10 Reasons Why We We Went From A Diesel To A Gas Truck

Recently we purchased a 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with the 6.0L Vortex V8 gas engine. Our previous truck was a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 with the 5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel. Most people do the opposite switch that we did. They generally go from a gas engine truck to a diesel. Well, in this case we went from a diesel to a gas truck. In this video I give you 10 reason why we made the switch. Thanks for watching!

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[hdul]

Over the past 23 years I was a diesel guy. Just bought a new 7.3 Godzilla gasser and Love it!!! The EPA ruined diesel trucks.

[Gravelbomber]

I considered getting a used diesel pickup, and asked the diesel mechanic at work what I should look for as far as brand and year, and he smiled and said "depends on which problems you want."

[OneSquidOneBike]

I bought a 2020 Ram 2500 gas back in April. I’ve seen tons of diesel Ram 2500s, but not many gas. I was debating on swapping it out for the diesel version, but you answered all of my questions and now I’ve decided to keep it. I’m happy with my purchase now. Thank you!

[acmanwwjd]

Because of all the smog devices required, I went from diesel to gas as well

[andrecharron]

I'm with you, I have a 5th Springdale weighing 10300 loaded. I have a 2017 Silverado 2500hd 6.0 litre with 4:10 rear axle, 14500 tow capacity with a fifth wheel and 2500 payload. I just drove across Canada through the British Columbia Rockies without seconding guessing my purchase. People always say the engine won't last as long as a diesel, I can have a new crate engine thrown at 300 hundred kms for less than an injector and fuel system repair.

[Blackshirtsguru]

Diesels were so great back in the day before they required all of the emissions garbage on them. That and the fact that people start tuning them and stretching the head bolts . Diesels were made for pulling not drag racing lol

[prattman]

Had a diesel once (2000 F-350 with 7.3 diesel) and after seeing the difference in operating costs after 2 years I went back to the 6.0 gas. The 6.0 gas is much cheaper to operate.

[OnHighGround]

My story is similar to yours. I drive 5k miles a year, and have a similar camper. Started out with a 96 7.3 powerstroke for a few years, then sold it for a 97 crewcab with 460 gasser. I do miss the diesel, but the gasser is simple and cheap, it never fails to start even at elk camp, and even though it's a gas hog, it would take most of my life to justify fuel savings over the cost and maintenance of diesel. Practicality and math win out. Thanks for sharing your experience. -Jesse, Boise Id.

[dana.]

I recently got rid of my Cummins and bought a Ford 6.2 gas. I am totally happy.

[dedalliance]

I think the GM 6.0l gas motor is probably one of the best most reliable HD gas motors you can buy. I have a 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab Long Bed SLE 4x4 with the 6.0l and over about 33k miles so far it's done really great. I use it to pull my 34' 14k pound Montana fifth wheel that's like a brick going down the road. And sure it'll go slow up mountain passes and stuff like that but I've also pushed it to 90+ mph on flat roads (Don't try this kids) with 0 problems. When I first bought the camper I was in Colorado waiting for a call from the Carpenters Union in Montana to start a job, they called me around 2 pm and I wasn't even packed, on a Sunday and said hey be here Monday morning. So I rush packed everything left around 4 PM was like a 9 hour drive and she was floored the entire time just because I was trying to get there as fast as possible. I will say, if you wanna tow heavy you're looking at 4-6 MPG highway. I've seen as low as 3.8 MPG on a tank pushing it. Your 13 mpg estimate is a little high in my opinion even on an empty truck, I've never reset trip B on my truck and it's averaged 9.6 MPG over the 30k+ miles. But that's towing and idling and empty driving and everything. So I'd average around 10 mpg for anyone trying to calculate real world fuel mileage numbers, better to be safe than sorry.

I will say though, if you go from a diesel to gas and are used to the exhuast break you need to take it really slow down mountains, I was driving past the big tunnel in Colorado forgot what it's called, and coming back down I was in 1st gear doing 5k rpm's smelling my brakes burn doing 80-85 mph down the mountain. Not very safe I should have slowed down a lot before hitting the hill, but just keep in mind if you're gonna max one of these out towing and go on steep grades you need to make sure you have good brakes and you keep it around 30-40 mph in 1st gear because she will run away on you if you're not careful. That being said, I've never once broke down in this truck it's never over heated it's never been to the shop and I abuse the crap out of it towing its max capabilities. So it's a solid truck, you just have to be smart about safety because once your brakes go out you don't have very much compression in a small gas motor to slow you down.

[jredd]

Good on you brother.. i did the same thing and chose the same truck.. 2019 wt 6.0/6 speed auto/ 4x4 with 4.10 rear.. i absolutely love the simplicity and it just runs.. tried & true platform that should last for years with basic maintenance,
Im also in Colorado, west slope 🤙

Im also right at 2 years 41k miles of ownership and zero issues..

[michaelprosperity]

I've been driving my 2002 Ram since new. 21yrs with a 5.9 magnum. The old Dodge bloodline.

[cash.]

You make good points. I bought a used 2006 diesel Ram 2500. I paid very little for the truck, probably not much more than a used gasser. It was well taken care of and so far very reliable. If it breaks I can fix it. I've had a few diesel pickups before. I am in Cali so cold not an issue. Pickups prior to dpf/scr years becoming quite desirable. Yeah, gassers will get the job done but personal preference for me is diesel (when getting the truck for the right price).

[aljones]

My wife and I bought a ram 2500 with the 6.4 hemi. We love it. We've pulled our camper from NC to Wisconsin them Michigan and back home. We spent around 800 in gas. I think that's pretty good. We averaged around 9.5 mpg. We love our gasser.

[kintehorton]

Best explanation on the subject! I'm literally trying to figure out if I want to go gas or diesel. Great points.

[iandavis]

Nice breakdown Brian. I'm on my second GM pickup with the 6.0 liter and have also been very satisfied. Keep up the good work man.

[adamvu]

Been wanting a diesel truck for a long time but worried about maintaining it, this cleared things up for me. Thanks.

[robedmund]

Essentially, drive what you can afford. Americans would do well to learn this lesson.

[Camera-pv]

Just bought a 2019 GMC 2500HD 4x4 long box with the 6.0 engine! They are not using the 6.0 engine in the 2020 trucks! These are great trucks you are right1 Great video!

[brianscheele]

I love all of your comments and I will add another one. Get the oil changed on a gas vs diesel....diesel is a lot more. Like he said about the diesel breaking down a lot, true because of the nice clean diesel they now sell destroys a diesel fast because it doesn't have enough oil and crud in it like the old diesel was and then add in all of the emission crap and DRP, Diesel fuel and trucks are not what it used to be and now look at the price. 1 barrel of oil can make 5 barrels of diesel or 1 barrel of gas but Diesel is more expensive.