I discuss whether a Diesel Engine (6.7 Cummins) or a Gas Engine (6.4 Hemi) is the better choice for you to buy in your pick up truck. I explained as a heavy duty diesel mechanic the issues and benefits with a modern diesel engine as well as the benefits of having a diesel engine for towing and power.


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I hope everyone is having a great day. I figured now that the price of Diesel fuel has come down a bit that people would be more open to the discussion of buying a diesel engine vs a gas engine. and at the end of the day it comes down to what you will be using the truck for.

1. towing
If you are towing heavy or frequently the diesel option is by far your best options. It is a far superior engine for towing and will give you much much better performance under load then the gas engine.

2. Driving habits
If you are not driving your truck long distances or often the gas engine is probably the better option. these modern diesel engine love getting nice and hot and worked hard, same for the emission systems. without that you will shorten the life of the diesel engine.

3. reliability
unfortunately the reliability of diesel engine is no longer what it used to be. these diesel are having much more common problems thanks to the emission systems whereas the gas engine don't have emission systems and don't run into these issues making them a much more reliable option

4. Idle time
If you know your truck will be idling, you should buy a gas engine. these diesel engine do not like to idle and you will shorten the life of the engine

5. payload
if you want to maximize your trucks payload the gas engine is the best options for that because it simply weighs less then the diesel option.


those would be my 5 things to look at before buying a gas or diesel engine for your truck.

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