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What kind of fuel mileage does a Duramax get?

What kind of fuel mileage does a Duramax get?

In light duty use, these gas engines will deliver fuel mileage somewhat close to what you’ll get with a finely tuned diesel, but the diesel will still maintain a 10-30% fuel mileage advantage in identically geared trucks. All of the Duramax powered trucks are equipped with 3.73 differential gearing.

Is there a warranty on a 2002 Duramax Diesel?

Unfortunately, that’s exactly what’s been happening. GM recently sent out notices to owners of 2001-2002 Duramax diesels that they *may* experience injector failure caused by high fuel return rates or cracked injector bodies, and that accordingly, GM will extend the warranty on *covered* failures (not all) to 7 yrs/200,000 miles.

When did the Duramax fuel injector warranty expire?

Now expired, GM originally extended the Duramax fuel injector warrantyfor the 2001/02/03/04 models to 7-years or 200,000 miles. In addition to the engine and fuel injection system, the new warranty covers all aspects of the powertrain, including the transmission, transfer case and rear differential.

What kind of fuel mileage does a GM 6.2L get?

Fuel consumption for this rather small vehicle was 15.9 mpg solo and 9.7 mpg towing. Towing conditions were 60 mph, predominantly flat highway. Trucks equipped with either the Duramax 6600 or 6.5L turbodiesels can tow twice that weight at 65-70 mph while producing fuel economy in the 10-13 mpg range.

What kind of gas mileage does a Duramax diesel get?

This is the best fuel economy you’ll find in a vehicle equipped with the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel. GMC Sierra 3500HD With a few periodic dips in fuel efficiency through the years, the GMC Sierra 3500HD has stayed steady with a fuel economy right around 13.5 miles per gallon.

What’s the average mileage of a durmax truck?

I have a 2011 GMC 2500 Duramax that currently has 60K miles. I over maintain this truck and love it. What is the mileage life expectancy of a well /over maintained Durmax/Allison truck?

Unfortunately, that’s exactly what’s been happening. GM recently sent out notices to owners of 2001-2002 Duramax diesels that they *may* experience injector failure caused by high fuel return rates or cracked injector bodies, and that accordingly, GM will extend the warranty on *covered* failures (not all) to 7 yrs/200,000 miles.

When did the first Duramax diesel engine come out?

In 2001 GM released their first Duramax diesel engine. With a few minor tweaks and upgrades, it’s the same 6.6-liter engine found in the GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado today. It puts out 910-foot pounds of torque, making it one of the most powerful diesel engines on the market.

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