Diesel trucks, unlike gas-powered ones, are designed to carry or tow extremely heavy loads without showing ill effects. There are many truck makes/ models, but the most popular ones include Dodge, GMC, and Ford. There is no doubt that some diesel vehicles are better than others, so you need to make sure that you know the pros and cons of each type before buying it.

To start with, if you are looking to buy a Ford, look at the ’08 models with the 6.4L Power Stroke, which is better than the ’07 Super Dutys with the 6.0L engine. This is because, the ’08 Power Stroke had more power, it has a more advanced 5R110 . Similarly, there are also particular GMC and Dodge trucks that are better than others.

The best GMC truck models to buy are the ’06 to ’07 Silverado and Sierra. This is because, these models are equipped with LBZ-engine-code Duramax. For the 10 years that GM has been producing trucks, many of them have been coming with issues. For example, the early LB7-engine-code Duramax vehicles had injector issues, while the LLY-engine-code Duramax trucks had issues to do with cooling problems while towing. The good thing with the ’06 to ’07 LBZ-engine-code models is that they had all the cooling and injector problems ironed out, thus most preferable.

GMC 6.6L LML Duramax Diesel is a new engine and is better than previous models. It is more powerful than the 6.7L Powerstroke manufactured by Ford; however, you may need a mechanic to help you determine which truck engine is better. This new 6.6L Duramax should be a good engine; however, only time will tell how good this engine is.

The newest Dodge truck models have been installeder and have more power compared to other counterparts. They are the simplest of the modern diesels. The change to ultra-low sulfur fuel as well as increased injection pressures can be attributed to the reduced injector life in new diesels. Malfunctioning injectors in these models can lead to melted pistons, and this can eventually lead to an engine needing a full rebuild. Whether you buy a Ram 2500 or 3500, Dodge trucks provide long lasting power and are aesthetically pleasing. However, buying these trucks can get costly, so you need to look for used cheap trucks.

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