I'm doing a business proposal for my company, and I'm having some difficulty coming up with some solid articles or research performed showing like vehicles in comparison to their long term maintenance with gas and diesel engines. I'm certain Diesels are cheaper in the long run, but it's hard finding conclusive research data for it. Is anyone aware of any websites, or articles that show this?
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Diesel vs. Gas long term cost of maintenance/repairs
"When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
"A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury." -Alexander Fraser TytlerTags: None
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modern diesels aren't necessarily cheaper anymore
what's the application?
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Originally posted by Cooter View Postmodern diesels aren't necessarily cheaper anymore
what's the application?"When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
"A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury." -Alexander Fraser Tytler
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ahh... yeah, they definitely hold their value.
seems like showing closed auction sales prices and auction prices of various diesel models at different age/mileage vs. similar gas trucks would be an easy argument
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Originally posted by Cooter View Postahh... yeah, they definitely hold their value.
seems like showing closed auction sales prices and auction prices of various diesel models at different age/mileage vs. similar gas trucks would be an easy argument"When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
"A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury." -Alexander Fraser Tytler
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I know this isn't helping your case any, but I recently watched a program on Kenworth, in their newest truck (granted, it's the Semi world) the engine is supposed to last 1 million miles without an overhaul, with only allowing 10% to not make the million mile mark.
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Originally posted by Baron Von Crowder View Post$60 oil change every 8-10k plus a fuel filter every now and then. No timing belts or plugs.
Gas needs a $30 oil change every 3-5k. Most of the newer ones don't need plugs changed but every 100k.
I still think you need to look at published data with regards to maintenence schedules. This can be found in users manuals. Then go to the same dealer and get quotes for all of that maintenence to 300K. You may actually find that a gas is in fact cheaper, or you may prove your point. Either way, have an open mind in your research so your upper management doesn't fire you for favoring a simple opinion.
The fact that you've already made up your mind would be worrisome to me if I were reviewing your proposal.
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Originally posted by Ruffdaddy View Post3-5K isn't the case anymore. Several are 7.5K to 10K...but what you've done is skew it to look like the gas is more expensive. This is common for people proving a diesel point.
I still think you need to look at published data with regards to maintenence schedules. This can be found in users manuals. Then go to the same dealer and get quotes for all of that maintenence to 300K. You may actually find that a gas is in fact cheaper, or you may prove your point. Either way, have an open mind in your research so your upper management doesn't fire you for favoring a simple opinion.
The fact that you've already made up your mind would be worrisome to me if I were reviewing your proposal.
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Originally posted by Baron Von Crowder View Post$60 oil change every 8-10k plus a fuel filter every now and then. No timing belts or plugs.
Gas needs a $30 oil change every 3-5k. Most of the newer ones don't need plugs changed but every 100k.92 LX 5.0
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Originally posted by Ruffdaddy View Post3-5K isn't the case anymore. Several are 7.5K to 10K...but what you've done is skew it to look like the gas is more expensive. This is common for people proving a diesel point.
I still think you need to look at published data with regards to maintenence schedules. This can be found in users manuals. Then go to the same dealer and get quotes for all of that maintenence to 300K. You may actually find that a gas is in fact cheaper, or you may prove your point. Either way, have an open mind in your research so your upper management doesn't fire you for favoring a simple opinion.
The fact that you've already made up your mind would be worrisome to me if I were reviewing your proposal."When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
"A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury." -Alexander Fraser Tytler
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Originally posted by racrguy View PostI have yet to come across a standard run of the mill vehicle from the big 3 with a 7.5 or 10k service interval. Since we're comparing diesel trucks, you should use the same manufacturers gas vehicles as comparison. Post up the ones you're talking about with those extended service intervals.
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