I also recently purchased a used diesel. Coincidentally, The items discussed in this video were my search and research criteria. I ignored being "brand loyal" (Chevy guy), and went for test rides and lots of research on known problems. I decided based on what I felt when I drove, acceleration, ride firmness, rattles and noises, and visual inspection of body lines and under carriage. Ended up finding a 2010 ram, crew cab longbed 2wd with under 34k miles. It was mainly a trailer puller from an older fella. Not a lot of service records, but offset by low miles. I am performing factory maintenance now so I have a good starting point.
I bought my 2000 F350 Diesel in 2009 for $13,000.00, and sold it in 2019 for $12,000.00. I take care of my vehicles, and it was clean when I sold it. The biggest advantage of a diesel over a gas truck is the resale value.
I got the 1995 Dodge 5.9 3500 4x4 5 speed dually. Best truck I've ever owned, NO emissions at all, I wouldn't trade it for any newer truck, just saying.
MFB Alaska totally agree about the emission free and the Cummings part. I bought a 97 OBS F250 crew-cab not because it was a PowerStroke but because it was "SMOG FREE" and I needed to seat my family of six.
Matt Lane 10 grand? It's 4-5k at most. Also an 06-09 still goes for over 20k easy even with like 150k or more on it. Nothing wrong with them if they're "dealer proof" which no one even uses that term.
I love my old 7.3. just got back yesterday from a trip to Texas hauling my 30' gooseneck with an f450 on it and a bunch of heavy sheet metal equipment. I figure trailer and load was about 16.5k lbs. My old 97 f350 with now 281,000 miles did awesome, never once had to down shift for a hill and cruised at 70mph all day long. Round trip avg was 10.84 mpg. Now to be fair my truck isn't exactly stock anymore either.
@@franceliakarle_1 I've been better. This is kinda weird trying to start a conversation over an old TH-cam comment though. Hmu on fb if you want to chat like normal people
Just picked up a 2004 chevy 3500 dually. Only 77,000 miles. I buffed one panel yesterday and the black paint is lime a morrow now. The interior is flawless. I gathered it was a Vermont truck, then upstate new york, yes, very snowy and salty, but even though I had to replace the entire steering system, the rest is clean, clean clean. Someone, 2 owners, babied this thing. Real lucky find in my opinion.
Good overall insightful video of common sense things to watch for when buying a used diesel. Interestingly he didn't mention any of the Rams historical front end tie rod and ball joint issues, rear end issues or transmission issues. Many folks have in the past bought Dodge trucks mostly for the Cummins engine, only to realize that outside of the engine, the rest of the truck was junk. I completely agree with his comments on the Ford Diesel engine problems from commencement to end of their relationship with International (NaviStar). The 6.0L and newer 6.4L were predominantly garbage power plants that were mostly problematic within months of ownership. The 2011 Ford Diesel engine forward has had a stellar track record. GM Duramax/Allison combination has also had a stellar record from 2007 to Y-T-D. The sad commentary about all of these truck manufacturers is that each could build a trouble free HD truck that if properly maintained should run without mechanical issue for 10 plus years. If the highway transport trucks can do it, why can't Chevy, Ford, or Ram? The sad commentary we are all faced with is that we pay to much and get too little in return. Reliability and TCO are everything.
You don't have to lift the cab on Super Duty's to work on the engine. I've removed the heads in frame on my 2005 F-350 King Ranch to install ARP head studs. If one desires easier access, then the cab can be lifted or the engine pulled out through the front. That goes for GM trucks too. Dodge trucks generally don't need to due to the space saving I6 design versus V8.
I recently purchased a 2015 F450 with 49,800. With that mileage it has 10k left of the original powertrain warranty. I knew that the truck was maintained regularly and that there were almost zero warranty claims performed on the truck. There was also zero signs of use on the fifth wheel picks or either 7 pin connector. From all appearances it was taken care of and didn't tow anything heavy. I got the Ford premium care extended warranty for another 50000 of coverage because this is the only truck I am buying. We worked hard to achieve this goal and did a lot of research for all brands. Ultimately it was the flat floor inside, the turning radius, and the fender design that led us to the Ford. Our friends own Ford, Ram, and Chevy dealers so I could have gotten any truck I wanted.
To be honest I've had a 99 7.3 a 2003 7.3 a 2006 6.0 which never had a issue with but the 7.3's both had issues with the wiring harness in the valve covers. I now have a 2010 F350 4x4 6.4 that I love. That truck is such a pleasure to drive. They have all been F350's and 4x4's. I think the key is just driving them correctly and maintaining them which I do.
I purchased my 06 Dodge Cummings, 2WD, auto tranny new. Replaced tyranny ay 200,000. I use my truck for all my driving including towing our Airstream trailer. Current mileage 283,
Well done. I think you knocked this clean out of the park. Your comments matched my personal observations to the extent that it sounded like a conversation my son and I had last year. He is a mechanic and into diesels. I used to lean toward gas engines. But now all the big blocks are gone so I've been paying closer attention to the newer diesel trucks as I will eventually buy a used one. The sad thing is that all three one ton manufacturers have done their part to destroy the reputation of the indestructible and reliable diesel.
I trust most manufacturers more than prior owners! I took my vehicle in for service yesterday, and listened to an owner of a turbo car which "factory specified synthetic oil on the oil filler cap" insist that they wanted a conventional oil, used in an oil change. I've seen owners put 'any old coolant in their cooling system" hammer on battery terminals, drive through water that is too high, skip required maintenance, rock their vehicle at high revs in snow/ ice to get unstuck....etc. Owners are nuts!
Huh? What are you competing with 5.4 Triton? Maybe. But barely. V10 Fords were far more reliable than any diesel of those years. Hell they still use them in buses to this day.
Very nice and you were fair to all manufacturers. I'm a Ford diesel tech since 2000, you know your trucks. Worked at indented shop on the side so I worked on the Duramax and Cummins and even worked on Cat Isuzu and Hino medium duty trucks. Have a good one.
Yup, that is why I bought a 20000 Freightliner with a factory spec CAT C-15 single turbo for my work truck. I had a 2013 Kenworth with Cummins that got a micro fine crack in the EGR cooler and sent steamed coolant vapor downline through the entire EGR system in total all repairs were just shy of 30k I guess coolant in all the wrong places is not such a good thing for a diesel motor after all.
I'm picking my 2013 f350 King ranch crew cab 4x4 Saturday. 107k miles on it, one owner and local trade with all service records. The guy used it for towing his 20ft gooseneck and Kubota tractor to deer camp once a year and used it as a daily driver. I don't know the man but I did find out who owned it and gave him a call. He traded it in because he's 80 years old and didn't need a dually anymore. I'm hoping I have good luck with this one, and it was still pricey at $35,000.
Fuel efficiency on a 12 valve is horrendous though, get a common rail cummins and you’ll get double the fuel efficiency and double the power, plus the capability of electronic tuning, which alone could bring a 5.9 common rail to around 550 horse.
Good luck my 05 6.0 didn't show an issue until about 85k miles.. then it was a pure nightmare to get past 100k.. fully stock.. first was the ficm, the ficm destroyed both batteries,then injectors started dropping, then the high pressure oil pump, then it cracked a turbo exhaust housing, then all the stepper motors in the gauges started going crazy.. Then one day it got hot and overheated pulling my boat home since the gauges were fucked it was too late.. replaced both head gaskets and one piston..Mine was a well taken care of nightmare..
Fairly accurate video. I own a 2005 Dodge 5.9 Cummins, I am nearing 400,000, and it has been absolutely bulletproof. Cummins builds a better engine from the factory. Unlike a Navistar in a Ford, which you have to rebuild more often than a gas engine to keep them running. Especially the 6.0 and 6.4 garbage engines. You can’t even Really bulletproof a 6.0 it only has four head bolts per cylinder. I don’t care what kind of stud bolts you use, you need at least six per cylinder. I think your best Diesel truck is a Dodge or GM. Duramax are a decent power plant for the most part. And of course Allison trannys are the best. That being said most people don’t service their trannys often enough, need to replace the fluid ever 85,000 km. My Dodge rfe 48 tranny is still original from new 377,000 Kms later. For Dodge trucks I would recommend 03 to 05, 06 and newer have additional issues.
Haven't owned a Diesel Pickup since 2008 and it was my 2000 Dodge Cummins and it was a beast. I am in the market to buy one in the next year. This was helpful.
wee_bee rolling if you get a 6.0 you will ether get a great truck or a crud shoot my boss bought one and we have put a lot of money in it to keep it going and a friend of ours has one and it’s amazing haven’t had to do much to it and has more miles than my bosses
I bought my 2006 6.0 in October of 05. 133000 miles later and zero issues. I change all my own fluids and filters on time or before. Only mod is a coolant filter and cat back Magnaflow exhaust.
John Dodson certified by who? That doesn’t mean a thing if they are not trustworthy! If it is a certified preowned vehicle being sold by the dealer with a warranty then it may be worth it! For the most part saying a vehicle is certified it’s just a gimmick to bring people in and make them feel good about their purchase!
Excellent video. I agree with this fellas opinions very closely. Been a car dealer for almost 20 years and I’ve sold 100’s of HD trucks. Again, very well thought out and informative video.
I just bought a 2011 Chevy 2500HD Quad Cab with the D-max & Allison with 78k on it. After watching this video it just confirms I made an excellent choice!
Great video. My two cents on this is I sold my 2011 Chevy 3500HD Diesel, and bought a 2017 Chevy 3500HD Diesel. I did not want to buy a new truck, and it has cost me about 25k to buy this new truck. Since 2011 was the first year of emissions, it is my thought, GM put out a truck that was not quite ready. My recommendation to anyone reading this is avoid any 2011 Diesel truck.
This is a great video that is not swayed heavily by bias. It seems that everywhere you go there is someone bashing on a certain brand simply because that's all they've ever known. Every brand has issues, some more than others, and certain engines tend to be more problematic. Do your research, buy what suits you, and fix it if it breaks. Just as soon as my dad purchased a 6.4 a friend of mine (and Cummins die-hard) was already cracking on us. Everyone has their horror stories about every brand out there but there is plenty of good as well!
About two years ago now I was looking at buying a new-to-me diesel. I asked a number of knowledgeable people about it, and they all unanimously said 12 Valve because of the sheer simplicity and reliability of the engine. Did some asking around of the people I knew, and had mentioned that I was looking for one at a local vehicle repair shop that my old company used to use. Turned out he had one he was looking to sell, 97 200 Laramie, ext cab long box, which was exactly what I wanted. He bought it from an old fart that only used it to pull a 5th wheel across the country, and he only used it for similar work. Had 312K on the clock, completely stock engine, and a new 47RH trans with 10k on it. I bought it, put 40k on it in a year before the stock injectors and turbo finally decided to die. Replaced those with some upgraded aftermarket bits and it's perfectly fine. It's knocking on 360k now, and with that many miles I can't complain too much when something fails. It'll be the first and probably last truck I ever have to buy.
Thanks for the video. I'm considering my first diesel and realize there is so much more to learn. I'm hoping some of your other videos talk about the truck in relation to towing, power, torque ratings, SRW vs. DRW, rear axle ratio, etc.
Ram was first on the market with DPF in 2007.5....6.7 CTD, not '11-'12 like stated. Also dash cracks were from 2nd gen years ('94-'02). Climate control blend door on the 3rd Gen Rams were a problem. Personally all years of Ram are good from 12V to current 6.7 CTD.. Although the tranny in Ram has always the worst out of the big three. I agree stay away from PS 6.0 & 6.4.. Duramax '01-'04 (injector issues) and '04.5-'05 ( possible overheat) I wouldn't stray from. The overheat issue is an easy fix. Neverless, I enjoy your videos.
James Miller you just read my mind nice post! My opinion if you want an all around good reliable truck get a duramax. Lb7 injectors roughly every 100k, lly easy fix update intake, lbz and on pretty much bullit proof.
I just bought a 6.0 powerstroke and it runs like a top especially after running seafoam through it. Plus the body and interior is like in mint condition I bought it because a friend of mine has one and has never had an issue out of it
Hey thanks! Your videos helped me decide Gas. vs. Diesel, and which truck. I found a 2010 Dodge 2500 HD with under 70k (actually under 62k), that seems to have been well serviced and taken care of based on dealer records and CarFax. Pending an independent inspection, I will soon be an owner of my first HD pickup, to haul my truck camper and boat up over high passes, etc. Thanks again!
I bought my 2005 2500HD Duramax back in 2014 with 77k miles. It's been a great truck and tows well....I've upgraded stuff on it and keep it maintained. I'm not spending a ton of money on a new one that just depreciates as you drive it.
There was a video were they took a 2002 chevy 2500 vs 2016 chevy 2500 diesel on towing fuel mileage one towing the other. Newer truck close to 1000 pounds heavier with the new 6 speed got 10 mpg but the 2002 with 160k got 10.75 mpg. Both towed the same as far as pulling hills and not struggling. Total weight of the trucks and trailer was almost 10k. It's about the same way with the gas burners.
Great information! Do you plan on doing an updated video on this subject as this video is 5 years old? (or have you already created one that I'm not seeing?) Looking to buy a diesel pickup for under $40K to occasionally pull a 39' fifth wheel toy hauler. Thanks.
I got my grandfather's 96 F350 (long bed, dually, 7.3L) with 67,XXX on the odometer. I knew it needed new tires what I didn't expect was the total transmission failure in my daughter's school parking lot. my grandfather bought the truck from a Ford dealer in 98 with 16K miles on it. It got babied, never pulled a trailer even. Some how aluminum parts got put inside the trans, complete failure. $3800 in parts and labor. Ouch!
if you cant afford a new diesel truck, and are looking for a 2010 or older, i recommend a 24 valve cummins. from my experiences they are really solid engines and are easy to fix if something goes wrong. I myself am a ford guy but i didnt choose the 7.3 because a cummins is just easy to fix and is reliable as long as you take care of them.
The 2011 & 2012 6.7 Ford Powerstrokes have issues with weak valves and ceramic turbo bearings that fail. Ford blames the glow plugs for destroying the engine but it usually is a broken exhaust valve. The 2013 to present 6.7's are good engines with the exception of the Bosch CP4 fuel pump. The 2011 to 2016 GM Duramax also suffer from the CP4 pump failures.
Thanks for all you do, wish I'd seen this sooner. Found a 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500HD 4x4 srw LTZ 6.6 Duramax with the Allison 1000 and 3:73 rears with 54k miles. We're going to pull a 36' 5th wheel at about 14k pounds. This truck replaces a 1999/2000 GMC 3500 dually. Although the 454 with 4:10 rears did a good job of pulling the rig, I was getting more concerned about it's ability to go down steep 6% grades safely. This 2011 should do a much better job of that.
The automatic transmissions in the 2006-2009 Cummins Rams were not very reliable. My suggestion for that type of truck is to either buy one and invest in upgrading the transmission parts, or buy one of the trucks with a manual.
I have an auto 06 with 202k miles and never had a tranny problem. They are fine unless the truck is abused or souped up. If you start to mod the truck then yes you may want to upgrade but as a stock, it works fine.
I work for a large construction company, and all of the big 3 make a decent diesel, but it's all about maintenance and how they were used. The pre-DPF diesel trucks are the way to go in my opinion. I have a 2000 7.3, no DPF fluid, no egr system, no cats. I replaced the exhaust with a magnaflow 15900 because it rusted out. I looked into putting a tuner & intake on it, but I am scared of creating problems.
A big expense with dodge trucks is their hvac. Doors in the system like to break and $1500 repair bills are not uncommon. The dash has to come out. You can fix the broken doors and then have servo failures later (they`re $200 ea.) Scary to have that liability which shouldn`t be there.
Owning and operating a diesel costs more money. I'd say first thing to consider is if you need or want one enough to pay the extra. I blindly bought a 6.0 Ford (2006) to pull a fifth wheel travel trailer and enjoy it very much but it has been a little expensive. The good points are that it has plenty of power, drives comfortably, and gets decent mileage when towing. The brakes, suspension, body, and trans have all been pretty much trouble free, just normal wear stuff.As he says in the video the engine is another matter. In the 6.0 market: While there is a company called BulletProof Diesel, the term "Bulletproofed" is a general term along with such catch phrases like "stage 1" "stage 2" etc. ignore these terms from a salesman and get specifics from a private seller who knows what's been done. EGR cooler deletes or aftermarket improved, various fittings on the high pressure oil system, larger alternators, improved radiator and coolant, are a few of the common updates. Head studs are also common but many trucks are still on the road with the factory head bolts if they haven't been overheated. If you enjoy turning wrenches this is the truck for you. Shops roll their eyes and double the price when you say 6.0 PowerStroke but honestly, they aren't that hard to work on and you will save thousands if you can do it yourself. While it is more convenient to lift the cab if major work is necessary (and you have a lift) but everything can be worked on without lifting it. Be aware also, the truck went from front leaf springs to coils in 2005, shortening the turning radius significantly, especially on the crew cabs and several changes to the engine that were significant upgrades. The power stroke guy from Ga. is knowledgable but he has his own agenda. Take some of that stuff with a grain of salt. Things aren't as dramatic as he makes them seem. If you want some specific info check out Super Duty Service in Mo. Or watch some DieselTechRon (RIP) videos.
buying used is hard. a friend was selling his old hauling truck. 1999 f250 supercab 8footbed v10 6.8l with 297,000 miles. I got it for 2grand before I bought it I checked for leaks and damages on the underbody. this truck was a beast pulling a 8k trailer to and from California last month, tho anyone who acquires a used truck and plan to take a trip need to do a good walk over the whole truck, before I left i changed the fluids, check and replaced filters and brakes, had good tires put on as the ones on it was shot and had it aligned. don't want there to be a moment on the road that I can't trust the truck to stop and turn when needed. good video
I purchased the lb7 used some years ago. First diesel-2 months of research; didn't work out well. blown head gaskets, machined heads, 12 injectors, water pump, diesel return line issues, bad water sensors, leaking boost tube. Bunch of items on the chassis and typical gm fail points for that particular model line. i think the steering wheel and the allison are the only original items left at 202k. Previous owner wasn't honest so make sure you ask to drive to a reputable shop for a simple diagnostic of your potential diesel purchase. I am more inclined for a big block on the newer chassis years but that doesn't appear to ever have a future. Like the newer units but would like to see a 250k powertrain/emissions warranty for the price of the new model diesels.
I recently purchased a used 2014 F-350 DRW Ford with 47k miles when I drove off the lot. Everything was clean, no leaks, no blow by, or any other fluid I can see leaking. This is also after continuous monitoring a week later, I know dealerships will clean up trucks to appear amazing when they aren’t. This is my first diesel and I bought it to tow our future fifth wheel and was commenting to get your two cents on this purchase. Anyway the truck seems to drive like new, I know diesels perform better under loads and long hauls (which I have done neither yet) but I have put about 400 miles on it in a week. Also, all these emissions, that frankly, put a cork on either end of this powerful drive train. I live in Texas as well and deleting the truck is not an option, at least for now, due to fear of getting fined. I know this is a long comment, but your input would be helpful, mainly in the aspect if you thought this was a good purchase. Thanks in advance. -J
Any chance of getting an updated version of this topic? Not that anything is out of date, but more looking for the mileage/year ranges to be focusing on now for the big 3.
wow-thanks for the high level report! purchased a 2011 Denali HD Duramax w/35k miles from Virginia to set off on a cross country rv adventure. Nice to hear we made a not bad decision. Exhaust brake is great in the mountains btw. Thanks again.
I bought a used 1999 f350 4x4 7.3L with just over 400.000 km on it from 70 year old man well maintained I have done just to glow plugs since I have got it truck has been very good to me very happy with my 4000 dollar purchase
I found/bought a 1990 7.3idi f250 xlt Lariat, rwd with a 10.5" C9 LSD owned by a local farm for the past 30(almost) years. It has a banks turbo installed(2012), complete with a trans controller, upgraded injectors, IP, straight pipe, intake, and as banging system. It's also head studded aka bullet proof. I'm just about to hit 140k miles with service records! Rust free but needs paint to look new. There are still old trucks that are worth owning/restoring.
Picking up a 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with the LBZ Duramax tomorrow! She only has 178k miles and I can't wait! Gonna be my first diesel, and I've always wanted a Duramax.
+Banshee365 Towing between gas stations is better than being towed back to the dealer because your emissions system choked up and sent your truck into "limp mode".
Yeah it might tow good but i cant stand all the damn issues. We hav a 2007 2500 6.0 silverado (its the newer style). Trans went out at 100k miles. Just put a thousand dollars into the rear differential. It leaks coolant. It leaks engine oil. It leaks power steering fluid. Muffler makes loud rattle noises at idle. A/c blower electric plugin randomly disconnects cause it gets hot and there small and weak. Engine Oil pump went out. The oil filter is so close to the engine i cant get a grip on just half the filter and it doesnt help thats its covered in engine oil. Went through several low beam headlight bulbs until we switched to LEDS. Thats all the problems i can think of right off. Also had an 05 f250 6.0 powerstroke bone stock(except for added 5th wheel). Got it at 95k miles. Sold it at 368k miles and it was still runnin and driving great. Only issues were the CPS went out and a high pressure oil plug blew. Ford mechanics left trash in the fuel system when they fixed the Oil plug. Thats the only issues. Loved that truck and possibly will get another in about a year. EDIT: The silverado only has 244k on it
just so you know the 2012 Ram was the last year that they didn't require DEF. 2013 Rams are when the DEF was required. 2012 and before 6.7 Cummins do not require DEF. Just an FYI,
only disagreement is that's 06 and 07 6.0 powerstroke supposedly had less warranty claims than the 7.3 powerstoke.even my ford tech friend. tells me too get and 07 6.0 if I ever want another one.
grumpybill could be right but he ain't getting any of mine,he knows I know how too work on the 6.0 already.he just speaking from experiance.he says 6.0 are cheaper and easier to work on now days.
I was looking at used diesels about a year ago and couldn't justify paying over $25 for a bullet proofed 6.0 with almost 200k miles. I was looking for 2 months solid and the truck was either lifted, trashed with tuning, or they wanted too much. I ended up buying a new truck off the lot but it was hard for me to swallow the $8,500 to upgrade to the power stroke. I got the gas burner and haven't been let down yet. I own a business doing grading and landscaping mostly for GC'S doing spec houses and developments and I haven't had any trouble pulling my mini or skid steer. Sure at times I would like more torque for pulling when it's hilly but I have gotten by and with having a good tip deck trailer with really good trailer brakes I haven't had trouble stopping. I got a 16 f250 xl trim package with a crew cab and 8 ft bed in 4x4 with the snow plow prep, aperance package and alloy wheels. for $38k out the door with a lifetime power train warranty threw the ford dealer I bought it from since I put it in my name and not my business name. They didn't do the power train warranty on diesels either wich was a deciding factor as well.
I bought a 2010 Ram 3500 dually with only 31000 miles this past August. The dealer had just gotten it in and had not even finished prepping it for sale.
stay away from 6.4 powerstroke I bought a 2010 f350 Harley Davidson with 100k within 5 k miles I cracked a piston. 20 k dollars for later I had the motor rebuilt with oringed heads and arp headstuds deleted h s tuning believing I had a bulletproof only to blow a head gasket 5 k miles later. after that I was finished I had spent 30 grand in repairs and left with a blown head gasket after using the truck about 15 k miles. traded for a 2016 f150 and will never buy another diesel. worst financial decision of my life.
If you would have looked online / people would tell the truth, ya a 6.4 is a motor to run away from. Local dealers here won't take 6.0 or 6.4 on trade ins. Or if they do, the price is *very* low.
Olivia Hunter: I agree that you will have little to no trade in value at a dealership on a 6.0 or 6.4, unless the dealership just has no clue of the problems that model of truck has. I would personally never by a 6.0 or 6.4
Sounds like you do some hard riding on that truck or the previous owner did. Ive owned an 08 6.4 since 2012. Tuned, and other appropriate mods, aftermarket turbo ect. I always run diesel kleen in fuel, oil change every7500 miles, and usually drive like GRAMPA! It can be a finnicky engine, which is why i have engine work done at diesel performance shops. I would disagree on the whole trade in value thing. Diesel truck ALWAYS have high resale value. period.
This isnt the forum to just throw something like this out there without more detail. Diesels are not for everyone. Many folks can absolutely ruin a diesel in just a few thousand miles. A questionable repair is easily blamed on the engine. The list goes on and on but...I hope you feel a bit better now that you have vented.
I'm very brand loyal to Ford raised on fords love everything about them and know the faults to them. but I honestly didn't know or actually realize the issues with other brands and the better parts of them obviously Cummins I mean awesome engine but a transmission destroyer I didn't know gm beefed up the the ifs or that the dodge bed was structural to the frame. awesome informational video on diesels new and old. best trucking TH-cam channel I've followed
I just bought a 2017 RAM 3500 4x4 with Aisin, tow & gooseneck packages Cummins turbo Diesel with only 22300 miles on it. Unbelievable power, very happy so far. Thankfully I got carfax and am 2 Nd owner, all recalls done. Funny thing about this truck tho- I felt a strange steering sensation, so investigated the odd feeling= I found a steering trac bar bolt and nut that were totally wrong and not factory parts so I ordered the correct part bolt and correct nut/safety flange and low and behold the truck previously was “sawing/sliding” on this bolt inside the bushing. It looked like on the assembly line they ran out of the correct bolt and flange so stuck a coarse threaded bolt and incorrect washer/nut instead. Buying the truck I could not understand “why only 22k miles on a 2 year old RAM 3500 Cummins?”... honestly I think the previous owners felt the weird steering and did not drive it, traded it in... For $32.00 I fixed the problem and now the truck handles like a dream! I feel like I stole the truck in the deal, the sales manager kept telling me the truck “didn’t have the Aisin, did not have the gooseneck tow package” but I could clearly see those options staring me in the face! I love the 2017 RAM 3500 CrewCab 4x4, now I have 24000 miles, using this truck for hauling firewood/trailer big loads. 😁 Thanks for your videos!
I don’t know much about diesel trucks but I’m wanting a super duty truck but I’m going to save up money for a while and get information about diesel trucks and make good decisions whenever I purchase one.
If you are someone who does not like to plug in your diesel truck in the cold the heat grids in the dodge Cummins is the best I work with guys who own Chevy and ford diesels and my 2001 Dodge Cummins 5.9 will start faster and easier than the ford and chevy
I had a 06 F450 with a 6.0 & at about 100,000 miles there is a oil cooler under the intake & yes it is a pain in the ass . I changed it without removing the cab but it would have been easier if I would have
Here is the problem I face. I like first gen cummins trucks as well as more modern diesels across the board. I am 21 years old and could maybe afford 10k. That being said, I think I have to save some money just in case I have a "worst case senario" of injectors going. That pushes the budget below what is required for a solid truck. I want a truck that will last me forever with minimal rust.
@@kapokidkidkapo719 we've narrowed it down to the Ram or Ford.. our trailer is a 25' so we're thinking a 250... But may go 350. I love the looks of the Ram and the rumors it's less complicated to repair.. And may be a bit cheaper than the Ford. I like the army green color in the Ram as well.. shopping continues.. We know if we go used about 3 years we'd like to get it bullet proofed.
Candie Harris keep me posted have you checked out the duramax options? I’ve completely dropped the ford as a option simply because it seems like your paying more for the name (Brand) then the actual product a lot of the options it had do not meet or exceed the rams. For example the normal house plugs when charging equipment like drill batteries etc.
I have some questions..I'm looking at buying a around 2006 to 2007 diesel truck to pull a 5th wheel camper around 16k to 17k pounds dry weight. So my question is to you should I buy a short wheel base or long wheel base truck? And great vids..
A little over a month ago I bought a 2000 F350 with 446k miles on it. 7.3 PSD, for the price and given it runs just fine, I'm super happy. While I have my brand bias alot has to do with my experience with them.
my truck been going strong. if anything breaks I fix it. my ram is very reliable and I'm thinking about getting a engine and transmission rebuilt so I can make it new again. it been looking rough so I'm going to get installations done on it.
Most used trucks, or any vehicle, are only as good as the maintenance and care they received. My 05 f350 dump is doing well but I use only synthetic oils and never customized or abused it. I stay within the parameters set for it's capabilities. If you go outside your trucks capabilities, get ready to fix it constantly.
Love the videos I've been in the diesel world a little over 10 years now I have had all three brands chevy dodge Ford and everything you have said in this video is spot on I now own a 05 6liter bulletproof as they love to call it owned since New has 90k on it so far so good love the videos man can't say enough keep up the good work 👍
Nobody in Eastern WA sells a diesel truck before 150,000 miles. They are so expensive that people just don’t replace them until they are really well used.
I own a 2003 Silverado 2500 HD diesel powered of course now it has about 80,000 miles but living in the Northeast the rockers are rusted out and I really from the ice and chemicals but mice like to live in the rocker panels of these trucks for some reason and I had a mouse nests in both sides The trucks at most of the time and I didn't drive it much but I really can't complain other than an injection pump failure in 2005 truck at 35,000 miles I never really had a problem with it and I'm gonna keep it until I die I love it
I also recently purchased a used diesel. Coincidentally, The items discussed in this video were my search and research criteria. I ignored being "brand loyal" (Chevy guy), and went for test rides and lots of research on known problems. I decided based on what I felt when I drove, acceleration, ride firmness, rattles and noises, and visual inspection of body lines and under carriage. Ended up finding a 2010 ram, crew cab longbed 2wd with under 34k miles. It was mainly a trailer puller from an older fella. Not a lot of service records, but offset by low miles. I am performing factory maintenance now so I have a good starting point.
Where did you find a 2wd RAM? I can not find one.
You really only find them in the south
It's a long distance from Cal. to Fla. But that's ok. Thanks for the help the advice.
John Irwin just lucky I guess. Texas has a decent amount of them. I was glad to find one with so few miles.
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What I really want is a Cummins engine in a Ford truck with an Allison transmission...
BuckStop Right on!
Lol
those light duty allisons are terrible
lol and everyone thinks there great. ill stay with the nv5600
My dad says this all the time. If he could get a Ford chassis with no drive train he'd drop a Cummins and Allison in it in a heartbeat.
I bought my 2000 F350 Diesel in 2009 for $13,000.00, and sold it in 2019 for $12,000.00. I take care of my vehicles, and it was clean when I sold it. The biggest advantage of a diesel over a gas truck is the resale value.
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I got the 1995 Dodge 5.9 3500 4x4 5 speed dually. Best truck I've ever owned, NO emissions at all, I wouldn't trade it for any newer truck, just saying.
MFB Alaska totally agree about the emission free and the Cummings part. I bought a 97 OBS F250 crew-cab not because it was a PowerStroke but because it was "SMOG FREE" and I needed to seat my family of six.
I still have my 91 D350 Cummins over 400.000 and still going.
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Hey if yall are buying a used ford go watch Powerstroke help That man is a expert of ford diesel trucks!
Yes indeed...he really knows his stuff. He even sells some of the trucks that had their engine "bullet proofed".
Yea he makes a killing off the 6.0 and 6.4's. But business is gonna slow down with this new 6.7 powerstroke.
balle27 yeah i agree. Im in the market for another heavy duty truck and i want a 6.7. im in between a 6.7 and a ram diesel.
No one should be selling a 6.0 or 6.4 if it's not bulletproofed, unless they're dishonest and don't care.
Matt Lane 10 grand? It's 4-5k at most. Also an 06-09 still goes for over 20k easy even with like 150k or more on it. Nothing wrong with them if they're "dealer proof" which no one even uses that term.
I love my old 7.3. just got back yesterday from a trip to Texas hauling my 30' gooseneck with an f450 on it and a bunch of heavy sheet metal equipment. I figure trailer and load was about 16.5k lbs. My old 97 f350 with now 281,000 miles did awesome, never once had to down shift for a hill and cruised at 70mph all day long. Round trip avg was 10.84 mpg. Now to be fair my truck isn't exactly stock anymore either.
7.3 was the last good diesel V8
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@@franceliakarle_1 I've been better. This is kinda weird trying to start a conversation over an old TH-cam comment though. Hmu on fb if you want to chat like normal people
Just picked up a 2004 chevy 3500 dually. Only 77,000 miles. I buffed one panel yesterday and the black paint is lime a morrow now. The interior is flawless. I gathered it was a Vermont truck, then upstate new york, yes, very snowy and salty, but even though I had to replace the entire steering system, the rest is clean, clean clean. Someone, 2 owners, babied this thing. Real lucky find in my opinion.
Great job of summarizing light diesel truck selection. Very helpful; thank you.
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Good overall insightful video of common sense things to watch for when buying a used diesel. Interestingly he didn't mention any of the Rams historical front end tie rod and ball joint issues, rear end issues or transmission issues. Many folks have in the past bought Dodge trucks mostly for the Cummins engine, only to realize that outside of the engine, the rest of the truck was junk. I completely agree with his comments on the Ford Diesel engine problems from commencement to end of their relationship with International (NaviStar). The 6.0L and newer 6.4L were predominantly garbage power plants that were mostly problematic within months of ownership. The 2011 Ford Diesel engine forward has had a stellar track record. GM Duramax/Allison combination has also had a stellar record from 2007 to Y-T-D. The sad commentary about all of these truck manufacturers is that each could build a trouble free HD truck that if properly maintained should run without mechanical issue for 10 plus years. If the highway transport trucks can do it, why can't Chevy, Ford, or Ram? The sad commentary we are all faced with is that we pay to much and get too little in return. Reliability and TCO are everything.
You don't have to lift the cab on Super Duty's to work on the engine. I've removed the heads in frame on my 2005 F-350 King Ranch to install ARP head studs. If one desires easier access, then the cab can be lifted or the engine pulled out through the front. That goes for GM trucks too. Dodge trucks generally don't need to due to the space saving I6 design versus V8.
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I recently purchased a 2015 F450 with 49,800. With that mileage it has 10k left of the original powertrain warranty. I knew that the truck was maintained regularly and that there were almost zero warranty claims performed on the truck. There was also zero signs of use on the fifth wheel picks or either 7 pin connector. From all appearances it was taken care of and didn't tow anything heavy. I got the Ford premium care extended warranty for another 50000 of coverage because this is the only truck I am buying. We worked hard to achieve this goal and did a lot of research for all brands. Ultimately it was the flat floor inside, the turning radius, and the fender design that led us to the Ford. Our friends own Ford, Ram, and Chevy dealers so I could have gotten any truck I wanted.
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To be honest I've had a 99 7.3 a 2003 7.3 a 2006 6.0 which never had a issue with but the 7.3's both had issues with the wiring harness in the valve covers. I now have a 2010 F350 4x4 6.4 that I love. That truck is such a pleasure to drive. They have all been F350's and 4x4's. I think the key is just driving them correctly and maintaining them which I do.
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I purchased my 06 Dodge Cummings, 2WD, auto tranny new. Replaced tyranny ay 200,000. I use my truck for all my driving including towing our Airstream trailer. Current mileage 283,
Well done. I think you knocked this clean out of the park. Your comments matched my personal observations to the extent that it sounded like a conversation my son and I had last year. He is a mechanic and into diesels. I used to lean toward gas engines. But now all the big blocks are gone so I've been paying closer attention to the newer diesel trucks as I will eventually buy a used one. The sad thing is that all three one ton manufacturers have done their part to destroy the reputation of the indestructible and reliable diesel.
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Best Diesel engine out there is ford 7.3 and the 6.7 diesel
GM LB7 LLY and LBZ
Dodge Ram any Cummins diesel!
7.3 powerstroke or 12 valve cummins . Will last 500k plus miles easy
7.3 will go a million with simple service and a set of injectors
I trust most manufacturers more than prior owners! I took my vehicle in for service yesterday, and listened to an owner of a turbo car which "factory specified synthetic oil on the oil filler cap" insist that they wanted a conventional oil, used in an oil change. I've seen owners put 'any old coolant in their cooling system" hammer on battery terminals, drive through water that is too high, skip required maintenance, rock their vehicle at high revs in snow/ ice to get unstuck....etc. Owners are nuts!
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dad got a 7.3 with 800,000 miles original transmission and motor inside is decent but will out perform my 06 gas hands down
Huh? What are you competing with 5.4 Triton? Maybe. But barely.
V10 Fords were far more reliable than any diesel of those years. Hell they still use them in buses to this day.
Very nice and you were fair to all manufacturers. I'm a Ford diesel tech since 2000, you know your trucks. Worked at indented shop on the side so I worked on the Duramax and Cummins and even worked on Cat Isuzu and Hino medium duty trucks. Have a good one.
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The EPA did a number on post 2000s trucks
Yup, that is why I bought a 20000 Freightliner with a factory spec CAT C-15 single turbo for my work truck. I had a 2013 Kenworth with Cummins that got a micro fine crack in the EGR cooler and sent steamed coolant vapor downline through the entire EGR system in total all repairs were just shy of 30k I guess coolant in all the wrong places is not such a good thing for a diesel motor after all.
I'm picking my 2013 f350 King ranch crew cab 4x4 Saturday. 107k miles on it, one owner and local trade with all service records. The guy used it for towing his 20ft gooseneck and Kubota tractor to deer camp once a year and used it as a daily driver. I don't know the man but I did find out who owned it and gave him a call. He traded it in because he's 80 years old and didn't need a dually anymore. I'm hoping I have good luck with this one, and it was still pricey at $35,000.
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the 7.3 L best engine ever
I love my 7.3 idi tho
5.9 Cummins, fight me.
Because it makes 50hp
Jason Wilson I had a 99 F-250 with 7.3 and loved it...sold it for a new gas 6.2 F-250 and now I drive a civic. But looking for a truck.
12 valve Cummins.
Manual 12 valve Cummins
The best used diesel money can buy
If you can find it
Fuel efficiency on a 12 valve is horrendous though, get a common rail cummins and you’ll get double the fuel efficiency and double the power, plus the capability of electronic tuning, which alone could bring a 5.9 common rail to around 550 horse.
2005 6.0 Bone stock. 60k miles. No issues. Don't throw a dumb tune on your truck, and don't drive it like a stooge, and it'll be ok.
And change your fluids.
It's all about the tunes and how the trucks are driven. Drive a 6.0 & 6.4 like a truck, not a race car, and you will have a great truck.
DWDRUMSFOREVER
2005-07 were much more reliable.
Good luck my 05 6.0 didn't show an issue until about 85k miles.. then it was a pure nightmare to get past 100k.. fully stock.. first was the ficm, the ficm destroyed both batteries,then injectors started dropping, then the high pressure oil pump, then it cracked a turbo exhaust housing, then all the stepper motors in the gauges started going crazy.. Then one day it got hot and overheated pulling my boat home since the gauges were fucked it was too late.. replaced both head gaskets and one piston..Mine was a well taken care of nightmare..
Fairly accurate video. I own a 2005 Dodge 5.9 Cummins, I am nearing 400,000, and it has been absolutely bulletproof. Cummins builds a better engine from the factory. Unlike a Navistar in a Ford, which you have to rebuild more often than a gas engine to keep them running. Especially the 6.0 and 6.4 garbage engines. You can’t even Really bulletproof a 6.0 it only has four head bolts per cylinder. I don’t care what kind of stud bolts you use, you need at least six per cylinder. I think your best Diesel truck is a Dodge or GM. Duramax are a decent power plant for the most part. And of course Allison trannys are the best. That being said most people don’t service their trannys often enough, need to replace the fluid ever 85,000 km. My Dodge rfe 48 tranny is still original from new 377,000 Kms later. For Dodge trucks I would recommend 03 to 05, 06 and newer have additional issues.
Haven't owned a Diesel Pickup since 2008 and it was my 2000 Dodge Cummins and it was a beast. I am in the market to buy one in the next year. This was helpful.
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never had a problem with our 6.0 and have had a programed in it for towing and it had 222000 miles on it
wee_bee rolling if you get a 6.0 you will ether get a great truck or a crud shoot my boss bought one and we have put a lot of money in it to keep it going and a friend of ours has one and it’s amazing haven’t had to do much to it and has more miles than my bosses
I bought my 2006 6.0 in October of 05. 133000 miles later and zero issues. I change all my own fluids and filters on time or before. Only mod is a coolant filter and cat back Magnaflow exhaust.
In short... when buying a used truck... it's a crap shoot! ..
CRAFTY BY NATURE what about certified? Looking into that unless I find a sweet deal....
John Dodson certified by who? That doesn’t mean a thing if they are not trustworthy! If it is a certified preowned vehicle being sold by the dealer with a warranty then it may be worth it! For the most part saying a vehicle is certified it’s just a gimmick to bring people in and make them feel good about their purchase!
Which is sad considering the repair bills. : )
Excellent video. I agree with this fellas opinions very closely. Been a car dealer for almost 20 years and I’ve sold 100’s of HD trucks. Again, very well thought out and informative video.
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I just bought a 2011 Chevy 2500HD Quad Cab with the D-max & Allison with 78k on it. After watching this video it just confirms I made an excellent choice!
Lucky dog. : )
Ya same with my 05 GMC Sierra diesel these Duramax’s are very reliable engines if maintenance right and hold their value very good
Great video. My two cents on this is I sold my 2011 Chevy 3500HD Diesel, and bought a 2017 Chevy 3500HD Diesel. I did not want to buy a new truck, and it has cost me about 25k to buy this new truck. Since 2011 was the first year of emissions, it is my thought, GM put out a truck that was not quite ready. My recommendation to anyone reading this is avoid any 2011 Diesel truck.
Ford 2003-2007 6.0 Diesel 5:00
This is a great video that is not swayed heavily by bias. It seems that everywhere you go there is someone bashing on a certain brand simply because that's all they've ever known. Every brand has issues, some more than others, and certain engines tend to be more problematic. Do your research, buy what suits you, and fix it if it breaks. Just as soon as my dad purchased a 6.4 a friend of mine (and Cummins die-hard) was already cracking on us. Everyone has their horror stories about every brand out there but there is plenty of good as well!
Would it be possible for you to do an updated version now we are into 2021? This video was extremely educational and useful.
About two years ago now I was looking at buying a new-to-me diesel. I asked a number of knowledgeable people about it, and they all unanimously said 12 Valve because of the sheer simplicity and reliability of the engine. Did some asking around of the people I knew, and had mentioned that I was looking for one at a local vehicle repair shop that my old company used to use. Turned out he had one he was looking to sell, 97 200 Laramie, ext cab long box, which was exactly what I wanted. He bought it from an old fart that only used it to pull a 5th wheel across the country, and he only used it for similar work. Had 312K on the clock, completely stock engine, and a new 47RH trans with 10k on it. I bought it, put 40k on it in a year before the stock injectors and turbo finally decided to die. Replaced those with some upgraded aftermarket bits and it's perfectly fine. It's knocking on 360k now, and with that many miles I can't complain too much when something fails. It'll be the first and probably last truck I ever have to buy.
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Thanks for the video. I'm considering my first diesel and realize there is so much more to learn. I'm hoping some of your other videos talk about the truck in relation to towing, power, torque ratings, SRW vs. DRW, rear axle ratio, etc.
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Ram was first on the market with DPF in 2007.5....6.7 CTD, not '11-'12 like stated. Also dash cracks were from 2nd gen years ('94-'02). Climate control blend door on the 3rd Gen Rams were a problem. Personally all years of Ram are good from 12V to current 6.7 CTD.. Although the tranny in Ram has always the worst out of the big three. I agree stay away from PS 6.0 & 6.4.. Duramax '01-'04 (injector issues) and '04.5-'05 ( possible overheat) I wouldn't stray from. The overheat issue is an easy fix. Neverless, I enjoy your videos.
James Miller you just read my mind nice post! My opinion if you want an all around good reliable truck get a duramax. Lb7 injectors roughly every 100k, lly easy fix update intake, lbz and on pretty much bullit proof.
As mentioned he said the DEF was introduced in 2011.
Two completely different things
I just bought a 6.0 powerstroke and it runs like a top especially after running seafoam through it. Plus the body and interior is like in mint condition
I bought it because a friend of mine has one and has never had an issue out of it
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@@franceliakarle_1 i am good
@@jamesdinser4411 that’s great. Hope all is well with you?
@@jamesdinser4411 good morning
Im glad you don't sell out and pick a brand you actually use like ranch hands I appreciate that a lot and i bet many of the people watching do as well
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The 2011 Ford superduty specifically had an issue with the bearings in the turbos due to using ceramic bearings.
Hey thanks! Your videos helped me decide Gas. vs. Diesel, and which truck. I found a 2010 Dodge 2500 HD with under 70k (actually under 62k), that seems to have been well serviced and taken care of based on dealer records and CarFax. Pending an independent inspection, I will soon be an owner of my first HD pickup, to haul my truck camper and boat up over high passes, etc. Thanks again!
I bought my 2005 2500HD Duramax back in 2014 with 77k miles. It's been a great truck and tows well....I've upgraded stuff on it and keep it maintained. I'm not spending a ton of money on a new one that just depreciates as you drive it.
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You have one of the good years of the Duramax
There was a video were they took a 2002 chevy 2500 vs 2016 chevy 2500 diesel on towing fuel mileage one towing the other. Newer truck close to 1000 pounds heavier with the new 6 speed got 10 mpg but the 2002 with 160k got 10.75 mpg. Both towed the same as far as pulling hills and not struggling. Total weight of the trucks and trailer was almost 10k. It's about the same way with the gas burners.
A gasser would get about 6 mpg
When buying a Dodge look at truck that come with the automatic with the aisin transmission. Aisin is a Japan trans and are very reliable.
Great information! Do you plan on doing an updated video on this subject as this video is 5 years old? (or have you already created one that I'm not seeing?) Looking to buy a diesel pickup for under $40K to occasionally pull a 39' fifth wheel toy hauler. Thanks.
I got my grandfather's 96 F350 (long bed, dually, 7.3L) with 67,XXX on the odometer. I knew it needed new tires what I didn't expect was the total transmission failure in my daughter's school parking lot. my grandfather bought the truck from a Ford dealer in 98 with 16K miles on it. It got babied, never pulled a trailer even. Some how aluminum parts got put inside the trans, complete failure. $3800 in parts and labor. Ouch!
if you cant afford a new diesel truck, and are looking for a 2010 or older, i recommend a 24 valve cummins. from my experiences they are really solid engines and are easy to fix if something goes wrong. I myself am a ford guy but i didnt choose the 7.3 because a cummins is just easy to fix and is reliable as long as you take care of them.
The 2011 & 2012 6.7 Ford Powerstrokes have issues with weak valves and ceramic turbo bearings that fail. Ford blames the glow plugs for destroying the engine but it usually is a broken exhaust valve. The 2013 to present 6.7's are good engines with the exception of the Bosch CP4 fuel pump. The 2011 to 2016 GM Duramax also suffer from the CP4 pump failures.
Such great info for a diesel newbie! Thank you!
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Thanks for all you do, wish I'd seen this sooner. Found a 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500HD 4x4 srw LTZ 6.6 Duramax with the Allison 1000 and 3:73 rears with 54k miles. We're going to pull a 36' 5th wheel at about 14k pounds. This truck replaces a 1999/2000 GMC 3500 dually. Although the 454 with 4:10 rears did a good job of pulling the rig, I was getting more concerned about it's ability to go down steep 6% grades safely. This 2011 should do a much better job of that.
The automatic transmissions in the 2006-2009 Cummins Rams were not very reliable. My suggestion for that type of truck is to either buy one and invest in upgrading the transmission parts, or buy one of the trucks with a manual.
I have an auto 06 with 202k miles and never had a tranny problem. They are fine unless the truck is abused or souped up. If you start to mod the truck then yes you may want to upgrade but as a stock, it works fine.
Can't ya just drop a new transmission of your choice like ya do an engine?
I work for a large construction company, and all of the big 3 make a decent diesel, but it's all about maintenance and how they were used. The pre-DPF diesel trucks are the way to go in my opinion. I have a 2000 7.3, no DPF fluid, no egr system, no cats. I replaced the exhaust with a magnaflow 15900 because it rusted out. I looked into putting a tuner & intake on it, but I am scared of creating problems.
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Found a 2014 Ram 3500 6.7l with 16,000 miles last fall. Very happy with it so far.
A big expense with dodge trucks is their hvac. Doors in the system like to break and $1500 repair bills are not uncommon. The dash has to come out. You can fix the broken doors and then have servo failures later (they`re $200 ea.) Scary to have that liability which shouldn`t be there.
Owning and operating a diesel costs more money. I'd say first thing to consider is if you need or want one enough to pay the extra. I blindly bought a 6.0 Ford (2006) to pull a fifth wheel travel trailer and enjoy it very much but it has been a little expensive. The good points are that it has plenty of power, drives comfortably, and gets decent mileage when towing. The brakes, suspension, body, and trans have all been pretty much trouble free, just normal wear stuff.As he says in the video the engine is another matter.
In the 6.0 market: While there is a company called BulletProof Diesel, the term "Bulletproofed" is a general term along with such catch phrases like "stage 1" "stage 2" etc. ignore these terms from a salesman and get specifics from a private seller who knows what's been done. EGR cooler deletes or aftermarket improved, various fittings on the high pressure oil system, larger alternators, improved radiator and coolant, are a few of the common updates. Head studs are also common but many trucks are still on the road with the factory head bolts if they haven't been overheated. If you enjoy turning wrenches this is the truck for you. Shops roll their eyes and double the price when you say 6.0 PowerStroke but honestly, they aren't that hard to work on and you will save thousands if you can do it yourself. While it is more convenient to lift the cab if major work is necessary (and you have a lift) but everything can be worked on without lifting it. Be aware also, the truck went from front leaf springs to coils in 2005, shortening the turning radius significantly, especially on the crew cabs and several changes to the engine that were significant upgrades.
The power stroke guy from Ga. is knowledgable but he has his own agenda. Take some of that stuff with a grain of salt. Things aren't as dramatic as he makes them seem. If you want some specific info check out Super Duty Service in Mo. Or watch some DieselTechRon (RIP) videos.
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Great advice. Thanks.
ford 6.9 and 7.3 idi are probably the best diesels ford ever made ez to work on and go 4ever
buying used is hard.
a friend was selling his old hauling truck.
1999 f250 supercab 8footbed v10 6.8l
with 297,000 miles.
I got it for 2grand
before I bought it I checked for leaks and damages on the underbody.
this truck was a beast pulling a 8k trailer to and from California last month,
tho anyone who acquires a used truck and plan to take a trip need to do a good walk over the whole truck,
before I left i changed the fluids, check and replaced filters and brakes, had good tires put on as the ones on it was shot and had it aligned. don't want there to be a moment on the road that I can't trust the truck to stop and turn when needed.
good video
I purchased the lb7 used some years ago. First diesel-2 months of research; didn't work out well. blown head gaskets, machined heads, 12 injectors, water pump, diesel return line issues, bad water sensors, leaking boost tube. Bunch of items on the chassis and typical gm fail points for that particular model line. i think the steering wheel and the allison are the only original items left at 202k. Previous owner wasn't honest so make sure you ask to drive to a reputable shop for a simple diagnostic of your potential diesel purchase. I am more inclined for a big block on the newer chassis years but that doesn't appear to ever have a future. Like the newer units but would like to see a 250k powertrain/emissions warranty for the price of the new model diesels.
Thanks Jd for all Advice . Shopping now , so watching your video’s for so time .
I have watched two of your videos so far and would just like to say they were very informative and reassuring about a lot of my questions. Great Job.
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I recently purchased a used 2014 F-350 DRW Ford with 47k miles when I drove off the lot. Everything was clean, no leaks, no blow by, or any other fluid I can see leaking. This is also after continuous monitoring a week later, I know dealerships will clean up trucks to appear amazing when they aren’t. This is my first diesel and I bought it to tow our future fifth wheel and was commenting to get your two cents on this purchase. Anyway the truck seems to drive like new, I know diesels perform better under loads and long hauls (which I have done neither yet) but I have put about 400 miles on it in a week. Also, all these emissions, that frankly, put a cork on either end of this powerful drive train. I live in Texas as well and deleting the truck is not an option, at least for now, due to fear of getting fined. I know this is a long comment, but your input would be helpful, mainly in the aspect if you thought this was a good purchase. Thanks in advance.
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Any chance of getting an updated version of this topic? Not that anything is out of date, but more looking for the mileage/year ranges to be focusing on now for the big 3.
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I did a complete fluid change on my truck after purchase and it helped its running greatly.
wow-thanks for the high level report! purchased a 2011 Denali HD Duramax w/35k miles from Virginia to set off on a cross country rv adventure. Nice to hear we made a not bad decision. Exhaust brake is great in the mountains btw. Thanks again.
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I bought a used 1999 f350 4x4 7.3L with just over 400.000 km on it from 70 year old man well maintained I have done just to glow plugs since I have got it truck has been very good to me very happy with my 4000 dollar purchase
I found/bought a 1990 7.3idi f250 xlt Lariat, rwd with a 10.5" C9 LSD owned by a local farm for the past 30(almost) years. It has a banks turbo installed(2012), complete with a trans controller, upgraded injectors, IP, straight pipe, intake, and as banging system. It's also head studded aka bullet proof. I'm just about to hit 140k miles with service records! Rust free but needs paint to look new. There are still old trucks that are worth owning/restoring.
Oh and I drug a tuned LLY Duramax yesterday. From a dig son. ~1130 EGT on a 0-75 pull
I have a FORD CHEVY AND DODGE... im not loyal to anyone brand
Picking up a 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with the LBZ Duramax tomorrow! She only has 178k miles and I can't wait! Gonna be my first diesel, and I've always wanted a Duramax.
Dr. Fishing I just got a 08 Chevy 2500hd Duramax with 106k, you’ll love it!
qkaskew it's going great man! I've already put 4k miles on it, and i won't get another gasser for now on
Absolutely fantastic. Terrific perspectives and very pragmatic. Keep it up!
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you nailed it,that's why I like you and your vidoes.you do know what your talking about.i know my diesel trucks and yeah you hit it on the nose.
My 2500 Silverado 6.0 tows really good.
BUDDY LIGHT Yea, between gas stations.
+Banshee365 Towing between gas stations is better than being towed back to the dealer because your emissions system choked up and sent your truck into "limp mode".
year?
Yeah it might tow good but i cant stand all the damn issues. We hav a 2007 2500 6.0 silverado (its the newer style). Trans went out at 100k miles. Just put a thousand dollars into the rear differential. It leaks coolant. It leaks engine oil. It leaks power steering fluid. Muffler makes loud rattle noises at idle. A/c blower electric plugin randomly disconnects cause it gets hot and there small and weak. Engine Oil pump went out. The oil filter is so close to the engine i cant get a grip on just half the filter and it doesnt help thats its covered in engine oil. Went through several low beam headlight bulbs until we switched to LEDS. Thats all the problems i can think of right off.
Also had an 05 f250 6.0 powerstroke bone stock(except for added 5th wheel). Got it at 95k miles. Sold it at 368k miles and it was still runnin and driving great. Only issues were the CPS went out and a high pressure oil plug blew. Ford mechanics left trash in the fuel system when they fixed the Oil plug. Thats the only issues. Loved that truck and possibly will get another in about a year.
EDIT: The silverado only has 244k on it
That's a gas engine, right?
You get 12-14 MPG?
just so you know the 2012 Ram was the last year that they didn't require DEF. 2013 Rams are when the DEF was required. 2012 and before 6.7 Cummins do not require DEF. Just an FYI,
only disagreement is that's 06 and 07 6.0 powerstroke supposedly had less warranty claims than the 7.3 powerstoke.even my ford tech friend. tells me too get and 07 6.0 if I ever want another one.
Cody Baker your ford diesel tech wants more work.
grumpybill what I meant was he was a friend of the famiky ford diesel tech.nobosy touches my trucks but me.
grumpybill could be right but he ain't getting any of mine,he knows I know how too work on the 6.0 already.he just speaking from experiance.he says 6.0 are cheaper and easier to work on now days.
Did I touch a nerve????
grumpybill nah just like going off on these forums like everyone else.lol
I was looking at used diesels about a year ago and couldn't justify paying over $25 for a bullet proofed 6.0 with almost 200k miles. I was looking for 2 months solid and the truck was either lifted, trashed with tuning, or they wanted too much.
I ended up buying a new truck off the lot but it was hard for me to swallow the $8,500 to upgrade to the power stroke. I got the gas burner and haven't been let down yet.
I own a business doing grading and landscaping mostly for GC'S doing spec houses and developments and I haven't had any trouble pulling my mini or skid steer. Sure at times I would like more torque for pulling when it's hilly but I have gotten by and with having a good tip deck trailer with really good trailer brakes I haven't had trouble stopping.
I got a 16 f250 xl trim package with a crew cab and 8 ft bed in 4x4 with the snow plow prep, aperance package and alloy wheels. for $38k out the door with a lifetime power train warranty threw the ford dealer I bought it from since I put it in my name and not my business name. They didn't do the power train warranty on diesels either wich was a deciding factor as well.
The best explanation about these trucks I have seen so far. I work on diesel pick ups everyday and agree with what you said. Great video!
Hi James how are you doing?
Hello. Good, how about you?
@@jamespeters3907 I’m doing good also. Thanks for asking, hope all is well with you?
All is well with me also. How can i help you?
@@jamespeters3907 nothing, I was just having a random check and I came across your profile.
I bought a 2010 Ram 3500 dually with only 31000 miles this past August. The dealer had just gotten it in and had not even finished prepping it for sale.
stay away from 6.4 powerstroke I bought a 2010 f350 Harley Davidson with 100k within 5 k miles I cracked a piston. 20 k dollars for later I had the motor rebuilt with oringed heads and arp headstuds deleted h s tuning believing I had a bulletproof only to blow a head gasket 5 k miles later. after that I was finished I had spent 30 grand in repairs and left with a blown head gasket after using the truck about 15 k miles. traded for a 2016 f150 and will never buy another diesel. worst financial decision of my life.
If you would have looked online / people would tell the truth, ya a 6.4 is a motor to run away from. Local dealers here won't take 6.0 or 6.4 on trade ins. Or if they do, the price is *very* low.
Olivia Hunter: I agree that you will have little to no trade in value at a dealership on a 6.0 or 6.4, unless the dealership just has no clue of the problems that model of truck has. I would personally never by a 6.0 or 6.4
Sounds like you do some hard riding on that truck or the previous owner did.
Ive owned an 08 6.4 since 2012. Tuned, and other appropriate mods, aftermarket turbo ect. I always run diesel kleen in fuel, oil change every7500 miles, and usually drive like GRAMPA! It can be a finnicky engine, which is why i have engine work done at diesel performance shops.
I would disagree on the whole trade in value thing. Diesel truck ALWAYS have high resale value. period.
This isnt the forum to just throw something like this out there without more detail. Diesels are not for everyone. Many folks can absolutely ruin a diesel in just a few thousand miles. A questionable repair is easily blamed on the engine. The list goes on and on but...I hope you feel a bit better now that you have vented.
What more detail do you need? If you run H S tuning you are on borrowed time with a 6.4.
I'm very brand loyal to Ford raised on fords love everything about them and know the faults to them. but I honestly didn't know or actually realize the issues with other brands and the better parts of them obviously Cummins I mean awesome engine but a transmission destroyer I didn't know gm beefed up the the ifs or that the dodge bed was structural to the frame. awesome informational video on diesels new and old. best trucking TH-cam channel I've followed
same here i never had a diesel ford... but i had the 5.4 and the 6.8 and havent had too many porblems
I just bought a 2017 RAM 3500 4x4 with Aisin, tow & gooseneck packages Cummins turbo Diesel with only 22300 miles on it. Unbelievable power, very happy so far. Thankfully I got carfax and am 2 Nd owner, all recalls done.
Funny thing about this truck tho- I felt a strange steering sensation, so investigated the odd feeling= I found a steering trac bar bolt and nut that were totally wrong and not factory parts so I ordered the correct part bolt and correct nut/safety flange and low and behold the truck previously was “sawing/sliding” on this bolt inside the bushing. It looked like on the assembly line they ran out of the correct bolt and flange so stuck a coarse threaded bolt and incorrect washer/nut instead.
Buying the truck I could not understand “why only 22k miles on a 2 year old RAM 3500 Cummins?”... honestly I think the previous owners felt the weird steering and did not drive it, traded it in... For $32.00 I fixed the problem and now the truck handles like a dream!
I feel like I stole the truck in the deal, the sales manager kept telling me the truck “didn’t have the Aisin, did not have the gooseneck tow package” but I could clearly see those options staring me in the face!
I love the 2017 RAM 3500 CrewCab 4x4, now I have 24000 miles, using this truck for hauling firewood/trailer big loads. 😁
Thanks for your videos!
From my research bullet proofing is when you get 4 of the 5 main failures addressed on the 6.0 and 6.4 litre powerstroke motors.
I don’t know much about diesel trucks but I’m wanting a super duty truck but I’m going to save up money for a while and get information about diesel trucks and make good decisions whenever I purchase one.
5.9 Cummins or 7.3 powerstroke the only way to go
If you are someone who does not like to plug in your diesel truck in the cold the heat grids in the dodge Cummins is the best I work with guys who own Chevy and ford diesels and my 2001 Dodge Cummins 5.9 will start faster and easier than the ford and chevy
I had a 06 F450 with a 6.0 & at about 100,000 miles there is a oil cooler under the intake & yes it is a pain in the ass . I changed it without removing the cab but it would have been easier if I would have
Here is the problem I face. I like first gen cummins trucks as well as more modern diesels across the board. I am 21 years old and could maybe afford 10k. That being said, I think I have to save some money just in case I have a "worst case senario" of injectors going. That pushes the budget below what is required for a solid truck. I want a truck that will last me forever with minimal rust.
BenLeBlanc1 what truck did you wind up with? What do you think of the truck you bought.
Perfect timing!!! This is exactly what we are going thru!!! Thank you!!
What did u decide on? Which truck?
@@kapokidkidkapo719 we've narrowed it down to the Ram or Ford.. our trailer is a 25' so we're thinking a 250... But may go 350. I love the looks of the Ram and the rumors it's less complicated to repair.. And may be a bit cheaper than the Ford. I like the army green color in the Ram as well.. shopping continues..
We know if we go used about 3 years we'd like to get it bullet proofed.
Candie Harris keep me posted have you checked out the duramax options? I’ve completely dropped the ford as a option simply because it seems like your paying more for the name (Brand) then the actual product a lot of the options it had do not meet or exceed the rams. For example the normal house plugs when charging equipment like drill batteries etc.
My family avoids the 6 liter power strokes we have always bought used trucks
I have a 2009 f250 with a 6.4 with 300,000 kms on it and has never been in a shop. Bought brand new. Always used best oils
If it has a 6.0L or 6.4L powerstroke=run away as fast as you can!
im biased obviously but I have to agree
I have some questions..I'm looking at buying a around 2006 to 2007 diesel truck to pull a 5th wheel camper around 16k to 17k pounds dry weight. So my question is to you should I buy a short wheel base or long wheel base truck? And great vids..
A little over a month ago I bought a 2000 F350 with 446k miles on it. 7.3 PSD, for the price and given it runs just fine, I'm super happy. While I have my brand bias alot has to do with my experience with them.
Hi Patrick how are you doing
@@franceliakarle_1 Far better than I deserve thank you, how about yourself? Thanks.
@@PatrickBaptist that’s good. I’m doing well thanks for asking. Hope all is well with you?
my truck been going strong. if anything breaks I fix it. my ram is very reliable and I'm thinking about getting a engine and transmission rebuilt so I can make it new again. it been looking rough so I'm going to get installations done on it.
Most used trucks, or any vehicle, are only as good as the maintenance and care they received.
My 05 f350 dump is doing well but I use only synthetic oils and never customized or abused it. I stay within the parameters set for it's capabilities. If you go outside your trucks capabilities, get ready to fix it constantly.
Love the videos I've been in the diesel world a little over 10 years now I have had all three brands chevy dodge Ford and everything you have said in this video is spot on I now own a 05 6liter bulletproof as they love to call it owned since New has 90k on it so far so good love the videos man can't say enough keep up the good work 👍
Hi nick how are you doing today.?
Hi karlee … I’m great thanks for asking
@@nicksamay1514 you’re welcome. 😊 hope all is well with you?
@@nicksamay1514 good morning
Just watching the video to see where we're going. Looks like a long trip.
Looks like we're in Florida to start out, too.
The 7.3 had a lot of problems with the high press oil pump do like I did get a 6.0 and bullet proof it your self
Nobody in Eastern WA sells a diesel truck before 150,000 miles. They are so expensive that people just don’t replace them until they are really well used.
Thanks for not being brand loyal I've owned Chen dodge and ford . They all have their ups and downs. Like the videos ✌️
I own a 2003 Silverado 2500 HD diesel powered of course now it has about 80,000 miles but living in the Northeast the rockers are rusted out and I really from the ice and chemicals but mice like to live in the rocker panels of these trucks for some reason and I had a mouse nests in both sides The trucks at most of the time and I didn't drive it much but I really can't complain other than an injection pump failure in 2005 truck at 35,000 miles I never really had a problem with it and I'm gonna keep it until I die I love it
Thank you. This was really helpful. I'm looking into buying a 2006 Dodge Ram Pickup SLT I feel better about my choice