02-14 Duramax

[Trashy]

What about a 2015 LML with 172,000K and 100 % stock?

 

[tex78]

What about a 2015 LML with 172,000K and 100 % stock?

Just quoted a bypass valve this afternoon, 202 k, 15 lml

3500 bill

That's just one thing that can f up

 

[Trashy]

Just quoted a bypass valve this afternoon, 202 k, 15 lml

3500 bill

That's just one thing that can f up

I'm thinking, I'm just better off to buy a used gas pot.....

There are a lot of Rams out there with low K and 6.7, but after gen 2, I lost interest in Dodge

 

[Trashy]

Gas pots

Chev/GM 6.0 - proven engine to surpass 600K

Ford 6.2 - I don't know anything about them?

Ram 6.4 - pass everything but the gas station and very hard to find

What are your thoughts?

 

[ABMax24]

I'd be happy with either a 6 liter or the 6.2. Now if I was daily driving it empty I'd lean toward the 6 liter, they just ride smoother.

 

[Trashy]

I'd be happy with either a 6 liter or the 6.2. Now if I was daily driving it empty I'd lean toward the 6 liter, they just ride smoother.

My first choice is a 6L

 

[medler]

Just quoted a bypass valve this afternoon, 202 k, 15 lml

3500 bill

That's just one thing that can f up

That’s only if it’s stock correct .Do the DPF delete and it closes the EGR

 

[tex78]

That’s only if it’s stock correct .Do the DPF delete and it closes the EGR

Yes, most deletes either delete it all and take it out, or just close it off so it does not flow

The bad part of the delete and taking it all out, is most places and people cheap out, and do not replace the pass side up pipe with a lb7 one or aftermarket that does not have the y to feed the egr chit

They leave them and cap them, and add a chincy brace, which still flexes enough that the bendy bellows in stock pipe crack and now leaks exhaust

 

[highspeedss]

I have a 2017 3500HD Denali Duramax with 250,000k and it runs like a top. Lifetime fuel economy is 13.8l/100k and 2021 year-to-date is 13.4l/100k. Obviously mostly highway miles with about 25k towing a 30' enclosed and another 10k or so with a 16' car hauler. Really nice to set the cruise in the mountains towing that enclosed with 4 or 5 sleds or a car and not have an issue on any grade. Owned since new and always dealer maintained - glows plugs back in the day on warranty; DEF pump once on warranty and once not. I would not hesitate to buy such a unit if I was satisfied with its history.

"Jeez" you've been driving a lot for approx. 4 to 5 years!

 

[kovs]

Thanks guys....... Lots of good advice here.

I'm still truck shopping and on the fence........ I'd love a diesel for the summer and a gas pot for the winter, LOL

I had a 93 Chev 2500 w/6.5 TD, as well as 05 F-sicklitre and loved both. They were both great trucks for me. But I was also pulling trailers or having a sled deck in the winter. Other than the 5th wheel camper we're buying, I think I'd kill a diesel with kindness....... Work is 70K round trip, but no load on the truck, other than 90% highway

Frickin tough decision!!!

$43,900. 116k on it. Just seen it posted sharing for interested guys

 

[Lightningmike]

There you go Doug!

 

[kovs]

If we would of had a crop I’d probably own it for my new run about farm truck Same km as my 15

 

[Cdnfireman]

Gas pots

Chev/GM 6.0 - proven engine to surpass 600K

Ford 6.2 - I don't know anything about them?

Ram 6.4 - pass everything but the gas station and very hard to find

What are your thoughts?

Ford 6.2 with the 6speed automatic are pretty much bulletproof. Stay away from the fiats for obvious reasons.

 

[Rene G]

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$43,900. 116k on it. Just seen it posted sharing for interested guys

This is a great option, can’t go wrong with a Duramax!

 

[Cyle]

Normally diesel is the only way to go but with current pricing it's a tough decision to know within 1-2 years it's going to take a huge hit in value when pickups come back down to reality.

 

[0neoldfart]

Ford 6.2 with the 6speed automatic are pretty much bulletproof. Stay away from the fiats for obvious reasons.

Just curious what the obvious reasons are? Other then brand bias? Literally all vehicles can have issues. Personally, I’ve had really no issues with my current truck (2016 Ram3500), and ordered a new one...