Tow vehicle question - Chevy 6.0L questions
I have been looking and looking to find distinct differences between the various vehicles in the Chevy lineup that have the 6.0L and it is very challenging. First let me start by saying what I have ri...
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FlyingBison wrote:CavemanCharlie wrote:
I don't know if they have them in Expedition's. But, my 2011 F-150 with the 5.0 Coyote Engine is a power machine.
I had a Chevy 2004 1500 with the 5.3 and it towed OK but, the 4 speed transmission went out at 80000 miles. I have friends that have had the same combo and they all have had to put a transmission in them. Plus, it was in the shop every 3 months for something. a hundred bucks for this, a hundred fifty bucks for that.
The newer Chev's / GMC's should have the 6 speed or more by now I would think. If you don't mind them nickel and dimeing you to death on everything else.
I've not heard of the 5.0L coyote engine before, sounds intriguing though. I wasn't really looking at the 5.3l version Chevy/GMC but rather trying to upgrade to the 6.0L. the 2500 versions have the heavier duty transmissions which I've heard good things about. The transmission in my Expedition is questionable on its reliability which is another reason I'm looking to sell it. Even now with only 112,000 miles on it, it has a lovely shudder when shifting into overdrive when not towing.
Ya, the transmissions in them were known for that. I had a 95 F-150 that did that. If you have the fluid changed and they add a quart of a product called "Shudder Guard" at the same time it will solve the problem. I never had a problem with mine again after that was done.
I understand that you want to move to a different tow vehicle though.
