@@javadose317 some people mod their Diesel engines with no idea of what they are doing an it can hurt the engine. Properly tuned up and maintained it’ll run good for a while
The 7.3 Powerstroke and old 12 Valve Cummins are the two best diesels ever made. Young drivers can beat the truck up to where everything falls apart, but those two engines will often outlast everything else on the truck. I love the 7.3 Fords.
Very nice. My 97 Dodge 12 valve Cummins hasn't been to a shop in at least 20 years. 250,000 Stock engine and transmission. Doesn't miss a beat and all of my interior plastics are still good. The Ford 7.3 is the only other diesel I would consider owning.
Have 2 2011 lml duramaxs one has 3 sled pulling seasons and a TON of HARD boosted launches with zero problems other than a drive shaft!!!!! Definitely go gm!!
I've owned my '82 Square Body Turbo 6.2 Detroit Diesel for 8 years and would never want any new diesel truck. It has been extremely reliable and fun to drive, work on and upgrade. Parts are cheap and plentiful, I can fix anything myself on it and it'll never go out of style cause it's a Classic. New trucks are just too full of electronics and fuel stuff that always have issues.
i got a 6.2 NA suburban, never had major failures, only wear out items. Love driving it, it may not be fast or powerful, but she's a better drive than most modern trucks.
@@randschlecht4568 not even close lol. I have invested over $40k in new parts and performance upgrades not including all the labor into my truck and she is the fastest and loudest Turbo 6.2 on this planet. I could have any vehicle I want but I prefer something I can work on myself, doesn't need any special tools or scanner and is all mechanical like mine is. I can assure you that any new truck on the road won't be running or as in good of condition as mine is after 43 years.
illegal here and soon everywhere. running smog free doesn't work if you can't register it and soon feds will get involved and the illegals are junkyard bound.
The main thing I got out of this was the DPF/DEF system it’s one of the biggest issues with reliability so if you own an older one that is pre DPF/DEF overall you’ll have less problems other than wear items so long as you do your regular maintenance
I have an 08 and a 2021 duramax, the old systems didn't require DEF and that system still works perfectly fine at 220k ish miles, it can do a regen sitting idling with the high idle feature activated, my 2021 requires me to actually drive the truck at 45mph min speed.. I think most people have issues with systems when they add tuners and aftermarket parts honestly because I've never had a single problem with them in stock form except for 1 def heater that failed due to moisture getting in the electric connection and causing a short, I've since taken apart all the connectors and added DA grease
Couple buddies work at a school bus garage and they have been switching to gasoline powered buses for some years now because of all the problems and the funny thing is it’s not even about the school district having to pay for repairs because they are usually under warranty it’s about not having multiple buses as a time because they are getting work done and the town he works for is huge so a ton of businesses. IMO the emission systems on diesel engines should come with a much longer warranty.
As an owner of an 11 f250. I’ve never had death wobble and my truck has 229,000 miles. Tires are 33s on stock wheels. I maintain proper air pressure and rotate/balance every 7,500 miles give or take a few. Just replaced my tires and the old ones were worn perfectly even on all four of them. The tire tech was amazed that I had tires so evenly worn on a superduty. My front end is tight due to proper tire maintenance, a reasonable wheel/tire combo and most importantly I don’t drive my 7,000lb truck like an asshole that thinks it’s a race car.
Right on. I’ve never had the death wobble either. 2006 F250 6 liter. I’ve also never had a front end alignment.. Tires wear perfectly, and I get at least 40k out of a set.
Just got an 01 7.3L for a steal. Needed injector cups. Was a HUGE job for me, but Riff Raff Diesel has the absolute BEST tool for this job. And they have SS cups so hopefully leaky cups will never happen again. After the job everything is running great. Super impressed with the performance and mileage with this engine. I was so glad to hear them say 7.3s are solid. I love all diesels, but after all the work I put into the cups I hope to use this truck for many years. If I'm ever in TX with it Ill bring it to these guys just for a run-through! Great video!
Bought my 2002 dodge ram 2500 new. Still running strong at 402,000, doesn't have injector cups, doesn't have glow plugs. CUMMINS are among the best...ever made....
I have the 2000 but have not had any issues with the injectors at all. the 7.3 is one helluva an engine is all I can say. Only thing I had go on mine was the water pump. I'm the original owner what a beast. This truck also has the 4.1 differential with the 6 speed tranny. yeah serious yank.
I have a 2001 and a 2002 7.3 since new and I won't get rid of them. The newer diesel was ruined with all the emission crap. Mine have been running trouble-free all these years except for the rusted oil pans. They also have been snowplowing here in Buffalo NY and they aren't babied. Plus they don't have all those modules like the newer stuff. You made a great choice. Oh, change the oil every 4 to 5 thousand miles.
I bought my '02 Ram 2500 5.9 commins new in '02...running strong, 404,000 uses no oil....7.3 also great engine....500,000 is a given with good maintenance....
In my 20 years of driving diffrent diesel work trucks the Ford has left me stranded more than any other. I put a ton of miles on all my work trucks and they were serviced on schedule every time. He nailed the ram. The transmission, ac, and the interior components fell apart but the 5.9 was really good. We did have the notorious 14 powerstrokes and of course that went kaput on the freeway. Our latest trucks was the 6 6 duramax. I put 200k on that in no time with only one minor issue to the exhaust. When I buy a new personal truck I'm leaving ram and going duramax.
Great video. I like the non bias review. These guys said every diesel has issues it's just different years and different issues. The key is maintenance for any vehicle. Good info!
My 20 year old 6.0 with 320k original miles is still on the road daily driven, never been opened, no mods, original egr, and still on its original transmission. Regular maintenance goes a long way.
You got lucky some were good but some were absolute lemons it is a crapshoot….. I know a guy who did not abuse the engine or truck, but still ended up having to replace two engines under warranty……. after the third engine went in he sold the truck because he was sick if the issues
@ralan350 yeah they were for sure hit or miss which is a shame because when it hits its an amazing truck. I don't baby mine but I'm also not overly rough on it. They seem to like a little abuse but not enough to lift a head gasket.
Regular maintained, mostly stock 03 2500 D/max bought new has 339K and still solid. Do believe the lift pump incl. A quality fuel additive every fill is pertanant. Smog free
Spot on about the death wobble. I had a '97 12 valve Dodge with intermittent wobble problems. The tires were mild tread and only one size up from stock but they would take off for no reason from time to time. The dealer changed out the easy stuff over and over but no help. Dodge suspensions back then were major bad. Anyway, I took the Les Schwab tires off and put on a set of highway Michelins. Bingo. The tire sidewall is where the trouble starts.
Great response to death wobble. One thing I would add, don’t just do front to back tire rotations, do cris-cross. It will prevent the cupping that aggressive off road tires get. I would recommend as often as needed possibly every 1000miles
My 2011 deleted Dodge is the best truck I’ve owned and foresee keeping it a longtime. Although yes the AC is terrible, I just lost an evap, so I pulled the dash and replaced the heater core and all the blend doors. Nightmare job but every 13 years isn’t bad…Great video
Personally I have and drive a 2006 Ford F-250 with a 6.0 Diesel. It has 198,000+ miles. Love my truck and enjoy driving it. Very dependable farm truck.
@@jimandersen3003 I had a 2000 7.3 psd. Ran for 265k with only one failure (cam position sensor). That being said, I would never give up my 6.7 psd for a 7.3. Its just generally a better truck. Handles better, turns tighter, rides smoother. The thing has monster power even without mods. I have 143k on it and have had absolutely no issues. The fuel mileage has gotten worse as my exhaust system has started to get nasty, but hasnt caused any issues.
Awesome video. I have 2002 7.3 most of my problems have been with the old dry wiring hardness & turbo pedestal oil leak with 230K on it.. its a keeper for the rest of its life or mine, Waco Tx
I'm in temple texas. I also have a 2002 f250 7.3L. I do need to change my turbo pedestal seals too but if I'm gonna take off the turbo just to do that I might as well rebuild the turbo so I won't have to take it off again down the road. Nothing wrong with the turbo though. I just need to have the money to do it first. I have 210k miles on mine.
Truth? What truth? GM is the worst truck to own. It’s the least capable, lowest rated, most dated and feminine looking…. Rusts quicker than bare steel…
@sjfk1306 that's funny. I have owned all three. Ford, Chevy and Ram. Out of 5 chevys not a problem with anything. Out of 3 Fords transmission failed in one. 1 had a bad vibration at 48 and 70. Ford worked on it 7 times in 8 months. Admitted it vibrated but I would have to live with it. Lived with it down one block and bought the 5th Chevy. Out of 2 Rams one was bought back by Ram because of transmission problems and one is scheduled now to have the rear end rebuit under warranty. I use these trucks to pull trailers daily. The Ford and Ram have been the most unreliable. As far as rust. None of them gave me a problem.
@@toddfry7861 everyone knows GM is junk. Only a true idiot would buy one to work. That’s why you never see a hotshot or camper hauler using one. Only time you’ll see a GM “working” is when some idiot first time RVer has one before they smarten up. They are the least capable, lowest rated truck on the market in literally every single way.
@@sjfk1306 I can't speak to anything else, but Fords and Dodges look ugly to me inside and out. Fords look a little better than Dodge, but GMs always have the best styling.
Coming from a 20 year diesel owner, some good advice there. I bought a 2005 Duramax with factory tires on it about 5 years ago with 270,000 miles on it. Test drove, and it ran like the day it came off the lot. How do I know this? Simply, I test drove an '05 in '05. Loved that work truck, then some stoner pulled out in front of me across 4 lanes of traffic directly in front of me. I would have steered clear of her if I had replaced that abs electrical line that was damaged on the front left from a blow out, instead the tire locked up rendering no steering assistance on that side. FIX THINGS! Still have my twin turbo Duramax LBZ, butilt trans with it, and a few Cummins trucks. I have a '94 Cummins work truck that has never had one hickup. Still starts on the coldest days in snow, with no grid heater. Just pump that gas while cranking.
I bought a 2014 Mercedes Sprinter new with the 4 cylinder engine ( 1st year 4 cylinder offered). Lemon lawed it after 6 months in and out of shop. DEF sensor and computer problems. Mercedes paid for $4800 of U-Haul rentals while in shop. They gave me a new one and ran it to 150K with absolutely no problems. 23- 26 mpg consistently. Loved it.
A key to prolonging the life of the cp4 is keying on for 10 seconds before cranking. The barrels spin because of a vacuum condition. Which is why the chevy's with cp4's fail more often, they have no lift pump.
My duramax decided to do a regen @ 2am when i was just running to convenience store for a snack, turned my trip into a 1 hr drive down the interstate 😂
@@qdogbenson3112 ya man, mines a 2021.. I came out of the store and the display was reading " DPF cleaning in progress, continue driving" or something to that effect, you have to maintain a min 45 mph until it finishes, this was the 1st time it's done a regen @42k miles since new so I didn't want to interrupt it
@mmm365 ya, you can. It's probably best to let it finish in 1 cycle though.. idk.. I've added another 15k miles since then, and it hasn't done a regen since
@mmm365 ok well this isn't heavy equipment, but im just saying when my truck Regens the display tells you to continue driving until it finishes that's all
The government has destroyed diesel trucks. It's impossible for these car makers to make a good truck with all the regulations. Also chevy having electrical issues is a giving. Lol. At least they have consistency.
The most unreliable diesel is one the owner doesn't maintain. Period. LB7s like injectors, 6.0s and 6.4s like engines, Dodges like transmissions. It's not rocket science they all can make money disappear just the same.
Same with gas engines and changing your trans fluid and filters goes a long ways to add life to your tranny as well as not towing in overdrive and with my 07 Dodge 1500/5.7 tow/haul mode is a joke, better fuel economy in 3rd 1:1 and easier on the engine and tranny while towing and that's with 3.92 gears.
They make cupless heads now for LB7s. They also offer them in steel. If they came steel and cupless from the factory way back in 2001, might be quite a few LB7s still on the roads
@@manolosanchez900 That 7.3 REFUSES to surrender. I have a 2005 F-350 Lariat 6.0 Powerstroke deleted (with 445,000 miles) and a 2024 Denali 3500 with a Duramax. The GMC hasn't given me problems so far (5200 miles) but I would NEVER sell the Powerstroke. They don't build 'em like they used to. With that being said if the emission crap is deleted from the Duramax, I bet it'd last more than the 6.0, the GM is overall a bigger and heavier truck.
The best year was the 2006 Dodge Cummins 5.9… that truck I had was a Beast. I put 8500 lbs in the bed of my dually. I sold it to a mechanic who was looking for that exact year..
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I’ve got a 2005 6.0 with 242,000 on it. I’ve done heads/studs/water pump/blue spring upgrade/new turbo/EGR del/new HPOP/FICM/Original injectors and SCT tune. That work with parts and labor is still less than 8 months of a new truck payment. Granted, I get about 13-15 mpg but I bought it to pull trailers. I almost bought a new dodge last week but after watching these videos on reliability ect. I decided to keep my 6.0 and get a Toyota pickup for my daily driver. I really don’t pull much anymore, I’m retired now so I guess it was just the idea of having a trouble free vehicle but it looks like that’s not possible anymore. The emission systems seem to be more problematic than anything. No new trucks for me at least for a few years.
Holy shit all them parts at 242k? My goodness. 583k on my 2002 7.3 dually I haven’t touched the engine in a year it’s covered with dust and running on one battery. The engine is completely stock and original. The ZF6 had OD 6 fixed at around 450k, it’s cus I tow 10-15k with it to Austin and back every week. Large commercial grade generators I deliver with it. It’s not the fastest but damn I wouldn’t wanna be driving that 6.0
@@TurdJesus Yeah only truck I’d feel comfortable beating on would be my compound turbo 5.9 24v, I wouldn’t dare go a little over on an oil change if I was driving a 6.0. I probably would throw money on some ARP head studs first thing because I already know those will fail, delete the EGR would be next, then I’d probably go with a fass fuel system I use it on my Cummins makes it pull cleaner. Then I’d sell it 🤣
The owner of my local sandwich shop has a stock 6.0 excursion with 600k original motor, trans. I have a 2020 ram 6.7 that just crossed 100k and ive seen 1st gens with over 700k. Anything will last if you take care of it.
I've been saying for years I'd never own another GM/Chevy product simply because of their electrical. My last one couldn't even make it month without a new electrical issue. Bad grounds, chaffing wires, you name it and it had it. Was one of the worst experiences. I'd much rather plan on replacing a transmission every 100k miles than deal with electrical problems like that again.
Guys say buy this from us and buy that from us to help prolong your diesel. Sounds like he’s just pushing their products to help get you in the shop sooner. It’s a win win for them
Additives do work. I run hotshot and Howes diesel defender in my 16 peterbilt 1 million miles and only had 1 def issue and 2 injectors that's it. Started running it in my 2nd gen cummins as well and noticed a big difference in the way it ran and I got better mileage as well. Adding more lubricity to diesel will only help everything in the system, and keep your pump and injectors working at their best.
I've been saying it for years. I have the most Fords in the shop because that's what is sold the most, and what everyone prefers. More on the road equals more in the repair shop. Same system, same issues, same percentage being repaired. Of course, there's some diehard dodge/chevy guys that'll always insist on them. But yes, it has more to do with maintenance, but proper maintenance. Also, driver, or hand care. Your workers will kill a truck whether you changed the oil or not. The way they take care of it makes a huge difference. I see 50k mile trucks look like they have 300k miles every day. I've also seen 300k mile trucks look like 50k mile. Those are normally the owners personal trucks. My '97 F350 w 7.3 is still on the road. It's died a couple times but a 30min cam sensor gets it back going. Wonder why the mic guy acted like wow, every oil change rotate the tires? Where have you been? It's always been that way. Guess you're not old enough to know these things, lol. People will bring me their trucks, tell me they have a vibration or wobble. I tell them to replace their tires. They'll go another 6 months and come in 6 more times telling me I haven't fixed the issue. When they finally put tires on, I don't hear from them. I don't blame them though, tires are expensive nowadays. I just wish people would listen and quit telling me what they think the issue is when 95% of the time they are wrong.
Many prefer ford because of fleet use. They almost give them away. But, they aren’t the best. Which one uses a CP3 now? And which one is bought the most by small businesses to work? Oh, Ram. Right…
We had a mixed fleet of chevy and ram the chevy had electrical issues like no tomorrow and were constantly in for service once they were brought back from the drilling sites. We had a couple rams that for the most part were good but 1 had no A/C another one had a no start issue. We did switch to a full ford fleet they were a lot more reliable but still had issues but that's expected on trucks that drive primarily on mud and dirt to drilling sites. Another chev issue we had was with the 4x4 would quit working I'm not 100% what the cause was as we dumped them prior to repairing again
@@MikeBikes403 no. I just know the best one. It’s just not difficult to see what it used for what….. And if I need to take any of my Rams in for anything, it’s a day out 2 wait….. My fords, over a week minimum. Usually a couple.
I have two 2017 6.7 Fords and on one the CP4 went, I learned a lesson even though insurance covered it (water in the tank) and put a disaster kit on my other, now if that one goes it’s only a pump and a filter and back on the road. Well worth the money. They all run the same pump so get you one. A rebuild can cost as high as as $18,000
@@blackpepe not to sure about that one. I’m in agreement with the Cummins, but having a job driving triaxle to industrial sites lets me see a lot of company vehicles and equipment. Strip model gas ford and Chevy completely dominate the industrial sites. Anybody with any diversified experience will know that as a fact as well. Certainly does not “prove” one truck better than the other. It’s just where the big bean counters found their cheapest bid. Why you very rarely see Toyota on the job sites. They are easily the most expensive base model full size pickup.
Just to echo what was said in the video and other comments on here, if a truck is taken care of it’ll last a very long time. Just type “PTT W AROD, million mile super duty” in your search bar and he showcases one that rolled into his shop. It even still had the DPF system intact, although it was not same the factory filter.
Small tip for interviews, you don’t have to respond to everything. You use “yeah” a lot and I used to do this tol interviewing people. No need, a nod for assurance is all that is needed if at all. Cheers, great video.
You forgot the dreaded 6.0 , oh there isn’t many left, I’m not talking spending $10k to fix problems that never should have existed. I’ve owned 4 5.9’s they are bulletproof, my 06 mega cab interior is still perfect, blend doors good, maintenance is excellent, never selling it it was my late wife’s baby .
You must not live in a very hot area because heat destroys the interior of these trucks. I’ve had 2 and the Louisiana heat is not very kind to them at all.
I'm from Northern 😂Michigan I still have my 2000 F350 4wd drw it's now a plow truck my 6.7 powerstroke is a really good runner I have 85 thousand miles on it know no problems starts great in the winter the 2000 7.3 has 169 thousand on it so far it hasn't let me down the body is starting to rust
I'm 57 and while I actually do like working on my own vehicles and get a lot of satisfaction on troubleshooting a problem then fixing it, I definitely also get motivated by how much money I'm saving by fixing it my damn self! Anyway, much respect to you for wrenching on your own vehicle, Stephen - I'm hoping you can inspire and motivate the young people in your life to follow your example.
Thank you, most of my friends and their families and my children and grandchildren are independent and do their own work be it mechanical or home maintenance. People don't seem to understand that the more you learn to do for yourself the more you understand and are able to learn as your knowledge base expands. When people ask why I just don't take my cars to a garage and let them do it, I simply say because I wouldn't learn anything that way. Was up at our jeep club wheeling yesterday and numerous people said to me, I hope I can still be wheeling when I'm your age. You just have to keep moving even if it hurts.
Thankfully there are still some young people who are being raised right and are not afraid of hard work, the truth is if people are required to work for what they get and not to depend on handouts they will turn out alright. Problem with the homeless is they are being supported by people that think they are doing them a favor but are in fact encouraging their behavior. It is not as easy to do the things I am doing as it was when I was young, but I am damn glad that I still can and won't stop until I can't do them anymore. Never say die.@user-mj8ib3vj6h
He is lying. , They're not counting Chevy's and GMC's., That's why they say forge are the number one built truck in america, Because they are only counting chevy's and g m c' As not the exact same truck
I have a 1997 F250 HD with the 7.3 liter powerstroke engine. I bought it in 2000 with 84,000 miles on it. It has been the most reliable and trouble free vehicle I have ever owned. The transmission went out at 220,000 miles (probably my fault, I had the transmission flushed at 215,000 miles) the wiring for the glow plugs and injectors in the valve covers was replaced at 250,000 miles, I think I've replaced all the injectors now once and all the glow plugs, one water pump, one brake master cylinder, 2 vacuum pumps and 4 or 5 alternators. I've also replaced the tie rods and one ball joint in the front end.Not bad for a 28 year old truck, actually 29 year old truck that was special ordered in 1996 by the original owner. Paint looks bad now on the hood and roof (clearcoat gone) I've wore out the drivers seat, the cushion is concave from my butt sitting in it all these years, and the head liner is falling down. I'm looking at new trucks this year but my old 7.3 is staying with me.
I have a 2004 6.0 powerstroke had the standard issues of course after a bulletproof kit and oil relocation kit it’s never given me a problem standard maintenance is key! Take care of it and it will take care of you!!!
@@bradhardy2629 hmmm how about the transmission needing to be rebuilt after 60k miles I’ve owned both Ford and Dodge new and old and I’ll still always choose Ford.
To prevent death wobble get new adjustable track bar. And run at least 5 degrees or more of caster! Most common cause isn't tires it's worn out track bars and low caster
I have a 2019 Ram Cummins and I got the CP4 swapped to the CP3. I also use fuel additive every fill up and I do a oil change and fuel filters change every 10K.
The #1 reason I wouldn't own a modern diesel is the fact that it's bad to let one sit and idle for long periods of time. I work in South Texas in the oilfield and a gas engine truck is the way to go IMO. They can sit and idle all day long pretty much trouble free.
@@ChaparralDenizen if you're in Texas, it's likely hot. So you need the engine running to power AC. Why they're just sitting there in a truck is something I'd like the answer to as well :D
Great video my man.. I am a Dodge guy myself I just know them best, but there is a reason Ford has been at the top for so long and can sell their trucks at ridiculously high prices.. They are simply just a better truck. Most fleet vehicles are Ford so like they said, they are going to see more of them. the 6.7 has been around now for over a decade.. they are tried and true. if i have to take a trip across the country i would want a 5.9 or a 7.3 no exceptions.
@@powerstrokecentral yea you have been killing it lately with the videos keep them coming. Your channel has grown a lot over the last few months - you can only gain so many followers focusing solely on 7.3s, so its cool that this has kinda become an "all diesel" channel. 👊👊
The reason ford is number "1" is clever marketing and insane deals through fleet leasing. Pay attention to their adds...it says "best selling FULL line of trucks. Ford made everything an "f" series, so everything from the maverick to the ford f8000 is included as well as all their vans...even the ones based on the focus. But one on one the gms twins have out sold the f-150- 350 for the last 3 years but because they are technically diffrent trucks ford gets to keep spinning their bs.also through fleet deals ford literally gives trucks away and includes them in their sales figures.
@@youtubecantsaveallthesnowf8601 No, the F150 is the best selling truck, period. There is no clever marketing. Many many reliable unbiased sources site data on this time and time again. It is not new, all you need to do is type in "is the F150 the best selling vehicle".. no gimics there.. Again, I am a dodge guy, but I can face the facts. An equally equipped Ford is anywhere between 7%-11% more than Dodge or Chevy yet they still outsell them year after year. I would never buy a new Ford, or a new truck for that matter... but the reality is that It is objectively a superior truck. Period. If you can find something that disproves that, please let me know.
No mention of preventative maintenance like a disaster prevention kit for the 11 and up ford fuel system to save the rest of the fuel system when the pump fails. Saves thousands
I change my oil somewhere between 10,000 and 20,000 miles. Just hit 738,000 miles last week and it runs great, looks new internally. '05 Duramax LLY. I simply can't afford to use fuel additive for that many gallons but didmit here and there. Oem injectors lasted 610k and they were still working fine, I just had the opportunity to replace them with brand new ones.
Yeah, my brother kept loaning his truck to the neighbor’s kid. I told him that kid didn’t have any common sense. The kid totaled the truck a month later.
I have a 6.0. I’ve done a few upgrades, mostly known issues like EGR cooler etc. That said, it’s a very stock truck; no tune, no lift, no big wheels/tires. Tows our 9K boat & trailer without issue. Only 116K miles on a 2005 and I hope it’s my last truck.
I just dumped a gallon or two in my 05 5.9 cummins so before my oil change I pour MMO in and drive it 100 miles and with motor warm I drain my oil out and then I just pour diesel fuel in to motor a gallon or two and it flushes all the nasty stuff comes and and I let it drain for a couple hours then just do the oil change with new filter and I use Amsoil in every thing I own and my 05. Dodge 5.9 diesel I use Signature series oil which I use 15 W40 and my oil stays pretty clean for a while and then it looks like every body else’s oil .
@@justinmiller9380 What you’re saying makes a lot of sense, 7 years ago I drove my 06 ram to Mexico and it was giving me about 25 mpg on the way back after I fueled in Mexico, I drove 11hrs on a tank going through lots of hills, (stock pick up) here in the US I’ve never gotten close to that number, I live in north Tx where it’s flat. I get about 18 mpg
Tye straight diesel is the go to in all industrial and farming applications for a reason. When i was a kid tractor makers experimentee with v8s for a while but ended hard and fast
I'm sure they know dodge didn't have DEF until 2013 on the 4th gen build. I like how they never really answered the question about which truck has the most issues. They aren't seeing new trucks that still have dealer warranties. Eh whatever.
From my experience ram trucks are the best choice. Simplest in design. Have seen many of them with 200-600k miles on them. That’s why you see people using them for commercial uses.
The most interesting fact is during the UFO wave of the 50’s and 60’s, ufos failed to shutdown Diesel engines. But normal gas engines were shut down easily.
I find it fascinating how all of these manufacturers are making turbo vehicles now, with really low oil viscosities, and "6,000+ mile Recommended Oil Services." Like WTF are they thinking. I've owned multiple gas / diesel vehicles with turbos. All of them have been serviced every 3-4k miles. These guys are exactly right. Do your basic required maintenance and your vehicle will last.
sprinters run 5w30 or 0w30 and the oil life monitor lands around 20,000 highway miles or 2 years. People run those to insane miles. There are examples of the newest chassis (vs30) in the USA with 250k + miles from running delivers. Their v6 and the i4 diesels are quite reliable.
There’s a lot of factors your glossing over what parts you use can extend or shorten a change frequency drastically ex what filter media size porosity amount of zink Wear additives and detergents in the oil how often is the truck run and for how long how much water is the oil pulling in what’s the ph of the oil how much fm is being introduced into the oil threw the intake and exhaust do you have a bypass filter installed were in the temp range are you running the oil ext There’s a lot that has changed since the first synthetic oil in 1877 or the first synthetic motor oil and the chemistry has changed alot but it’s not about individual parts it’s about the system and how each part helps the others work better for longer
I don't own a diesel but still find this to be very important and vital information. Thanks to the gentlemen at the shop and to the narrator. I just dropped in, don't know your name.
I'd like to know their opinion on the new stuff. Looking at a new Chevrolet HD Duramax and a Ford Super Duty Powerstroke. Still considering a RAM Cummins. Regular cab 4X4 as the truck.
They all have positives and negatives. Test drive them all and pick the one that you like the best, then learn all you can about that truck so you can be proactive with potential problems. For example I had a 2012 F-250 6.7 PSD, I had no fuel system problems. I only bought diesel at truck stops so I know I’m getting fresh diesel, and use a good additive. I now have a new 2023 F-350 PSD and have no worries about that CP4 because of my previous experience.
My cousin bought a top of the line duramax last summer. It's sat the in the shop 4 out of the last 12 months waiting on parts. I've had my 5.9 for 19 years and dont plan on getting a newer one
I've seen the chevys breaking a lot and rams just don't perform as good at ford right now. My dad has a 2020 6.7 f250 with no problems. It's your money tho so pick what you want
@@carter.coleman Appreciate all of the comments. I've researched and drove all of them in the past 12 months. Hope to make my decision in October. The Big 3 make great trucks. It definitely is a tough decision.
1999 F350 Super Duty with the Powerstroke 7.3 and at 300,000 miles, it runs like it has 300 miles. I was a GM man for most of my life but became a Ford guy when GM vehicles let me down too many times. Preventive Maintenance is key!
Impossible. Diesel will be around forever. To many industries depend on it. For instance, mining. Can not have any gasoline engines underground period and electric motors do not hold up under the extreme dust situations.
These guys our spot on. I worked in shops for 12 years and would agree with what they are saying. The 7.3 ford I liked, the trucks felt well built and engine was simple. The 2nd Gen Ram 5.9 was as great, but interior quality was way blow that of Ford. Funny thing about dodges was the 2nd Gen dakotas and 1st Gen durangos have great interior quality, similar design, and look to the ram without the dash cracking problem, or squeaks. Ford trucks are a repair nightmare now with cabs having to come off and way to much stuff in the engine bay.
Yeah, go back and look at the interior of any truck for the past eight years and ram will be the nicest Ford just recently remodeled their interiors that’s why ram has caught up on my Ford is falling behind with $6 billion in losses, their building complete garbage whether it’s electric or diesel ask any Ford owner how much it cost to maintain his truck and ask a Dodge owner And you’ll get answers between the two yearly! the power stroke is expensive tone. If you beat on it you’ll kill it the transmission is garbage there may be good for 120,000 miles and they have to be rebuilt any shop.
Yes, that is true. When Fiat took ownership interior quality went way up. They set the bar for all other brands. Totally agree. Ford stuff is overly complex. Which is way labor cost are higher on average. If you have to pull valve covers on the Ford 6.7 i believe its 16 hours labor. To do it on dodge probably 2 hours or less. Ford is good choice while under warranty, after that I would recommend selling it.
I work in the oilfields and we idle the hell out of our trucks!! Especially in N. Dakota when it is cold! They will have more idle hours than driving hours. Some of our 18 wheelers will have 20,000 miles and 12,000+ hours
I have a 2006 6.0 power stroke and I love that truck because it’s easy to maintain and I have had to replace some injectors and oil cooler and normal wear and tear parts but I’m keeping her for another 20 years.
I've heard alot of hate on the 6.0 buy my old boss had 1 and it was a beast 1 ton dually heavy ass flatbed it'd hall ass loaded down pulling 10 ton of hay and nothing has sounded so good. Loved that truck ( he was the one that hammered on it I don't disrespected other peoples stuff)
Im a die-hard cummins man, but i still dont have a bias that 1 is inherently "better" than the others. Like most people have said, it boils down to maintenance and treatment of the vehicle. When pepl ask me what they should buy i tell them whatever truck u like the most as far as looks and interior. Any of them will last a long time
I asked my diesel mechanic the same question. He said they are all about the same. Dodge has less computer crap. Then the said he prefers the Ford, they are the most comfortable and better value.
6:05 my folks metal shop had a 2003 dodge diesel, and that AC system was horrible. It rand for 380k miles, but man it was always hot in there during Texas summers. The dash cracked, and we had the AC redone, yet it started having problems again. It was a reliable truck though.
I think we should all appreciate the guys from the shop to take the time out of their day to be in this video and for being informative to all of us.
As a used car tech in a GM dealer, I have learned everything with a moving part breaks eventually, abuse and lack of maintenance is the biggest issue
Damn. Couldn’t have guessed it.
The most unreliable diesel is one that isn’t well maintained and properly tuned. Properly tuned and maintained it’ll last a long time.
if only it was that simple
6.4 power stroke would like you to reconsider
@@acesonflush346 fair point there.
Properly tuned..?
@@javadose317 some people mod their Diesel engines with no idea of what they are doing an it can hurt the engine. Properly tuned up and maintained it’ll run good for a while
I'm not a diesel person, but I am a weekend mechanic for my cars and just happened to watch this video. Excellent job and very informative.
The 7.3 Powerstroke and old 12 Valve Cummins are the two best diesels ever made. Young drivers can beat the truck up to where everything falls apart, but those two engines will often outlast everything else on the truck. I love the 7.3 Fords.
the biggest problem that is causing vehicles to get sent into the shop is the EPA
Very nice. My 97 Dodge 12 valve Cummins hasn't been to a shop in at least 20 years. 250,000 Stock engine and transmission. Doesn't miss a beat and all of my interior plastics are still good. The Ford 7.3 is the only other diesel I would consider owning.
If you buy a Ford you better get ready to replace glow plug controllers and glow plugs.
Have 2 2011 lml duramaxs one has 3 sled pulling seasons and a TON of HARD boosted launches with zero problems other than a drive shaft!!!!! Definitely go gm!!
I've owned my '82 Square Body Turbo 6.2 Detroit Diesel for 8 years and would never want any new diesel truck. It has been extremely reliable and fun to drive, work on and upgrade. Parts are cheap and plentiful, I can fix anything myself on it and it'll never go out of style cause it's a Classic. New trucks are just too full of electronics and fuel stuff that always have issues.
You only say that because your to broke to buy a newer one
@@randschlecht4568you're* too*
Glad daddy's money went to good use with that education
I miss my old 6.5 Detroit suburban man. Great vehicle.
i got a 6.2 NA suburban, never had major failures, only wear out items. Love driving it, it may not be fast or powerful, but she's a better drive than most modern trucks.
@@randschlecht4568 not even close lol. I have invested over $40k in new parts and performance upgrades not including all the labor into my truck and she is the fastest and loudest Turbo 6.2 on this planet. I could have any vehicle I want but I prefer something I can work on myself, doesn't need any special tools or scanner and is all mechanical like mine is. I can assure you that any new truck on the road won't be running or as in good of condition as mine is after 43 years.
Every modern Diesel has the potential to be a million-mile engine. You just have to get rid of all that emissions garbage and let them run freely
And then some corrupt feds persecute you
Yup.
@@StuartBailey-re4mh that's a rare beast you got there!! I haven't seen an IDI in many years
illegal here and soon everywhere. running smog free doesn't work if you can't register it and soon feds will get involved and the illegals are junkyard bound.
@@surfstarcc1 no smog to 97.
The main thing I got out of this was the DPF/DEF system it’s one of the biggest issues with reliability so if you own an older one that is pre DPF/DEF overall you’ll have less problems other than wear items so long as you do your regular maintenance
Speaking from experience, yes
I have an 08 and a 2021 duramax, the old systems didn't require DEF and that system still works perfectly fine at 220k ish miles, it can do a regen sitting idling with the high idle feature activated, my 2021 requires me to actually drive the truck at 45mph min speed.. I think most people have issues with systems when they add tuners and aftermarket parts honestly because I've never had a single problem with them in stock form except for 1 def heater that failed due to moisture getting in the electric connection and causing a short, I've since taken apart all the connectors and added DA grease
Pre - DEF hands down
The first time I heard about DEF I thought it was a joke like headlight fluid. Lol
@@CynHicks personally I think it is a joke but sadly it’s just not a funny one.
It’s a shame that the EPA has caused diesel trucks to be such expensive headaches
Couple buddies work at a school bus garage and they have been switching to gasoline powered buses for some years now because of all the problems and the funny thing is it’s not even about the school district having to pay for repairs because they are usually under warranty it’s about not having multiple buses as a time because they are getting work done and the town he works for is huge so a ton of businesses.
IMO the emission systems on diesel engines should come with a much longer warranty.
@@peanutbutterisfu the newer 7.3 gaser is amazing old style pushrod v8 but brand new
And it's going to get much worse. The FCA 67A recall for starters.
As an owner of an 11 f250. I’ve never had death wobble and my truck has 229,000 miles. Tires are 33s on stock wheels. I maintain proper air pressure and rotate/balance every 7,500 miles give or take a few. Just replaced my tires and the old ones were worn perfectly even on all four of them. The tire tech was amazed that I had tires so evenly worn on a superduty. My front end is tight due to proper tire maintenance, a reasonable wheel/tire combo and most importantly I don’t drive my 7,000lb truck like an asshole that thinks it’s a race car.
03 Ram 2500. Lifted, 20” wheels 35” tires, drive like an asshole, 400k miles and I’ve never had death wobble 🤷🏻♂️
We had a 2011 f250. It was my bosses work truck. I did it all the time. Freaking scarry.
Thank you for NOT driving like an asshole
Right on. I’ve never had the death wobble either. 2006 F250 6 liter. I’ve also never had a front end alignment.. Tires wear perfectly, and I get at least 40k out of a set.
The F250 doesn't have even enough power to get in trouble...
Just got an 01 7.3L for a steal. Needed injector cups. Was a HUGE job for me, but Riff Raff Diesel has the absolute BEST tool for this job. And they have SS cups so hopefully leaky cups will never happen again. After the job everything is running great. Super impressed with the performance and mileage with this engine. I was so glad to hear them say 7.3s are solid. I love all diesels, but after all the work I put into the cups I hope to use this truck for many years. If I'm ever in TX with it Ill bring it to these guys just for a run-through! Great video!
Don’t ever let that truck go! And if you do, sell it to me 😂
Bought my 2002 dodge ram 2500 new. Still running strong at 402,000, doesn't have injector cups, doesn't have glow plugs. CUMMINS are among the best...ever made....
I have the 2000 but have not had any issues with the injectors at all. the 7.3 is one helluva an engine is all I can say. Only thing I had go on mine was the water pump. I'm the original owner what a beast. This truck also has the 4.1 differential with the 6 speed tranny. yeah serious yank.
I have a 2001 and a 2002 7.3 since new and I won't get rid of them. The newer diesel was ruined with all the emission crap. Mine have been running trouble-free all these years except for the rusted oil pans. They also have been snowplowing here in Buffalo NY and they aren't babied. Plus they don't have all those modules like the newer stuff. You made a great choice. Oh, change the oil every 4 to 5 thousand miles.
I bought my '02 Ram 2500 5.9 commins new in '02...running strong, 404,000 uses no oil....7.3 also great engine....500,000 is a given with good maintenance....
In my 20 years of driving diffrent diesel work trucks the Ford has left me stranded more than any other. I put a ton of miles on all my work trucks and they were serviced on schedule every time. He nailed the ram. The transmission, ac, and the interior components fell apart but the 5.9 was really good. We did have the notorious 14 powerstrokes and of course that went kaput on the freeway. Our latest trucks was the 6 6 duramax. I put 200k on that in no time with only one minor issue to the exhaust. When I buy a new personal truck I'm leaving ram and going duramax.
Great video. I like the non bias review. These guys said every diesel has issues it's just different years and different issues. The key is maintenance for any vehicle. Good info!
I work on school buses. We have 6.7 Cummins motors. Very reliable
cummins still makes the best diesel engines, sucks the only pickup trucks that have them are fiats
@@tyler93539 Wdym? RAM has Cummins. Btw Powerstroke and Duramax are on par with the Cummins. Faster too, I guess.
@@forzaforce6325 Ram is owned by Fiat.
@@ETrekker-1775 Oh, I get it. Still wondering as to why he would make such an indirect interpretation.
The engines will remain but ram is going away
My 20 year old 6.0 with 320k original miles is still on the road daily driven, never been opened, no mods, original egr, and still on its original transmission. Regular maintenance goes a long way.
You got lucky some were good but some were absolute lemons it is a crapshoot….. I know a guy who did not abuse the engine or truck, but still ended up having to replace two engines under warranty……. after the third engine went in he sold the truck because he was sick if the issues
My 03 is still going strong. Not as many miles but hope to make it that far
@ralan350 yeah they were for sure hit or miss which is a shame because when it hits its an amazing truck. I don't baby mine but I'm also not overly rough on it. They seem to like a little abuse but not enough to lift a head gasket.
Your experience is very rare but I did see it with some customers.
I have owned 3 new 6.0 some never went back to Ford and some never left
Regular maintained, mostly stock 03 2500 D/max bought new has 339K and still solid. Do believe the lift pump incl. A quality fuel additive every fill is pertanant. Smog free
Spot on about the death wobble. I had a '97 12 valve Dodge with intermittent wobble problems. The tires were mild tread and only one size up from stock but they would take off for no reason from time to time. The dealer changed out the easy stuff over and over but no help. Dodge suspensions back then were major bad. Anyway, I took the Les Schwab tires off and put on a set of highway Michelins. Bingo. The tire sidewall is where the trouble starts.
2000 f350 crew cab dually 7.3 Ford baby ! They just Rock and Roll
Big and square tire shredder
Yep. I have a 2001 Dually. I have replaced the injectors (OEM) and valve cover wiring. 255K miles.
Great response to death wobble. One thing I would add, don’t just do front to back tire rotations, do cris-cross. It will prevent the cupping that aggressive off road tires get. I would recommend as often as needed possibly every 1000miles
for those who drives hundreds of miles daily, that would be a tire rotation every 2 to 3 days.
Cupping is caused by worn out shocks, needing replaced.
My 2011 deleted Dodge is the best truck I’ve owned and foresee keeping it a longtime. Although yes the AC is terrible, I just lost an evap, so I pulled the dash and replaced the heater core and all the blend doors. Nightmare job but every 13 years isn’t bad…Great video
Personally I have and drive a 2006 Ford F-250 with a 6.0 Diesel. It has 198,000+ miles. Love my truck and enjoy driving it. Very dependable farm truck.
My cousin is a diesel mechanic supervisor for a large fleet. He said 90% of their day is emissions systems.
after 1997 btw. love my stock, low power sower stroke. 400.000 miles and goes to work every day. no cat, no def, no egr bs.
@@jimandersen3003 I had a 2000 7.3 psd. Ran for 265k with only one failure (cam position sensor). That being said, I would never give up my 6.7 psd for a 7.3. Its just generally a better truck. Handles better, turns tighter, rides smoother. The thing has monster power even without mods. I have 143k on it and have had absolutely no issues. The fuel mileage has gotten worse as my exhaust system has started to get nasty, but hasnt caused any issues.
Thank the EPA. Boycotting emissions while flying everywhere in their jets
Awesome video. I have 2002 7.3 most of my problems have been with the old dry wiring hardness & turbo pedestal oil leak with 230K on it.. its a keeper for the rest of its life or mine, Waco Tx
I'm in temple texas. I also have a 2002 f250 7.3L. I do need to change my turbo pedestal seals too but if I'm gonna take off the turbo just to do that I might as well rebuild the turbo so I won't have to take it off again down the road. Nothing wrong with the turbo though. I just need to have the money to do it first. I have 210k miles on mine.
i did a rebuild on mine very easy to do, get the pedestal deals & parts if you can from RiffRaff diesel@@73powerstroke56
Yep I’m glad y’all know the truth-I own 1 LLY w/641,xxx miles & 1 LMM w/392,xxx miles both fully deleted & Tuned since new🏁💪🏼👍🏼
Truth? What truth? GM is the worst truck to own. It’s the least capable, lowest rated, most dated and feminine looking…. Rusts quicker than bare steel…
@sjfk1306 non of that is true. Ford is the poster child for least capable and least reliable.
@sjfk1306 that's funny. I have owned all three. Ford, Chevy and Ram. Out of 5 chevys not a problem with anything. Out of 3 Fords transmission failed in one. 1 had a bad vibration at 48 and 70. Ford worked on it 7 times in 8 months. Admitted it vibrated but I would have to live with it. Lived with it down one block and bought the 5th Chevy. Out of 2 Rams one was bought back by Ram because of transmission problems and one is scheduled now to have the rear end rebuit under warranty. I use these trucks to pull trailers daily. The Ford and Ram have been the most unreliable. As far as rust. None of them gave me a problem.
@@toddfry7861 everyone knows GM is junk. Only a true idiot would buy one to work. That’s why you never see a hotshot or camper hauler using one. Only time you’ll see a GM “working” is when some idiot first time RVer has one before they smarten up. They are the least capable, lowest rated truck on the market in literally every single way.
@@sjfk1306 I can't speak to anything else, but Fords and Dodges look ugly to me inside and out. Fords look a little better than Dodge, but GMs always have the best styling.
Coming from a 20 year diesel owner, some good advice there. I bought a 2005 Duramax with factory tires on it about 5 years ago with 270,000 miles on it. Test drove, and it ran like the day it came off the lot. How do I know this? Simply, I test drove an '05 in '05. Loved that work truck, then some stoner pulled out in front of me across 4 lanes of traffic directly in front of me. I would have steered clear of her if I had replaced that abs electrical line that was damaged on the front left from a blow out, instead the tire locked up rendering no steering assistance on that side. FIX THINGS! Still have my twin turbo Duramax LBZ, butilt trans with it, and a few Cummins trucks. I have a '94 Cummins work truck that has never had one hickup. Still starts on the coldest days in snow, with no grid heater. Just pump that gas while cranking.
These guys are awesome. I work on my own stuff but if I ran into an issue I would gladly take it to that shop.
You work on your own stuff huh, what do you drive?
I bought a 2014 Mercedes Sprinter new with the 4 cylinder engine ( 1st year 4 cylinder offered). Lemon lawed it after 6 months in and out of shop. DEF sensor and computer problems. Mercedes paid for $4800 of U-Haul rentals while in shop. They gave me a new one and ran it to 150K with absolutely no problems. 23- 26 mpg consistently. Loved it.
A key to prolonging the life of the cp4 is keying on for 10 seconds before cranking. The barrels spin because of a vacuum condition. Which is why the chevy's with cp4's fail more often, they have no lift pump.
2019 and newer duramax come stock now with sumps and lift pump
@squish2913 the cp4 is only used in the 11-16 duramax...
@@HSKFabrications right im just referring to the lift pump , they should have been used since the beginning
@@Liimpy Exactly.
@squish2913 no they do not. They have a lift pump built into the sending unit. All 17+ duramaxs do its not a sump.
My duramax decided to do a regen @ 2am when i was just running to convenience store for a snack, turned my trip into a 1 hr drive down the interstate 😂
Is that true? That's a problem if true. Do the new ones do this as well. I have a 12 valve so these issues are new to me. Thanks
@@qdogbenson3112 ya man, mines a 2021.. I came out of the store and the display was reading " DPF cleaning in progress, continue driving" or something to that effect, you have to maintain a min 45 mph until it finishes, this was the 1st time it's done a regen @42k miles since new so I didn't want to interrupt it
@@Liimpy delete the system.
@mmm365 ya, you can. It's probably best to let it finish in 1 cycle though.. idk.. I've added another 15k miles since then, and it hasn't done a regen since
@mmm365 ok well this isn't heavy equipment, but im just saying when my truck Regens the display tells you to continue driving until it finishes that's all
The government has destroyed diesel trucks. It's impossible for these car makers to make a good truck with all the regulations. Also chevy having electrical issues is a giving. Lol. At least they have consistency.
More like the out of control liberals at the EPA, no matter what party is in power the liberals control the EPA.
It’s hilarious how unreliable ford and dodges are
We are about to go back to the good old days because theyre waking up and realising theres better ways to solve problems.
Ram has the most electrical issues.
The most unreliable diesel is one the owner doesn't maintain. Period. LB7s like injectors, 6.0s and 6.4s like engines, Dodges like transmissions. It's not rocket science they all can make money disappear just the same.
Same with gas engines and changing your trans fluid and filters goes a long ways to add life to your tranny as well as not towing in overdrive and with my 07 Dodge 1500/5.7 tow/haul mode is a joke, better fuel economy in 3rd 1:1 and easier on the engine and tranny while towing and that's with 3.92 gears.
They make cupless heads now for LB7s. They also offer them in steel. If they came steel and cupless from the factory way back in 2001, might be quite a few LB7s still on the roads
Only other question I wish you would’ve asked is:
“What trucks do y’all own, and why?”
Gas chevys with a 5.3 or 6.2
Excellent question.
what a bunch of nice humble guys
2006 510,000 Dodge 5.9 Cummins still going
2000 ford 7.3 947,900 😌
@@manolosanchez900 That 7.3 REFUSES to surrender. I have a 2005 F-350 Lariat 6.0 Powerstroke deleted (with 445,000 miles) and a 2024 Denali 3500 with a Duramax. The GMC hasn't given me problems so far (5200 miles) but I would NEVER sell the Powerstroke. They don't build 'em like they used to. With that being said if the emission crap is deleted from the Duramax, I bet it'd last more than the 6.0, the GM is overall a bigger and heavier truck.
@@forzaforce6325 my ford f-350 6.0 234k deleted bullet proof 6spd 😎
The best year was the 2006 Dodge Cummins 5.9… that truck I had was a Beast. I put 8500 lbs in the bed of my dually. I sold it to a mechanic who was looking for that exact year..
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FACTS!!!!!!!!!! 100%
I’ve got a 2005 6.0 with 242,000 on it. I’ve done heads/studs/water pump/blue spring upgrade/new turbo/EGR del/new HPOP/FICM/Original injectors and SCT tune. That work with parts and labor is still less than 8 months of a new truck payment. Granted, I get about 13-15 mpg but I bought it to pull trailers. I almost bought a new dodge last week but after watching these videos on reliability ect. I decided to keep my 6.0 and get a Toyota pickup for my daily driver. I really don’t pull much anymore, I’m retired now so I guess it was just the idea of having a trouble free vehicle but it looks like that’s not possible anymore. The emission systems seem to be more problematic than anything. No new trucks for me at least for a few years.
Holy shit all them parts at 242k? My goodness. 583k on my 2002 7.3 dually I haven’t touched the engine in a year it’s covered with dust and running on one battery. The engine is completely stock and original. The ZF6 had OD 6 fixed at around 450k, it’s cus I tow 10-15k with it to Austin and back every week. Large commercial grade generators I deliver with it. It’s not the fastest but damn I wouldn’t wanna be driving that 6.0
@@RiggyRonnie cause 6.0 s are bad ass and are fun and make good power
@@RiggyRonniehave a 6.0 with the ZF6. Revving up to 4k haulin ass is pretty fun. Only problem I’ve had was a header stud busted but easy fix.
@@TurdJesus Yeah only truck I’d feel comfortable beating on would be my compound turbo 5.9 24v, I wouldn’t dare go a little over on an oil change if I was driving a 6.0. I probably would throw money on some ARP head studs first thing because I already know those will fail, delete the EGR would be next, then I’d probably go with a fass fuel system I use it on my Cummins makes it pull cleaner. Then I’d sell it 🤣
The owner of my local sandwich shop has a stock 6.0 excursion with 600k original motor, trans. I have a 2020 ram 6.7 that just crossed 100k and ive seen 1st gens with over 700k. Anything will last if you take care of it.
Had 3 rams since 2001 always a good experience and loved them thou my 01 2500 was the loudest pick up. They were LOUD stock
I've been saying for years I'd never own another GM/Chevy product simply because of their electrical. My last one couldn't even make it month without a new electrical issue. Bad grounds, chaffing wires, you name it and it had it. Was one of the worst experiences.
I'd much rather plan on replacing a transmission every 100k miles than deal with electrical problems like that again.
I've owned dozens of them, and I've never had electrical problems yet.
Biodegradable SOY Plastic is why.
Nah. Rather have old reliable than a ford or dodge with electrical probelms, engine, and transmission problems never own another one of those forsure
16 year old dmax 320k no electrical problems
@@RSBully.z I had one a total nightmare
Guys say buy this from us and buy that from us to help prolong your diesel. Sounds like he’s just pushing their products to help get you in the shop sooner. It’s a win win for them
Buy it from anyone you want. Just a smart recommendation sir.
Additives do work. I run hotshot and Howes diesel defender in my 16 peterbilt 1 million miles and only had 1 def issue and 2 injectors that's it. Started running it in my 2nd gen cummins as well and noticed a big difference in the way it ran and I got better mileage as well.
Adding more lubricity to diesel will only help everything in the system, and keep your pump and injectors working at their best.
Im so fucking tired of ppl like you
Anything without dpf emissions. They still don't have it figured out over a decade later.
Nope the system is complete junk but that's how they make there money. Same goes for the smei trucks
meanwhile my 1999 ford 7.3 is 100 percent stock still with 250k miles not a thing done to it.. but some front end work
Just sent this to my husband🙌🏼 thanks for the great information
Maintenance is key, Ive had two duramaxs go over 300k and one 450k.
Hands down it's duramax. Cummins is the best straight six, hot side, cold side easy to work on.
I've been saying it for years. I have the most Fords in the shop because that's what is sold the most, and what everyone prefers. More on the road equals more in the repair shop. Same system, same issues, same percentage being repaired. Of course, there's some diehard dodge/chevy guys that'll always insist on them. But yes, it has more to do with maintenance, but proper maintenance.
Also, driver, or hand care. Your workers will kill a truck whether you changed the oil or not. The way they take care of it makes a huge difference. I see 50k mile trucks look like they have 300k miles every day. I've also seen 300k mile trucks look like 50k mile. Those are normally the owners personal trucks.
My '97 F350 w 7.3 is still on the road. It's died a couple times but a 30min cam sensor gets it back going.
Wonder why the mic guy acted like wow, every oil change rotate the tires? Where have you been? It's always been that way. Guess you're not old enough to know these things, lol. People will bring me their trucks, tell me they have a vibration or wobble. I tell them to replace their tires. They'll go another 6 months and come in 6 more times telling me I haven't fixed the issue. When they finally put tires on, I don't hear from them. I don't blame them though, tires are expensive nowadays. I just wish people would listen and quit telling me what they think the issue is when 95% of the time they are wrong.
Many prefer ford because of fleet use. They almost give them away. But, they aren’t the best. Which one uses a CP3 now? And which one is bought the most by small businesses to work? Oh, Ram. Right…
@sjfk1306 clearly someone it's biased towards ram. But that's ok.
We had a mixed fleet of chevy and ram the chevy had electrical issues like no tomorrow and were constantly in for service once they were brought back from the drilling sites. We had a couple rams that for the most part were good but 1 had no A/C another one had a no start issue. We did switch to a full ford fleet they were a lot more reliable but still had issues but that's expected on trucks that drive primarily on mud and dirt to drilling sites. Another chev issue we had was with the 4x4 would quit working I'm not 100% what the cause was as we dumped them prior to repairing again
@@MikeBikes403 no. I just know the best one. It’s just not difficult to see what it used for what….. And if I need to take any of my Rams in for anything, it’s a day out 2 wait….. My fords, over a week minimum. Usually a couple.
AHH , Wait A Minute !! Isn't The Costumer Always Right ?? LMFAO. 😆😂😆
I have two 2017 6.7 Fords and on one the CP4 went, I learned a lesson even though insurance covered it (water in the tank) and put a disaster kit on my other, now if that one goes it’s only a pump and a filter and back on the road. Well worth the money. They all run the same pump so get you one. A rebuild can cost as high as as $18,000
I am a diesel guy. No loyalty to any brand. I go for the truck that is the most reliable, that costs me the least, does the work with ease.
And which one is that?
@@blayzematley56897.3s, any 5.9, any 6.7 cummins, 2014 and up non plastic oil pan 6.7s, 06-07 duramax
A gas😅
I see nothing but ram work and farm trucks. Every queer living in the burbs has a pristine new f250 tho. I'll take a cummins any day
@@blackpepe not to sure about that one. I’m in agreement with the Cummins, but having a job driving triaxle to industrial sites lets me see a lot of company vehicles and equipment.
Strip model gas ford and Chevy completely dominate the industrial sites. Anybody with any diversified experience will know that as a fact as well.
Certainly does not “prove” one truck better than the other. It’s just where the big bean counters found their cheapest bid. Why you very rarely see Toyota on the job sites. They are easily the most expensive base model full size pickup.
Just to echo what was said in the video and other comments on here, if a truck is taken care of it’ll last a very long time. Just type “PTT W AROD, million mile super duty” in your search bar and he showcases one that rolled into his shop. It even still had the DPF system intact, although it was not same the factory filter.
But hands down there are many more coming in the million mile club then Ford’s
@@nottarded3624cause there’s more ford being used for fleet. And you know how abused and uncared for a fleet vehicle is.
Small tip for interviews, you don’t have to respond to everything. You use “yeah” a lot and I used to do this tol interviewing people. No need, a nod for assurance is all that is needed if at all. Cheers, great video.
Hands down CUMMINS a medium duty engine in 6 cylinder form, is premium.
Medium duty? It’s good for heavy duty too
What cummins years u recommend? Also best year for mpg?
They will be gone ,stellaris is closing everything in the u.s
I don't doubt it, just wish Dodge put them behind better transmissions. That's why I went with a Duramax.
@@lbenitez7778 5.9 than the 6.7 ! My 06 Ram 5.9 gets 23 to 24 highway. 6.7 you have to use the DEF .
You forgot the dreaded 6.0 , oh there isn’t many left, I’m not talking spending $10k to fix problems that never should have existed. I’ve owned 4 5.9’s they are bulletproof, my 06 mega cab interior is still perfect, blend doors good, maintenance is excellent, never selling it it was my late wife’s baby .
You must not live in a very hot area because heat destroys the interior of these trucks. I’ve had 2 and the Louisiana heat is not very kind to them at all.
@@diegaspumper8501yup
I'll stay with my dodge with the 12valve.
I'm from Northern 😂Michigan I still have my 2000 F350 4wd drw it's now a plow truck my 6.7 powerstroke is a really good runner I have 85 thousand miles on it know no problems starts great in the winter the 2000 7.3 has 169 thousand on it so far it hasn't let me down the body is starting to rust
My 2020 SuperDuty 6.7l has been perfect. 72k and only one drag link replaced because the grease boot tore.
This shop manager says he is too old to want to do his own maintenance on his vehicle, hell I'm 75 and still do mine, are people getting soft or what?
I'm 57 and while I actually do like working on my own vehicles and get a lot of satisfaction on troubleshooting a problem then fixing it, I definitely also get motivated by how much money I'm saving by fixing it my damn self! Anyway, much respect to you for wrenching on your own vehicle, Stephen - I'm hoping you can inspire and motivate the young people in your life to follow your example.
Thank you, most of my friends and their families and my children and grandchildren are independent and do their own work be it mechanical or home maintenance. People don't seem to understand that the more you learn to do for yourself the more you understand and are able to learn as your knowledge base expands. When people ask why I just don't take my cars to a garage and let them do it, I simply say because I wouldn't learn anything that way. Was up at our jeep club wheeling yesterday and numerous people said to me, I hope I can still be wheeling when I'm your age. You just have to keep moving even if it hurts.
Thankfully there are still some young people who are being raised right and are not afraid of hard work, the truth is if people are required to work for what they get and not to depend on handouts they will turn out alright. Problem with the homeless is they are being supported by people that think they are doing them a favor but are in fact encouraging their behavior. It is not as easy to do the things I am doing as it was when I was young, but I am damn glad that I still can and won't stop until I can't do them anymore. Never say die.@user-mj8ib3vj6h
Youre going to die doing youre own maintinance old man
He is lying. , They're not counting Chevy's and GMC's., That's why they say forge are the number one built truck in america, Because they are only counting chevy's and g m c' As not the exact same truck
I have a 1997 F250 HD with the 7.3 liter powerstroke engine. I bought it in 2000 with 84,000 miles on it. It has been the most reliable and trouble free vehicle I have ever owned. The transmission went out at 220,000 miles (probably my fault, I had the transmission flushed at 215,000 miles) the wiring for the glow plugs and injectors in the valve covers was replaced at 250,000 miles, I think I've replaced all the injectors now once and all the glow plugs, one water pump, one brake master cylinder, 2 vacuum pumps and 4 or 5 alternators. I've also replaced the tie rods and one ball joint in the front end.Not bad for a 28 year old truck, actually 29 year old truck that was special ordered in 1996 by the original owner. Paint looks bad now on the hood and roof (clearcoat gone) I've wore out the drivers seat, the cushion is concave from my butt sitting in it all these years, and the head liner is falling down. I'm looking at new trucks this year but my old 7.3 is staying with me.
Chevy has a pinned crank gear that shears off they keep the guys in my shop busy
2013 F350 6.7 155k. Miles. Any truck is good when you give it love.
Those duramax dial pins on cranks shafts
I have a 2004 6.0 powerstroke had the standard issues of course after a bulletproof kit and oil relocation kit it’s never given me a problem standard maintenance is key! Take care of it and it will take care of you!!!
Most people dont want to buy a kit to make a truck reliable. CUMMINS is reliable stock
@@bradhardy2629 hmmm how about the transmission needing to be rebuilt after 60k miles I’ve owned both Ford and Dodge new and old and I’ll still always choose Ford.
To prevent death wobble get new adjustable track bar. And run at least 5 degrees or more of caster! Most common cause isn't tires it's worn out track bars and low caster
I have a 2019 Ram Cummins and I got the CP4 swapped to the CP3. I also use fuel additive every fill up and I do a oil change and fuel filters change every 10K.
I agree with that mostly bigger tires wear suspension parts out and wheal spacers are junk.
Wheal?
On my ‘05 KW CAT C 15 Acert I had a by-pas oil filter 1,128,000 miles everything was original.
The #1 reason I wouldn't own a modern diesel is the fact that it's bad to let one sit and idle for long periods of time. I work in South Texas in the oilfield and a gas engine truck is the way to go IMO. They can sit and idle all day long pretty much trouble free.
Why are they idling so much in the oil fields?
@@ChaparralDenizen if you're in Texas, it's likely hot. So you need the engine running to power AC.
Why they're just sitting there in a truck is something I'd like the answer to as well :D
Get a high idle switch and it'll be fine
Great video my man.. I am a Dodge guy myself I just know them best, but there is a reason Ford has been at the top for so long and can sell their trucks at ridiculously high prices.. They are simply just a better truck. Most fleet vehicles are Ford so like they said, they are going to see more of them. the 6.7 has been around now for over a decade.. they are tried and true. if i have to take a trip across the country i would want a 5.9 or a 7.3 no exceptions.
Thanks brotha! Definetly a lot of infor to process in this video
@@powerstrokecentral yea you have been killing it lately with the videos keep them coming. Your channel has grown a lot over the last few months - you can only gain so many followers focusing solely on 7.3s, so its cool that this has kinda become an "all diesel" channel. 👊👊
@@rodivis1226 yeah that was my thought process brotha I am looking at a project build for the channel though
The reason ford is number "1" is clever marketing and insane deals through fleet leasing. Pay attention to their adds...it says "best selling FULL line of trucks. Ford made everything an "f" series, so everything from the maverick to the ford f8000 is included as well as all their vans...even the ones based on the focus. But one on one the gms twins have out sold the f-150- 350 for the last 3 years but because they are technically diffrent trucks ford gets to keep spinning their bs.also through fleet deals ford literally gives trucks away and includes them in their sales figures.
@@youtubecantsaveallthesnowf8601 No, the F150 is the best selling truck, period. There is no clever marketing. Many many reliable unbiased sources site data on this time and time again. It is not new, all you need to do is type in "is the F150 the best selling vehicle".. no gimics there.. Again, I am a dodge guy, but I can face the facts. An equally equipped Ford is anywhere between 7%-11% more than Dodge or Chevy yet they still outsell them year after year. I would never buy a new Ford, or a new truck for that matter... but the reality is that It is objectively a superior truck. Period. If you can find something that disproves that, please let me know.
No mention of preventative maintenance like a disaster prevention kit for the 11 and up ford fuel system to save the rest of the fuel system when the pump fails. Saves thousands
Steering stabilizers DO NOT FIX death wobble. It only hides it.
Great job on the video hope 👍
Thanks man loved your video about this as well!
Great show, really helpfull on the maintenance end of the discusion. I will be rotating tires more.
I change my oil somewhere between 10,000 and 20,000 miles. Just hit 738,000 miles last week and it runs great, looks new internally. '05 Duramax LLY. I simply can't afford to use fuel additive for that many gallons but didmit here and there. Oem injectors lasted 610k and they were still working fine, I just had the opportunity to replace them with brand new ones.
Awesome video, these guys are really knowledgeable and are down to earth. Great information.
My 01 f-350 7.3 had 475 thousand miles before brother-in-law wrote it off in accident.
Moral of the story is don’t loan out your truck.
Yeah, my brother kept loaning his truck to the neighbor’s kid. I told him that kid didn’t have any common sense. The kid totaled the truck a month later.
I’ll have my ‘02 550 7.3 till I die and can’t wait till my 2000 7.3 excursion finally gets finished the way I want.
I have a 6.0. I’ve done a few upgrades, mostly known issues like EGR cooler etc. That said, it’s a very stock truck; no tune, no lift, no big wheels/tires. Tows our 9K boat & trailer without issue. Only 116K miles on a 2005 and I hope it’s my last truck.
Buy a 7.3 powerstroke or 5.9 Cummins. That will fix most of your problems
I just dumped a gallon or two in my 05 5.9 cummins so before my oil change I pour MMO in and drive it 100 miles and with motor warm I drain my oil out and then I just pour diesel fuel in to motor a gallon or two and it flushes all the nasty stuff comes and and I let it drain for a couple hours then just do the oil change with new filter and I use Amsoil in every thing I own and my 05. Dodge 5.9 diesel I use Signature series oil which I use 15 W40 and my oil stays pretty clean for a while and then it looks like every body else’s oil .
BG additives is a huge racket. My son was a mechanic and he was forced to push BG products. He actually got a kickback for every can he sold.
Wrong. Fuel additive isn't a scam. The scam is the piss poor diesel fuel we get here in good ol usa. Run additive every fuel up
I run an additive but no over priced BG. @@justinmiller9380
@@justinmiller9380bet this comment makes you feel relevant. SOME additives are worth their weight in gold. MOST are snake oil
Well bro it depends on the additive and if you actually need it.
@@justinmiller9380
What you’re saying makes a lot of sense, 7 years ago I drove my 06 ram to Mexico and it was giving me about 25 mpg on the way back after I fueled in Mexico, I drove 11hrs on a tank going through lots of hills, (stock pick up) here in the US I’ve never gotten close to that number, I live in north Tx where it’s flat. I get about 18 mpg
Tye straight diesel is the go to in all industrial and farming applications for a reason. When i was a kid tractor makers experimentee with v8s for a while but ended hard and fast
I'm sure they know dodge didn't have DEF until 2013 on the 4th gen build. I like how they never really answered the question about which truck has the most issues. They aren't seeing new trucks that still have dealer warranties. Eh whatever.
From my experience ram trucks are the best choice. Simplest in design. Have seen many of them with 200-600k miles on them. That’s why you see people using them for commercial uses.
The most interesting fact is during the UFO wave of the 50’s and 60’s, ufos failed to shutdown Diesel engines. But normal gas engines were shut down easily.
Actually if you add GMC and Chevy sales together they sell more then Ford and have less problems then ford but tend to cost more new or used!
Hands down the answer to this question is my 6.0 in my driveway. Looks and sounds good...when it runs...
I find it fascinating how all of these manufacturers are making turbo vehicles now, with really low oil viscosities, and "6,000+ mile Recommended Oil Services." Like WTF are they thinking. I've owned multiple gas / diesel vehicles with turbos. All of them have been serviced every 3-4k miles. These guys are exactly right. Do your basic required maintenance and your vehicle will last.
Thank CARB and also the EPA for following CARB. These emissions requirements are giving these manufacturers no choice
sprinters run 5w30 or 0w30 and the oil life monitor lands around 20,000 highway miles or 2 years. People run those to insane miles. There are examples of the newest chassis (vs30) in the USA with 250k + miles from running delivers. Their v6 and the i4 diesels are quite reliable.
There’s a lot of factors your glossing over what parts you use can extend or shorten a change frequency drastically ex what filter media size porosity amount of zink Wear additives and detergents in the oil how often is the truck run and for how long how much water is the oil pulling in what’s the ph of the oil how much fm is being introduced into the oil threw the intake and exhaust do you have a bypass filter installed were in the temp range are you running the oil ext
There’s a lot that has changed since the first synthetic oil in 1877 or the first synthetic motor oil and the chemistry has changed alot but it’s not about individual parts it’s about the system and how each part helps the others work better for longer
I don't own a diesel but still find this to be very important and vital information. Thanks to the gentlemen at the shop and to the narrator. I just dropped in, don't know your name.
DPF is the down fall of diesel sadly. Any of the 3 is a great truck honestly.
Don’t forget EGR. Re burning sooty abrasive exhaust ruins these engines, besides making them less efficient.
I'd like to know their opinion on the new stuff. Looking at a new Chevrolet HD Duramax and a Ford Super Duty Powerstroke. Still considering a RAM Cummins. Regular cab 4X4 as the truck.
They all have positives and negatives. Test drive them all and pick the one that you like the best, then learn all you can about that truck so you can be proactive with potential problems. For example I had a 2012 F-250 6.7 PSD, I had no fuel system problems. I only bought diesel at truck stops so I know I’m getting fresh diesel, and use a good additive. I now have a new 2023 F-350 PSD and have no worries about that CP4 because of my previous experience.
My cousin bought a top of the line duramax last summer. It's sat the in the shop 4 out of the last 12 months waiting on parts. I've had my 5.9 for 19 years and dont plan on getting a newer one
I've seen the chevys breaking a lot and rams just don't perform as good at ford right now. My dad has a 2020 6.7 f250 with no problems. It's your money tho so pick what you want
@@carter.coleman Appreciate all of the comments. I've researched and drove all of them in the past 12 months. Hope to make my decision in October. The Big 3 make great trucks. It definitely is a tough decision.
@@scottsymons6152 AWW MAN , I Thought You Were Going To Buy A Tesla for a truck . lol
This man is smart ..and saying real facts .
1999 F350 Super Duty with the Powerstroke 7.3 and at 300,000 miles, it runs like it has 300 miles. I was a GM man for most of my life but became a Ford guy when GM vehicles let me down too many times. Preventive Maintenance is key!
Don't have or want a Diesel BUT really enjoyed your production & info and verified to me that I never want one 😁
In other words those epa hippies are gonna end up maken deisels obsolete
And what are your solutions for the worlds troubles, or you just whining?
edit: learn to spell diesel
@@donchristie420 🤷🏽♂️ you sound like a disgruntled hippie your self
Impossible. Diesel will be around forever. To many industries depend on it. For instance, mining. Can not have any gasoline engines underground period and electric motors do not hold up under the extreme dust situations.
@@Zappy1210 lets hope so
I’ll keep my old 2002 F350 till I die. In 23 years the only repair under the hood was replacing the alternator.
These guys our spot on. I worked in shops for 12 years and would agree with what they are saying.
The 7.3 ford I liked, the trucks felt well built and engine was simple. The 2nd Gen Ram 5.9 was as great, but interior quality was way blow that of Ford. Funny thing about dodges was the 2nd Gen dakotas and 1st Gen durangos have great interior quality, similar design, and look to the ram without the dash cracking problem, or squeaks.
Ford trucks are a repair nightmare now with cabs having to come off and way to much stuff in the engine bay.
Yeah, go back and look at the interior of any truck for the past eight years and ram will be the nicest Ford just recently remodeled their interiors that’s why ram has caught up on my Ford is falling behind with $6 billion in losses, their building complete garbage whether it’s electric or diesel ask any Ford owner how much it cost to maintain his truck and ask a Dodge owner And you’ll get answers between the two yearly! the power stroke is expensive tone. If you beat on it you’ll kill it the transmission is garbage there may be good for 120,000 miles and they have to be rebuilt any shop.
Yes, that is true. When Fiat took ownership interior quality went way up. They set the bar for all other brands.
Totally agree. Ford stuff is overly complex. Which is way labor cost are higher on average. If you have to pull valve covers on the Ford 6.7 i believe its 16 hours labor. To do it on dodge probably 2 hours or less.
Ford is good choice while under warranty, after that I would recommend selling it.
I work in the oilfields and we idle the hell out of our trucks!! Especially in N. Dakota when it is cold! They will have more idle hours than driving hours. Some of our 18 wheelers will have 20,000 miles and 12,000+ hours
I have a 2006 6.0 power stroke and I love that truck because it’s easy to maintain and I have had to replace some injectors and oil cooler and normal wear and tear parts but I’m keeping her for another 20 years.
I've heard alot of hate on the 6.0 buy my old boss had 1 and it was a beast 1 ton dually heavy ass flatbed it'd hall ass loaded down pulling 10 ton of hay and nothing has sounded so good. Loved that truck ( he was the one that hammered on it I don't disrespected other peoples stuff)
@@patrickbledsoe2176it’s all about taking care of them. Just be religious about maintenance
Im a die-hard cummins man, but i still dont have a bias that 1 is inherently "better" than the others. Like most people have said, it boils down to maintenance and treatment of the vehicle. When pepl ask me what they should buy i tell them whatever truck u like the most as far as looks and interior. Any of them will last a long time
I asked my diesel mechanic the same question. He said they are all about the same. Dodge has less computer crap. Then the said he prefers the Ford, they are the most comfortable and better value.
I perfer the ford but i see it as king of the poo pile 😂
The mechanic says Ford is the most comfortable..he's not supposed to be relaxing in your vehicle.. he's paid the work on it.
6:05 my folks metal shop had a 2003 dodge diesel, and that AC system was horrible. It rand for 380k miles, but man it was always hot in there during Texas summers. The dash cracked, and we had the AC redone, yet it started having problems again. It was a reliable truck though.