| Consumers with their sights set on a "new" used | | | | then you might not want to wake the neighbors |
| truck have a number of choices to contend with | | | | at 6 A.M. to the thunderous sounds of a diesel |
| beyond the preference between Chevy, Dodge | | | | engine starting. |
| and Ford. One of those choices is gas versus | | | | Used Diesel Truck Power vs. Torque |
| diesel. Diesel engines have a number of benefits | | | | Essentially, gas trucks produce more horsepower |
| over traditional gas engines, but they also have a | | | | while diesel trucks generate more torque. If |
| number of drawbacks too. The consumer who | | | | you're going to be driving your truck around town, |
| has never owned a diesel may be unaware of all | | | | then the gas truck will more effective. However, |
| of these factors. Here's a look at those pros and | | | | if you're pulling heavy loads especially up steep |
| cons, which should help the consumer decide if a | | | | grades, then you likely can't do better than a |
| used diesel truck is right for them. | | | | used diesel truck. Decide how you'll use the truck |
| Cost of A Used Diesel Truck vs. Fuel Economy | | | | most, and then favor that aspect. |
| The higher cost of diesel fuel in comparison to | | | | Cold Weather |
| gas is a deterrent for many considering a used | | | | Diesel engines don't have spark plugs like gas |
| diesel truck. However, buyers should be aware | | | | engines do, which means that they can be difficult |
| that diesel has a higher energy density than | | | | to start on cold mornings. This isn't just a concern |
| gasoline. In order words, it takes more gas than | | | | for those living in the North. Early southern |
| diesel to achieve the same power output. | | | | mornings are cold enough to give a diesel engine |
| Therefore, diesel is substantially more | | | | fits. Therefore, this is an important consideration if |
| cost-effective than gas over the life of the truck | | | | you leave the house early in the mornings. It's |
| in most circumstances. Gas trucks are more | | | | just one more hassle that you'll have to deal with |
| efficient if always driven very short distances. | | | | at a time when no one wants to be hassled. |
| Quiet vs. Noise | | | | Well there you have them, the primary |
| Some use aftermarket parts to increase the | | | | considerations that should take place before the |
| noise output of their trucks. For these types, the | | | | purchase of a used diesel truck. If you're |
| noise output of a diesel will be an unimportant | | | | mechanically inclined and can get past these |
| consideration. Others live in quiet neighborhoods | | | | drawbacks, a used diesel truck will serve you well |
| and have small children. If this sounds like you, | | | | for a long time to come. |