Banjo beat me to it. Mileage vs fuel cost does work out. No front tire issue on my 3500 2 wheel drive GM. I do drive it to work every day. 26 Miles one way, freeway average stop and go is 16-18 depending on speeds. You need to keep up on GM filters, been revised many times. It might be time for the first brake change though..Best truck I have ever owned. With that said... Probably give fits from here on... Surprised Jerry Mock has not been on this topic. He has a ton of GM tow history.
Raceless in California!
January 16, 2015, 06:20 AM
Scott Smith
quote:
Originally posted by Bucky: Anybody tow with the 6.2L Gas Chevy? 420hp and 460tq. Dad had one in his truck but we never put a trailer behind it. 12,000 lb rating. I don't know what he was getting for mileage, but he said it was pretty decent compared to others he had.
The 2015 Power stroke is 440 hp @ 2800 RPM and 860 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 2015 Duramax 397 hp @ 3,000 rpm and 765 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
So the gas engine is still like bringing a knife to a gun fight.
January 16, 2015, 08:32 AM
MikeB4963
Woody B
Thanks for the info on testing the filter.
I will do it on next filter change.
January 16, 2015, 09:16 AM
Bucky
quote:
Originally posted by Scott Smith:
quote:
Originally posted by Bucky: Anybody tow with the 6.2L Gas Chevy? 420hp and 460tq. Dad had one in his truck but we never put a trailer behind it. 12,000 lb rating. I don't know what he was getting for mileage, but he said it was pretty decent compared to others he had.
The 2015 Power stroke is 440 hp @ 2800 RPM and 860 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 2015 Duramax 397 hp @ 3,000 rpm and 765 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
So the gas engine is still like bringing a knife to a gun fight.
Who is fighting? I wasn't comparing to diesel.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Bucky,
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January 16, 2015, 09:45 AM
Roger McGinnis
I think we can all agree that if you're buying a tow vehicle for anything other than a lawnmower trailer, the last thing you should be concerned with is mileage.
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January 16, 2015, 03:24 PM
<DOTracer>
quote:
Originally posted by Roger McGinnis: I think we can all agree that if you're buying a tow vehicle for anything other than a lawnmower trailer, the last thing you should be concerned with is mileage.
I disagree. Pulling power and fuel mileage are the two top reasons to purchase a diesel truck.
January 16, 2015, 09:05 PM
Footloose
If I was going to buy a new one it would be the Ford-Everybody says the only reason for buying a diesel is for the power, Ford has it.
February 19, 2015, 05:12 AM
1320racer
Picked up my new White 2015 3500 DENALI HD CREWCAB DURAMAX SRW, 11,500 GVWR on Saturday like the one in this video
Opted out of the factory installed Bedliner for the factory installed Bed Rug as my previous truck had. It combined with the ARE Tonneau cover that I've ordered and my previous truck had, makes for a carpeted 6 foot trunk. Got almost 500 miles on it now and so far the MPG is 16.7. Drives very nice and loaded with creature comforts. Truely a luxury ride.This message has been edited. Last edited by: 1320racer,
February 19, 2015, 06:38 AM
"The Bender"
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Originally posted by Footloose: If I was going to buy a new one it would be the Ford-Everybody says the only reason for buying a diesel is for the power, Ford has it.
And the Ram has more torque
272" Spitzer 540 Chevy The Blower Shop XR1 FTI XPM Series Converter FTI Level 6 Powerglide 3.69@199 .916 60'
2017 Bradenton Heads Up Madness Open Outlaw Champ
2018 PDRA T/D #5 2019 PDRA T/D #2
2020 Retired From T/D Competition....
2020 Bradenton NMCA Hemi Shootout Winner
2021 getting back into bracket racing with a Gen3 Hemi powered 87 Cutlass.
February 19, 2015, 07:53 AM
1320racer
$64,750 MSRP and will go $67,880 with off road suspension, power sunroof, rear seat entertanment pkg, snow plow pkg and dual alternators. Higher yet with the many appearance and convience optons available. That said, lets keep the replies about these GMC/Chevy trucks.
February 19, 2015, 07:54 AM
Jason Haley
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer: Picked up my new White 2015 3500 DENALI HD CREWCAB DURAMAX SRW, 11,500 GVWR on Saturday like the one in this video
Opted out of the factory installed Bedliner for the factory installed Bed Rug as my previous truck had. It combined with the ARE Tonneau cover that I've ordered and my previous truck had, makes for a carpeted 6 foot trunk. Got almost 500 miles on it now and so far the MPG is 16.7. Drives very nice and loaded with creature comforts. Truely a luxury ride.
Nice looking ride! Just curious though, why not a dually?
Slow S-10 Slower Cutlass
February 19, 2015, 07:57 AM
1320racer
don't need it and parking it would be an issue.
February 19, 2015, 07:58 AM
"The Bender"
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer: That said, lets keep the replies about these GMC/Chevy trucks.
OK, they are nice trucks, but I wouldn't have bought a GM product. I have a couple of friends that are techs at a Chevy dealer.............
272" Spitzer 540 Chevy The Blower Shop XR1 FTI XPM Series Converter FTI Level 6 Powerglide 3.69@199 .916 60'
2017 Bradenton Heads Up Madness Open Outlaw Champ
2018 PDRA T/D #5 2019 PDRA T/D #2
2020 Retired From T/D Competition....
2020 Bradenton NMCA Hemi Shootout Winner
2021 getting back into bracket racing with a Gen3 Hemi powered 87 Cutlass.
February 19, 2015, 08:01 AM
1320racer
and I feel the same about the other brands. Matter of fact, I've never owned any other brand car or truck by choice. Nothing stopping you from starting a thread about which ever truck you own or would buy but this thread is about what I bought.
February 19, 2015, 08:09 AM
adv ET 266
quote:
Originally posted by "The Bender":
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer: That said, lets keep the replies about these GMC/Chevy trucks.
OK, they are nice trucks, but I wouldn't have bought a GM product.
Yep cured here as well. My C2500 LT Suburban was not reliable and never very efficient. That said, my Ford F-350 TD truck is strictly limited to towing my race trailer. I never use it for other transportation.
Ed is that your Company truck or personal truck?
2005 2000lb 4 link dragster home brew 582 BBC Dart 355 1.058 2.98 4.629@149 6.094 7.310@185
February 19, 2015, 08:14 AM
1320racer
personal
February 19, 2015, 08:27 AM
adv ET 266
Was it assembled in the United States? Mine was assembled Mexico maybe why on the quality?
2005 2000lb 4 link dragster home brew 582 BBC Dart 355 1.058 2.98 4.629@149 6.094 7.310@185
February 19, 2015, 08:47 AM
TOP38
quote:
Originally posted by adv ET 266: Was it assembled in the United States? Mine was assembled Mexico maybe why on the quality?
maybe why on the quality?