I'm going to be driving an average of 150-200 a day...mostly on the highway...what's better...gas or diesel...thanks.
2006-08-20 16:20:10 · 7 answers · asked by roberto l 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Gas and diesel are about the same price only the diesel engine cost about $1,500 more. However, if properly maintained diesel should outlast the gas rig by 2X. If you haul or plan to pull anything the diesel will have much more power, ie. torque.
2006-08-20 16:29:20 · answer #1 · answered by gary o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diesel. It has more heat in it than gasoline and so produces more power. It presently costs more than gas where I live, but going diesel is a long-term investment. The chassis will wear out before the engine will.
2006-08-20 16:30:46 · answer #2 · answered by christopher s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If pulling a load, lots of stop and go, living in hot weather, out what the heck just get the diesel it will last longer just make sure it is a cummins.
2006-08-20 16:32:28 · answer #3 · answered by Silvertooth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
diesel is always best for highway miles. best for fuel economy. best for durability. You just need to ignore the annoying sound and smell of a diesel engine.
2006-08-20 16:28:01 · answer #4 · answered by Just a guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you are doing
Diesel engines last longer and get better mileage
But they are slow taking off and slow on hills
They also require a lot of maintainance - you cant just ignore them
They also pull weight better
Gas engines take off faster and are better around town
they are also easier to work on by yourself
You need to figure out what you want out of your truck and pick accordingly
Good Luck
2006-08-20 16:30:15 · answer #5 · answered by Dan W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Ram 2500 gets about 24 mpg on the hwy. Go for a cummins deisel. You can get 700,000 miles out of a properly maintained engine. The Hemi's SUCK GAS!!!
2006-08-20 16:49:22 · answer #6 · answered by ♥monamarie♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diesel would have less maintenance and wear. (ie.pulgs ,wires)
Diesel works well with constant speed.
2006-08-20 16:31:29 · answer #7 · answered by Robert F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋