We might as well get used to it, because the mandates and technology is here to stay. Lots of folks did deletes on diesel trucks, and now the EPA has caught up to that and has won court cases against the manufacturers (http://api.viglink.com/api/click?fo...ss-release/&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_137719656821310). So, bypassing the equipment is also a no-no- that is breaking federal law. The sooner we accept the pill, the sooner we can get back to work.
Time to buy up some cases of oil.The thing coming along with the Selective catalyst reduction systems are newer engine oils again, not only are the fuels and emissions systems getting cleaner but they are mandating the engine oils follow just in case an engine were to ..............OMG.....use some oil!!!
There was a huge issue raised in the diesel world with the introduction of API CJ4, just wait a year or two and see what is coming down the pipes in this regard now, this was a big topic that went hand in hand with the talk of the SCR systems discussions.
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I love my diesel truck, but my dad has a Ford F350/V-10 that looks better and better each year. Fuel mileage is poor, but not much worse than the last couple of years worth of diesel trucks. Operating cost is much less, and it pulls great (6 speed/4.30 gears). If I were going to replace my truck, I think I would at least give gas trucks a fair look. I don't tow super heavy, so a little less torque wouldn't be much of a consequence.
Given that the diesel option in any of the big three comes with an approximately $8000 premium, a break even-analysis seems prudent.
