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| # | Post Title | Result Info | Date | User | Forum |
| Gelling prevention in diesel engines | 11Relevance | 2 years ago | Huskerman | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I have a 2023 Chevy duramax diesel engine and I am moving to Missouri do I have to worry about gelling and if I do how do I prevent it. thank you | |||||
| Should I buy this used HD pickup | 11Relevance | 2 years ago | CurtisF | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hi Scotty, I’m in the market for a diesel pickup truck and considering a 2011 GMC 2500. It features a duramax diesel engine and Allison transmission, has 177,000 miles on it, and has had only one previous owner. Is this a good option for $17,000? | |||||
| Moto oil | 11Relevance | 2 years ago | Rayja | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Can I use sw20 duramax synthetic blend motor oil in my 2008 toyota tundra 4.7l ? Got it form the dealer | |||||
| Should I get 3/4 ton or 1 ton truck | 11Relevance | 2 years ago | jamespendergast | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hey scotty? I started a apple orchard and a pumpking patch what should I get the two trucks I want the get I dodge 5.9 cummins or a ford 7.3 powerstroke or a lB7 duramax what should I get | |||||
| no crank | 11Relevance | 2 years ago | jonyblade | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| 2012 silverado duramax, 350 000 km,, it only runs when the abs module is unplugged, which of course means I lose many things, when i plug it in, its a power to dash and lights but wont turn over, starter wont engage, I did another post for scanners and it seems to be a science, many to choose from but I bought the blue driver,, possible repairs says body module and trailer brake module or harnesses, I do know the harnesses in these trucks do go bad and rub through, but without testing the modules with a bi directional scanner what else can I do to troublesho ... | |||||
| what diagnostic tool should I buy | 11Relevance | 2 years ago | jonyblade | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| hey there, so i see your a huge fan of the blue driver scan tool,, i have a 2012 duramax 3/4 silverado and am looking for a good scan tool thats affordable, I dont do this for a living jusy diy, ive looked at the innova 5610,, nice,, as well as the launch x431 pro, which seem to be some real next level stuff, innova and launch have bleeding abilities which i like, and i have also looked at the gm teck2,, but i would like something to do more than gm,, so for around 200 cad, it seems i can get a pretty good one,, but which one? currently i think i have a glo ... | |||||
| Answer to: Gelling prevention in diesel engines | 11Relevance | 2 years ago | Dad2LM2 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... weather additives, because that's its own can o' worms. Lots of different brands, and all have their fans. But for cold weather, there are fewer choices. IMO, PowerService Winterizer/Antigel (the white bottle) is a good one, and very widely available. I just spent Christmas in NE Idaho, with temps down to -1. Ran PS Winterizer in my little (3L) duramax and had no issues. In MO, you can probably get by with just the fuel from the pump with a regular summer additive. But you can keep a little bottle of Winterizer under your back seat for when there is ... | |||||
| Answer to: Pickup suggestions.. | 11Relevance | 2 years ago | Dad2LM2 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... have been mixed. They also have had many minor issues with things like the infotainment system. Real world fuel economy also is reportedly far below EPA estimates. Overall, they are probably still OK, but do your homework. For fuel economy, the best is the GM 3L duramax. That’s what I have, and last week I got 32 mpg between Amarillo and Denver. In typical commuting, I get 25-27, and 18-19 towing. But I would worry buying one used because I suspect longevity will be compromised if they aren’t maintained religiously. Plus, I agree that GM’s build qual ... | |||||
| Answer to: Should I buy a 2023 Chevy Suburban | 11Relevance | 3 years ago | Dad2LM2 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I'm with @daywalker and @kaizen on the Sequoia and GH suggestions. The main issue with GM engines is the cylinder deactivation on the gas V8's (both 5.3 and 6.2) - stay away. But the 3L duramax diesel doesn't have that and seems to be a pretty reliable motor. (Full disclosure: I have a 2022 Sierra with the 3L diesel. It's early, but 0 issues in the first 40,000 miles.) Course it would have all the other ups and downs of diesels, so you would need to do your own due diligence. Or, you could always lease. | |||||
| Answer to: Which pickup should I buy for towing | 11Relevance | 3 years ago | Dad2LM2 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Welcome new member. This topic has come up a few times in the last year or so. You will get a broader range of opinions if you check the search feature above. As a general answer, there are no great choices, a few good choices, and lots of bad ones. Good luck. (PS: I had a V8 Tundra in the past, a GMC with the 3.0 duramax currently. Happy with both.) | |||||
| Coolant light comes on | 11Relevance | 3 years ago | Hemijoe267 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hey Scotty I got a 2001 lb7 duramax I’m new to the diesel world and my coolant when it’s full blows out of revisor container then low coolant light goes on I can see there still is coolant inside the overflow tank. I changed the cap and it did nothing. It does not overheat and runs perfectly fine. What could be causing this issue thanks ! | |||||
| TCM flashing in RI | 11Relevance | 3 years ago | Bhandfield92 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Scotty, Do you know anyone in RI who can flash a TCM for me in R.I.? I bought a used 2016 TCM for my 2011 Silverado 2500 HD duramax and I need to get it flashes to use it. {black}:laughingoutloud: | |||||
| Answer to: Northern Canada - Winter driving | 11Relevance | 3 years ago | Dad2LM2 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| A lot of Northern Canada seems fairly remote. So I would go with whatever has the best dealer in your area, which means you may choose differently than in Southern Canada or the US. But off the top of my head, some good options are... Small: Subaru Crosstrek Mid size: Subaru Outback, Toyota Rav 4 Large: 4Runner, Honda Passport Half-ton: (hard call... do your homework) GMC Yukon 3L duramax, Toyota Sequoia Not an SUV: Ram 2500 (Cummins) | |||||
| Answer to: Recommendations for truck to tow med. sized trailer | 11Relevance | 2 years ago | Dad2LM2 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... had a lot of quality problems. That’s probably what I’d get. The GM duramax 6.6 engine is ok, but expensive to maintain over 100,000 miles. The consensus on this forum is that their transmissions are not good, but IMO they’re alright. Probably be my close 2nd choice. Ford trucks seem to have taken a step back recently, but I know people who’ve had good luck. There isn’t a real clear winner, so other factors come into play: What are the ethics of your local dealers? Is one better than the others? Do you have a good local independent diesel mechanic? ... | |||||