 Super Duty with 7.3-liter Powerstroke.
Ford 2008 – 2010 F-250 and F-350 with 6.4-liter Powerstroke.
Chevy 2001 – 2004 Silverado 2500 HD with LB7 Duramax.
Dodge 2003 – 2007 2500 with 5.9-liter Cummins.
Dodge 1991 ½ – 1993 with 5.9-liter 12-Valve Cummins.

What is the best diesel truck for the money?

Best Diesel Trucks

2021 Ford F-150. Overview.
2021 Ram 1500. Overview.
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Overview.
2021 Ford Super Duty F-350. Overview.
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. Overview.
2021 Jeep Gladiator. Overview.
2021 Ram 2500. Overview.
2021 GMC Sierra 1500. Overview.

What year of Duramax engine is the best?

The Duramax L5P, the current model first released in the 2017 model year, easily takes the crown as the best Duramax engine yet produced. We’ll discuss the many upgrades of the L5P at the end of this article.

How long do Duramax engines last?

GM has given the engine a 95% rating at 200,000 miles, meaning 95% of all engines should reach 200,000 miles of service, based on durability and wear.

What is considered high mileage for a Duramax?

However, as with the Duramax and Cummins engines, between 350,000 and 500,000 miles is usually considered high mileage for a Powerstroke engine. Maintenance of the truck and the engine is the key to getting the most miles.

How many miles can you get out of a 6.6 Duramax?

Technically a well taken care of Duramax will go past 500k miles.