Ram vs Ford vs Chevy - What's The Best Affordable Diesel Half-Ton Truck?

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  • ( www.allTFL.com ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our TFLstudios content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this video, we check out 3 used diesel half-tons to find out what the best option is! Ram 1500 EcoDiesel versus Chevy Silverado 1500 Duramax versus Ford F-150 PowerStroke diesel.
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    0:00 Intro
    0:31 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
    8:05 Chevy Silverado 1500 Duramax
    15:07 Ford F-150 PowerStroke
    22:31 Verdict
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  • @J.W.W.
    @J.W.W. 7 місяців тому +215

    It’s great how all three had a check engine light 😆

    • @weegeemike
      @weegeemike 7 місяців тому +32

      Goes to show the "reliability" (or lack thereof) of newer, DEF-system equipped diesels.

    • @regsparkes6507
      @regsparkes6507 7 місяців тому +8

      This fact would make me STOP my ' buying thinking' right there.

    • @hotshtsr20
      @hotshtsr20 7 місяців тому +11

      Fun of a modern diesel. EPA effectively mandated magic, which eventually fails.

    • @kkkkiaken
      @kkkkiaken 7 місяців тому +6

      Someone must’ve disconnected a spark plug wire in each one?
      😂

    • @regsparkes6507
      @regsparkes6507 7 місяців тому

      @@kkkkiaken If not that then it's the condenser,... nobody thinks to replace this. :)

  • @floridagunrat1625
    @floridagunrat1625 7 місяців тому +49

    They were basically four reasons everybody wanted diesels. 1. they produce tremendous torque. 2, they ran on cheap fuel. 3, they were very reliable as they had virtually no electronics. 4. They got better gas mileage. The first one still exists, the next two reasons are gone, and the last one is negated by the higher fuel cost. Unless they have a real reason for the additional torque, most people today are better served to buy a gasoline truck due to the higher initial buy in costs, and higher routine maintenance, as well as repair costs of a modern diesel.

    • @windrider65
      @windrider65 6 місяців тому +5

      Very good breakdown of why people need a diesel.
      I tow a travel trailer and live full-time in it, I would love to have a diesel, however my truck is paid for and I don't want to jump into a truck I don't think that is worth the money they are asking for it, new or used.

    • @johndavidson3424
      @johndavidson3424 6 місяців тому +1

      They don't make so much torque difference for the same displacement in a similar segment compared to turbo petrol, which most are. Old school N.A petrol options in new trucks are gold, and still has enough torque.

    • @TovarEndwy
      @TovarEndwy 6 місяців тому +5

      I think what he meant was. It makes tq at a very low rpm. I have a 22 Duramax 1500 and even when hauling a trailer up north it hardly ever revs over 2k. I think they said it's like 90 or 95 percent tq at 1200 rpms. That means everything wears out a lot less. Vs when I had a gas v8 engine it would rev past 3k going uphill. To maintain hp and tq.

    • @reidhulshof3645
      @reidhulshof3645 6 місяців тому +11

      You can still get better mileage and cheaper maintenance if you’re unfortunate enough to lose your emissions equipment in a boating accident

    • @534N69
      @534N69 5 місяців тому +1

      Yeah really well said
      For people who just don’t get the history and reasons, this was brilliant

  • @Jeremiah_Johnson139
    @Jeremiah_Johnson139 7 місяців тому +58

    Andre & Nathan! The OG dynamic duo! It's always a blast when you guys do the segments!

  • @themechanic9226
    @themechanic9226 7 місяців тому +55

    Diesel half-ton economics went out the window when diesel got expensive a few years back. Even now, where I live diesel runs about 30% more than gas so the running costs are pretty much the same as gas (better fuel economy of diesel offset by higher fuel cost). When I bought my 2015 Ram EcoDiesel (which has been flawless since new) diesel was only about 10% more than gas so it made sense. Now, not so much. I’m keeping it though because it’s paid for and still running great… not eager to buy *any* truck at current prices.

    • @alpha2gproject783
      @alpha2gproject783 7 місяців тому +5

      not to mention the cost of DEF isn't free. If you ran a legally deleted truck then the efficiency would cover itself within 3-4 years but right now no.

    • @DEVUNK88
      @DEVUNK88 7 місяців тому +3

      it went out the window when all the emissions and epa regs made them unreasonably complicated and prone to failure...circa 2006
      I still drive TDI jettas and save on fuel despite the cost difference
      Trucks may not have that mpg advantage over a gas, but it is worsened by the overcomplexity and rasied costs of just the engine option itself

    • @JesseLJohnson
      @JesseLJohnson 6 місяців тому +5

      Around here diesel is about the same price as premium. There isn't really that huge of a difference in cost. Diesel used to be cheaper than gas years ago. I get around 10mpg better with my LZ0 then I would have got with the 6.2 the only other engine I could have got with the Denali Ultimate. The 6.2 is also tuned for premium so the fuel is basically the exact same price. I get around 27mpg everyday and as high as 40mpg on the highway. Wouldn't get anywhere near those numbers with the 6.2. The DEF isn't that much of an issue. I only have a few thousand miles on it but its only used maybe at most 1/3 a tank so what maybe $6 of DEF in a few thousand miles. If you can afford the $90k range my truck was you can afford a jug of DEF every oil change.

    • @JesseLJohnson
      @JesseLJohnson 6 місяців тому +3

      @@alpha2gproject783 My LZ0 gets 10 or so mpg better than the 6.2 the only other engine I could have had. Its used at most $6 worth of DEF in 3k miles. It has maybe used 1/3 a tank maybe. Most all of it was used on the 2 road trips its been on and the one time I towed with it. Might go through a jug of DEF every oil change. So what $10 every now and then not that big a deal. The 6.2 is tuned for premium too which is basically identical in price to diesel around here.

    • @DEVUNK88
      @DEVUNK88 6 місяців тому +4

      @@JesseLJohnson it cost me about $.15 per mile to drive my minivan vs $.10 per mile to drive my TDI wagon at my current $3.05 gas vs $4.40 diesel
      the van gets 20-24mpg and the vw gets 40-50mpg
      so even a 45% increase in fuel cost still equals a 30% reduction in fuel cost to drive the diesel instead of the gasser.
      now maybe if I had a small gas car that got 30-40 mpg things change drastically, but my old cheap paid for TDI owes me nothing, vs a car payment

  • @SONbird5112
    @SONbird5112 7 місяців тому +38

    I own a 2014 eocdiesel with 150,000 miles. Runs like a top, replaced 1 sensor. Drive to work is 15 hwy miles 1 way, perfect truck. Looks and runs like new. Love it, maybe the best vehicle ive ever owned.

    • @Lq32332
      @Lq32332 7 місяців тому +2

      Do you have the ZF 8 speed? If so, did you ever change the fluid / filter?

    • @theglitch99
      @theglitch99 7 місяців тому +10

      Not made on a Monday or Friday,

    • @moparjr89
      @moparjr89 7 місяців тому

      ​@@Lq32332all ecodiesels only have the zf 8speed. 2014 and up zf was the only trans in the 1500

    • @tgh117
      @tgh117 6 місяців тому

      ZF recommends changing at 60K@@Lq32332

  • @skwerlee
    @skwerlee 6 місяців тому +19

    I absolutely love my 21 Duramax 3.0 Z71. Fuel economy and drivability is insane. Only issue so far is intermittent CEL’s that always self clear after a day or two.

    • @tyg8562
      @tyg8562 5 місяців тому +2

      Scary. I’ve had vehicles with 380k miles and 0 check engine lights. Something that new shouldn’t have any CELs let alone intermittent

    • @ElJeFe556
      @ElJeFe556 Місяць тому

      I have a 22 RST z71 with the buttery 3.0 duramax, and ive had all the problems one could have!! LOL Smells like raw fuel when warming up, has a hesitation at lower throttle, infotainment system works when it wants, HVAC fan works when it feels like it, and in less than 20k miles they had to replace the battery once. Not a great rig!

  • @wereeves
    @wereeves 7 місяців тому +10

    I bought a 2014 Ram Ecodiesel back in May. We put 10k miles on it over the summer towing our 2 place horse trailer to 4H and other shows - It's like a honeybadger - it just doesn't care if there's a trailer there or not, if it's loaded or not - it hauls! It's my daily driver as well - I've seen 28-30mpg(calculated) on extended highway runs.

  • @Meh-2023
    @Meh-2023 7 місяців тому +33

    Test drove all of them...went with the LZ0 Baby D-Max. For the price and future proofing, it was the best option. It is also very smooth and that torque comes in nice and strong.

    • @user-do7go8lj8g
      @user-do7go8lj8g 7 місяців тому +2

      Yep Inline 6 torque >

    • @williammorgan5987
      @williammorgan5987 6 місяців тому

      I have a Cummins and for the life of me I don’t understand why they aren’t all inline 6 engines especially being that small like a 3.0, even Duramax was like nah we need an 6 in a row lol.

    • @rock-uu7qr
      @rock-uu7qr 5 місяців тому

      @@williammorgan5987 because inline 6 has nothing to do with its torque thats a common misconseption/marketing gimmick for dodge guys. duramax makes more torque at a lower rpm than the standard out put cummins and the HO powerstroke also makes torque at a lower rpm than the HO cummins. Engine config has nothing to do with it just stroke length

  • @TheMeanmarine13
    @TheMeanmarine13 7 місяців тому +52

    I love my 2018 Lariat powerstroke 3.0. I got it early this year with only 23K original miles at 5 years old. Only paid 36K for it. KBB had it at 43k then. On the highway with cruise I can get 32 MPG. In town drops to about 25-26 mpg. Not bad for a full size truck.

    • @kylebutler7142
      @kylebutler7142 7 місяців тому +9

      $36k with 23k miles? That's a bargain! Nice buy.

    • @garretlewis4103
      @garretlewis4103 7 місяців тому +4

      Good buy and the fuel mileage is awesome. To me that is what makes diesels attractive. On my 2000 Jetta TDI I got 50+ MPG and my all time high was 65 MPG. Diesels are efficient.

    • @Jay-me7gw
      @Jay-me7gw 7 місяців тому +1

      @@garretlewis4103 But who cares if the mpg's are so high if the fuel costs more and the range is no better because the gas tanks are smaller than the equivalent gas truck? The Powerstroke has a 26 gallon tank while the gas F150's can have a 36 gallon tank. You would have to get consistently 40% better mpg to get better range, and that just isnt what happens.

    • @garretlewis4103
      @garretlewis4103 7 місяців тому +1

      @@Jay-me7gw Yes, you do have to consider the difference in fuel prices. Efficiency is efficiency; however, the cost can be greater even with higher efficiency because of fuel costs. Range and fuel tank size is a whole other topic. But, isn't the 36 gallon fuel tank an option and the standard fuel tank size 26 gallons on the gas truck?

    • @TheMeanmarine13
      @TheMeanmarine13 7 місяців тому +3

      @@Jay-me7gw not at all. was getting 14 mpg from my 5.0 F150 and 36 gallon tank. 32 mpgs on the powerstroke has saved me hundreds a month. And it will outlive my 5.0.

  • @richfarfugnuven6308
    @richfarfugnuven6308 7 місяців тому +49

    It would be interesting to have Brendan scan these and tell us what's wrong with them.

  • @TheMeanmarine13
    @TheMeanmarine13 7 місяців тому +11

    fun fact. You could only get the power stroke in upper trim levels unless it was a Fleet vehicle. XLT Was not offered to the public. They discontinued it because the power boost hybrid was its replacement. Everywhere I go in mine, people stop and ask questions. Like WTH is that thing? haha. That's a powerstroke???

  • @unfinishedstory9333
    @unfinishedstory9333 7 місяців тому +14

    I had a 2016 EcoDiesel. Traded it at 120k for the 2021 Duramax. Have 65k on the D-Max. Both with no issues. I think the EcoDiesel was a little more sprite, but the D-Max is smoother/quiet.

  • @aaronbritt2025
    @aaronbritt2025 7 місяців тому +9

    I bought my '18 F150 Lariat mini-stroke for $46k OTD new in '18 ($69k sticker). The Powerstroke was an expensive option, but you have to remember, Ford was offering a $12k rebate on these with the Powerstroke for quite a while. Sold mine in '20 for $44k. Only sold it because I moved into a DP motorhome. Mine was super quiet, which I actually didn't like. I installed an intake and exhaust trying to get some diesel sound out of it and it was still quiet.

  • @floridagunrat1625
    @floridagunrat1625 7 місяців тому +6

    First problem, he thinks 115,000 miles is a lot of miles! I've got a fleet of GMT 400 Chevys from the 90s, and when they break 300,000 MI, I start to consider them having a lot of miles. With the cost of new trucks, 250 to 300,000 miles should be a standard service life. Unfortunately, all the electronic Gremlins will usually pop up and kill it before that .

  • @ericfriedle456
    @ericfriedle456 7 місяців тому +23

    I love my f-150 with the 3.0. Currently at 129k miles and still going strong

    • @jasonbrushett2005
      @jasonbrushett2005 7 місяців тому

      I'd love to have one if I could find a good used one!! Glad to hear you have had a good experience with yours

    • @ericfriedle456
      @ericfriedle456 7 місяців тому

      @@jasonbrushett2005 I might be selling mine soon 😉

  • @TaigaTurf
    @TaigaTurf 7 місяців тому +7

    I liked the idea of the 3.0 ecodiesel, 30 mpg..
    2014 seems like ancient times now, when trucks were still affordable

  • @henryford2736
    @henryford2736 7 місяців тому +6

    I have '18 F-150 Platinum 3.0 Powerstroke with 124917 miles today. No check engine light no issues everything works. Yes I have to get the timing belt done at 150k. I bought mine when diesel $ ⛽ was the same price as gas it made sense then. Agree with Andre diesel probably doesn't make sense these days.

  • @LCNismo
    @LCNismo 7 місяців тому +12

    I have a 3 duramax diesels. 2 are my lawn fleet and I have a personal one. I don’t regret it at all. Zero problems from any of them

    • @TFLtruck
      @TFLtruck  7 місяців тому +1

      thank you for the feedback!

    • @Pantelifts10
      @Pantelifts10 7 місяців тому

      Wich ones? 3.0 or 6.6? I have an HD for my landscaping business and love it so far

  • @keananfischer8113
    @keananfischer8113 7 місяців тому +19

    If ford would have offered the 3.0 diesel in xl and xlt to the public instead of the expensive fancy trims that would have helped.

    • @jarrodwidiger5472
      @jarrodwidiger5472 7 місяців тому +2

      I was looking at the colorado/canyon diesel when they came out and it was the same way. 4k for the option of a diesel but only on mid and upper trims. It was so dumb paying 35-45k for a midsized diesel. GM with the midsized and Ram/Ford/GM with the full size screw it up. They could have sold the diesels it base trim because alot of the people buying 1/2 ton diesels more want the economy with a pickup not fancy. At the time I was looking I could get a base full size diesel extended cab 4x4 for about the same price as a diesel Colorado/Canyon. Didn't make sense at all

    • @reellife7295
      @reellife7295 7 місяців тому +1

      My f150 state work truck is a xl with a 3.0 but the state probably worked a deal out

    • @JesseLJohnson
      @JesseLJohnson 6 місяців тому

      I test drove a King Ranch and it had the 6.5 foot bed and they wanted $48k for it which seemed really reasonable. Especially when you consider my new Denali Ultimate is nearly 2x that price lol. At the time though I wanted the 5.0 if I was going to buy a Ford. The truck was a 2018 though and for some reason the dealer still had it in 2020 so some money was knocked off for it sitting around forever. It had like 2k miles on it but it had never been sold. Assuming the original price was probably like $65k range. Even that is reasonable though compared to what trucks cost today a few years later. I know when I just got my new one they had those Heritage XLTs for $69k which just seems ridiculous for an XLT I don't care about the ugly paint it had I think it had the power boost too but whatever $70k is nuts for a truck that has cloth interior. It was only $15k more for mine that is as loaded of a truck as you can get supercruise and all and the Duramax.

  • @nandohernandez6451
    @nandohernandez6451 2 місяці тому

    @tfltruck
    This was the comparison I have been looking for. Thank you.
    And thanks for the note about maintenance cost at the end. It made me realize that diesel is apparently not for me due to how little I drive, distance wise.
    Thank you again

  • @madguitarist
    @madguitarist 7 місяців тому +3

    The Duramax I6 did have issues with the cooling system. There were people who had them overheat and go into limp home randomly, and they had similar oil cooler line issues to the LS versions of the Silverado.

  • @06colkurtz
    @06colkurtz 7 місяців тому +1

    The rotary selected is genius. I had trouble going to the old fashioned tree on the column. It’s always in the way.

  • @jamesmyers9285
    @jamesmyers9285 7 місяців тому +2

    My friend has a 2018 RAM Laramie Limited with 3.0L EcoDiesel and 255,000 miles on the odometer. The truck has its original Turbo and has had very problems over its lifetime. He takes extremely good care of the truck, White exterior Black Leather Interior, both look like new. I rode with him from Fillmore, California to Bakersfield, California rode beautifully, very quietly, and moved over the Grapevine without any drama.

  • @gregy3660
    @gregy3660 7 місяців тому +1

    I own a 2016 ram 1500 eco diesel and love it it’s great for long road trips

  • @GrandPines323
    @GrandPines323 7 місяців тому

    I recently seen a Ram Ecodiesel Regular Cab long bed at a local small car lot. It's definitely a rare configuration.

  • @bumonbumbumsex
    @bumonbumbumsex 7 місяців тому +3

    i had a '15 eco outdoorsmen and loved it. Replaced it with a '20 rebel eco and its awesome. There was something deferent with the '15 between the sound, the powerband and low end torque. The '20 is almost neutered compared to un-refinedment of the '15.

    • @persistentwind
      @persistentwind 7 місяців тому +1

      I had a 15 as well and it felt neutered after the emissions reprogramming of the ecu, got a GDE tune and didn't regret it!

  • @stevestanton3083
    @stevestanton3083 7 місяців тому +10

    Is anyone other than me curious about what they sold for at the auction?

    • @garretlewis4103
      @garretlewis4103 7 місяців тому +1

      That would be a fun fact to know for sure!

  • @gregkelly2145
    @gregkelly2145 7 місяців тому +10

    You guys need a Bluetooth OBDII reader for your phones. Dirt cheap and extremely handy. I would have liked to know what the check engine lights were. On a related note, why the heck do cars and trucks not just indicate what is wrong all by themselves? It's not like they don't have big screens and computers already in them...

    • @jarrodwidiger5472
      @jarrodwidiger5472 7 місяців тому +3

      They don't tell you so a stealership can tell you for 200 bux, but yes a BT ODBII reader and a smartphone are awesome and every car guy should have one. I've been using the torque app for almost a decade.

    • @gregkelly2145
      @gregkelly2145 7 місяців тому

      @@jarrodwidiger5472 Me too, I never go on a long trip without it.

  • @anthonysourdiff1835
    @anthonysourdiff1835 7 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the great video. I would take any of them. You can't go wrong with the diesel longevity.

    • @garretlewis4103
      @garretlewis4103 7 місяців тому

      The CEL being on, on all 3 is a little concerning. You do equate diesel with longevity. That and the fuel mileage is the attractive part to me. I had a 2000 TDI Jetta that got 50+ MPG and almost 400k on the odometer.

  • @gregferris9378
    @gregferris9378 7 місяців тому +3

    I never miss a episode. Great work guys.

  • @kosteelers
    @kosteelers 7 місяців тому +3

    Nathan was on a roll the entire video 😂😂

  • @tombache3426
    @tombache3426 6 місяців тому +2

    The Ford shared the engine with Land Rover. We had it in a Range Rover, ran great until 100k, decided it didn’t like the DEF fluid and would not restart if shut off. Dealer couldn’t fix, had 4 more in the Service lot with the same problem. We never did short drives which affect the DOC. Dealer did a hard reboot and we drove it up the street and traded it in. It was good until it wasn’t. Buy the Dodge. Someone will always want it after you are finished with it.

  • @freddyhollingsworth5945
    @freddyhollingsworth5945 7 місяців тому +3

    9 out of 10 vehicles at the auction will have the check engine light on....the only ones that don't would be like a 1999 Corolla with 131,000 miles...

  • @george2pak
    @george2pak 6 місяців тому +5

    I love diesel engines and I think we should have more availability not only for pickup trucks but also SUV'S.

    • @LeObsidianCraft
      @LeObsidianCraft 5 місяців тому +1

      Baby Dmax comes in the Tahoe Burb and the GMC counterparts now.

    • @phatmeow7764
      @phatmeow7764 27 днів тому +1

      imagine the inline 6 BMW B57 in a "murica sized" luxury SUV..yeehaw!

  • @daveroush4896
    @daveroush4896 7 місяців тому +1

    I think the F150 was an XLT, it was noted on the tag and it also had dual zone AC.

  • @Smyth1122
    @Smyth1122 6 місяців тому +1

    I have the 3.0 ecodiesel in my Jeep Gladiator and in my wife's Jeep Wrangler. We love it!

    • @cowelk
      @cowelk 5 місяців тому

      I also have an EcoDiesel in my 2021 Wrangler. I love it, too. I got 25 mpg overall for 2 years when it was stock and that included highway, street and offroad miles. I got a lift and 33 inch tires. Now my mileage for the last year was 20 overall which is great for a "brick" traveling down the road. I love the torque. I almost idle uphill when going offroad and hardly ever spin a tire. I towed a 5x8 UHaul trailer full both ways from Arizona to Virginia and back and 21 mpg. I didn't slow down on hills and never downshifted to 6th. It stayed in 8 or 7. Too bad they have discontinued it.

  • @reidbrown6786
    @reidbrown6786 4 місяці тому +1

    It sure would have been nice to see you compare a 2020 gen 3 eco diesel vs the other 2. The gen 3 is a major step up

  • @milesj6064
    @milesj6064 7 місяців тому

    I have a 2018 F150 Lariat with the diesel, it has been a great truck to drive, love the mileage. In the real cold winter up here in Canada only twice did I have to hit the start switch twice to get it to start. I had 2 recalls for the EGR valve, and they have replaced the oil pan twice for leaks due to it being composite no gasket it is glued on, the rear main seal for leaks, and the dipstick tube for leaks, and I only have 40,000 miles on it since new.

    • @garretlewis4103
      @garretlewis4103 7 місяців тому

      A bunch of little things which can be a pain. At least it hasn't been anything too major. Hopefully it will last you a long time without constant little problems. Interesting about the oil pan.

  • @jonallen1985
    @jonallen1985 7 місяців тому +3

    My 2018 Silverado 1500 with the 5.3 v8 with 53600 miles on it, never seen the check engine light, and never had any repairs done, just preventive maintenance I love my truck and it cost less than 40000 dollars, I bought it new in 2018.

  • @fedeenUSA
    @fedeenUSA 7 місяців тому +2

    The 3.0 ford diesel engine is being used in the new Ford Ranger in Argentina and other countries. Nice engine

    • @robertryan7204
      @robertryan7204 6 місяців тому +1

      Yes they use them in the Ranger and now Amarok

  • @pnwexplorer1122
    @pnwexplorer1122 7 місяців тому

    its crazy how long TFL sits on videos, this was filmed clearly during the summer since they have the AC on full blast and are wearing t-shirts lol its mid November 🤣🤣

  • @bcredeur97
    @bcredeur97 7 місяців тому +5

    Y’all should look at a VW Touareg 3.0 TDI
    Little more rare but they are interesting and more reliable than you would think

  • @elliottedwards7778
    @elliottedwards7778 6 місяців тому

    The other good thing about the outdoorsman is it has the better transfer case it doesn't overheat when off roading

  • @robstanfield4338
    @robstanfield4338 6 місяців тому +1

    Here in Australia the powerstroke 3.0 lives on in the Ford Ranger.

  • @jamesryan1939
    @jamesryan1939 7 місяців тому +9

    GM 3.0 is the best half ton engine on the market, I love mine.

    • @davidduplessis7800
      @davidduplessis7800 6 місяців тому

      Wait till your timing chain (at the BACK of the engine) fails and destroys the entire engine... And/or the "wet" oil pump drive BELT fails (and again, kills the entire engine). That 3.0 is a ticking time bomb. Most don't last longer than 120-140k miles

    • @baxs5076
      @baxs5076 6 місяців тому

      Until it vomits oil or won't start. Widespread problems with these.

    • @JAMESWUERTELE
      @JAMESWUERTELE 6 місяців тому

      $2960 to replace the belt.

  • @matthewschiebout7384
    @matthewschiebout7384 7 місяців тому +4

    115k miles for a 2014 isn't "a lot of miles" but basically "average"

  • @richfarfugnuven6308
    @richfarfugnuven6308 7 місяців тому +2

    I hate turbo lag. I went too big on the turbo and injectors on my Excursion, and the lag is horrible...

  • @jeffg8142
    @jeffg8142 7 місяців тому +7

    The gm straight 6 has a rubber belt running the oil pump in the rear of the block thus requires the transmission to be removed to service it

    • @andrewm2002
      @andrewm2002 7 місяців тому

      Engineered failure, right from the factory. Plus they burn oil

    • @jpaz4901
      @jpaz4901 7 місяців тому +3

      Standard GM engineering!

    • @EBIndy
      @EBIndy 7 місяців тому +2

      And the ford has a timing belt to run the engine. Guess what happens when that breaks? BAM. Pistons hit valves RIP engine.
      The fear mongering ignorance over the 3.0 Duramax oil pump belt is hilarious.

    • @Pantelifts10
      @Pantelifts10 7 місяців тому +3

      You forgot to say that they service it at 200.000 miles

    • @jeffg8142
      @jeffg8142 7 місяців тому +2

      @@EBIndy most overhead cam engines have interference. Not many have a rubber band running the oil pump.

  • @roskoegaming7085
    @roskoegaming7085 7 місяців тому +4

    Love my ram 1500 ecodiesel Laramie with only 98k miles

  • @oronwilcox206
    @oronwilcox206 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the great content. Keep it up.

  • @joemattes8389
    @joemattes8389 7 місяців тому +1

    I want the purple two door Ram you drove past.

  • @LucasLeCompteMusic
    @LucasLeCompteMusic 7 місяців тому +8

    The Ford is the only one that I know of that didnt have issues. EcoDiesels love to catch on fire and spin bearings, the Duramax loves to eat oil and will randomly jump timing AND has a belt driven Oil pump. The Duramax could have been amazing if the timing chains werent on the back the engine. They should have put the chains in the front and timed things off gears no chains.

    • @rustynail7866
      @rustynail7866 7 місяців тому +2

      The fuel pump is electric. There is an oil pump belt that scares people, but in reality it’s not an issue. The engine is a straight six so it couldn’t be moved to the front without redesigning the engine compartment. Most don’t use oil.

    • @yanglue611
      @yanglue611 7 місяців тому

      Hold on. The ECO Duramax has timing chain? I thought it was timing gear like the V8 Duramax.

    • @LucasLeCompteMusic
      @LucasLeCompteMusic 7 місяців тому +5

      @@yanglue611 Yep has chains. GO watch I do Cars tear down of the engine. THe chain jumped timing and it made the pistons slam against the head.

    • @LucasLeCompteMusic
      @LucasLeCompteMusic 7 місяців тому +1

      @@rustynail7866 My bad I fixed my post. I meant to say oil, no idea why I typed fuel lol.

    • @EBIndy
      @EBIndy 7 місяців тому

      The chain didn’t jump timing. That engine failed because the neanderthal owner ran it without oil pressure. Checking the dipstick once in awhile isn’t hard……..

  • @mbukukanyau
    @mbukukanyau 7 місяців тому +3

    It’s a 3:0 liter duramax that I would get

  • @paulherring4230
    @paulherring4230 7 місяців тому +5

    All three check engine lights on “least they have something in common lol

    • @JesseLJohnson
      @JesseLJohnson 6 місяців тому

      If you go to a car auction damn near everything is lit up like a christmas tree. There is usually a reason they are there. Trades that the dealers don't want, cars off lease, fleet cars. Most everything has tons of miles. Auctions are getting a bit better now but the last few years the auctions around here had hardly any cars and what was there was just garbage. The new dealers were keeping most of their trades to resell on their lot not just punting them off at the auction. So it was 5-15 year old junk with tons of miles and every light on the dash lit up selling for ungodly money. The last sale I went to I just laughed and went home. There was a 2 year old Tahoe I was interested in. It brought $65k. You can buy the same one brand new for around $70k. By the time you pay auction fees and all you would have to sell it for as much or more than a brand new one cost to make a living. I figured $55k was all it was really worth. Might retail as high as $60k. Sells for $65k plus fees lol. Had 30k miles on it. I think if I was a buyer and saw one used 2 years old with those miles and one brand new for the same price I am buying new.

  • @LionRunner
    @LionRunner 6 місяців тому +1

    In Asia diesels are the top choice because 1) diesel is cheaper 2) diesel has better range (even with crazy stop and go traffic) 3) diesel engines are much stronger construction / last longer

  • @JMSynthetics
    @JMSynthetics 7 місяців тому +2

    I wish they would have had a newer 3rd gen eco diesel to compare the newer Ford and Chevy trucks too. They kept saying there were out to compete with the eco but by that time the 3rd gen eco was out which was a ton better than the second gen in that 2014

    • @sagraphix
      @sagraphix 7 місяців тому

      Exactly...,comparing so many years development is totally biased

  • @raymondmartens7803
    @raymondmartens7803 2 місяці тому

    What would you guys recommend pulling max weight of a around 7k camping trailer at least 2 times a month on average 500+ miles tound trip and eventually longer ones in retirement . At times even over mountains. An eco 1500 or a 2500 diesel. Thanks

  • @jm32484
    @jm32484 7 місяців тому

    I seen the emissions exemption sticker on the windshield of the f150. Does that mean emissions system deleted from the factory

  • @selfcarefordudes
    @selfcarefordudes 7 місяців тому +1

    Got to love Ram 💪 Great video guys

  • @50ccAdventure
    @50ccAdventure 7 місяців тому +2

    Nathan cracking me up today 😂😂😂

  • @BorellaFamilyAdventures
    @BorellaFamilyAdventures 7 місяців тому +1

    I don't think that was an Outdoorsman. I think it is a Big Horn based on the Auto 4WD availability.

  • @Spoolingturbski
    @Spoolingturbski 7 місяців тому +2

    That’s a Mercedes key. And yes they are great keys but once you start having issues with the EIS or programming it can be a nightmare. I’ve resoldered many of the eis

  • @williamdrijver4141
    @williamdrijver4141 7 місяців тому +1

    And no word on timing chain issues or the location at the back of the engines?

  • @Hard_7_Iron
    @Hard_7_Iron 7 місяців тому

    I have a 2016 Ram Laramie ecodiesel and it’s never given me a minute of trouble. I will not get rid of it…the only complaint is really with FCA cancelling 3G apps. I know they give you an option for a plugin T-Mobile…but I don’t want to pay T-Mobile for anything…. But the truck is amazing!

  • @jonpeters4383
    @jonpeters4383 7 місяців тому +2

    I have a 2020 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel. I have 114000 miles and climbing. All highway and have had no issues. In the summer I can average 29mpg. It’s also 4x4 and 3:92 ratio. Want to buy it?

  • @alpha2gproject783
    @alpha2gproject783 7 місяців тому +11

    I think the thing that also killed the Ford off was that you could only get it on highly optioned trims when it came out. I believe Lariat and above were the only trims allowed to have it then Ford waited until I think just last year to let people get it on the XL crew cab trims...but by that point the damage was already done and people were already turned off. Then the pandemic hit and people just stopped buying new anything because they couldn't find what they wanted without a premium

    • @kennethlewis4641
      @kennethlewis4641 7 місяців тому +1

      I was thinking that same thing. Similar problem with the new hybrid.

    • @alpha2gproject783
      @alpha2gproject783 7 місяців тому

      @@kennethlewis4641 Andre had an XL with the Power boost up until last year when he sold it. The other issue the light duty diesels have is their resale value is too high and their value per dollar is too low. I have two used car dealers near me right now that have had 3 diesel Colorado and Canyon, F150 and Ecodiesel trucks for no less than a year on their lots. They've traded them back and forth or put them at other lots but they still want 35000 for the cheapest truck and 55000 for the most expensive when you can get their gasoline counterparts at the same lots for 5-15,000 cheaper.

    • @rumledumper
      @rumledumper 7 місяців тому +1

      You could get it in the XLT lariat platinum and king ranch only available in super crew cab xl was only available to fleet trucks and was also available in a crew cab

  • @braamkotze473
    @braamkotze473 7 місяців тому +1

    That Lion V6 Power Stroke is nou in the Ranger, with the 10spd AM. It's a match made in heaven! Bravo Ford, Car of the Year in South Africa 🌍💙🇿🇦

    • @robertryan7204
      @robertryan7204 6 місяців тому

      3.2 Engine had lubrication problems

  • @Wickhaven1
    @Wickhaven1 5 місяців тому

    Outdoorsman trim is so underrated. Better gears, bigger fuel tank, skid plates, heavier suspension..I love my 2014 with an outrageous 120,000 miles 🫢

  • @gavriushka
    @gavriushka 6 місяців тому +1

    The only thing I can say for sure about these small diesels, is that the last gen EcoDiesel, went out with a bang in a good way. They fixed literally everything about that engine before it got discontinued, and works phenomenal. I’ve seen people put over 200k miles on one without a single repair on the engine. I’ve had one and would keep forever if it wasn’t for a one accident that totaled it. But Gen 3 EcoDiesel is amazing. And it shows since you can’t buy a certified one right now anywhere in the country.

  • @JohnSmith-ev1sm
    @JohnSmith-ev1sm 5 місяців тому +1

    As a current ram owner, you couldn't pay me to own the 2014 ecodiesel. You guys need to read some forums or something, they have the worst reliability record of any engine in a half ton, diesel OR gas. Not only do they have the typical diesel emisisons issues, but they also have a very weak bottom end with many crank bearing failures etc. The 2020+ ED's are a different story, these have a great reputation to date.

  • @samjoiner7955
    @samjoiner7955 7 місяців тому +4

    My mom had a 2014 Grand Cherokee with the 3l eco diesel and it kept having cooling and emission issues all the way up to about 130,000 before the oil cooler blew and warped the engine

  • @free2chasehappy
    @free2chasehappy 7 місяців тому

    Was hoping you guys would talk about the Land Rover. Curious about the backstory that you were eluding to.

  • @d.williams6891
    @d.williams6891 7 місяців тому +2

    When these trucks are straight piped they sound pretty good. Maybe not as good as my 6.7 F250 with the 5” exhaust, but dang I want one of these for a daily driver!

  • @NatesHomeTours
    @NatesHomeTours 7 місяців тому +1

    19:18 he says just some dirt on them, NOT. I had a 22 ranger as a rental and it was as clean as if off the show room floor, I had it for a week and every time I drove it, I got that notice that they we blocked.

    • @isaacmontes7195
      @isaacmontes7195 7 місяців тому

      Lmao that really the only thing you got from this vid?

    • @NatesHomeTours
      @NatesHomeTours 7 місяців тому +2

      @@isaacmontes7195 Nope, just making a point that Ford has an issue with front sensors and its not from dirt.

  • @sugonmaballs
    @sugonmaballs 7 місяців тому +12

    The gov successfully negated the benefits of these diesels with their overbearing emissions requirements, forcing them to be cost prohibitive both initially and for general maintenance/usage with the DEF requirement and additional emissions components to maintain.
    As Andre said, you'd have to drive 25k+/year for these to make any financial sense for new buyers and even then it would probably take 5-10 years for the ROI to be there providing diesel is as cheap or cheaper in your area and there are no significant engine/emissions related part failures during that time that you would unlikely have on an equivalent gas engine. This is effectively the same cost predicament for EVs, albeit to a slightly lesser extent.

    • @TheNotimprezed
      @TheNotimprezed 7 місяців тому +4

      Diesel has been priced so high i went from a Touareg Tdi to V8 F150 and my fuel costs went down.

  • @jimmyaber5920
    @jimmyaber5920 7 місяців тому +2

    Ecodiesel are great until the day the coolant hose to turbo explodes. No excuse, silicone rubber hose 6 inches long would not have cost a CEO a bonus. The intake seam makes it too wide to get out of the valley and if it's run hot the glow plugs break. If none of that bites you in the a** then the crank bearings fail or the cam gear slips when cam journals in head gall. But some run a long time too.

  • @rayd2100
    @rayd2100 6 місяців тому +1

    GM is the only manufacturer that put time and money into a clean sheet design for a 1500 application, and it shows. The other two half-assed their offerings and charged through the nose for them.

    • @baxs5076
      @baxs5076 6 місяців тому

      And it's fraught with widespread problems, it and the new revision :D

  • @garretlewis4103
    @garretlewis4103 7 місяців тому +2

    At one time I wanted a half-ton diesel truck. I had good experience with my 2000 VW Jetta TDI with almost 400k miles on it. Crazy all of these trucks have a CEL, disappointing. I would have been in a toss up between the Ram and Chevy.

  • @NN-cj6qv
    @NN-cj6qv 7 місяців тому +2

    I love the EcoDiesel

  • @keithsandefur1028
    @keithsandefur1028 7 місяців тому +2

    Curious to know the comparison between the 3 liter power stroke and the Australian ford ranger’s 3 liter diesel.

    • @dallasfrost1996
      @dallasfrost1996 7 місяців тому +3

      My dad has the new Ranger Wildtrak with the 3.0L diesel, it's the same exact engine that was available in the F-150.

    • @keithsandefur1028
      @keithsandefur1028 7 місяців тому

      @@dallasfrost1996 thank you

  • @zTimmyz0244
    @zTimmyz0244 7 місяців тому +4

    Obviously Duramax, since it the only one still in production.

  • @ronaldlipp1293
    @ronaldlipp1293 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you too I just bought a 2021 ram 35000 mi

    • @Wilderbliss17
      @Wilderbliss17 2 місяці тому

      I think you should get one for your future :)

  • @B-rad303
    @B-rad303 7 місяців тому +7

    A hybrid/Diesel would be cool that's what they should build

    • @jarrodwidiger5472
      @jarrodwidiger5472 7 місяців тому +1

      I've thought about this alot, and a diesel hybrid only makes sense if the diesel runs from start to stop. If they had an electric assist like the first gen insight to take load off the motor it would be interesting to see the result.

    • @cowelk
      @cowelk 5 місяців тому

      That is exactly what a railroad locomotive does. The diesel engine makes electricity. You don't have to charge it. You just drive.@@jarrodwidiger5472

  • @steveurbanski14
    @steveurbanski14 3 місяці тому

    The duramax did have an issue with the oil pump where it had to be serviced at 150K and it is expensive like 3K....later years this has gone up to 200K on the service interval.

  • @rerun5150
    @rerun5150 7 місяців тому

    Love how Nathan is using Brendon's beard comb to make his points about the Chevy..

  • @TEC_Stuff
    @TEC_Stuff 6 місяців тому

    I loved this video. This is what happens when there are no cars in the Press Fleet available. The best part was when Nathan said, “Punch it Chewie!!!”. Hahahaha!

  • @watchmanexpert
    @watchmanexpert 7 місяців тому +2

    I have 3.0 duramax LZ0 I love the truck. But not the trasmision

  • @Bob-zu5uw
    @Bob-zu5uw 7 місяців тому +1

    The biggest issue was injectors, my buddy is a RAM mechanic and the issue is our diesel fuel is too clean. The injectors fail because of limited lubrication so if you found a good deal on one replace the injectors and add lubricant additive to the fuel and it will be fine.

    • @persistentwind
      @persistentwind 7 місяців тому

      Never heard of an injector failure on an ecod... now main bearings on a 2 gen ecod... that's a thing.

    • @JesseLJohnson
      @JesseLJohnson 6 місяців тому +1

      I add additives every time I fill up my diesels. I know some people dump some 2 stroke in when they fill up. I generally use Hot Shots. In our old tilt bed with the 7.3 we dump used engine oil whatever in that. Usually half a tank of diesel the rest is oil, ATF, stale gas whatever.

    • @panthermartin7784
      @panthermartin7784 6 місяців тому

      Ok first of compared to the EU diesel fuel American diesel is garbage and dirty AF. What Im assuming you ment was they removed the sulphur from the diesel to meet emissions therefore removing the lubrication properties. Local diesel is almost always contaminated especially with water. A German diesel would eventuality grenade running American fuel. Info readily available online on fuel quality comparisons.

  • @rustydusty1111
    @rustydusty1111 7 місяців тому +4

    In 2020 RAM redesigned the EcoDiesel (Gen3) and isn't even comparable to Gen2 (2014-2019). If you're going to compare a newer 3L Duramax it would have been more realistic to compare it against a 2020+ EcoDiesel so it's the the latest from both manufacturers.

    • @sagraphix
      @sagraphix 7 місяців тому

      Exactly!!!!! Dumb ass review

    • @persistentwind
      @persistentwind 7 місяців тому +1

      Heck yeah... how do you compare price points and technology when you're nearly a decade apart and a generation behind on the ecod...

  • @mr.redneck2715
    @mr.redneck2715 6 місяців тому

    Please explain torque in a v6 compared to an inline 6? Surely there different! I can’t imagine how great the gm diesel hybrid would be. Make it all electric with pancake generator starter motor!!!

  • @wade111371
    @wade111371 7 місяців тому +5

    Ford never marketed the 3.0 Powerstroke. Most people never even knew it was an available option. The price was a little bit of a deterrent also. I have one and going down the highway at 68 miles an hour I typically get 27 MPG and that is leveled with over sized tires.

    • @jasonbrushett2005
      @jasonbrushett2005 7 місяців тому

      Nice ! I'd love to have one

    • @Losingsince
      @Losingsince 6 місяців тому

      The hybrid was better in every way which killed it

    • @wade111371
      @wade111371 6 місяців тому

      @@Losingsince There is no way that the Powerboost can get mid 20's MPG in a 4WD. I had a ecoboost prior to this truck that wasn't leveled and the best I could get running the same speeds was 19 MPG. At the end of the day you buy what works for you and I'll do the same.

    • @MrCory0626
      @MrCory0626 2 місяці тому

      No they didn't market it at all. I've been loyal to Ford my entire life but if they don't offer a new diesel when I'm ready to trade in my 21 3.5 (because I couldn't find a diesel within a thousand miles of me) I may have to get a gmc even though it would kill me inside

  • @shuttlepilot_
    @shuttlepilot_ 7 місяців тому +2

    Every conversation about nearly every diesel vehicle produced in the last 15 years starts with what it’s supposed to do and transitions to “yea but”. I will not own a diesel anything until the “yea but” part is gone the discussion.

  • @jeromep3182
    @jeromep3182 7 місяців тому +1

    But didn’t the Nissan titan XD slot in this category technically? Hmm 🤔

  • @LEGEND04131
    @LEGEND04131 7 місяців тому +2

    Nathan said some funny sh*it about the ram.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @mavixrox1657
    @mavixrox1657 7 місяців тому +2

    Notice how that Chevy 1500 costs around 50,000 new, if that used price is correct it hasn't lost ANY value...

  • @l.cfootman3259
    @l.cfootman3259 7 місяців тому

    Nathan, the ecodiesel is still offered for the 2023 model year!!

    • @Lq32332
      @Lq32332 7 місяців тому +1

      Ya that’s the third gen though (and the last year for it). The second gen lost power after the big emissions scandal. They updated the programming to make it less powerful (but emissions compliant) and paid out money to the owners to compensate.

  • @soupys
    @soupys 7 місяців тому +2

    I want to know why 115,000 on the Ram is high mileage? I've got 160,000 on mine and it runs like it's brand new.

    • @garretlewis4103
      @garretlewis4103 7 місяців тому

      In "diesel mileage" it definitely shouldn't be high.

  • @alexanderdeburdegala4609
    @alexanderdeburdegala4609 7 місяців тому +2

    I love the Eco-Diesels I've owned. Never an issue, that being said I am jealous of the straight 6 in the chevy.

  • @jasonbrushett2005
    @jasonbrushett2005 7 місяців тому +2

    I'd love to find a good used f150 PowerStroke

    • @JAMESWUERTELE
      @JAMESWUERTELE 6 місяців тому

      Take a look before you do. It’s the same Land Rover diesel. They are very very expensive to fix and have a myriad of problems

  • @zachattack83
    @zachattack83 7 місяців тому +1

    The best 3.0 diesel in a half ton is a 2.7 ecoboost.