Recently I have gotten a few dirty looks from people when im pulling into parking lots or sheetz to get fuel. I drive a 02 dodge ram 2500 5.9 cummins diesel. Its not jacked up or anything stock height nothing flashy. Its got a aftermarket exhaust but nothing loud. I use it to haul the boat and rv around plus tons of other chores, so its needed. I moved up from a dodge dakota and never got any looks like that before. I actually save money buyin diesel since its better mpg then buying gas for my old truck at lower mpg. What is everyones problem? Is diesel really that bad of a thing?
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And that whole wanting to get in everyone's face and curse at them because they are looking at your truck funny almost inclines me to say that you might be kind of a prick. I don't know you, but you're driving a huge truck that probably sticks out like a sore thumb from all of the Hondas and Toyotas on the road, and is a lot louder at that being a diesel engine and you're angry at people for looking at you? I'm not even going to explain how stupid that sounds. If you don't want to be noticed, then drive a Corolla. Sorry pal, but that's just how it is.
Would you prefer that they smile and laugh? Or fall to your feet in worship of your huge dick, I mean, truck?
Your truck is fucking HUGE and I would venture to say that it is loud too. Not to mention, you're staring at anyone that looks at your truck. Come on.
And again, diesel-engine=louder. They're probably all like "Who the fuck is strangling a hippo?" or some shit.
"You sound like one of those tree huggers that dont like anything but a prius "
I don't normally use this language but I am the proud owner of a Ford Thunderbird V8 and my husband is the proud owner of a V8 Ford Fairlane. I'm a muscle-car freak for V8s and big engines and have not so much as touched a Prius. I learned to drive on an F-150, a Ford Lightning and a Mustang 5.0. To hell with you. Seriously. I'm sitting here trying to help you figure out why these people are staring at you, which is vexing you so, and you insult me? Maybe they stare at you because they can sense that you're a difficult prick.
You have a good day with your gigantic hunk of metal overcompensation.
And by the way, pal, to many people, a Dodge Ram 2500 5.9 Diesel is a HUGE truck. And a LOUD truck. Being able to see from another person's perspective doesn't make me a tree-hugger. I can be open-minded and enjoy big engines at the same time. I know, I know, that intellectual quandary is a little much for you to comprehend. Don't worry about it.
Or maybe it's your face?
I don't know!
Its one thing to have a large truck, especially if its for hauling, and yes, everyone loves to customise a little, but I think its stupid when you have a one ton diesel, lifted on 35's with 28" wheels, stacks that belch black smoke, and a nascar or john deere logo on the truck. a diesel that belches black smoke isnt cool, it means something is wrong with it, (Or you turned up the injectors too high, spraying too much fuel) [you're an idiot if that is intentional]
A well maintained Cummins (or Duramax) should net 400,000+ working miles no problem. if it starts giving you hell at 133,000 miles, then you wonder if that was a good idea.
(Im not sure on the longevity of Ford power strokes)
BTW, the injectors can wear prematurely due to excess pressure, and the excess fuel will carbon up your engine.
May account for dirty looks.