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LAFD
06-29-2006, 12:28 PM
whats the price difference between the two as far as servicing and upkeep. such as oil changes and standard stuff like that?

Run_em_Hard
06-29-2006, 01:27 PM
It takes more oil but you change it less often...I think that mine is 12k miles an oil change. I am not sure the amount of oil off the top of my head but its like 10-12qts. I love my diesel.

sigepmock
06-29-2006, 01:38 PM
I've got an 05 Chevy with the Dmax. Oil change is about $50 vs. $35 or soon the gasser, it takes more oil.
Only really big difference I've seen is the Fuel Filter. Change it every 10,000k miles or so. I don't want any injector issues. It's about $80 at a good shop I trust, I did it myself once and not again, it's worth the $80.
Other than that I love it. Milage is great compared to my 6.0L gas motor and it tows like a dream. Plus with the deal Jay Photoglou got me....it was same price as I paid for the gasser a few years back, should have called Jay sooner.
My $.02,
Chris

LAFD
06-29-2006, 02:26 PM
thanks for the replys im debating between a mega cab cummins 2500 or a duramax 2500.

Lightning
06-29-2006, 02:29 PM
thanks for the replys im debating between a mega cab cummins 2500 or a duramax 2500.
get the Duramax.....

sigepmock
06-29-2006, 02:43 PM
thanks for the replys im debating between a mega cab cummins 2500 or a duramax 2500.
I like the Mega cab and CUmmins just don't like the rest of the truck and tranny...too many problems.
Dmax is pretty nice and the new LBZ version and 6 speed tranny or really nice.
Chris

LAFD
06-29-2006, 03:32 PM
get the Duramax.....
what up ari? yeah i was leaning towards that but man do i love the cab space in the mega cab. gotta see will talk to jay see what he can do.

bchbum
07-03-2006, 05:54 AM
Glad you guys said to change the oil alot less often , I just picked up a 2000 ford diesal & was going to change oil at 5,000 miles . Most of my driving is in the city so less dusty conditions . :cool:

WannabeRacing
07-03-2006, 10:43 AM
You will see a SHOCKING difference in the towing from a gas deal to a diesel. I have the Duramax, and I absolutely love it. I am a gas engine builder, and hated the idea of a diesel, but now that I have it, you couldn't pry it from my cold dead hand. And just a programmer and a good air intake, and the thing will run real well stoplight to stoplight. At least enough to outrun 'the fast&thefurious' wannabes around town. And you will see better fuel economy after the intake and programmer.