I Rank 2026 HD Diesel Engines BEST to WORST *Diesel Mechanic Review*
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I Rank Every 2026 HD DIESEL Engine from Best to Worst as a Diesel Mechanic and discuss where I placed the 6.7L Cummins, 6.7L Powerstroke and the 6.6L Duramax
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What I Use:
6.4L HEMI
AMSOIL Engine Oil - https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2022/ram/2500-pickup/6-4l-8-cyl-engine-code-j-esb-j/?zo=31309211
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Gear Oil - https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-severe-gear-75w-90-100-synthetic-gear-lube-svg/?_gl=1*it5o9x*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDgxNjkwMDUxLjE3NDc0MDExNzQ.*_ga_E8P3KK8JV8*czE3NDc0MDExNzMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NDc0MDExODQkajAkbDAkaDE1NTc0MzUzOTE.?zo=31309211
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What I Use:
7.3L POWERSTROKE
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Engine Oil Filter - https://amzn.to/4gHTwRb
Fuel Filter - https://www.amsoil.com/p/wix-fuel-filters-wixfuel/?code=33817-EA&_gl=1*hx3uv5*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQxMzc5MjkxMS4xNzQ3NDAxOTA0*_ga_E8P3KK8JV8*czE3NDc0MDE5MDMkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDc0MDE5MDMkajAkbDAkaDMyMzA0OTY2OQ..?zo=31309211
Gear Oil - https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-severe-gear-75w-85-100-synthetic-gear-lube-svl/?code=SVLPK-EA&_gl=1*hka7u4*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTY5MjU2MjE4Ny4xNzQ3NDAxNzM2*_ga_E8P3KK8JV8*czE3NDc0MDE3MzUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDc0MDE3MzUkajAkbDAkaDI5MTA4ODEwNQ..?zo=31309211
Grease - https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-100-synthetic-multi-purpose-grease-glc/?code=glccr-ea&_gl=1*hp8cr9*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjAzNjEzODc5Ny4xNzQ3NDAxNDg3*_ga_E8P3KK8JV8*czE3NDc0MDE0ODYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDc0MDE0ODYkajAkbDAkaDU5NTEyMTc4NA..https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-heavy-duty-metal-protector-amhsc/?code=amhsc-ea&_gl=1*10x1frk*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTkzMjMyOTA3OC4xNzQ3MzM5MTQz*_ga_E8P3KK8JV8*czE3NDczMzkxNDIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDczMzkxNDIkajAkbDAkaDE4OTQwMDEyNDg.?zo=31309211
Towing Gear:
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In this video, I rank the 2026 heavy-duty diesel powertrains from best to worst, taking a close look at Cummins, Power Stroke, and Duramax. This isnât just an engine comparisonâIâm ranking the entire powertrain, because in the HD truck world the transmission plays a massive role in how these trucks perform, tow, and hold up long term.
I break down what Ram has done with the updated Cummins and their move to the ZF Powerline 8-speed, why I think that transmission is a huge step forward, and how it influenced my rankings. I also talk about Fordâs Power Stroke paired with the 10R140 and GMâs Duramax with the 10L1000, including what I like, what I donât, and where I think each setup could be better.
These are my real-world impressions based on engineering, reliability history, towing performance, and overall drivabilityânot just spec sheets.
If youâre shopping for a heavy-duty truck, or youâre just a diesel nerd like me who loves digging into the details, this breakdown should help you understand the real differences between todayâs HD diesel trucks.
Let me know in the comments: How would you rank them?
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - 6.6L Duramax + 10L1000
08:06 - 6.7L PowerStroke + 10R140
15:54 - 6.7L Cummins + ZF 8 speed
23:19 - Conclusion