2012 2500HD CC SB with 6.0L and 3.73 ratio
Hi all, Took our first long trip with my newer tow vehicle. I went from a 2006 chevy Duramax to a 2012 6.0L gas with the 3.73 ratio. Now I fully understood there would be a difference due to it b...
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Lantley wrote:
Funny this is not meant to be critical, what the OP describes and is happy with is exactly why I have a diesel. More shifting,more,revving and lower MPG's.
What I left out is the OP has lots more cash in his pocket after the sale which I totally understand. I also understand if you don't tow enough a diesel is just not money well spent.
Enjoy your new truck, it's nice to have options for every budget and camping style.
Yea I loved the diesel, but honestly the body on the 2006 was my problem, the drivers side under the carpet was total rust... traded it in before it got like that on the outside. The gas was a good deal, so considering I typically tow total about 3-4 weeks of the year and the cost different between diesel and gas in NY, I am actually saving money. Towing the same trailer with the diesel I was netting between 10-11mpg, so I honestly am not feeling the MPG loss.
The truck really does tow well, and honestly the ride is better than my 2006 was when towing. I do think it holds the gears a bit longer than needed ager cresting a hill sometimes, but then I tend to overthink things.
