2006-12-16 09:08:06 · 12 answers · asked by John S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
depends on the work they have to do and the maintenance.
2006-12-16 09:11:14 · answer #1 · answered by eprefugee 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Diesel truck last longer I believe without a lot of mant. I have had 4 Diesel trucks all that have well surpased the 300,000 mile mark without a whole lot of trouble. I have had to replace trannys but thats not too bad with that many miles on them. A 3/4 ton diesel without a trailer will get me 16-18 mpg and a 3/4 ton gas truck without a trailer got me 10-12 mpg. Yes Diesel is more expensive but the mpg will be a lot better and it avrages it out. I go with a diesel any day unless you drive short distances every day or often. I drive 100 plus miles a day.
2006-12-16 09:27:16 · answer #2 · answered by countryguy140 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the statistics are on diesel versus gasoline, but I do know diesel engines traditionally lasts longer than gas.
Half a million miles is nothing unusual on diesel motors. You can't get that on a gasoline engine even with diligent care.
2006-12-16 09:13:38 · answer #3 · answered by Gnome 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Diesel does last longer, I was in the military, and everything was diesel. You could run the engines in idle all night without hurting it. They also hold resale value better for that very reason.
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2006-12-16 09:13:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Assuming proper maintanance yes, usually 2 to 3 times longer
2006-12-16 09:12:03 · answer #5 · answered by Randy M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, with proper maintenance, about 5 to 10 times longer.
2006-12-16 12:00:45 · answer #6 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you maintenance them the same, and if you were using them for the same thing, yes. diesel has oil in the fuel. and that helps lubricate the motor in places motor oil would never get too. Also diesel burns hotter, so the motor is made with heavier duty parts.
2006-12-16 09:10:54 · answer #7 · answered by Aaron S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
generally,yes. some diesels are crap and wont last long, i.e the dmax,check out how its built and i think youll begin to understand.a good diesel will use sleeves in its construction,and 150k miles is just getting started
2006-12-16 09:43:46 · answer #8 · answered by yankeegray_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so. I have a 1987 diesel that is still going strong.
2006-12-16 09:10:08 · answer #9 · answered by PRS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!! They operate at less revoultions thus less wear. Big rigs get over amillion miles out of a motor. Gas good for about 350 thousand.
2006-12-16 09:11:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes for sure, my grandpa has had one since the 70's. Hasnt been to the shop since for ever, and it still runs.
2006-12-16 10:36:15 · answer #11 · answered by mike p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋