2006 Chevy Duramax/Allison Question?
Recently I read an article in an automotive magazine that stated that the 2006 Duramax/Allison was the best year for the Duramax/Allison? It said that in that year the engine made more horsepower and...
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I'm a recent convert. After much research, I settled on finding an 06 Duramax LBZ to replace my 07 Tundra. Tundra was great but didn't have the payload capacity.
I lucked out and found my LBZ with 25k miles on it about 2 months ago. All I can tell you is I am absolutely thrilled. I actually get better MPG with the LBZ than I did with the Tundra commuting in Atlanta traffic 50 miles each day. It is a CC 4x4, bone stock with exception of one size tire up (265) from stock (245).
Normal commuting week for me -- about 18.5 mpg. Highway -- 19.5. I drive like an old fart though. Towing -- 12-13 mpg.
In Tundra, the same MPG's were 16.5, 17.5, and 8-9 mpg respectively.
I lucked out and found my LBZ with 25k miles on it about 2 months ago. All I can tell you is I am absolutely thrilled. I actually get better MPG with the LBZ than I did with the Tundra commuting in Atlanta traffic 50 miles each day. It is a CC 4x4, bone stock with exception of one size tire up (265) from stock (245).
Normal commuting week for me -- about 18.5 mpg. Highway -- 19.5. I drive like an old fart though. Towing -- 12-13 mpg.
In Tundra, the same MPG's were 16.5, 17.5, and 8-9 mpg respectively.
