Used Diesel question

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Are you pulling heavy and pulling weekly or more? If not the expense of a diesel is not needed. Unless you just want one which is cool. I did the diesel thing and it got to be a PITA. The maintenance is exponentially more expensive than your f150. The oil changes are at least $100 if you do it yourself . i finally got sick of it and bought a 3/4 with a gas engine and couldn't be happier. I pull my tractor or TT occasionally and the 6 liter gas is more than enough. I can't pull a hill at 70 without downshifting anymore though is the only downside I can come up with.

The 6.7 powerstrokes are bad arse. Like others have said, is stay away from the 6.0-6.4. I have put 10k in the past 12 months on my 6.4 and have a bed plate leak which ford wants 8k to repair a $16 gasket. I'm going to let it ride with the drip. But with 140K, I have had to replace the turbo, EGR valve, and both front calipers.

I also have a 14 250 6.7 and those engines are beast. That is a sports car engine that can pull a house. I'm still amazed at the difference In performance between the 2

Like other posters said , maintenance is key as well as more costly. Every other oil change which is over 100 bucks you have to change fuel filters as well.

As far as best, IDk. I guess it's more of preference. I lean more towards fords becuSe in my mind, the look the best and have the most features. The new Chevys are nice but I'm not crazy about the interior. That's just me though

My 6.7 is incredible. I am either about to go into the engine (fuel, rods, billet turbo, etc) or trade up to a 2017 and just do full deletes.

Diesels are rarely are necessary, but they are hella fun.

Got it. I have a work truck so my personal just sits. It gets used on weekends only pulling a 9k camper or a 22 bay boat. The 5.4 triton does ok but shifts a lot hunting for gears. Wanting a rig that doesn't seem to struggle as much. It won't be a daily driver so maybe one or two oil changes a year. I'm wondering how much a programmer would solve the "gear hunting"?

Nah it's gonna struggle with a 9k pound camper no matter what you do to it.

A newer half ton would have a much easier time with it. If you're a ford guy look at an ecoboost before you spring for a diesel. The Chevys also tow extremely well now. You could probably find a used one for a decent price. The 6 speed transmissions make a huge difference with those trucks.

A diesel is a good buy for a dedicated tow rig though. Just stick to cummins and Duramax for those years and have it checked out by someone who knows what to look for. Dont let high mileage scare you too much.

Might want to consider upgrading your rear axle gears in your f150. Dropping 1k on new gears is a lot cheaper than the diesel option. That with a programmer will probably do the trick.

What rear end does your 5.4 have?