The 6.2 Experience...
#31
10-13-2017, 09:07 AM
I've seen so many posts on the repair costs of the 6.7 with only a few examples of very expensive repairs. Yes, the 6.7 has some very expensive parts, but failures are very rare. From what I've read, on average, the 6.7 will last much longer than a 6.2. Many modern diesel engines go 400k miles, which would be a very rare exception for a gas engine. (The 6.2 is a fine engine, but so is the 6.7.)
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10-13-2017, 09:11 AM
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10-13-2017, 09:25 AM
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Due to a RAV replacement (Bad engine after spending 61 days out of the first 90 in the shop) - I just upgraded from a 2017 F150 SC 3.5L EB - To a 2017 F250 SCSB 6.2L and I'm happy with the 6.2L - It's no twin turbo V6 but it does plenty for that heavy truck. I had a 2005 F250 PSD 6.0L ten years ago, and I think I prefer this gasser over that.
#36
10-13-2017, 12:03 PM
Gas Vs Diesel
This thread has been done before.
Both have their place. Both engines have done well. No one want to own a truck 400k miles. I think I will sell my around 150-200k
GAS trucks do better for short trips. Turbo diesel do better for long heavy towing trips over Mountains.
I will say that non-turbo engine losses power at altitude where a Turbo Diesel keeps about the same amount of power. I have felt a gas truck loss power due to altitude and it sucks. I also hate 4500 rpm to pull a load.
People simple try to justify their purchases. I drive both the 6.7 and the 6.2 and 6.8. For a Daily I would take the 6.2, for a work horse I would take the 6.7.
I have 70k on the 6.7. ZERO engine issues. Its been a really good truck. My 6.8 has 120k on it and doing great. So I think the notion of a gas truck not lasting is BULL (*#(
Both have their place. Both engines have done well. No one want to own a truck 400k miles. I think I will sell my around 150-200k
GAS trucks do better for short trips. Turbo diesel do better for long heavy towing trips over Mountains.
I will say that non-turbo engine losses power at altitude where a Turbo Diesel keeps about the same amount of power. I have felt a gas truck loss power due to altitude and it sucks. I also hate 4500 rpm to pull a load.
People simple try to justify their purchases. I drive both the 6.7 and the 6.2 and 6.8. For a Daily I would take the 6.2, for a work horse I would take the 6.7.
I have 70k on the 6.7. ZERO engine issues. Its been a really good truck. My 6.8 has 120k on it and doing great. So I think the notion of a gas truck not lasting is BULL (*#(
#37
10-13-2017, 12:05 PM
Cargo Master
The rest of the truck will fall apart anyway. There might be some 400K diesels around but take a look at the rest of the truck.
#38
10-13-2017, 09:29 PM
Cargo Master
Good thought, but that's the first thing I checked. It was a BIG difference. Glad I realized about the G, or I'd pass on the gasser. Now, it may be my choice.
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