TFLTruck tests 2017 Chevy 3500

FishOnOne wrote:

blofgren wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

blofgren wrote:

IdaD wrote:
The timing on those tests would have merit if there wasn't traffic, or if they went full throttle all the way. But there is traffic, and they don't go full throttle. Given that, the times don't mean much of anything. With an equal load I would expect the Duramax to be the fastest followed by the Powerstroke and then the Cummins. In the real world they're all plenty fast and powerful, though - it literally wasn't something I even considered when I evaluated the three.

x2. Even with higher ratings the Ford just can't seem to outpull the GM. It's surprised me a couple of times.

My lowly G56 powered Cummins would be a couples of minutes behind everyone but it will keep doing it reliably for years to come with less heat and easy maintenance so I'm OK with that!

The GM and the Ford will perform this task reliably for years to come too, and the maintenance is much easier on those as well. :W

Looks at it this way the truck that can pull up a hill the fastest is typically the truck that can pull that load the easiest.

Towing Just Got Easier! :B

Changing engine oil, yes. Servicing the slush box auto compared to the G56 manual, a big NO!

In regards to the fastest truck pulling the load the easiest, that means absolutely nothing. The 6.0L (at least when running) would easily out pull the 7.3L but we all know which one is more reliable even to this day........ :B

I think your confusing the Chrysler 68 transmission that doesn't have a drain plug and requires the oil pan to be removed... Yes a PITA.

The Ford Torque Shift requires a oil change every 150k miles. It has a drain plug on the oil pan and a fill port under the hood. Doesn't get easier than that my friend.