I have my reservation in to order a 2019 HSE, but am having trouble deciding on the gas or diesel engine. My 2013 HSE is 5 years old now, and knocking on 120K miles. The NA V-8 is a sweet motor, but hasn't been offered since MY2013. So I am now really limited to the SCV6 gasser, or TD6 oil burner. SCV8 is overkill (can't believe I'm saying that) and too pricey.
The SCV6 seems to be a good, reliable mill with minimal maintenance issues, just like my current V8. However, the diesel would be my first choice if I could get comfortable with the reliability and maintenance concerns I have read about. To complicate matters, I spend a fair amount of time in the Chicago area each year. Fuel taxes in Illinois, and some other states, incentivize the use of biodiesel levels of 11% to 20%, or at least twice the manufacturer recommended max of 5%. This level of biodiesel has caused issues for engines from MB, BMW, and I hear, LR.
Any advice, comments, or first hand experience regarding reliability, maintenance or use of biofuel would be appreciated. I have owned a couple of MB diesels in the past, so understand the basics of special engine oil, adblue, fuel filters, etc.
Ed in ATL
The SCV6 seems to be a good, reliable mill with minimal maintenance issues, just like my current V8. However, the diesel would be my first choice if I could get comfortable with the reliability and maintenance concerns I have read about. To complicate matters, I spend a fair amount of time in the Chicago area each year. Fuel taxes in Illinois, and some other states, incentivize the use of biodiesel levels of 11% to 20%, or at least twice the manufacturer recommended max of 5%. This level of biodiesel has caused issues for engines from MB, BMW, and I hear, LR.
Any advice, comments, or first hand experience regarding reliability, maintenance or use of biofuel would be appreciated. I have owned a couple of MB diesels in the past, so understand the basics of special engine oil, adblue, fuel filters, etc.
Ed in ATL