Any Anecdotal Experience with the 3.0L PowerStroke?

Why would you pick the small diesel over the EcoBoost?

Jonah said:
Why would you pick the small diesel over the EcoBoost?

Longevity, efficiency (especially towing), and low-end torque.

Ira said:

Jonah said:
Why would you pick the small diesel over the EcoBoost?

Longevity, efficiency (especially towing), and low-end torque.

I get it, but:

  • Diesel repair costs $$$
  • 3.5 EcoBoost makes more HP and torque
  • Diesel fuel costs more per gallon (plus DEF)
  • 3 MPG difference in 4WD models isn’t much

Cold-weather starting can become an issue as it ages. There’s a reason this engine wasn’t around long.

@Jonah
Diesel is priced the same as gas where I live (Canada). Cold isn’t an issue for the newer diesels I see here.

Ira said:
@Jonah
Diesel is priced the same as gas where I live (Canada). Cold isn’t an issue for the newer diesels I see here.

New diesels, sure. But when they get older, they need to be plugged in on cold nights.

$250 oil changes.

Tory said:
$250 oil changes.

I do my own maintenance, so that’s not a huge issue.

Ira said:

Tory said:
$250 oil changes.

I do my own maintenance, so that’s not a huge issue.

13 quarts of synthetic and a $60 filter.

Tory said:

Ira said:
Tory said:
$250 oil changes.

I do my own maintenance, so that’s not a huge issue.

13 quarts of synthetic and a $60 filter.

Quick Google search says 6.5 quarts—same as my Titan.