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#204 of 206 Re: 01-03 Chevy/GMC Duramax 2500HD vs 98 Dodge Cummins 2500 [loncray] by dustyk Jan 04, 2009 (11:23 am)
Replying to: loncray (Dec 15, 2008 6:33 am) The fact is transmission shops are more prone to see a diesel-motored light duty pick-up that's been pushed past the design limits than a gasser, whether is a Chevy, Dodge, or a Ford. For some reason many diesel owners seem to think their machinery is more impervious to problems associated with lack of transmission maintenance and exceeding load limits.   In 1998 Dodge had the 47RE 4-speed transmission behind the Cummins motor. This transmission was adequate under design conditions, however, like any other component that is exposed to exceeding design parameters they proved to be less reliable. Chrysler later replaced the 47RE with the 4-speed 48RE, a much more substantial design with heavier componentry and a far better computer program for diesel operation. These have proven to be fairly reliable.   The new 6-speed 68RFE that is unique to the LD Dodge Cummins' is built off of the 545RFE used behind Dodge truck V8s after 2002. The 545RFE is without a doubt one of the most reliable and durable transmissions available in light duty trucks, bar none. These transmissions are bandless, fully electronic, fully adaptive and have been exceptionally trouble free. After model year 2007, I think you'll find more complaints with the Allison than you will a 68RFE.   Dodge diesel mediums (4500 & 5500) use a 68RC, which is a different transmission.   Dusty
#205 of 206 Chevey Silverado 1500 4X4 or Dam Ram 1500 4X4 by kymalibustacey Aug 01, 2009 (6:00 am)
I'm looking at buying a pre owned truck. I've been looking at 06's. I will be using it for my daily vehicle as well as to haul a horse trailer on the weekends. I'm torn between the Chevey and the Dodge. Any suggestions??? Replies to this message: obyone (Aug 01, 2009 4:06 pm)
#206 of 206 Re: Chevey Silverado 1500 4X4 or Dam Ram 1500 4X4 [kymalibustacey] by obyone Aug 01, 2009 (4:06 pm)
Replying to: kymalibustacey (Aug 01, 2009 6:00 am) It's all a matter of personal preference like how the truck looks and performs. Both trucks will serve your purpose leaving the only thing left like which one looks better or has the best deal. The GM trucks have better mileage while the Dodge has better low end grunt. I don't believe either is morre reliable than the other.

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