I see more shiny clean mall crawler diesel pickups not towing or hauling every day. I've had nothing but gas powered Ford trucks for the past 40+ years. Never could justify the cost of diesel for plowing snow or towing my boats. Thanks for posting.
I put about five thousand miles on a year so I don't need a nice truck, I drive second gen dodge trucks, two were diesel's but I pulled the engine and put 360 V8 in them, I pick up used engines with under hundred thousand miles for under $300 bucks, you can't buy anything for a Cummins for cheap, injectors and injection pump and lift pump would cost more than my whole truck
@@cargotoolshop5319 You pulled the crazy reliable 12 valve and replaced it with a Chrysler 360 because they were plentiful and cheap at the junkyard? Interesting logic....
Had a 19 f250 6.7, now have a 22 f250 6.7 and have a 22 f250 KR 6.7 on order. I wouldn’t have any other engine. Efficient, super quick, and loads of character and great sound.
Those V10's have proven to be absolutely bullet proof over the years, just like the 7.3's.. I have the diesel, and my buddy has the V10 in the same 2002 year, and We're racing to see who can get to 400k miles first now. I'm at 330k miles already. hahah.
Agree. I had a 2000 F250 2 wheel drive V10 and a 2003 4 wheel drive F250 V10. I pulled a 5th wheel with both and they performed well. Second gear at 60 mph up just about any grade without a problem. The 7.3 doesn’t need a 2nd gear. It has so much torque. It cruises low in the RPMs compared to the high revving V10.
@@6582rg Yeah, I've pulled many over loaded 5th wheel's with my 7.3L, and it just doesn't care. When you're driving it without a trailer, it doesn't feel that impressive or particularly fast or anything-- but once you have a huge load behind you, and it runs and pulls exactly the same as without it: It really makes you think that it has endless torque. Also, Mine is a manual, so I've never had to deal with pulling issues with a trans-- like gear hunting or anything like that. It just works. If anything, I wish it had one more overdrive gear. There actually is an add on tail housing that has an extra planetary gear-set that allows you to have one more over-drive for your rear axle. Basically just like High and Low in your transfer case-- only it's High and Higher. lol.. . But you have to disengage it when you go into 4x4. and plus, it costs $3500-- so I never bought one.
Over 20 years of diesel ownership, no gelling issues so far. I occasionally get into some sub zero & single digit temps, but it’s pretty rare. My diesels have done fine over that time, however my current will likely be my last. Just having a hard enough time with the prices on new trucks & the added $10k+ upfront cost along with the epa restrictions are enough to move me to a gas for the next one.
It's funny you say that: I had a 95 F150 with the 302, and I towed my heavy tool trailer around quite often, but it was completely gutless. 5spd 4x4.. Eddy bouer edition-- I loved that truck, I had fat/ wide nobby tires on it for awhile and it was a monster off road, but the towing really did slow me down on the highway; and that's why I went to the 2002 7.3L-- and it has not disappointed me at all... My 95 spun a bearing somewhere near 290k miles. My 7.3L has 330k and you can tell that it doesn't care one bit about towing 14k lbs.. I don't think I would buy one of these modern Diesels though. They just aren't the same anymore with all the emissions crap.
Hate to say but i think fords new 7.3 Godzilla is a game changer as far as diesel vs gas hd pick ups . Diesel always had the torque advantage when pulling heavy loads but newer diesels are just to complicated and expensive to own vs gas .New 7.3 Godzilla is a pulling monster
I ordered mine with 4.30 gears and love it. I do not miss the 6.7, especially the $8k more it costs. I can buy a lot of gas for $8k... I plow, tow dump trailers and lawn equipment for our family business..
I agree with you. In 2020 I bought my first new truck after 35years of used. I always wanted to get a brand new diesel and take care of it for ever, but I can’t see the new diesels as a good experience. I picked up a Chevy 2500hd with the 6.6l gas and it tows just fine.
I have a 2012 6.7L Ford Super Duty that has done well for me. That said, from an economic perspective now, I would buy a gas HD pickup for how I use a truck. As to the diesel fuel gelling issue, that is almost always a problem of fuel stations not properly winter treating their fuel or someone driving from a warmer area to a colder one with "summer" fuel. I've driven diesels in cold country for over 40 years. The last time I had a fuel gelling issue was over a decade ago, when I drove a diesel vehicle that had sat for several weeks in the fall and still had a bunch of summer fuel in the tank when I drove it during a cold snap (-18° F.) in early December. I filled up with winterized fuel, dumped a bottle of anti-gel fuel treatment in the tank and never had another issue. The biggest problem with 2007+ diesel vehicles is the DPF/DEF emission controls, especially the DPF. The whole system, regardless of manufacturer, is a stupid, trouble-prone design. Sandia Labs has developed a far better system--ducted fuel-injection--that eliminates the need for a DPF, but the manufacturers have yet to embrace it, probably because they make so much money servicing the current emission systems.
I had a 20 F350 crew cab long bed 7.3 gas with the 10 speed. It was the finest gas engine I have ever owned. I only kept it a year because I bought a heavy 5th wheel and bought a 21 F350 dually 6.7. I highly recommend the 7.3. I had a F250 with a 6.2 and that was a nice motor, but the 7.3 just blows it away in every way.
Thanks for the ride along. As I have observed over the years, gas vs. diesel power have their advantages & disadvantages. I do prefer the pre-DEF diesels & pre-electronic controlled engines over those of today. That thought in it's self can open another whole "Can Of Worms" to argue over. I've always said that if I'm going to do a lot of heavy hauling & towing, I'd prefer to own a diesel powered truck but, for an everyday driver that I occasionally haul or tow with I prefer to drive a gas powered truck. I will admit tho, the comfort of the newer trucks have come a long way from the days of old. Thanks for sharing the trip & the review of the truck. Take care.
I have a 2020 GMC 1500 with the 6.2 liter with the 10 speed transmission and I really love this truck, it has plenty of power and shifts very smooth. I would recommend the ten speed transmission to anyone.
Yeah, but if you tow a lot--- the Diesel is FAR ahead, especially when talking about longevity. The gasser v8's will tow things, but they won't last well past 300k Towing big Goose Neck trailers all it's life, like a well made diesel does.
Completely agree. I own a 1999 F250 w/7.3 and there is no way I will deal with a new diesel. Once I can’t keep the Ol’ Girl going I will be buying a gasser.
My 97 7.3 truck used to have gel issues. Once i started adding the additive in during late fall before the temps drop below 50 degrees i stopped having problems. The fuel additive and the fuel needs to be warmer than 40F degrees for it to properly blend and be able to block the parafin wax molecules from forming. If you add it too late in the winter then it’s too late.
Great review. With the new pickups gas may be the way to go. 7.3 ford gas has had some good reviews. On the fence for sure. Thanks brother for your time.
There's an ultrasonic motion sensor inside the truck. When you turn the truck off, the information display in the dash should give you the choice to set only the "perimeter alarm" (door opening). Choose that option. I have an F350 and have to do this when I take my dog with me.
To pull my camper, I've had an 05 F250 srw with the 6.0L, 02 F250 srw with the 7.3L (worse ride and fuel milage of any of the diesel trucks I owned), 02 F150 with 5.4L - averaged only 7.5mpg pulling camper, 05 F350 dually with 6.0L and now my 2011 F350 srw with the 6.7L and by FAR it is the best truck of them all - I LOVE the power, fuel economy (average nearly 14.0 mpg's towing 8500lb 5th wheel camper) and the ride!!! But I live in the mountains of NW North Carolina and any trip I take involves going up a mountain - the gas truck failed miserably - 30-35 mph at best up the mountain! The diesel's pull far better - more torque. If I didn't have to deal with the mountains, I might consider a gas truck simply because of cheaper maintenance costs. Great video as always!!!
You can get 20-21 mpg from a 6.7 Cummins towing over 26k in the Oregon mountains with a truck and engine capable of a million plus miles power strokes are weak mall crawlers.
I have a 7 minute commute, so it was pretty easy for me to stick with GM 6.0 gassers. On rare occasion it would be nice to have a Diesel, but a few times a year doesn't make up for the increased cost/decreased reliability. Especially when I plow with it :D
Do you not get winter diesel in Wyoming? Here in Canada 🇨🇦 we get winter fuel starting in around October right through until around April for most of Canada that is. It doesn’t gel until you get down below-60.
My uncle runs a 6.7L Cummins idk egr deleted something like that, anyways I never hear of him having issues sits outside year around he’s in Casper Wyoming.
My opinion is the only reason to buy one of these newer trucks with the emissions crap is because of the tow rating. The town names out there were pretty cool 😀
Up here in the great white north say 600 miles north of Havre we don't have half the problems with diesel gelling that you guys in the US have. Here the fuel at the pumps changes in October and April from summer to winter fuel so as long as you fill the truck regularly you don't even think twice about fuel gelling. Lots of diesel trucks around here.
I have the same alarm problem with my bloodhound. I have a 2019 F350 and if I leave her in the truck I have to leave the doors unlocked or the alarm will go off
Being from Norway, Europe, with «polar» climate it sounds strange that diesel gel issues are so common during winter. Here we have summer diesel, autunm diesel and winter diesel. If you have issues of clogged filters and jelly it would be because you parked your vehicle with summer diesel only to fire up next time during winter. That has happened to me. Keep in mind that in Norway even smaller cars are likely to be diesels. Now, 50% of new sales are electric and 20% hybrid. Rest gas or diesel.
I believe he was talking about diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) on the rental diesel truck which is a urea used for emissions and not the diesel fuel. We have winter diesel so if you see gelling in the USA it's probably because the folks didn't switch over or treat their summer fuel. Personally I experience colder temps than Blake and I've never had a gelling issue.
On the alarm system when you pull the key out of the ignition with the door open it will say on the gauge cluster (All Sensors or you can scroll down to proximity only) . I have also noticed with my 2017 on the trailer side of things it will let you store trailers and sometimes you half to confirm your action twice. IDK but mine dose that sometimes.
You are right on track; poor fuel killed my duramax injectors and cracked #3 piston, scaring the bore. $18k or so should get me my used diesel back- whoopieeee!!😢
Same feelings, Don't drive that often . Have had my 02 Duramax for 7 yrs now . Has 193k on it. If I trade will look at the 6.6 gas or 7.3 has that require regular unleaded. The 6.4 ram requires premium. I will also be checking tow capacity to pull a camper.
I believe the new 6.4 has 87 as the preferred fuel. My 2019 shows 89 as the recommended octane for optimal economy and power but at least 87 is required. I don’t know why they changed it to 87 on the newer models.
I want a new Chevy chassis cab, Crew cab 3500 6.6l gas V8, two or four wheel drive, don't really care, going to put a flatbed on it, would make a nice little truck and I have a family so I need the back seat, the Duramax is ten grand and a thousand pounds heavier, all adds up when Hot shot n loads, I don't go over a couple hours from the house with the truck so fuel mileage isn't as much of a concern as OTR guys, with the 9 foot flatbed I shouldn't have to hook the gooseneck 50% of the time , stay strong guys
Im in the same boat I have 2 diesels both low miles (older 89 IDI f250 / 96 PSD 4x4 box rig) but at the price of fuel now 1 dollar per gal more then gas here. Im seriously thinking about another older gas truck. Gov intent on choking us out when do we take a stand?
I was daily driving a diesel during the last high fuel price time and am still driving a diesel now. The current '18 is payed for and frankly I can not and will not sell it for a high displacement gas truck. In my 7 decades on this earth fuel prices go up and they come down. It all averages out in the long term, so I don't worry about the short term. My diesels have never been a big expense to maintain nor any major repairs. In my area the difference in fuel prices between gas and diesel is not as high as a dollar. More like 60 or 70 cents. The fuel economy makes up for that even towing 21K CGVW.
455890 7.3 doesn't use a drop of oil not afraid to go anywhere last winter trip to Boston trailer out loaded a 2017 wreck in the side pick upwith 6 4 power stroke little slick 18 inches of snow 60 mile hr wind average 15 miles per gallon round trip I love my 7 .3love the videos
It’s amazing people are amazing to survive in a civilization where the state doesn’t spray the highways with brine 7 days a week like many of the less intelligent states do.
I had an F350 6.4 power stroke. 2008. I didn't need such an big truck. Traded it in for an 2020 F150 3.5 ecoboost. With the 10 speed. In town driving only is not good. On the road long hauls is amazing. Yet on my 10 speed. If I don't let the transmission warm up to 80F. It shifts hard between 3rd and 4th. Its the XLT with toe package. Its an jet. So much power. Yet on an cold start. It will idle down twice. Then I go. Biggest savings for me was in the oil changes. Outside fuel cost. About same price on payments. 1 ton an oil change cost me around $130. This half ton round $68. I do miss my diesel. An King Ranch. Yet this F150 rides way better and fits what I need.
Right now ( 3/23/22) prices for unleaded regular -$4.29 and diesel $5.29 per gallon respectively. I was looking at trading up for a diesel but cannot justify the cost whatsoever. Maybe later on things will change. Also heat with oil and running low and those prices are unbelievable. Thanks for your videos- enjoy them.
Great video as per usual! Definitely have heard great things about the new Ford gassers. I think the new Ford big block is gonna be a good alternative for diesels if you're not towing 24/7. Good luck with the trucks. I'm sure the 7.3 Powerstrokes are looking forward to spring as much as I am. God bless and have a great day - Everett
It's funny when Americans say an old building...that's maybe 150 yo. In Ireland an old building could be over a thousand years old...like some pubs here..
I just bought a 99 F350 SRW crew cab short bed 7.3 powerstroke for towing my 5th wheel. I had been using an 89 Chevy K1500 but we want to be able to travel farther. The 7.3 gets double the fuel mileage and is far more comfortable than my old Chevy. Even with diesel prices over $5 a gallon i am not spending anymore on fuel and an actually saving money with gas prices what they are.
My 1994 Mazda p/u I got from Jimmy had 2300 4 cvl. When Randy and Ryan got it from me it had 235,000 miles trouble free miles on it. They trashed it in a month. I now have your granny's with 237,000 on it
I say this as a semi driver pulling around 8800 gallons of fuel everyday for a living. My 5.7 tundra with the RAS suspension pulls my 33ft travel trailer better than my 7.3 did.
The 7.3 is a fantastic engine , it's nearly bullet proof, but mileage is not so good. With all the extra smog control stuff on the new trucks they tend to have a lot of problems. I have a 2004 5.9 ram and my friend has the 7.3 ford. Never had any of the problems people who have newer trucks have. Good luck on finding a truck. but the gas ones can't haul 15,000 lbs.
I have one, 21 7.3 CCSB 4x4 F350 SRW tow my 36ft RV. Plenty of power, 10mpg towing at 65. Only bitch I have is the smallish gas tank. Truck drives amazing for a 1ton
Glad I don't have to worry about DEF on my F350, then again it doesn't have a muffler either haha. Its a 91 IDI, so...and basically a farm vehicle at this point.
This is a bit off truck topic, but I have been meaning to ask you this for some time. Concerning the New Holland you had. I have been toying with the option of a newer tractor, and every time I see a New Holland, I am thinking that is a nice tractor, but always in the back of my mind I think of the one you had, and all the troubles, which sours the view for me on the New Hollands. So I suppose the question would be, was all the trouble you had with that tractor an issue with New Holland tractors them selves, or just that individual tractor(lemon)? Thanks
I believe that was my particular tractor, and no way a representation of the whole brand. I would personally consider another NH if I were in the market for a tractor, or a Case/ IH equivalent.
The new 22 7.3 gas they are having problems with tthe fuse box shorting out and possibly catching the truck of fire Spencer lawn care has one hes already have has issues with it not shutting off due to a fuse box issue and has had a buddy have his truck burn to the ground due 2 that issue
never had any problems getting gassers to start without block heaters way down into the -30s in nodak. the diesels were a different story lol gasser parts are cheap and plentiful, no crazy DEF DPF shit to deal with. for around town though I like my camaros. dont like driving the pickup unless absolutely necessary. Lots of great Folks in Havre
How’s is shit power service is way better that is what we run in all our tractors and if we don’t we run straight number 1 fuel is what we run in the winter in pickups and tractors and we hit -30 here in North Dakota
I had a 2019 f150 with the 5.0 and 10 speed transmission might of been just mine but I hated that transmission had couple issues with it and seemed to be constantly shifting up and down. Had several issues with the truck in general so got rid of it.
A diesel F250 or SRW 350 is completely pointless. I have a 1999 F250 diesel. A 2022 has practically the same axles, frame and suspension under it all these years later… but nearly 300% more torque. No sense in having all that power if they chassis can't put it to the ground. And with diesel stuck at a dollar over regular, its getting harder and harder to lie to yourself that the diesel is "cheaper in the long run"… it isn't.
I constantly have douch bags, buddies of mine, running diesels, who on my days off think Id love nothing more than working on their diesel trucks. This is followed by aggressive laughter and taunting on my side followed by words like get fu#*&#. Im grabbing a half sack of cold ones and a fishing rod and will be hunkered down at one of my honey holes while your changing that injector ...... again.......
I love my 2001 7.3l as well, about the same number of miles and runs great. However, these fuel prices are really killing me. However, I towed a 13k lb 5th wheel from Colorado to New Hampshire last summer, and I averaged 11-12 mpg.
😂 250k lol I have 320k on a gas engine hemi 2004 Durango, but I understand never trust a Ford outside of the warranty and with high mileage or you will be sorry. tow trucks are expensive as my Ford friends say… those seven threes are great around town vehicles but I would never drive one with the original fix them over 50 miles from where I lived told too many stranded friends back to town with that one, Ford in general has not build a good engine in 30 years at this point
Comparing a old 7.3 to a newer gas I'm not sure is a fair comparison.. I hauled a couple tractors with a 5.7 hemi and got 5 mpg. Last fall with my 6.7 power stroke pulling a 30 foot camper in 20 mph wind I got 12 mpg. Two years ago I drove one with the 10 speed trans mission while on vacation in AZ and yes it got up to 23 mpg on interstate , pulling a good load it'll be single digit. My 2012 6.7 has had one issue with the def issue. $300 fix with a new heating eliminate . I always use def from same same brand. Have heard stories of people using windshield washer fluid in def tank. Make sure you only use creditable sources please.
Your F450 is geared too low for highway miles. $3000 will get you an overdrive. Replace the front end and maybe a steering gearbox and it will steer nice again. If you can find one, get Banks programmer. Mileage and power will go way up. The perfect truck for a whole lot less than a newer one and no DEF. I idle my F250 7.3 all night if hot or cold. Very comfortable. Up to 19 mpg.126.with trailer. 8 with load and 70mph. Add a 6.0 trans cooler and a trans thermostat. Trans stays cool.
The arguments in favor of diesel pickups have ALWAYS been based on some very SPECIFIC criteria. If your needs happen to match that sweet-spot where diesel efficiencies meet over-the-road mileage, ... more power to you. But most of us are better served by gas motors.
There is nothing wrong w/ Diesel if it's built correctly. There shouldn't be the problems w/ the emissions or DEF like there is. This is do, in part, to the OEM's trying to make a higher return$ & anxious managers wanting to impress their bosses so they can move up the corporate ladder. The other issue is the hysteria by an EPA infected by the enviro-mentalists inventing emission regulations that have not been verified or validated. Another issue is the poor quality of replacement parts, especially alternators & batteries as it relates to older vehicles. During my Northern winters, I do have to plug-in my '96 E350 w/ the 7.3 & +305K on the clock & I get great results w/ the "Power Service" anti-gel additive. The issue w/ the Big Rig OEM's is due to customers being 'cost sensitive'. Meaning innovation is very limited & some being more compromised because of cost. The Light Truck OEM's; they follow the trends & right now it's the mirage of EV's. As long as the Govt. subsidizes initial production. Just to many 'speed-bumps' right now for Light Truck Diesels. Either price rises are limited usually by cheaply made components &/or sub-par materials or the price's will climb to ridiculous levels because of 'higher quality' &/or emission regulation. To many $tary eyed managers & not enough Engineering.
I love my 02 Super Duty with a 7.3, but I agree with you. With 319000 on it I'm leary to take it on that long of a trip too. Love the newer gas super duty, might be my next truck
The best diesels for economy are the old non turbo ones, a blower will put the bills up. They tend to be slow but don’t burn much, I had one with a dashboard idle adjuster, great in traffic jams, you could make it just creep along. I like diesels but never really did the mileage to justify one.
Your 7.3 only gets 12 mpg pulling a fkat tongue pull trailer. Something is wrong with your truck, either that or you have 410 ratio in your diff. My 03 f250 7.3 has over 400,000, and only changes ps pump twice heater core starter, and front seal on 4R100 original never been outta the trunk, but will be soon. So anyone have a good recommendation for transmission builder, I'm willing to do the research to follow up on to see what they're reviews, and read up on them. I've been seriously considering Jasper, as they have 3 years unlimited mileage replacement anywhere in USA. I can put 6 4x8 alpha on my trailer, at average weight of 1200 pounds and trailer probably 2500 lbs for total 9,700.lbs, and its up above cab high back there. So it's like pullig a cinder block against the wind, but weight doesn't bother it, and truthfully unless I'm fighting a big head wind are cross wind I never really know it's back there Fuel mileage probably still going to average above 15, closser to 16 I'm betting, and I run 265x75x16 and I never put 70 ponds of air pressure on them except long enough to leave discount tire. And those are general grabbers with highway tread pattern at 60 from, and 50 in the rear tires. Rotila 15/40, stock air box with back against wheel weel cut out and sealed from engine compartment with k&n air filter stock size, just reusable because of all the dust I use to get into on job sites and concrete stabilization of dirt work. I drive anywhere from 60 to 75 mph, with best mileage at 2100 rpm and 67 mph can get 22 mpg on long highway trips, but the 18.9 is 9 outta 10 fill ups like clock work. And its super cab short box with big push guard on front bumper running boards, and chrome headache louvered back on rear window, with double thickness of rhino liner in bed with large weather guard toolbox Now if I put car ojj*
You'd have to be an idiot to keep your emissions on any diesel. It's funny how most will cry about the "warranty" if deleted. The only issue you will have is with the emissions.
Diesels have there purposes you just aint got the right purpose for it. They get better miliage when going long distance and pulling weight. They dont put them in heavy equipment semis trains off rd machines etc. For shits and giggles.
I see more shiny clean mall crawler diesel pickups not towing or hauling every day. I've had nothing but gas powered Ford trucks for the past 40+ years. Never could justify the cost of diesel for plowing snow or towing my boats. Thanks for posting.
Another down side to diesel is the maintenance is at least double the cost of a gas rig.
I put about five thousand miles on a year so I don't need a nice truck, I drive second gen dodge trucks, two were diesel's but I pulled the engine and put 360 V8 in them, I pick up used engines with under hundred thousand miles for under $300 bucks, you can't buy anything for a Cummins for cheap, injectors and injection pump and lift pump would cost more than my whole truck
@@cargotoolshop5319 You pulled the crazy reliable 12 valve and replaced it with a Chrysler 360 because they were plentiful and cheap at the junkyard? Interesting logic....
Had a 19 f250 6.7, now have a 22 f250 6.7 and have a 22 f250 KR 6.7 on order. I wouldn’t have any other engine. Efficient, super quick, and loads of character and great sound.
I loved the V10 Super Duty I had back in my dairy farming days. I couldn't in my mind justify a diesel in a truck that put on less than 10K a year.
Those V10's have proven to be absolutely bullet proof over the years, just like the 7.3's.. I have the diesel, and my buddy has the V10 in the same 2002 year, and We're racing to see who can get to 400k miles first now. I'm at 330k miles already. hahah.
560 k 7.3. 2001
@@reeceedwards2509 I believe it.. "Powerstroke help channel has one with over a million miles on the engine. It's on it's 3rd transmission.
Agree. I had a 2000 F250 2 wheel drive V10 and a 2003 4 wheel drive F250 V10. I pulled a 5th wheel with both and they performed well. Second gear at 60 mph up just about any grade without a problem. The 7.3 doesn’t need a 2nd gear. It has so much torque. It cruises low in the RPMs compared to the high revving V10.
@@6582rg Yeah, I've pulled many over loaded 5th wheel's with my 7.3L, and it just doesn't care. When you're driving it without a trailer, it doesn't feel that impressive or particularly fast or anything-- but once you have a huge load behind you, and it runs and pulls exactly the same as without it: It really makes you think that it has endless torque. Also, Mine is a manual, so I've never had to deal with pulling issues with a trans-- like gear hunting or anything like that. It just works. If anything, I wish it had one more overdrive gear. There actually is an add on tail housing that has an extra planetary gear-set that allows you to have one more over-drive for your rear axle. Basically just like High and Low in your transfer case-- only it's High and Higher. lol.. . But you have to disengage it when you go into 4x4. and plus, it costs $3500-- so I never bought one.
Owners complaining about new diesels, DEF, and engine codes must be why Ford designed the 7.3 gas.
That is the reason I ditched diesel. Ordered a 7.3 with 4.30 gears. I can buy a lot of gas for the $8k difference...
I lost all the emission equipment on my diesel in a boating accident. Love the gas mileage though!
Over 20 years of diesel ownership, no gelling issues so far. I occasionally get into some sub zero & single digit temps, but it’s pretty rare. My diesels have done fine over that time, however my current will likely be my last. Just having a hard enough time with the prices on new trucks & the added $10k+ upfront cost along with the epa restrictions are enough to move me to a gas for the next one.
It's funny you say that: I had a 95 F150 with the 302, and I towed my heavy tool trailer around quite often, but it was completely gutless. 5spd 4x4.. Eddy bouer edition-- I loved that truck, I had fat/ wide nobby tires on it for awhile and it was a monster off road, but the towing really did slow me down on the highway; and that's why I went to the 2002 7.3L-- and it has not disappointed me at all... My 95 spun a bearing somewhere near 290k miles. My 7.3L has 330k and you can tell that it doesn't care one bit about towing 14k lbs.. I don't think I would buy one of these modern Diesels though. They just aren't the same anymore with all the emissions crap.
My old 84 GMC I just added Kerosene to the fuel. With the heated fuel filter I plowed snow at -36 and didn't gell.
petrol 5-10% will do just as well.
Hate to say but i think fords new 7.3 Godzilla is a game changer as far as diesel vs gas hd pick ups . Diesel always had the torque advantage when pulling heavy loads but newer diesels are just to complicated and expensive to own vs gas .New 7.3 Godzilla is a pulling monster
I ordered mine with 4.30 gears and love it. I do not miss the 6.7, especially the $8k more it costs. I can buy a lot of gas for $8k... I plow, tow dump trailers and lawn equipment for our family business..
I agree with you. In 2020 I bought my first new truck after 35years of used. I always wanted to get a brand new diesel and take care of it for ever, but I can’t see the new diesels as a good experience. I picked up a Chevy 2500hd with the 6.6l gas and it tows just fine.
I have a 2012 6.7L Ford Super Duty that has done well for me. That said, from an economic perspective now, I would buy a gas HD pickup for how I use a truck. As to the diesel fuel gelling issue, that is almost always a problem of fuel stations not properly winter treating their fuel or someone driving from a warmer area to a colder one with "summer" fuel. I've driven diesels in cold country for over 40 years. The last time I had a fuel gelling issue was over a decade ago, when I drove a diesel vehicle that had sat for several weeks in the fall and still had a bunch of summer fuel in the tank when I drove it during a cold snap (-18° F.) in early December. I filled up with winterized fuel, dumped a bottle of anti-gel fuel treatment in the tank and never had another issue. The biggest problem with 2007+ diesel vehicles is the DPF/DEF emission controls, especially the DPF. The whole system, regardless of manufacturer, is a stupid, trouble-prone design. Sandia Labs has developed a far better system--ducted fuel-injection--that eliminates the need for a DPF, but the manufacturers have yet to embrace it, probably because they make so much money servicing the current emission systems.
I had a 20 F350 crew cab long bed 7.3 gas with the 10 speed. It was the finest gas engine I have ever owned. I only kept it a year because I bought a heavy 5th wheel and bought a 21 F350 dually 6.7. I highly recommend the 7.3. I had a F250 with a 6.2 and that was a nice motor, but the 7.3 just blows it away in every way.
Every motor should be great the first year it's running
Thanks for the ride along. As I have observed over the years, gas vs. diesel power have their advantages & disadvantages. I do prefer the pre-DEF diesels & pre-electronic controlled engines over those of today. That thought in it's self can open another whole "Can Of Worms" to argue over. I've always said that if I'm going to do a lot of heavy hauling & towing, I'd prefer to own a diesel powered truck but, for an everyday driver that I occasionally haul or tow with I prefer to drive a gas powered truck. I will admit tho, the comfort of the newer trucks have come a long way from the days of old. Thanks for sharing the trip & the review of the truck. Take care.
I have a 2020 GMC 1500 with the 6.2 liter with the 10 speed transmission and I really love this truck, it has plenty of power and shifts very smooth. I would recommend the ten speed transmission to anyone.
Always enjoy watching your videos. Agree on gas vs. Diesel. Most Diesels go up and down the road without a load.
Yeah, but if you tow a lot--- the Diesel is FAR ahead, especially when talking about longevity. The gasser v8's will tow things, but they won't last well past 300k Towing big Goose Neck trailers all it's life, like a well made diesel does.
@@calholli we have 2 diesel rams 3500 and 5500 dodge ram
Completely agree. I own a 1999 F250 w/7.3 and there is no way I will deal with a new diesel. Once I can’t keep the Ol’ Girl going I will be buying a gasser.
Really enjoyed this one Blake. Thanks for the video effort!
My 97 7.3 truck used to have gel issues. Once i started adding the additive in during late fall before the temps drop below 50 degrees i stopped having problems. The fuel additive and the fuel needs to be warmer than 40F degrees for it to properly blend and be able to block the parafin wax molecules from forming. If you add it too late in the winter then it’s too late.
Wish our fuel was that cheap. We are now paying over $2 per liter for both gas and diesel here in Australia. Love your videos as always Blake.
£1,65p per litre over in the UK....
-15°F? That's it? Come to Minnesota for the winter, we'll show you what cold really is.
Dang, you drove right through my neck of the woods, Sheridan, Ranchester, Dayton WY.
Great review. With the new pickups gas may be the way to go. 7.3 ford gas has had some good reviews. On the fence for sure. Thanks brother for your time.
There's an ultrasonic motion sensor inside the truck. When you turn the truck off, the information display in the dash should give you the choice to set only the "perimeter alarm" (door opening). Choose that option. I have an F350 and have to do this when I take my dog with me.
To pull my camper, I've had an 05 F250 srw with the 6.0L, 02 F250 srw with the 7.3L (worse ride and fuel milage of any of the diesel trucks I owned), 02 F150 with 5.4L - averaged only 7.5mpg pulling camper, 05 F350 dually with 6.0L and now my 2011 F350 srw with the 6.7L and by FAR it is the best truck of them all - I LOVE the power, fuel economy (average nearly 14.0 mpg's towing 8500lb 5th wheel camper) and the ride!!! But I live in the mountains of NW North Carolina and any trip I take involves going up a mountain - the gas truck failed miserably - 30-35 mph at best up the mountain! The diesel's pull far better - more torque. If I didn't have to deal with the mountains, I might consider a gas truck simply because of cheaper maintenance costs. Great video as always!!!
You can get 20-21 mpg from a 6.7 Cummins towing over 26k in the Oregon mountains with a truck and engine capable of a million plus miles power strokes are weak mall crawlers.
@@matthewwilliams9028 I wish our 6.7 cummins got that empty normally is around 12 mpg
560 k. 7.3 01 6 speed granny
@@jonathansmart3763 There's absolutely no way he's getting 20-21 mpg pulling 26k in the mountains even if those mountains are in Oregon. 🤣🤣🤣
@@MatthewC137 yep...typical dodge cummings exaggeration.
Cool road trip thanks for filming it.
I have a 7 minute commute, so it was pretty easy for me to stick with GM 6.0 gassers. On rare occasion it would be nice to have a Diesel, but a few times a year doesn't make up for the increased cost/decreased reliability. Especially when I plow with it :D
Unless you are putting on mega miles and doing a lot of pulling I would not recommend a diesel. The up keep and repair prices are off the charts.
I hope you enjoyed the ice cream. I like their malts!!! A malt is just super tasty with strawberries.
I was wondering how long it would take for these people to wake up to this diesel scam
Do you not get winter diesel in Wyoming? Here in Canada 🇨🇦 we get winter fuel starting in around October right through until around April for most of Canada that is. It doesn’t gel until you get down below-60.
yeah our ram 5500 diesel is awsome on feul even when plowing snow
My uncle runs a 6.7L Cummins idk egr deleted something like that, anyways I never hear of him having issues sits outside year around he’s in Casper Wyoming.
Glad you enjoyed my state.
My opinion is the only reason to buy one of these newer trucks with the emissions crap is because of the tow rating. The town names out there were pretty cool 😀
Up here in the great white north say 600 miles north of Havre we don't have half the problems with diesel gelling that you guys in the US have. Here the fuel at the pumps changes in October and April from summer to winter fuel so as long as you fill the truck regularly you don't even think twice about fuel gelling. Lots of diesel trucks around here.
I have the same alarm problem with my bloodhound. I have a 2019 F350 and if I leave her in the truck I have to leave the doors unlocked or the alarm will go off
Being from Norway, Europe, with «polar» climate it sounds strange that diesel gel issues are so common during winter. Here we have summer diesel, autunm diesel and winter diesel. If you have issues of clogged filters and jelly it would be because you parked your vehicle with summer diesel only to fire up next time during winter. That has happened to me. Keep in mind that in Norway even smaller cars are likely to be diesels. Now, 50% of new sales are electric and 20% hybrid. Rest gas or diesel.
I believe he was talking about diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) on the rental diesel truck which is a urea used for emissions and not the diesel fuel.
We have winter diesel so if you see gelling in the USA it's probably because the folks didn't switch over or treat their summer fuel. Personally I experience colder temps than Blake and I've never had a gelling issue.
On the alarm system when you pull the key out of the ignition with the door open it will say on the gauge cluster (All Sensors or you can scroll down to proximity only) . I have also noticed with my 2017 on the trailer side of things it will let you store trailers and sometimes you half to confirm your action twice. IDK but mine dose that sometimes.
You are right on track; poor fuel killed my duramax injectors and cracked #3 piston, scaring the bore. $18k or so should get me my used diesel back- whoopieeee!!😢
If doors unlocked from inside when you locked with key. It sets alarm off....dont lock truck and your good
Same feelings, Don't drive that often . Have had my 02 Duramax for 7 yrs now . Has 193k on it.
If I trade will look at the 6.6 gas or 7.3 has that require regular unleaded. The 6.4 ram requires premium.
I will also be checking tow capacity to pull a camper.
I believe the new 6.4 has 87 as the preferred fuel. My 2019 shows 89 as the recommended octane for optimal economy and power but at least 87 is required. I don’t know why they changed it to 87 on the newer models.
I want a new Chevy chassis cab, Crew cab 3500 6.6l gas V8, two or four wheel drive, don't really care, going to put a flatbed on it, would make a nice little truck and I have a family so I need the back seat, the Duramax is ten grand and a thousand pounds heavier, all adds up when Hot shot n loads, I don't go over a couple hours from the house with the truck so fuel mileage isn't as much of a concern as OTR guys, with the 9 foot flatbed I shouldn't have to hook the gooseneck 50% of the time , stay strong guys
Im in the same boat I have 2 diesels both low miles (older 89 IDI f250 / 96 PSD 4x4 box rig) but at the price of fuel now 1 dollar per gal more then gas here. Im seriously thinking about another older gas truck. Gov intent on choking us out when do we take a stand?
I was daily driving a diesel during the last high fuel price time and am still driving a diesel now. The current '18 is payed for and frankly I can not and will not sell it for a high displacement gas truck. In my 7 decades on this earth fuel prices go up and they come down. It all averages out in the long term, so I don't worry about the short term. My diesels have never been a big expense to maintain nor any major repairs. In my area the difference in fuel prices between gas and diesel is not as high as a dollar. More like 60 or 70 cents. The fuel economy makes up for that even towing 21K CGVW.
Stop voting Democrat.
455890 7.3 doesn't use a drop of oil not afraid to go anywhere last winter trip to Boston trailer out loaded a 2017 wreck in the side pick upwith 6 4 power stroke little slick 18 inches of snow 60 mile hr wind average 15 miles per gallon round trip I love my 7 .3love the videos
From my experience those new 10 speeds transmission are not all that great, you're luck if you get 40,000 to 45,000 on it before it needs work,
It’s amazing people are amazing to survive in a civilization where the state doesn’t spray the highways with brine 7 days a week like many of the less intelligent states do.
That brine is terrible for your vehicle. It rots the body out and turns your wiring green.
I had an F350 6.4 power stroke. 2008. I didn't need such an big truck. Traded it in for an 2020 F150 3.5 ecoboost. With the 10 speed. In town driving only is not good. On the road long hauls is amazing. Yet on my 10 speed. If I don't let the transmission warm up to 80F. It shifts hard between 3rd and 4th. Its the XLT with toe package. Its an jet. So much power. Yet on an cold start. It will idle down twice. Then I go. Biggest savings for me was in the oil changes. Outside fuel cost. About same price on payments. 1 ton an oil change cost me around $130. This half ton round $68. I do miss my diesel. An King Ranch. Yet this F150 rides way better and fits what I need.
5.9 Cummins in a Ford OBS, Diesel forever! 💨
Right now ( 3/23/22) prices for unleaded regular -$4.29 and diesel $5.29 per gallon respectively. I was looking at trading up for a diesel but cannot justify the cost whatsoever. Maybe later on things will change. Also heat with oil and running low and those prices are unbelievable. Thanks for your videos- enjoy them.
Great video as per usual! Definitely have heard great things about the new Ford gassers. I think the new Ford big block is gonna be a good alternative for diesels if you're not towing 24/7. Good luck with the trucks. I'm sure the 7.3 Powerstrokes are looking forward to spring as much as I am. God bless and have a great day - Everett
They're having issues with lifters and coils.
@@duckwacker8720 Well at the end of the day it's still a Ford. Lol! None of them are like they once were though with the exception of MPG.
@@duckwacker8720 We won't really know how good they are until they're out of warranty.
Truck rental in my area won't rent F250 for towing -- they make you rent F350 -- stiff suspension :( and way overkill for the job
We have been nursing or 7.3 s (2) and 6 liters (3) . They all have over 350000 km on them. They are the last good diesels.
I just bought a 98 chevy 2500 ext cab 4x4 with a 454 $ 15,000 with 65,000 miles on it and I can work on it myself.
It's funny when Americans say an old building...that's maybe 150 yo. In Ireland an old building could be over a thousand years old...like some pubs here..
What can I say, we’re a “young” country still.
I just bought a 99 F350 SRW crew cab short bed 7.3 powerstroke for towing my 5th wheel. I had been using an 89 Chevy K1500 but we want to be able to travel farther. The 7.3 gets double the fuel mileage and is far more comfortable than my old Chevy. Even with diesel prices over $5 a gallon i am not spending anymore on fuel and an actually saving money with gas prices what they are.
Great stuff, Blake.
More later.
Baby Cats are awesome
My 1994 Mazda p/u I got from Jimmy had 2300 4 cvl. When Randy and Ryan got it from me it had 235,000 miles trouble free miles on it. They trashed it in a month. I now have your granny's with 237,000 on it
I say this as a semi driver pulling around 8800 gallons of fuel everyday for a living. My 5.7 tundra with the RAS suspension pulls my 33ft travel trailer better than my 7.3 did.
The 7.3 is a fantastic engine , it's nearly bullet proof, but mileage is not so good. With all the extra smog control stuff on the new trucks they tend to have a lot of problems. I have a 2004 5.9 ram and my friend has the 7.3 ford. Never had any of the problems people who have newer trucks have. Good luck on finding a truck. but the gas ones can't haul 15,000 lbs.
Road trips for equipment can be a good time, the gas vs diesel pick can be a tough decision.
I have a question for you Blake what are your thoughts on the new 7.3 gasoline engine I haven't heard much about them
I’ve heard great things, but haven’t driven one myself.
I have one, 21 7.3 CCSB 4x4 F350 SRW tow my 36ft RV. Plenty of power, 10mpg towing at 65. Only bitch I have is the smallish gas tank. Truck drives amazing for a 1ton
@@davem7722 Would like to know what they do in the mountains with a 16k toy hauler.....
I see 6.7s blown up everywhere for sale or parts.
Glad I don't have to worry about DEF on my F350, then again it doesn't have a muffler either haha. Its a 91 IDI, so...and basically a farm vehicle at this point.
This is a bit off truck topic, but I have been meaning to ask you this for some time.
Concerning the New Holland you had.
I have been toying with the option of a newer tractor, and every time I see a New Holland, I am thinking that is a nice tractor, but always in the back of my mind I think of the one you had, and all the troubles, which sours the view for me on the New Hollands.
So I suppose the question would be, was all the trouble you had with that tractor an issue with New Holland tractors them selves, or just that individual tractor(lemon)?
Thanks
I believe that was my particular tractor, and no way a representation of the whole brand. I would personally consider another NH if I were in the market for a tractor, or a Case/ IH equivalent.
@@GuyinWY
Thanks for the reply, certainly helps me change my view a bit towards the NH's.
The new 22 7.3 gas they are having problems with tthe fuse box shorting out and possibly catching the truck of fire Spencer lawn care has one hes already have has issues with it not shutting off due to a fuse box issue and has had a buddy have his truck burn to the ground due 2 that issue
the problem is the brand,
Why go to Great Falls to Havre
Really great video...I really enjoyed it thank you...🙂
Why is dieseal more expensive??
I never fell for the diesel hype in the first place. If something is that heavy I'll just have it delivered.
.out people drive around empty anyway.
never had any problems getting gassers to start without block heaters way down into the -30s in nodak. the diesels were a different story lol gasser parts are cheap and plentiful, no crazy DEF DPF shit to deal with. for around town though I like my camaros. dont like driving the pickup unless absolutely necessary. Lots of great Folks in Havre
How’s is shit power service is way better that is what we run in all our tractors and if we don’t we run straight number 1 fuel is what we run in the winter in pickups and tractors and we hit -30 here in North Dakota
I had a 2019 f150 with the 5.0 and 10 speed transmission might of been just mine but I hated that transmission had couple issues with it and seemed to be constantly shifting up and down. Had several issues with the truck in general so got rid of it.
A diesel F250 or SRW 350 is completely pointless. I have a 1999 F250 diesel. A 2022 has practically the same axles, frame and suspension under it all these years later… but nearly 300% more torque. No sense in having all that power if they chassis can't put it to the ground. And with diesel stuck at a dollar over regular, its getting harder and harder to lie to yourself that the diesel is "cheaper in the long run"… it isn't.
I constantly have douch bags, buddies of mine, running diesels, who on my days off think Id love nothing more than working on their diesel trucks. This is followed by aggressive laughter and taunting on my side followed by words like get fu#*&#. Im grabbing a half sack of cold ones and a fishing rod and will be hunkered down at one of my honey holes while your changing that injector ...... again.......
I love my 2001 7.3l as well, about the same number of miles and runs great. However, these fuel prices are really killing me. However, I towed a 13k lb 5th wheel from Colorado to New Hampshire last summer, and I averaged 11-12 mpg.
Enjoyed the road trip..
Blake reach out to olf he has a f350 with the 7.3 gas
They just got done moving a nuke in great falls not too long ago
The price of new diesel trucks and the emissions crap they come with are a no go for me.
Don't know if I'm way late on your channel, but whatever happened to the 8n you brought back from your parents place
😂 250k lol I have 320k on a gas engine hemi 2004 Durango, but I understand never trust a Ford outside of the warranty and with high mileage or you will be sorry. tow trucks are expensive as my Ford friends say… those seven threes are great around town vehicles but I would never drive one with the original fix them over 50 miles from where I lived told too many stranded friends back to town with that one, Ford in general has not build a good engine in 30 years at this point
Comparing a old 7.3 to a newer gas I'm not sure is a fair comparison.. I hauled a couple tractors with a 5.7 hemi and got 5 mpg. Last fall with my 6.7 power stroke pulling a 30 foot camper in 20 mph wind I got 12 mpg. Two years ago I drove one with the 10 speed trans mission while on vacation in AZ and yes it got up to 23 mpg on interstate , pulling a good load it'll be single digit. My 2012 6.7 has had one issue with the def issue. $300 fix with a new heating eliminate . I always use def from same same brand. Have heard stories of people using windshield washer fluid in def tank. Make sure you only use creditable sources please.
Your F450 is geared too low for highway miles. $3000 will get you an overdrive. Replace the front end and maybe a steering gearbox and it will steer nice again. If you can find one, get Banks programmer. Mileage and power will go way up. The perfect truck for a whole lot less than a newer one and no DEF. I idle my F250 7.3 all night if hot or cold. Very comfortable. Up to 19 mpg.126.with trailer. 8 with load and 70mph. Add a 6.0 trans cooler and a trans thermostat. Trans stays cool.
Where do you get that overdrive unit?
I have 3 7.3s. 1 idi and 2 powerstrokes and also a 2011 f350 with a 6.2 and besides they really shitty gas mileage its a good truck
The arguments in favor of diesel pickups have ALWAYS been based on some very SPECIFIC criteria.
If your needs happen to match that sweet-spot where diesel efficiencies meet over-the-road mileage, ... more power to you.
But most of us are better served by gas motors.
There is nothing wrong w/ Diesel if it's built correctly. There shouldn't be the problems w/ the emissions or DEF like there is. This is do, in part, to the OEM's trying to make a higher return$ & anxious managers wanting to impress their bosses so they can move up the corporate ladder. The other issue is the hysteria by an EPA infected by the enviro-mentalists inventing emission regulations that have not been verified or validated. Another issue is the poor quality of replacement parts, especially alternators & batteries as it relates to older vehicles. During my Northern winters, I do have to plug-in my '96 E350 w/ the 7.3 & +305K on the clock & I get great results w/ the "Power Service" anti-gel additive. The issue w/ the Big Rig OEM's is due to customers being 'cost sensitive'. Meaning innovation is very limited & some being more compromised because of cost. The Light Truck OEM's; they follow the trends & right now it's the mirage of EV's. As long as the Govt. subsidizes initial production. Just to many 'speed-bumps' right now for Light Truck Diesels. Either price rises are limited usually by cheaply made components &/or sub-par materials or the price's will climb to ridiculous levels because of 'higher quality' &/or emission regulation. To many $tary eyed managers & not enough Engineering.
250,000
It.s just broke in. 475,000 on my 2001 7.3, AmsOil!
I love my 02 Super Duty with a 7.3, but I agree with you. With 319000 on it I'm leary to take it on that long of a trip too. Love the newer gas super duty, might be my next truck
Don't tow that much or real heavy. I'll never go back to a gas truck tho
Forget treatments for Diesel Fuel. Forget them, you hear me
Wrong, I use straight #2 and howes addative. 7 diesel pickups, 3 tractors, and 1 semi.
@@AcesUpOffroad Where are you located but???
South Dakota
That DEF aint no good. Nothing but emission issues in the semi truck.
My 460 is "rated" at 10k pulling ...
Tony Fast of Fast ag' Montana RUclipsr, I think he's out of Havre. :)
Def=government juice
The 6.7 would be a dodge ram 3500 Cummins turbo diesel
The best diesels for economy are the old non turbo ones, a blower will put the bills up. They tend to be slow but don’t burn much, I had one with a dashboard idle adjuster, great in traffic jams, you could make it just creep along. I like diesels but never really did the mileage to justify one.
Your 7.3 only gets 12 mpg pulling a fkat tongue pull trailer.
Something is wrong with your truck, either that or you have 410 ratio in your diff.
My 03 f250 7.3 has over 400,000, and only changes ps pump twice heater core starter, and front seal on 4R100 original never been outta the trunk, but will be soon.
So anyone have a good recommendation for transmission builder, I'm willing to do the research to follow up on to see what they're reviews, and read up on them.
I've been seriously considering Jasper, as they have 3 years unlimited mileage replacement anywhere in USA.
I can put 6 4x8 alpha on my trailer, at average weight of 1200 pounds and trailer probably 2500 lbs for total 9,700.lbs, and its up above cab high back there.
So it's like pullig a cinder block against the wind, but weight doesn't bother it, and truthfully unless I'm fighting a big head wind are cross wind I never really know it's back there
Fuel mileage probably still going to average above 15, closser to 16 I'm betting, and I run 265x75x16 and I never put 70 ponds of air pressure on them except long enough to leave discount tire.
And those are general grabbers with highway tread pattern at 60 from, and 50 in the rear tires.
Rotila 15/40, stock air box with back against wheel weel cut out and sealed from engine compartment with k&n air filter stock size, just reusable because of all the dust I use to get into on job sites and concrete stabilization of dirt work.
I drive anywhere from 60 to 75 mph, with best mileage at 2100 rpm and 67 mph can get 22 mpg on long highway trips, but the 18.9 is 9 outta 10 fill ups like clock work.
And its super cab short box with big push guard on front bumper running boards, and chrome headache louvered back on rear window, with double thickness of rhino liner in bed with large weather guard toolbox
Now if I put car ojj*
My 7.3 weighs 13,000 lbs and has 4:30 gears in it.
You'd have to be an idiot to keep your emissions on any diesel. It's funny how most will cry about the "warranty" if deleted. The only issue you will have is with the emissions.
Diesels have there purposes you just aint got the right purpose for it. They get better miliage when going long distance and pulling weight. They dont put them in heavy equipment semis trains off rd machines etc. For shits and giggles.
Howes is garbage for antigel. Used schaffers or power service
Opti-lube Winter works good also.
Yes! Power service is great!
Or you can run a fuel tank heater buy ounce cry ounce no gelled up fuel