The benefits of a Diesel motorhome over a Gas motorhome are obvious in some areas. That is, quieter running (engine in rear), better fuel mileage, better torque curve, better altitude performance (turbocharged), longer life, etc, etc.
But what about the cost and frequency of maintenance for a diesel vs. gas? It seems that more frequent oil changes with higher oil volume, oil and fuel filter/separator costs, air filter costs, injection pump timing, valve lash adjustments, injector cleaning, fuel additives for cold weather, etc, etc. outweigh some of the advantages. Also, finding a qualified shop to do diesel maintenance is more difficult than for a gas engine.
I'm looking for comments on these pros/cons. Anyone out there that has switched back from diesel to gas, or wish they hadn't made the change to diesel?
Regards,
Dodgeman
But what about the cost and frequency of maintenance for a diesel vs. gas? It seems that more frequent oil changes with higher oil volume, oil and fuel filter/separator costs, air filter costs, injection pump timing, valve lash adjustments, injector cleaning, fuel additives for cold weather, etc, etc. outweigh some of the advantages. Also, finding a qualified shop to do diesel maintenance is more difficult than for a gas engine.
I'm looking for comments on these pros/cons. Anyone out there that has switched back from diesel to gas, or wish they hadn't made the change to diesel?
Regards,
Dodgeman