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I'm a big-time oil-burner fan... Nothing in the world like gobs and gobs of torque. We've had our 7.3 Power Stroke Turbo (1997) for about 7 years now. We did have the transmission rebuilt last summer. Other than that, all that we have done is changle fluids and replace the fuel filter, and the valve cover gaskets (they have electrical connections for the injectors - not cheap).
That's it for 7 years (in our ownership - 12 year old truck) and now 170,000 miles. Get about 16 or 17 in town and very consistently 23-24 on the highway at 60, but down to 22-23 at 70. Surprisingly, it will get about 17 or 18 towing a 5th wheel travel trailer at highway speeds.
The thing is though that diesel is more expensive than gas right now. Plus the premium to get into a diesel truck. For towing lighter loads and only 5-10,000 per year, I suggest you give the LS series gas engines in the 97ish and newer Chevy's a good close look. Decent mileage, good torque and cheap fuel coupled with a lower entry cost. Worth a look.
angela
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