wanting to buy a used 3500 which year?

[Hillbill]

Im selling the 2000- 2500 and my tundra and looking to buy a 3500 6.7 equipped truck. what would be a good model year? what should I stay away from? I was thinking something with 3;73s as it will do dual duty as a driver puller. suggestions? I am fairly well schooled on the 5.9s but not the gen 4 trucks

 

[mpaulson]

I have read here that the 2012's are bad oil diluters. I don't know if they are differnet than the 11's and 10's for this issue.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

The emissions strategy used from 2007.5 through 2012 models results in oil dilution by diesel fuel, and poor mileage in some driving conditons. I waited and was rewarded with the 2013s--mileage is back to what it used to be, pretty user-friendly emissions (just add DEF). Power is very good, etc. Also, the 13-up don't need egr maintenance unlike the earlier 6.7s.

 

[gsbrockman]

2013+ or newer all day......these DEF trucks are fuel sippers compared to the 2007.5>>>2009 trucks and the 2010>>>2012 trucks. If you're set on 3.73's.....you'll need to be pursuing a DRW as all 2500's and 3500 SRW's will be 3.42 only.

 

[Cummins12V98]

I have checked my oil with Blackstone twice and both times the fuel dilution was less then .05%. That is the lowest number they have other than 0%. My oil level never goes up between changes.

If you can afford a 13/14 then go that route if not a late 11 HO or 12 will be fine.

 

[Hillbill]

thanks guys

 

[Newsa]

2013+ these are luxury trucks. Even down to the base model

 

[zb39]

I have never had an issue with my 11. 25k on it now. Oil level is always perfect. I have never ever even scene a message about anything being any percent full.

I love it. Very comfy, my wife said get the top dog, so I did.