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Re: Diesel vs gas......................
Steakman I agree. I have an 03' Dmax that I love w/ only 90k miles. Never an injector problem. I would like some specific recommendations on the things I can to do to keep it in tip top shape. And improve its performance too. I don't want to loose it. Any idea where I might find these ? There are so many diesel sites but I never see this question. thnx475Views0likes0CommentsRe: Diesel Truck MPG
My 2003 D'max has 90m miles on it. It sits idle half of each yr. when we Lv AK & travel we tow a Nash 25r (10000lbs loaded). I drive at 59-61 Mph. That's when my D'max shifts into the highest gear at 1650 rpm. That's w/ " tow/haul" also. I get an honest (pencil & paper) 12 mpg towing & 21-22 empty when we're Just touristing around. I'm looking at a new 2015 D'max. Anyone tow this slow Except me? What do new D'Maxs get at the slowest speed Shifting into the highest gear while towing? Also I'm baffled/troubled by DEF. I don't have it now & read bad tales about it. Thnx291Views0likes0CommentsRe: Diesel vs gas......................
Could someone comment on all the DEF & "regen" problems I read about in the diesel forums. it doesn't seem it's GM only. Ram & Ford owners are complaining also about "regen" & associated low power & the keeping DEF fluids at the right levels to prevent more "low power" problems. My `03 Duramax doesn't have these. I'd love a 2015 Duramax, but this new stuff is scaring me off. Thnx in advance268Views0likes0CommentsRe: 1st reports on the new 2015 GM p/u's
M44- I'm pretty much same as you. We tow a 6500 lb TT w/ about 200lbs added to it. It's got a 670lb hitch weight that goes into the p/u truck payload. That's really no big load for a 2500HD. The time we are unhooked is more than the time towing. We tend to camp 1 place and do a lot of tourist-ing about, on our own. I'd love to see the 2500HD w/ a 3.73 as well. Thx for the info on the 4.10 & its mpg.369Views0likes0CommentsRe: 1st reports on the new 2015 GM p/u's
Thanks (again) for the input and info.Looking at the tech data for the new 6 sp GM tranny, it seems the "new" 4.10 is geared a lot higher than the old 4 speed, 4.10 was. it's almost as high as the 3.73 actually. I'm still pouring over the websites for the info lbrjet gave me in this post, on "better brakes in the 2500HD". That might be a deal breaker in favor of the 2500HD. Oh, I was asked about the TT I tow. I was looking to upgrade some time from the 25R to a Artic Fox 26X. it's hitch weight is 1035. That would take up most of the payload of a 1500. Hm-m-m? Glad I ask the questions and got the input here. Thnx again.368Views0likes0CommentsRe: 1st reports on the new 2015 GM p/u's
Thnx for the input. Seriously. I only know what I read and this is what I read. pickuptruck.com says - the NHT maximum tow package (avail in the 1500), has stiffer rear springs, a bigger axle and different shock tuning. GM's website says - MAX Trailering Package (NHT) – available on Double Cab and Crew Cab 1500 models; includes increased Rear Gross Axle Weight Ratings (RGAWRs), heavy-duty 9.76" rear axle, 3.73:1 rear axle ratio, locking rear differential, 18" bright machined aluminum wheels, Trailering Package, trailer electric brake controller and enhanced engine radiator cooling system The transmission was news to me. Seems the 1500's have the 6L80 and the 2500HD's have the 6L90 tranny. I can't find out if the 6L90 is avail for the 1500 Max Towing or if it's also a part of the Max Towing. from the GM site it says the 6L80 is rated up to GVW of 8000lbs & 14000 GCVW. If that is so- the max towing of the 1500 as advertised at 12000 lbs could not be correct. So I'm wondering how they can tow 12000lbs in a 6500lb truck with / a tranny rated for 14000 ? Thnx for the info. Gives me more technical questions to ask before purchasing.249Views0likes0CommentsRe: 1st reports on the new 2015 GM p/u's
thnx for the quick reply. GM's sure making this decision hard for me. I've just about compared vehicles to death. The 1500 w/ the Max Towing pkg looks like it's winning out. Esp now after hearing the 3.73 isn't avail in a 2500HD. Regardless of what GM says about the towing capabilities of their trucks IF you subtract the GVWR (curb weight plus payload) of the trucks from the GCWR (combined weight of truck & tow) of the trucks you get the real "max weight" that the truck can haul. the 2500 HD is 20500-9300=11,200. The 1500 w/ (Max towing pkg)is 17700-7200=10,500. The HD truck wins hands down in the payload of the bare truck, but as far as towing (which is my concern mostly), there hardly seems to be a diff. 700 lbs is all. And the details on the max towing pkg that I can find & read for the 1500, looks like it includes everything that makes up a 2500HD. Except for the 1700 lb payload increase of the 2500HD, I'm finding it hard to justify the HD and its 4.10 rear end. Pls somebody, tell me what I'm missing. (I am assuming I am missing a lot) thnx again everyone. Love the feedback & info. This forum sure seems like it has a nicer , easier going bunch of guys than some of the "truck forums".249Views0likes0CommentsRe: 1st reports on the new 2015 GM p/u's
which rear-end (pardon the expression) are you guys driving in the new 2015 F-150'2 and GM p/u trucks ? 3.73 or 4.10? All I can see on the GM website that is avail in the 2500HD is the 4.10, but I hear the 3.73 can be ordered. I had an old (1985,reliable) Chevy w/ the 4.10 rear end and the old 4 sp automatic. All it would get at 60mph was 10mpg. Empty, towing a boat, p/u camper with or without a boat in tow, air condit. on or off, summer or winter. I don't want to repeat that.248Views0likes0Comments1st reports on the new 2015 GM p/u's
is it too soon to hear some first hand reports on the new GM trucks ? I'd love to hear real towing reports from 1500 owners that have the 6.2 max towing pkg and from 2500 owners with the same pkg in the 6.0L engine. I can't believe GM won't put the 6.2L in the 2500's. Thnx8.5KViews0likes35Comments
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