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506 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 5:21 PM
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| I see we are getting some info on this. Thanks to everyone, Its all very helpful, and mostly dicouraging. The federal government has slapped us in the face once again...It was their idea for the DPF. I'm now doing trying which fuels from which company do better on milage. Walmart, which was the cheapest, got me an average of 15mpg but most of my driving has been start stop. I'm trying BP now. It seems to be doing better with mid 16's on mpg. It also seems to have a bit more power. I've also tried Miejer's standard fuel and biodiesel. Standard was same as Walmart. With Bio it got worse milage, but the milage seemed better than its normal milage after the standard diesel was in the tank again. I know that biodiesel does have better cleaning properties and they say you need to change your filter more often. I think when its time to change the filter I will run a full tank of bio through first. The down fall of my test is that I live in Ohio. We have no fuel testing laws, so we end up with the literal crap from the tanks. So I will see what happens with my research and post it all here. Plus when I switch to Amsoil I'll see what happens. Also another friend of mine runs Lucas fuel treatment. He says he sees improvement in his 04 duramax. Cost effective I don't know yet, but after I find out the best fuel to run I'm going to give it a shot. Thanks again averyone and keep the ideas coming for all of us! | |
Can any one tell me if, since their correction in the 2nd half of 2004, the injector problem that the Duramax had been having has been eliminated or significantly reduced? I"m considering buying a 3500 dually and would like to know how far back I could safely go in model years without an injector problem. Any and all input would be greatly appreciated.
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| I work for a Chevy Dealer. In all of the injector replacements I've seen there have been no more problems, but...I don't think people in this area have put enough miles on them yet either. Although, the Japanese are very particular about things. Isuzu probably informed Bosch to get it right or get lost. I've found out that the Duramax was built to be a million mile engine. So in all actuallity I'd say you were safe in buying as long as the truck isn't abused or anything. | |
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Replying to: kodiak12 (Apr 05, 2009 10:39 am) Extended warrantys are good, I extended the factory one and will extend it again next year if the option is still available especially as my truck has only just over 52,000 miles on it. |
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Replying to: madbrit427 (Apr 04, 2009 12:52 am)
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I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax with cooking oil conversion that is throwing a low fuel rail pressure code. I push on the gas and it acts like it is out of gas and wont go over 1500 rpms.
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Replying to: jodie1614 (Apr 26, 2009 4:43 pm) Monitored this used cooking oil fuel with a bunch of friends who ran bus conversions and many dumped the system because it was so labor intensive. Forget to swqtch over to regular fuel before shutting off the engine for the day just once and you had a bunch of cleaning out before you were on the road unless you were really lucky. Fuel has to be heated to keep it flowing properly, etc, what a pain. I could see using used cooking oil if you drove all day and night but for day to day, what a pain it can be. |
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| I have a 2006 Duramax milage is OK 16-18 mpg. BUT when I reslly get on the pedal the exaust pours out a HUGE cloud of black smoke. I am I running too rich or is this normal?? | |
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Replying to: jodie1614 (Apr 26, 2009 4:43 pm) |
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Replying to: smokin (May 07, 2009 4:47 am) I had bad smoke and a really stinky exhaust. After two trips to the dealer, they had replaced 3 injectors, the fuel pump and goodness knows what else and it seems good now (touch wood!!!). But I still don't know what the problem was as they appeared to change parts until the problem was cured. They did say the faulty fuel pump pressure had damaged the injectors. Great truck, just love it, but it goes away when the warranty runs out...... LOL. |
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