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TJTx · 08-23-2018, 08:31 AM

I agree with with all the previous posts. I, myself, have a 2005 Duramax which I purchased new. I kept up with maintenance and only used Rotella T6 full synthetic oil from the first oil change and changed fuel and air filters as scheduled. I also buy all my oil and filters at Walmart and found a place that will do the oil change with my supplies and lube the chassis for $14.99. I had the water pump go bad at around 180K and got it repaired. Bought the truck 1 year after buying a Surveyer TT. It was over-kill at the time, but I wanted to be prepared for a possible fifth wheel in the future. We finally purchased our Alpine fifth wheel in 2017. It felt real nice to go to a dealership already prepared TV wise. My truck now has close to 250K miles and still runs great and I would do it all again. For me, I would go with a diesel for longevity, mileage, re-sale, and current and tow capacity.

08-23-2018, 08:31 AM	#42
TJTx Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Joshua Posts: 26	I agree with with all the previous posts. I, myself, have a 2005 Duramax which I purchased new. I kept up with maintenance and only used Rotella T6 full synthetic oil from the first oil change and changed fuel and air filters as scheduled. I also buy all my oil and filters at Walmart and found a place that will do the oil change with my supplies and lube the chassis for $14.99. I had the water pump go bad at around 180K and got it repaired. Bought the truck 1 year after buying a Surveyer TT. It was over-kill at the time, but I wanted to be prepared for a possible fifth wheel in the future. We finally purchased our Alpine fifth wheel in 2017. It felt real nice to go to a dealership already prepared TV wise. My truck now has close to 250K miles and still runs great and I would do it all again. For me, I would go with a diesel for longevity, mileage, re-sale, and current and tow capacity.