New Diesel vs. Older Models
I have seen several posts indicating that the poster would rather have an older model diesel, prior to all the emission control devices, but it seems every year we see improvements in tow ratings and ...
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ksss wrote:Redsky wrote:
Something that is very different with diesels is the rate of change with the manufacturers coming out with new versions which fix problems with prior year models but introduce new flaws. Gas V-8 engines can be sold for decades with minor changes (post unleaded gas) but GM for example has had 5 different engine designs in the past 10 years.
Really? Care to elaborate on the 5 different engine designs of the Duramax?
LB7 - The Original
LLY - Known for overheating, but had VG Turbo
LBZ - Fixed overheating, most reliable known
LMM - 2007 emissions compliance
LML - 2010 emissions compliance (DEF)
