Best Diesel engine?

[Mick9099]

Hi all, I've been a Silverado fan for years and I am getting ready to get my biggest truck yet; a 4x4, ext or crew cab 3500 dually. The big issue for me is that I want a diesel engine this time.

 

I've heard alot of talk that the diesel engine in the Fords are the best on the market but I've been hearing that for a couple of years now, has another manufactuer taken the crown? It seems like the most common 3500 diesel dually,where I live, is the Dodge. I am personally hoping that i learn that GM trucks have the best diesel engines.

 

I know this may not be the best place for my question but I've read posts from those that gave GM trucks thumbs up and down on this site and trust that you'll would point me in the right direction also if anyone knows of any online articles on the topic please link me.

[Mark_in_Tulsa]

Hi all, I've been a Silverado fan for years and I am getting ready to get my biggest truck yet; a 4x4, ext or crew cab 3500 dually.  The big issue for me is that I want a diesel engine this time.

 

I've heard alot of talk that the diesel engine in the Fords are the best on the market but I've been hearing that for a couple of years now, has another manufactuer taken the crown?  It seems like the most common 3500 diesel dually,where I live, is the Dodge.  I am personally hoping that i learn that GM trucks have the best diesel engines.

 

I know this may not be the best place for my question but I've read posts from  those that gave GM trucks thumbs up and down on this site and trust that you'll would point me in the right direction also if anyone knows of any online articles on the topic please link me.

 

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I think the general consensus around the world that the Ford is the worse of the 3 diesels.

 

Question is, what will you be doing with your truck.

[SimplyRAD]

Hi all, I've been a Silverado fan for years and I am getting ready to get my biggest truck yet; a 4x4, ext or crew cab 3500 dually.  The big issue for me is that I want a diesel engine this time.

 

I've heard alot of talk that the diesel engine in the Fords are the best on the market but I've been hearing that for a couple of years now, has another manufactuer taken the crown?  It seems like the most common 3500 diesel dually,where I live, is the Dodge.  I am personally hoping that i learn that GM trucks have the best diesel engines.

 

I know this may not be the best place for my question but I've read posts from  those that gave GM trucks thumbs up and down on this site and trust that you'll would point me in the right direction also if anyone knows of any online articles on the topic please link me.

 

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Tow for Haul, Chevrolet.

 

Just took a trip through our local mountains last weekend and I was dissappointed in the Ford Diesel laggin' a lane down. That was before I had to drop down to 35 mph and gain speed up hill. (I got stuck behind a gas tanker.) Crazy ...

 

But, You won't have a problem finding Chevy Diesels anywhere. If your not sure, take a test ride between Chevrolet and Dodge Cummings.

[Wingnut]

Here's the way I look at it.

 

If you're driving any truck, and it's hurting on hills from your load...You didn't buy enough truck to begin with, regardless of brand, motor, transmission, or OnStar capabilities.

 

Add to that the fact that most brands are fairly close in towing/load capacities for the same sized truck, and you'll reach the same conclusion that I do.

 

You buy the one with the most comfortable seats.

 

 

While people can argue literally for generations about who makes a better truck without EVER deciding a clear winner...Nobody can argue with the logic of buying what you like and feel comfortable with.

[99silveradoz71]

Nobody can argue with the logic of buying what you like and feel comfortable with.

 

 

 

 

 

And that's the bottom line......................cause Wingnut said so

[bob002500]

Whats the most miles u ever seen on a duramax. i have seen about 130k. my dads old powerstroke got traded at 440k his new one has 213k and still goin good. Im not talking bad about the dmax i just want to know what the highest millage you have seen.

[Mark_in_Tulsa]

Whats the most miles u ever seen on a duramax. i have seen about 130k. my dads old powerstroke got traded at 440k  his new one has 213k and still goin good. Im not talking bad about the dmax i just want to know what the highest millage you have seen.

 

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Is there a million mile Duramax club? I know there is one for Cummins. Infact know a guy in it. But anyways I know the Duramax if takin care of will out last the truck.

[SimplyRAD]

Nobody can argue with the logic of buying what you like and feel comfortable with.

 

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And that's the bottom line......................cause Wingnut said so

 

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I'll drink to that

[SimplyRAD]

Here's the way I look at it.

 

If you're driving any truck, and it's hurting on hills from your load...You didn't buy enough truck to begin with, regardless of brand, motor, transmission, or OnStar capabilities.

 

Add to that the fact that most brands are fairly close in towing/load capacities for the same sized truck, and you'll reach the same conclusion that I do.

 

 

 

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I will differ in opinion only because I do a lot of hauling myself. I am still seeing Chevy Diesels outpull Fords with regards to loads and truck size cross country.

 

Dodge... It has to be a Cummings in order to make a statement.

 

As far as longivity of diesel engines, I can't comment. I'm a gasser ahead of its time. Longevity should be seriously considered.

 

[Silverado4x4]

Dont think there is a club like the for the duramax yet because the motor hasnt been out that long to get that many miles but sooner or later there prob be one.

[Wingnut]

I will differ in opinion only because I do a lot of hauling myself. I am still seeing Chevy Diesels outpull Fords with regards to loads and truck size cross country.

 

 

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That doesn't really change what I said. If your truck is hurting, hunting, and sucking wind...You didn't buy enough truck, regardless of brand.

[Mark_in_Tulsa]

I will differ in opinion only because I do a lot of hauling myself. I am still seeing Chevy Diesels outpull Fords with regards to loads and truck size cross country.

 

 

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That doesn't really change what I said. If your truck is hurting, hunting, and sucking wind...You didn't buy enough truck, regardless of brand.

 

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Also do you pull over the guys and ask them how much they are hauling? Or if they are modded. Because I have seen a Honda CRV tow more than I have ever tried in my truck........but I don't really think it hauls better than mine.

[SimplyRAD]

I will differ in opinion only because I do a lot of hauling myself. I am still seeing Chevy Diesels outpull Fords with regards to loads and truck size cross country.

 

 

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That doesn't really change what I said. If your truck is hurting, hunting, and sucking wind...You didn't buy enough truck, regardless of brand.

 

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Also do you pull over the guys and ask them how much they are hauling? Or if they are modded. Because I have seen a Honda CRV tow more than I have ever tried in my truck........but I don't really think it hauls better than mine.

 

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When I'm on the road, that is all I talk about. Also, others can't miss seeing me.

[Black02Silverado]

I want to say there was an individual on here back in 2002 when I first joined that had over 500k on his DMax. He hualed cars from the north country to Florida or something like that. No problems at all. His name was Roofer maybe??? Anyone else remember this?

[Daubs]

Nobody can argue with the logic of buying what you like and feel comfortable with.

 

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Amen Wingnut!