6.2/6.5 Life expectancy is about 300-400K with many being replaced before 100K (catastrophic failure, not wearing out) and a few at 500K, even 750K+.31 oct 2010
What is the horsepower of a 6.5 turbo diesel?
Manufacturer: Detroit Diesel Corporation
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Max Engine Speed: 3,400 rpm (governed engine speed may be as low as 3,000 rpm in certain applications)
Horsepower: • 180 hp @ 3,400 rpm (introductory) • 215 hp @ 3,200 rpm (max)
Torque: • 360 lb-ft @ 1,700 (introductory) • 440 lb-ft. @ 1,800 rpm (max)
How much HP can a 6.5 diesel handle?
The 6.5 was designed to withstand (reliably) about 200 shaft HP.30 sept 2009
What makes diesel engines work so well and last so long? It's normal for your car's gasoline engine to run for around 200,000 miles before it needs a serious overhaul, or you need a new vehicle. But diesel engines can continuously run for an impressive 1,000,000-1,500,000 miles before needing any major work.29 oct 2019
Is 200k miles alot for a diesel?
Even when used extensively for towing and hauling, Powerstroke, Cummins and Duramax diesel trucks typically last well beyond 100,000 miles. Because of that, it's not uncommon to see diesel pickups with 200,000 and even 300,000 miles commanding good resale values on the used truck market.8 sept 2020
Is 6.2 or 6.5 diesel better?
If you want to go fast and tow big loads, the 6.5 is for you, if you want to get the best possible fuel mileage, and do it on the cheapest possible budget, the 6.2 is for you.3 nov 2009
Diesel cars are less reliable and more expensive to fix than their petrol counterparts, according to a study by MotorEasy. It analysed repairs of 30,000 three to eight year old cars over a 12-month period and found diesel models broke down three times more, on average.22 ene 2018