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Originally Posted by Laneco
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 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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Hey Angela, how many miles were on your tranny when it gave out?
As for fuel prices, diesel may be more $ right now but that's not really the big issue for me since prices historically varry. Gas will go up again. But I do like the fuel mieage the diesels are exhibiting; it offsets the cost of fuel by the sounds of it.