Posted by IndianaRed on May 24, 2010 at 16:56:50 from (76.214.159.87):
My gasoline powered 3/4 ton Chevy is about to pass 400K in a week or two. As much as I drive and haul/tow heavy loads I get a lot of people telling me I need to have a diesel. And I almost bought one when I got this van in Oct. of 2006. But I thought and thought and couldn't figure a good reason to. They cost quite a few thousand more. Strike One. Yes, they get a little better mileage, (I get 19 on the Hwy), but diesel costs more so that pretty much equals out. Seems like I'm always hearing about the pumps going out and that's thousands to repair. Strike Two. A lot of people say they last longer, and I would generally agree, but at 400k and mine runs like new, can a diesel do better than that? Plus, with gas you don't have to worry about cold weather jelling and dirty nasty bad fuel clogging filters. Strike Three. If mine were a freak and the only one that's lasted this long that would be one thing, but I know of two other guys where I work that have more miles than me, over 500k, with original motors and trannys. These new engines are bullet-proof. Mine's got the little 4.8 in it, not at all meant for towing a lot, but that's all I've done. I wonder how much the Lucas has helped. I'm not one for snake oils, but everyone I talked to said good things about, from fleet truck mechanics to my uncle, the all-around Mr. Fix-it. Lucas in the oil, tranny, fuel, and rear end. Tranny started whining at 150k, shops told me I'd better fix it quick, (of course), 250k more miles and she still whines, and I love that sound, and I love my Chevy Van!
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