penokee
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- Ferguson TO-20 (sold to son-in-law), AC - H3 Crawler, L3130HST, (AC-WD w/Attachments - SOLD), 1984 Honda Big Red, Honda Foreman 4x4 w/plow
Have been considering purchasing a 3/4 T PU with a diesel engine, but after reading about the new diesel engines/Ultra Clean Diesel mandated for 1-1-07, am having second thoughts.
I believe that the new diesel engines can only burn the new Ultra Clean Diesel, but the current engines can burn either one. Also the new engines will have more filters, etc., requireing more maintenance/expense plus the Ultra Clean Diesel will be around a dime more per gallon.
It appears to me that a person would be better off to purchase a PU with the existing diesel engine rather then the new one. Is there something I'm missing?
Appreciate any/all comments/viewpoints on this subject.
penokee w/2 dogs
I believe that the new diesel engines can only burn the new Ultra Clean Diesel, but the current engines can burn either one. Also the new engines will have more filters, etc., requireing more maintenance/expense plus the Ultra Clean Diesel will be around a dime more per gallon.
It appears to me that a person would be better off to purchase a PU with the existing diesel engine rather then the new one. Is there something I'm missing?
Appreciate any/all comments/viewpoints on this subject.
penokee w/2 dogs