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Turtle_n_Peeps
Explorer
Sep 28, 2016

Mistaken ideas about how a diesel engine works

I've seen a lot of grumbling as of late about the power output of new diesel engines. These same people complain and ask why the manufactures have to run the power up so much and why don't they work...
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Dadoffourgirls
Explorer
Oct 01, 2016
It will be interesting to see when GM releases the 2017 Express with the 2.8 Diesel and 8 speed transmission in early 2017 what the fuel economy will be.

If the arguments are true, it should drastically improve the fuel economy and still allow the van to be utilized as a work tool.

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