[AT] synthetic oil - gas versus diesel trucks

[David Bruce]

I determined years ago that my needs were better suited for a gas engine.

Using a new email address in hopes I can reach the list.

David

NW NC


On 11/17/2016 3:13 PM, Herb Metz wrote:
> Good point Grant; don't remember that issue being mentioned in previous
> comparisons. Will admit that I don't always seriously analyze such
> comparisons.  I will note that I was initially upset when I found out a
> couple years ago that my favorite (Dodge Dakota) pickup did have diesel
> optional; in Africa. Herb(GA)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Grant Brians
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 2:30 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] synthetic oil - gas versus diesel trucks
>
> I made the choice last year to buy two Gasoline vehicles (E350 box truck
> and Ford Transit) rather than the Diesel versions of each. Based on the
> fuel consumption and lower price per gallon of Gasoline versus Diesel, I
> made the right choice for us. I must also say that the E350 will have
> exceeded 70,000 miles in the year and the Transit is about 37,000 miles!
> What I do not know is how many miles each will go ultimately, but it
> appears that all of the calculations will work out better. A factor that
> is killing me that would still be a problem with Diesel is that the
> tires last a fraction as long as they used to on all of our vehicles.
> Tire life has decreased immensely since the 80s....
>               Grant Brians - Hollister,California vegetable, herb, edible
> flower, fruit and nut and seed farmer
>
> On 11/16/2016 1:16 PM, charlie hill wrote:
>> Gil,  I'm late coming to this conversation but I'll tell you what I read
>> in a farm magazine many years ago.  The article said if you don't drive
>> a truck (pickup or medium duty) at least 50,000 miles a year you can't
>> justify the expense of purchase and maintenance on the diesel.
>> That was probably 25 years ago and I'm sure the economics have
>> changed over time but it's still a point worth considering.
>>
>> Charlie
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: vschwartz1 at comcast.net
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 9:43 PM
>> To: Antique
>> Subject: Re: [AT] synthetic oil
>>
>> I want to thank everyone who has commented on this thread. It has been a
>> most interesting subject and all comments have been very enlightening. At
>> my
>> age I have only thought about buying a diesel engine pickup and this
>> subject
>> of conversation has helped make up my mind. It seems as though buying a
>> diesel engine is like buying trouble unless you really need it for work, I
>> don't. Initial cost of a diesel never came into the conversation but I
>> know
>> something about the initial cost and normal maintenance costs after the
>> warranty expires. I think I'll just drive my 04 Hemi a while longer. It
>> has
>> done very well and the overhead on it is miniscule.
>> Thanks to everyone for their comments and information.
>> Gil
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