Should You Buy a Gas or Diesel Engine? Pros and Cons! Gas vs Diesel

[@ndanieltx]

US EPA and the horsepower race between the big 3 wrecked the spirit of diesel. Take me back to the day when diesels we're not fast, didn't have 9000 emission controls, got 20+ mpg and as reliable as the sun rising. Enough torque to pull.

[@terryjones1638]

I have been a mechanic for over 40 years. It really depends on what a person is doing. If you have a load and are traveling in mountainous areas, you really need the power a diesel provides. Diesel fuel is generally more expensive. Diesel engines generally go more miles than a gasoline engine.

[@hwynyt]

99-2003 7.3 power stroke turbo Ford is the best all around for dependability. Motor, trans etc. Period my humble opinion. Js ✌️💯

[@mph5896]

Problem is they are really old now. Oldest are approaching 25 years old.

[@derekrhightower4743]

3rd gen cummings with six speed manual!

[@derekrhightower4743]

@@Lousasshol yep

[@MrPsh-xs7ul]

@@Lousasshol and replace the vp44 pump if it’s a 24 valve.

[@garyreed354]

You are a 1000%right about deasel but a hy compression gas will have plenty of torx to pull up hil too ..has to be hy compression deasel is hy compression

[@genewalker2898]

I’m 78 years old have always heard that Dodge trucks are better than they were, but like u said they r still in third place.Ford always out sales Chevy but to me the Chevy is the most comfortable best driving and most reliable truck.

[@aprilenchanted]

LOL! I just bought a 1995 Ford E450 shuttle bus with the 7.3L turbo diesel. Going uphill for long distances is a real chore. My new mantra is don't be in a hurry to get anywhere. 😂

[@sidgreensides6709]

You get involved in a vehicle fire you WILL wish it to be a diesel..modern engines are so efficient...but everyone to their own..you are very Good to view..Thank you..

[@davet7663]

I had a 2004 Silverado with the Duramax and Allison. I towed a couple different 5th wheels with it. Loved that truck and kick myself for getting rid of it. Good video.

[@omavic9560]

I appreciate this ‘automotive series’ ! Thanks Bob and crew!

[@rickjames6948]

This guy is SPOT ON about all the Diesel drawbacks. Cold starts, guys in Minnesota can attest to this LOL.

[@corby404]

I'm a retired truck driver and agree with you on all these points.

[@EmarketingRobots]

I have 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 Cummins. Towed 14k entire life. 800k miles. 16 mpg all day long. Still using it.No DEF.

[@Oatmeal_Ghost]

At work we have an 08 F-450 flat bed with the gas V10. The thing is an absolute dog and gets 5.5-6.0 mpg. It doesn’t get any slower even with a big load, but it doesn’t get any faster without one. Hasn’t had any problems though.

[@MrHugemoth]

I drove school busses for a few years including Ford V8 diesel, International diesel, GM diesel, Caterpillar Diesel, and Cummins diesel. The most reliable by far was the Cummins with the Alison transmission, until the DEF system came in. We had a lot of problems after that with having to stop in the middle of a route to let the engine regenerate. Nothing like being stuck on the side of the road for 20 minutes with 50 screaming kids! Now they've switched to direct injection LPG busses which are wonderful.

[@MuddyDuck...]

As a European, it is fascinating to hear Bob’s (US) perspective on Gas vs Diesel debate. Sounds like vested corporate interests over there (over many years) has created a real pickle. But interestingly what Bob has in fact done brilliantly is argue the case (almost point by point) not so much for Gas vs Diesel, but for the coming generation of Electric vehicles (such as the new Ford F150 Lightning) over both dinosaur juice variants. OK I know it’s not going to happen overnight, but it is starting to happen really quickly over here in some European countries (check Norway new sales). So it will be really interesting to watch this video again in just ten years time... 😂

[@randallgd]

Great topic. I'm curious, what MPG on the highway do you get with your ambulance? Also, how many miles does your DEF last? Thank you.

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

We shouldn't need a NANNY to be Responsible to Others over our own greed and need to be Clean and be Honeat. But alas...." ...some people..." As a automotive tech, I never chose a diesel for reasons you stated so well. But I'd like to add. Fossil Fuels Kills. It's kills during extraction. It kills during transportation. It kills when it's stored. It kills when it's refined. It kills when it's burned. And it kills when it creates yet another war for possession.

[@nonstophorizon]

I'm a diesel fan, but I'm SOOOO glad you aren't afraid to say you prefer gasoline. In the end, it's all to personal preference, and a few things affect that. I prefer diesel because I'm used to it, but it would make no difference for me to have a gas engine. Of course, I can also rebuild any engine in a few hours, so I wouldn't care if it burned baby penguins. If I can rebuild it, I don't care what it burns. You can get 1,000,000 miles out of a gas engine just like you can get a million miles out of a diesel engine. Gas puts out the same exhaust, but it gets captured in the cat converter and other parts of the exhaust. Do you know how exhaust systems on cars are recycled? Everything is burned off. It's like the regen system on trucks back in the days; they work by burning off all the particulates that collect in that system. Also, far more deaths by vehicle accidents come from gas burning vehicles, far more deaths from accidents than the deaths related to diesel exhaust. Anyhow, if you're willing to put in the work, any engine will last forever. I just changed the timing chain and basically every sensor as well as the solenoids in the transmission on my mom's 2000 Durango and it runs like new. It's around 240,000 miles now and will likely go another 240,000 miles before I need to do any major repairs, and I will, and it will go another 240,000 miles. My 2000 Frieghtliner bus I live in will do the same. It's only around 160,000 miles. a baby basically, but I've already had to rebuild it due to blowby. You know how much it cost me? About $700 in tools (that I'll always have) and parts. If you' can't do it yourself, yes, it will cost you at least $5,000 on average for a rebuild. If that cost is too much for you, well, avoid a diesel engine. Does it mean you won't have those costs with gas engines? Nope. In fact, you might pay far more for repairs with gas engines... if you don't know how to do the work. So, should you buy a gas or diesel engine? Yes. You can't truly learn what works best for you in particular unless you actually do it yourself. By the way, you should see the pollution from all the packaging for jugs of DEF. If you care about particulates, you need to be reusing your DEF jugs instead of discarding them. Also, in limp mode, you might want to edit your video. No, you can't "limp home on the side of the road" because that's basically you saying to people to drive on the shoulder or in the ditch. That's illegal in all states. You can pull over and stop on a shoulder or ditch, but you can't drive down them for any reason. It's highly illegal, so even though any reasonable person wouldn't assume you were "suggesting" it, you might want to put some kind of disclaimer on that statement because, you know, there's someone that would do something stupid and then blame you in court. Do NOT drive down the shoulder of any roadway for any reason UNLESS that shoulder doubles as a drivable lane at a certain point of the say as some areas do. In those cases, it's well marked.

[@carriemainquist757]

Dang. Thanks for your comments.

[@willdrivesu7914]

The ideal thing to do would be to limp to the next off ramp and take it while using your 4 way flashers, park there on the shoulder and call a truck stop to bring you some DEF, they have service trucks and will do this for a fee. As far as diesel vs gas, really it depends on your application. If you have a heavy vehicle, or are towing something heavy, then you need a diesel, otherwise a regular vehicle can do just fine with a gas engine. As for the DEF argument about it killing people, my father was a truck driver for most of his life (starting back in the 1940s) and never once dropped dead because he was too close to the exhaust, all vehicle exhaust is toxic. Don't go stand infront of it and breath it in, you'll be fine. I've also been around trucks all my life and I am still perfectly fine. 😉

[@shawnhodgdon]

I think your analysis is spot on across the spectrum of brands you mentioned. I am keeping an eye on the newer Ford 7.3 liter Godzilla gas to get closer to diesel performance with all the benefits of gas. I think Allison has a hand in making their 10 speed tranny as well, so it seems to be the best of all worlds. So far people seem to love them from what I hear and read. Enjoy your duramax :)

[@henryanderson7606]

Bob, I am a recently retired diesel mechanic after 31 years in the field, and you are correct about your observation on the best diesel trucks! ....Like I said, I have worked on them all and the Chevy with the Duramax(Isuzu) and Allison trans. Is the best combo to have. The Dodge Cummins is 2nd only because of the weak Mopar trans. and poorly built body and dead last is the Ford because they moved away from the tried and true 7.3 that really was a great engine, but they have since cheaped out and lightened up the engine by using less metal ...and Ford's electrical systems, have for quite some time left something to be desired.....if I were to put together the ultimate truck it would be a Chevy square body with a Cummins 5.9 followed by an Allison trans. This combo, without a doubt, would last at least a million miles! ....anyways love your chanel and Happy trails my friend!

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Looks like a beautiful day there in Flagstaff.

[@ArchangelMLM]

Great video Bob, and you are correct, the Cummins Diesel is a great engine but the Duromax Diesel is as good if not better and the Allyson transmission is the best trans made, I would also never own a ford.

[@dieseltalkwithtonysalas8725]

Saying how complex it is would be relative. As a tech and instructor, it’s the training out there that technicians need that manufacturer s don’t offer. As a shop owner Duramax is the least problematic but Ford are worse compared to Ram and GM. The key to long life in todays diesel is maintenance! Oil changes need to be shorter than what manufacturer state. Fuel filter is another due to the quality of diesel fuel you buy. Gas engines are not cheap either. You are a good man that’s why I’m a big fan but as a specialist in this area, I would say there are ways to make these engines live longer… a lot longer. Your DEF info is incorrect, the main computer still manages that L5P but has other modules that it works with. DEF injected into the exhaust which converts to ammonia by a means of a chemical reaction which breaks up NOx emissions not particulates. It also has a NOx reducing catalyst that it works with. This NOx is monitored by a pre and post NOx sensor. Particulates are collected by the particulate filter and DEF is part of the SCR which is designed to reduce NOx. As a whole the government regulations hold diesel to reduce particulate matter and NOx emissions.

[@wyldmoonwoman]

I love my diesel engine. Imported Japanese 1995 Isuzu Elf 3.1 liter diesel, 5 speed, 4x4. She is slow, but powerful.

[@rianlynn3854]

you sir are a brave brave man for taking on the ford and dodge comenters in the same video, and I am totally here for it.

[@FeralCatSanctuary]

One of my favorites of your videos. Love how you voice your opinions. I can't imagine how anyone can be offended. You are a model for me of how to do it. Also thanks so much for the content. I was debating what to buy and so glad to understand why gas would be better for me. As usual, Thanks.

[@markschroeder1581]

I appreciate you covering this topic. You answered many questions I have since I am currently searching for a van. Once again, thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@monicawilson896]

You explained that very well. I’m grateful you educated me on the matter because I wasn’t sure which way to go. Thanks to you, I’m very sure now that I want a gas powered RV.

[@fishkrackhed]

You got it all right with your truck ratings! 🚚 😀

[@nuggethikes]

You are Correct Bob, thanks. I bought a van and I’m gonna move in at the end of summer. I wouldn’t have had the courage to do it without your videos. I’m gonna miss your videos. I hope you still make them occasionally. At the very least to catch up with how you are doing. Take care Buddy. You got a great home on wheels.

[@pauldusa]

Chevy had a Straight Gas 6 cy, 292 ci, used in bigger trucks,, it was a great motor

[@tonyastokley5165]

You are the only channel I think that ! Tells the real life stuff ! I love love love your tours and your stories you tape ! Inspire me ! Ty for being who y’all are and what y’all do ! Ty

[@curtisvanmeter8751]

Dear Bob I was a full-time RVer for six years seven years until I recently remarried and my wife wanted me to do this. however that’s not what I’m talking about I’m talking about the Ford diesel trucks started off with a 2000 Ford Dooley with a 73 engine it was low mileage 150 thousand which is very low for 73 constant problems constant problems rear end overheated all the time and Peed oil all over the road all over the tires in the back of the truck the motor leaked oil so bad that I was afraid the PA was gonna put me in jail so eventually I sold it and I bought a X state of Texas 2006 Ford three-quarter ton 60 diesel that had a brand new motor in it it was fine motor was strong it did a great thing the problem is it had a wiring issue with the truck with the motor and you can drive it someplace grocery store laundromat something come out when you start you have to wait 12 hours before we start again it was on the wrecker or 56 times and I took it someplace I said you have to buy a new wire harness for the motor wire harness is $1400 for one piece of $800 for the other piece and I said goodbye I sold it for scrap then I bought a 2015 67 diesel Ford magic diesel engines are supposed to be so great 170 2000 miles I’m coming home from work or from taking my wife to work and I threw a rod to the side of the engine with nothing hooked on the back of it just running empty doing 35 miles an hour out of warranty I talk to Ford about it in Detroit I wouldn’t do anything to help me and then I find out later with you to messages that this particular Ford series trucks I’ve had all kinds of oil problems were they start the engine with oil and they quietly don’t say anything to anybody because they don’t want to do a massive recall and change motors so my opinions of Ford trucks diesel trucks at the gas trucks diesel trucks are junk thank you for listening to me

[@carriemainquist757]

I so needed this video. I have a 2015 Toyota Tundra with a Kimbo camper and have often gone back and forth about Diesel vs. Gas. I had no clue about adding DEF to diesels. Liked Bob's insight and opinion and explanations. Yes, people are very partial or loyal to brands!!

[@deangrande7207]

My opinion for a gas engine is GM. 6.0 366 ci , it has been around for years . As an older person , I can’t afford the repair costs of Diesel engines , there never cheap .

[@KRich408]

I have a 2012 Ram Cummins it doesn't have DEF never did! Maybe the other companies used it before 12? Also the Particulate and lungs is new to me, I was a Tow Driver for over 30 years not once did I ever hear about this?? If it's that bad I must have lungs I also smoked since the 80s I'm still here. Also because when hooking up a car on a Tow truck we usually had our face right at the Exhaust pipe outlet and it was not at idle when the PTO is running the hydraulics , usually RPMs were at 2000. Sure the Exhaust has bad stuff in it .

[@coyotegraysr]

I just bought a 2006 Chevy Express Duramax, extended cargo van. Pre DEF.

[@sallyplus4]

I had a Ford 350 Transit 2015 diesel. The 1st oil change was a Heartbreaker. $250, then I experienced DEF fluid and how to put it in. The engine that worked well in Europe was brought to the US and the fuel system was modified and the US emissions equipment was added to that. I became a statistic of the "Lemon 🍋 Law" heep.

[@debjustdeb6803]

I have an 89 F250 4x4 with the 7.3 idi and after market turbo. It does pretty good towing a heavy load... on FLAT ground with minor hills. Really don't want to try it on a mountain.. yet ANOTHER REASON for wanting to swap my fifth wheel for a cutaway cargo van/box truck. But keepin' my truck because of no electronics.

[@derrickthesen7008]

I agree with you Almost points 1st off If Dodge ever put AA good vehicle around around their motors There would be no comparison They have always had the best engines Back to the diesel You mentioned a little bit about DEF Problem with DEF you never touched on it freezes Yes the trucks Have a heater in the DEF tank But in the North it's not good enough And every time it freezes You have thousands of dollars in repairs Not to mention being stranded In negative 20-30ﾟ Or colder On the big plus side you said it without saying You feel like a man driving a diesel pickup

[@jjackmanster]

The main advantage of diesel engines is low RPM torque. But modern 6 to 10 speed transmissions keep engines gas engines at their optimal power band. I have a RAM Pentastar 3.6 which is a strong reliable engine that is cheaper to maintain, easy to change the oil myself. Diesels are yesterday.

[@nevysadventuresllc9074]

The Ford 6.7 diesel according the majority of Ford people is amazing especially with the new 10 speed transmission with that 440hp motor is amazing.

[@chuckmiller5763]

We just finally needed our 10 speed rebuilt, could not find someone who would do it, its too new. even though its been out a few years, I guess nobody has 200K on them yet. It was still going when we got a new one, just seemed to be struggling pulling a trailer. Its a great transmission, you hardly feel it shift, also lots of driving modes.

[@SuperSushidog]

You're 100% right about the Ford. I had a 2008 6.4 that didn't even have 150k miles, and though maintained by the book, it dropped a lifter and they wanted $15k to fix it! I sold the truck for salvage and took that $15k and bought a 35" National Tropical Class A motorhome. I've been FTing in it for the last 3 years with no problems from that 6.8 gas V-10 whatsoever.

[@hotwheels8092]

Bob you are mostly right 👍🏼👍🏼, Allison trans are good ones even in semis, Cummins are supposed to last pretty long time, with good maintanance. I believe diesel is giving around 30% more mpg than similar gas engines, but the maintanance cost are badly. Good on freeway but really boring in cities, from red light to red light. For one pulling heavy loads are the only option, due to high torque and fuel consumption 👍🏼

[@richarddavis2979]

I agree 100%. I’m in the UK and have had many petrol (gas) and diesel vehicles since I started driving 30 years ago. The diesels have been far more troublesome, with turbos, injectors, fuel pumps, And EGR valves all going wrong. I wish my van could be petrol but it would be too costly on fuel and there are none available over here.

[@CortJohnson]

Great video. Ram used to be terrible but now get the best reliability rating of the American pickups. Diesels though at least with the half tons have MUCH better mpg than gassers. You lose more mpg while towing with gas as well.

[@jeromethemechanic6871]

I own a 7.3 power stroke and love the duramax, quiet, powerful, and coupled to the Allison is a great combo

[@last_van_to_oblivion]

Another expensive component on a diesel is the injector pump. It serves the roles of fuel pump and “distributor” in a gas engine - I use quotes because diesel doesn’t have spark plugs. I once owned a diesel VW Rabbit with a leaky injector pump (Bosch VE) and had it rebuilt by someone on eBay for roughly 200 bux. Keep in mind that’s for a tiny (1.6 L) passenger car diesel, aka child’s play. He said every time a new diesel formula came out, he got a surge in biz because the new diesel ate up the old gaskets. So at least try to get any service info on the injector pump, and also get some service quotes for budgeting purposes.

[@susanbeever5708]

Thanks for the info. A reason for doing so well on mountain roads may be the stability installed because it’s an ambulance, plus the diesel power.

[@lundelover]

You are such a good, ethical person. I am privileged to know you.

[@8754roberto]

I’ll buy gas thank you 😊

[@jeffhayden2737]

I’ve done lots of research and you are spot on and completely correct

[@marilynrenaud1892]

Thank you Bob... That answers a lot of questions... Very interesting. I will stick with gas.

[@brianleonard6885]

It's so amazing to hear facts!!!!! Honesty is so beautiful!

[@billdennis2993]

Thx CRVL for an informative and entertaining video I like you am a LML owner FWIW mine is a DC DRW 4x4 Sierra '15 MY which I have owned since ordering and talking delivery in 5/14 currently it has 74k miles and has been relatively trouble free except for tge comon upper pan gasket leak at 2k miles warranted repair and reductant DEF fluid tsnk heater replacement at approximately 50k miles and 9th external injector at 73k miles replaced under my Platinum GM warranty which is in effect til '24 or 125k miles. This truck was purchased to replace my '05 LLY CCSB 2500 Silversdo 4x4 thst I purchased new to pull a 12k # 35' 5th wheel TH. I upgrded this truck with Banks Power pack w Ottomind tuner, speed brake, and high flow intercooler, ram air intake and exhaust system and a AFE turbo inlet adaptor and Fass lift pmp. These mods netted a 2 sec reduction in the 0-60 time for the truck. When we upgrded to a 40' 18k# Goose Neck Toyhauler I replaced this truck which had been trouble free for 170k mikes with about 30% towing in mountains and deserts of the Western US. Having worked on Cummins, Detroit, & Cat engines in the Navy and for a Cat truck dlr on '70s I am familiar dsl engines and agree with your opinion but wanted to clarify some descriptions you gave. (1)The DEF system is used to reduce the NOX (oxides of nitrogen) that are a known carcinogen from the exhaut via Selective Catalyst Reactor (SCR) and have nothing to do with the DPF which is downstream of the SCR and traps carbon particulates which accumulates in the filter until passively removed by elevated exhaust tempersture (engine working hard) or actively with fuel enhanced exhaust tempersture to maintain 1100deg F temp adequate to reduce back pressue in the DPF to minimum levels. (2) Unfortunately the ULSF you mentioned which was mandated by the EPA in '07 has reduced lubricity compared with conventional diesel fuels which has caused increased wear in the High Pressure Fuel Pumps (HPFP) as the EPA and API have not maintained monitoring of the lubrication additive packages that DSL fuel providers are supoosed to be using to reduce or eliminate the excessive wear characteristic of the ULSF. As a result diesel engine components not designed for ULSF without lubrication additive packages are failing prematurely and as result costing 10s of $1ks to repair as the entire fuel system is contaminated and needs to be replaced. All 3 domestic truck manufactures have diesel PUs that are effected but GM and Ram have made steps to reduce the risk to their customers vehicles with GM in '17 MY L5P D'max switch from Bosch failure prone CP4 HPFP to Denso Fuel Injection system which had proven reliability in Volvo and Toyota dsl applications. Ram had recently changed to the failure prone Bosch CP4 in '18 MY PUs and have recently recalled these trucks to retrofit to the Bosch CP3 HPFP which is constructed of more wear resistant materials and has proven history of reliability compared with the CP4 HPCF. Ford is the only domestic PU diesel truck manufacturer to continue to use the failure prone CP4 HPFP. It should be noted that both Ford and Rsm use lift pumps to provide pressurized fuel to the Bosch CP4 which GM did not do on the LMM D'max engines which can contribute to HPFP failure if the low pressure system develops air leaks or fuel delivery issues (plugged fuel filter or strainer) I would consider a FASS or AirDog lift pump for your LML well spent money especially when AGM has a Class Action Lawsuit for not equipped to protect the Bosch CP4 YMMV Happy Csmping.

[@JogBird]

Im thinking of vanlife for early retirement and by that time electric vans should be more common place, looking forward to it

[@izzylost3546]

That’d be awesome! But we’re 30 years away from that actually beIng a thing that’s convenient.

[@upside93]

@@izzylost3546 I definitely disagree. I was formerly of the mindset the switch to EVs was in a distant future too, but seeing the auto manufacturers making the switch on their own (no force of hand from government) the past couple years with many of them planning to cease gas engine production in the next 5 years, the change really is coming soon. Factor in the recent skyrocketing gas prices and I'm sure that itself expedites the change even more.

[@igvc1876]

@@upside93 It's an illusion. This kind of thing happens with all new technology - there is a wave of hype and overestimates when it comes to timelines. We've been through this wave in the early 1900s to 1920s when electric vehicles were already 30% of all vehicles on the road, but didn't become mainstream because of the same problems they still have today. Same thing happened with self-driving cars when every company jumped on it, but we are still far away. There is simply no way anyone will cease gas car production in 5 years - won't happen. We are likely at least one to two decades away. The infrastructure and technology simply isn't there yet, it isn't a matter of just adoption.

[@izzylost3546]

My “dream” truck is a ‘95 F-250, with a Cummins 12v P-pump engine and an Allison trans. One day … maybe I’ll build one :-)

[@mattaneshansley5349]

What about diesel heaters? Do they put out particulate matter?

[@yourworstnightmare5902]

I always appreciate how you are honest with your reviews, Knowing you may get static from some of the viewers😜

[@rosabivins2558]

Thanks for sharing Bob😊

[@davidhofmann2883]

Very interesting video! Thanks for explaining Diesel!

[@bucky1996]

Thanks for your insight! You hit on many valuable pointers. I have a 2018 Ram 350 with diesel engine. I really like the engine. There have been about 4 factory recalls on my truck so far. They were not on the engine so there you go. I enjoy your videos a lot. Safe travels!

[@anitasimmons3599]

I drove City trucks for snow removal through the mid 2000 teens and I would go for the duramax Chevy truck over the new Fords. A snowplow and a salt spreader are heavy. It is a bummer to be stuck between two hills...

[@boxtruckhouse]

The only motor I feel like I truly know is a 350. I have to stick with what I know.

[@cloudraker100]

Don't forget the cost of replacing the glow plugs. They are usually $2000.00 plus in Canada. That was a surprise for my young fleet manager.

[@rebelyell1580]

Always thought you had a screw loose and now I know for sure...

[@SSModi852]

Thanks. Repair and DEF part was death of diesel for me.

[@JaniceLalla]

Very timely video

[@scrumtios0]

Well thanks for this. I always loved the smell but I won’t anymore!

[@johnhuff393]

Good morning from Godley Texas, great review. Everyone believes they have the best set-up, thus goes the world. Stay safe and happy travels 😎

[@marcelracine4154]

First I heard that your ambulance is a 2011. During the Duramax generation of the LML(2011-2016), GM was using a Bosch CP4 fuel pump. Do some learning as to the issues with this particular fuel pump and see that there is an alternative to it (retrofit a CP3 pump in its place before it causes issues to your fuel system, esp IF you let the truck idle for extended periods. Note that I have a 2015 and NEVER add fuel without adding a lubrication additive(my preference is Howes, easy to find and works), you will see why once you have done the research. Gas vs diesel, as a contractor I have had work trucks with both, I prefer the gas for ease of maint. and cost BUT if you will be running heavy(my current truck is a 3500 that weighs ~13000#). If I was to just have a pickup and did little towing, I would use the proven Vortec 6L gas.

[@LifeinLancashire]

I've always owned petrol vehicles and have never driven a diesel vehicle at all. The sales of diesel vehicles (even used) has reduced dramatically here in the UK and before too long diesel fuel will be difficult to find. I'm actually saving up for an electric vehicle which is the only way to go for the future

[@lilag3673]

I own a used 2016 BMW X5 35d .160miles I just added the def fluid . I did not find it difficult at all to add . I took the EGR valve out and cleaned it ( engine light came on 🙄) , never had any experience. ( KZbin is awesome!) I found it quite satisfying lol ,however and sadly The EGR valve / and throttle must must be replaced cleaning did not take care of the issue .. the fuel filter and the transfer case fluid has hit its end of life . But I love my diesel . Currently it stings a little at 4.69$ a gallon … I do get fantastic mileage ( I’m a very easy on the pedal kinda gal , I’m never in a hurry ha ha . Iv been looking for another car but the prices are crazy. So until the used market comes down this is what I am soon to be living in . I had no idea that the diesel was dangerous for one’s health however! Thanks for your insight !

[@acemoto2319]

May I ask What other benefits are there to having diesel ? Thanks 🙏

[@kimbalgoeke7998]

Bob, you are a brave man. At most, that topic is only one step below talking politics, haha. Personally, I'm 99.99% on board with your opinions:)

[@stephaniesimmons-ashorobi3314]

I definitely learned something new this day. Thank you.

[@maehay4065]

I never particularly liked Diesel engines but I guess some people really enjoy them a lot. The noise of a Diesel truck up against my gasoline car just didn’t compare as far as the noises coming from the outside of the truck was like listening to hard rock music which I never enjoyed listening to. And that’s my opinion.. and your point of the extra expensive stuff you have to do once you have diesel particulates I guess if I ever buy an ambulance I’ll try to pick a gasoline truck.👍

[@markclifford7436]

It's to bad you didn't give us your mileage you get. I had a 5.9 and got 11 - 14 pulling my RV and 23 without it. I have a 6.7 now and get 9 - 11 and 21 without the trailer. My gas pickup with a V10 got 4 pulling the trailer.. Enjoy your day

[@themainelife7355]

Typically Emergency vehicles DO NOT have limp mode for obvious reasons.

[@backyardgardeningwithchefb2304]

I thought and thought about it, and decided I can buy a lot of gasoline for $12,000 that the diesel cost. I traded in my 2500 ram for a 3500 dually ram. both had the 6.4 hemi. Can't say how I will be able to handle pulling a 5th wheel because I haven't bought one yet. But my 26 foot travel trailer doesn't even let me know its back there. If I was living full time in a camper and traveling all the time, I probably would have for the diesel. But, I only camp a few times a year, and I don't want to wait around for the diesel to warm up before I take off. I am a okay let's go type of person. I hopefully will be able to retire sometime and spend my time traveling. For now the gas motor is the best way to go for me. The 2019 Ram 2500 was getting 20mpg at 70 on the interstate when I traded it in. I hope to be able to get 18 with those extra two wheels going round and round.

[@clintonsmith7039]

Chevy all the way. My 1991 Duramax have been good to me.

[@jephreaux]

You nailed it, good job. I am in total agreement. For some the truth could be difficult to accept. (current Cummins 6.7 in a 2007.5 Dodge)

[@theresabarden3545]

Electric hybrid gas is going up.. I love my Prius with a tent☺️👍

[@Thelastboomerworking]

DIESEL all the way.

[@adminaccount5577]

Ford first produced a diesel truck in 1983. It was the 6.9 IDI engine from International, which is why the first diesel was decent and the first Chevy's sucked. The 6,9 is basically the same as the 7.3, but with the 7.3 you have to run special coolant because the engine is punched out a little more than the block can handle sometimes and can suffer from cavitation. I'm unsure exactly what year the 7.3 was available, but when I did my research, 1987 was the only year possible to get a 6.9 mated to a ZF5, .meaning a manual overdrive option, which for 3/4 and 1 ton four wheel drives today is about a 1600 dollar swap to convert from auto to a clutch transmission. I own two 83 Ford trucks right now the first year diesel 2WD, which is a heavy duty 3)4 ton with standard can, 8 foot bed, top load 4 speed with granny gear, and a full floating rear axle. My other truck is a light duty 4x4 extended cab truck with 8 ft bed, but being a light duty truck it has a Dana 44 TTB front end with 7 lug steering knuckles, and a semi floating rear end. And in case those terms confused anyone, full floating means the axles bolt in from the outside and can be unbolted and removed without taking the wheel off. Full floating means no pressure is on that axle from a bearing riding on it, because it doesn't rude on it. The 4 wheel drive has a configuration I've never seen in a 3/4!ton extended cab long bed truck before; it has the legendary for 300 I6 engine in it, which is likely the only reason the truck hasn't been junked before I got it. It never had a V8 for someone to blow in order to junk the truck. Love me a straight 6. They're slugs on speed but you can run them out of oil and without water and still survive, where any V configuration is knocking or blowing head gaskets and warping heads at that point. And a turbo on a Ford 300 makes them keep up.. Check out the Ford Maverick with turbo 300 on KZbin and the Ford 300 with LS 1 head built out of 2 heads on KZbin as well. Just thought I would add a little info there since I already looked it all up before due to the trucks I have. And ya, I like the Cummins I-6 the most too , but there's no mistaking what the V8 and newer V-10 configurations are for, power that the old I-6 engines didn't have because they didn't have good airflow and fuel delivery to make them what they could be. As a side note, I have a skoolie with a DT-466 in it. Probably better than the Cummins. From what I've read, that engine has the same tranny bolt pattern as the 6.9 and 7.3 engines. My bus has a 5 speed clutch in it. I'm sure it's probably the most sought after drivetrains for a skoolie conversion. Keep up the great work, Bob and CRVL team. And happy holidays.

[@dansouthcomb5439]

I have had a newer cummins diesel which I liked, but with the increased cost of maintenance, as well as the cost of diesel fuel, give me a tried an true gasser, and i'm all good.

[@harrystokes1412]

We live and learn, never to old to learn or change mind.

[@twofathoms1]

An number cruncher told me that since he doesn't need the power of diesel, in order to justify diesel he needs to run those trucks more than 25,000 miles a year to make it practical vs gas.

[@CharlieRoamin]

I own 2 diesels ! Love em !!!!!!!

[@gammydebbie]

Family member/truck driver was told to fill up due to price scheduled to rise 40 cents or more today...

[@tomcondon6169]

The entity I was working for asked for safety input, and I pointed out the particulate released in the subway. They didn't agree with my assessment, and a week later, there was an article in the New York Times about the lethality of sub-micron particulate. I don't understand the principle of uric acid burning off particulate, maybe an acidic dissolving of particulate, but I take your word for the burning. Seems to me, particulate would be already burnt. We used to take a flatbed into the subway, and we had a scrubber, a big tank we filled with water. The exhaust percolate through the water, like a water pipe. You could plan your trip to Walmart, when you plan to pass one. Order your urea, know how long it takes to ship to the store, how long they will hold it before sending it back, pay for it, pick it up towards the deadline so you don't pass through town and the shipment was delayed. You pull in and pick up your order.

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

The main factor for me is MPG and autonomy (how many miles I can do with one tank - so I don't need to add a secondary tank or carry jugs). DEF is really a hassle, the main reason I got off diesels after Euro 5. Also even in the developed world a lot of the diesel has nasties inside (like vegetable fats) that clog the microscopic injection jets and it is a thousand dollar job to repair plus you get stranded. I think for long distance travel esp. outside the 'developed world' hybrid (petrol and EV) could be a good solution. So it is a bit disappointing that with the push for plug-in EVs (and I understand the reasons for it) a lot of van manufacturers went straight from ICEs to EVs without having a hybrid in between. A decent hybrid configuration (esp. now that EV batteries are getting much cheaper could double your MPGs and give you tremendous autonomy) cause they could put the tiniest of ICEs and get the rest of the horse power needed from the battery/electric motors. People forget that in EVs autonomy is not just what the battery allows you to travel, but the distance to which you have to travel to plug in again and even in the developed world there is still some way to go. See the BMW i8 as an example of an amazing sports car with a tiny 1.5L ICE. The only improvement I would suggest is to make it so that it charges better when coasting, breaking, etc. so that you rarely need to plug it in. Plus during urban driving (when you burn most fuel) you could be full much more reliant on the EV side. Such kind of thinking should be applied to long distance vans.

[@roofdogblues7400]

Heard recently that Toyota is making all their new vans with hybrid engines, and they will not go total EV. 600+ miles per tank is really nice.

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

@@roofdogblues7400 interesting, here in Europe the have the Hiace , which is their smallest van either petrol or EV no hybrid. A hybrid 2.0L may appear in 2023 so nothing definite for now

[@Longsnowsm]

Hybrid tech works fine for stop and go city and metropolitan environments. But for long distance highway driving you are completely running on the ICE. So fuel economy suffers badly when stretched outside of the things the hybrids do best. Ford's F150 they offer a hybrid that you can see the long term review of on The Fast Lane Truck. One of their contributors there Andre owns one and they have done a lot of segments on it. So there is some interest in the hybrids, but people have to understand their role and how they work best. The battery electric vehicles are being hamstrung by the current battery tech. It just isn't sustainable, they really don't last that long and the cost to replace is more than the vehicle is worth in the end. They are working on a solid state battery that is supposed to be made with low cost recyclable materials that can handle far more charging cycles, charge must faster, and be less dangerous. Toyota claimed they were going to have the first of these out this year, but I think they have slipped the date to 2024 now the last I heard. Hydrogen systems have basically been forced to the back seat by the BEV, but I think that will change when they finally admit that they cannot get the energy density needed onboard with batteries. Then things will finally start to get interesting. Until all of that is sorted and affordable by mere mortals I will stick with my diesel when I need hauling, towing, working. When I don't need that ability then I use other vehicles that are better suited for those tasks. Use the right tool for the job. :-)

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

@@Longsnowsm I agree with most of your points apart from the EV motor also working outside a city on highway speeds when you want instant acceleration for overtaking or going up a hill. I have a Lexus Rx450h and I can tell you the hybrid works as well outside town, I have 2 electric motors for front and rear axles and on bendy roads I can see the rear wheels kicking in with the electric motor a la AWD, And all this besides safety keeps fuel consumption low. So there are multiple advantages from hybrids. Plus you charge the battery from coasting and breaking/no need to plug in. Just legacy OEMs are not sufficiently exploring this tech. Hybrids could do so much more.

[@mattgullage6720]

Bob-right on.

[@dennisrutter1277]

Hows the milage?

[@ghostlincon]

I think it should depend on ones perfrence and knowledge I work on both and have built both so I have no preference but what I wonder about is a electric powered portable home that would be a new one no has done that yet. Great video

[@livewithnick]

What?🤷‍♂️

[@ghostlincon]

@@livewithnick holy crap my comment is all out of wack I'm sorry and thank you for bringing it to my attention

[@frederickfred2714]

In Australia we call that fluid ADBLUE ..

[@oldmanthatrides3670]

You have never truly never had must experience in owning a diesel I see

[@mph5896]

Ford Diesel van ambulances, 6.0l were absolutely horrid.

[@Longsnowsm]

Ford and GM now have the same transmission in the newer trucks. It is a joint project. However there appears to be some reported issues appearing on these new transmissions so there will be some revisions coming as Ford and GM are now having to respond to the reported issues. They are just branding the new trucks with the Allison brand in the GM, but it is the same thing. The Ford 6.7 appears to finally have sorted out a lot of the issues, however they went brain dead and put a CP4 fuel pump in them and they are grenading taking out fuel systems. GM already had their experiment with the CP4 and figured out to get rid of them. Ram introduced the CP4 in 2019/20, but they figured out this was a disaster and backed out in 2021. The Cummins is still probably the most reliable of the diesels and still is far more simple to work on even with all the emissions stuff all over them. Ram's issues are still transmissions. If your truck goes down due to all that emissions stuff(which is the most common reported problem today with the diesels) and it is going to be many thousands of dollars to repair, plus to keep having the problems long term well it is more cost effective to do that delete. That is what people are being forced to do because the cost to keep that emissions stuff functioning is far more than to remove it. All that said I still prefer a diesel until they finally figure out how to make the hydrogen fuel cells work in vehicles like these trucks/RV's and heavy equipment. So far there isn't any progress on that front and the battery technology of today isn't cutting it for a great many applications. Add the insane cost of all of this replacement new stuff and people simply aren't going to be able to do and live the way we do today. This kind of lifestyle that we have today will vanish as they mandate the end of these types of fuels gas or diesel won't be allowed. Manufacturers have already announced no more petroleum fuel vehicles will be manufactured after 2035. The UN 2030 SDG's state most of this will be phased out by 2030. So major forced shift is coming. You can decide if you will embrace it or not. I think there is a lot more going on here than "emissions" killing people for those that bother to look into this further. Good luck with your diesel Bob, I hope it stays alive and working for you. If you start to have problems and it is emissions/def/dpf/egr related you will have to decide if you stay in the diesel or not or choose to delete this stuff and put the problems behind you.

[@koolbreeze101]

The background is picture perfect.🤓

[@patriciaalexander9751]

I think the biggest problem will be the Regen at such a high temp. It causes premature component failure. The newer ones are a lot better. I drove the asert engine in semi and it was horrible.