2023 GMC Denali with 3.0L LZO Diesel 300 Mile Trip Fuel Economy!
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I absolutely love my 2022 GMC SLT Crew Cab 4x4 with the 3.0. Running 70 with the cruise I regularly get 33 mpg and I have gotten 600 miles on one tank. I think this is GM's best overall powertrain!
Dang, I’m currently getting 12.3mpg in my 2015 5.3…
Is that on the old engine or the new lzo?
@@MRios1128 I'm pretty sure that's thr LM2 engine
The 3.0 duramax is the best engine option out there period for the half ton segment!
The dude abides.
Cept for the oil burn...
The fact you have to pull the transmission to replace a oil pump belt is ridiculous though.
… time will tell. Good mileage numbers.
We have a 21 suburban with 3L duramax engine and we get phenomenal mileage we roughly get 700Miles per tank in the summer time and around 450-560 in the winter time. It's truly amazing what GM did with that engine
how many gallons is the tank?
@@brucelmnop2043 it's 26 Gallon tank
Wow so why the big drop in the Winter?
@@mrbrowz1000101 cause where I live winter gets negative -10. To -50 Celsius and we use winterized diesel for stability
Your not saving any money gas to diesel is a 1.5 multiplier
Love this small diesel engine. I'm constantly averaging 20mpg around town with 34 tires and it's a leveled Trail Boss
I am a long time viewer but first time commenter. Your content has always interested me because we use our RV recreationally and use HD trucks to pull it. As I have become more educated on loading and weight ratings my towing experiences have gotten much better after getting the right equipment for the job. Our current set up is 2019 Mesa Ridge 310BHS Travel Trailer (the flat floor 5th wheel as you call it) and a 2022 GMC Sierra AT4 3500 HD SRW Duramax and we love it. I guess everyones rear is different, because I find the GM seats very comfortable. We did a long haul day in our previous 21 2500 Sierra from Jackson Wy to Raton NM, maybe 14 hrs, and I was not fatigued, on the other hand, my company truck is a Ford, I cant hardly drive that thing an hour without going crazy trying to find a comfortable seating position.
As far as the Baby Duramax, my only regret when buying our 2022 Yukon SLT was the unavailability at the time of the Diesel, not that its not an option, but constrained by GM and only available in the Denali trim currently. I know that Diesel is more expensive (it is really not that bad where we are in East Texas) but to have that kind of range is awesome, especially in Texas where it takes many miles to go anywhere.
Awesome content. Maybe you can help me a look at the hitch weight on these large Open Range and Mesa Ridge Travel trailers, its a big number.
Loving my 23 Denali! Just completed the first 500 miles, and it’s averaging between 30 and 32 mpg. I am very pleased with the LZ0.
I own the 6.2L. 2023. Not terrible like I anticipated. So I’m sure the diesel is awesome
The 6.2 is a giant money pit engine with bad lifters & less torque and a shorter warranty.
The 3.0 Duramax gets a 100k mile warranty unlike the gas engines.
@@Primus697 getting bent over at the gas pump
I had a 2020 Silverado ltz with diesel. What a lot of places won’t tell you, is how fast these engines burn through DEF! Be sure to carry an extra box of DEF if you are towing! It’s crazy
I just bought a Denali with the LZ0 and after my first tank of fuel I’m getting 33.6 mpg. I really like the refined smoothness of this drive train. It’s comfortable and quiet while being luxurious in a truck.
Awesome video. This is a main reason we picked up our 21 GMC Denali 3.0L. Love the duramax.
Can't wait for you to show towing content with your new Denali!
I have a 2020 Silverado LTZ Z71 with a Duramax. Currently 48,000 miles on it. My top mpg range on 50 mile trip 36+mpg and a 400 mile trip 32+ mpg. This was interstate driving in southwest Ohio to Bloomington IN, then back to Ohio into Columbus. MPH anywhere from 55 to 75. I also have a Retrax cover on the back. Absolutely happy with the Duramax, especially when we tow the Rockwood 2509s behind it.
What do you average with the Rockwood?
Well Im a Ford guy and Ive had my eye on the GMC half-tons for a long while. I voted for you to do the review of this truck and you’ve convinced me. Im picking up a used ‘21 Denali Ultimate tomorrow!
You'll like it
You will have to get the 6.2 gas...they weren't offering the LZO last time I looked
@@koryscullawl8895 I just bought a brand new Ultimate and it was an LZ0. There was no 6.2 available in the area. The dealer said GM was saving the 6.2s right now mostly for Escalades. They had at least 6 regular Denali on the lot and every single one was an LZ0. He isn't getting an LZ0 anyway unless its a 23 they were an LM2 before 23 and not sure they even made an Ultimate in 21 like he said he is picking up pretty sure the Ultimate didn't exist till the refresh in 22.
I have the 2023 2500HD 6.6L Duramax Denali with the Ultimate package. I did what you did and took my truck on a 425 mile shake down through Central Oregon to a rodeo. The roads were two lane with lots of hills in a slight head wind. When I returned home I refueled my big 36 gallon tank and the computer registered 18.5 mpg. You are right the seats are a bit firm for my boney butt. Also you can raise and lower your steering column or the steering wheel itself and you can raise/lower your head up display/bright and dim to your liking.
Thanks for the video please keep the videos coming. I’m excited to get my truck delivered soon.
Got 27.3 on my 2.7 LT 4x4 stock. Lifted on 33” kenda klever RT tires I still manage 23. I love the diesel but after test driving both of them on a 100mile loop the 3.0 didnt do any better and the towing ratings were the same but my payload on my 2.7 is 1972lbs and was high vs the same spec 3.0. The added cost of ownership on the 3.0 swayed me into my 2.7. And happy to say it’s the best truck I’ve ever owned. Super under rated
That does seem pretty dang good. The engine isn't even broke in yet. You also looked like you were not drifting off the other vehicles. I'd say you have a winner on your hands! Great vid!
I was born in McAllen Texas. I'm from Port Isabel Texas South Padre Island and live in Nashville. I drive home every year on that road you are on every summer. Pretty cool!
I remember fondly our shop truck from the early 80's... it was the 1980 Chevy Luv (Isuzu Pup) with the 4 cylinder diesel, 5 speed and the long bed in a baby blue paint. Usual fuel mileage was in the high 30's with regular forays into the low 40-42mpg. It was bare bones basic, but it would carry a rebuilt 8v71 Detroit Diesel in the bed and deliver them all over New England with no problems. She had over 220k miles when my brother totaled her into telephone pole avoiding a deer. The replacement 1985 Chevy S-10 was better in some ways, but could never compete with fuel economy.
Great video, I was having the same issues with viewing the speed on my 23 Sierra, I simply adjusted the steering wheel a bit and I had a good view of all the instruments!
At work, we drive a Toyota Hilux 4WD diesel with a 6speed manual and it gets around 38 to 40 MPG but we don't travel over about 50MPH. The fuel mileage is excellent.
Hey JD. This might seem a little funny but I have found the sweet spot in my 2020 Chevrolet Silverado with the LM2 Duramax is about 72MPH. Any faster and the fuel economy drops off by about 10%. We went from Baltimore, MD to Myrtle Beach, SC last summer and averaged around 33MPG but I had to keep the cruise control set at 72MPH. Great video as always. Thanks
Doesn’t sound funny at all! I had a 2014 dodge charger with the V6. My best mpg was also around 72mph. I traded that in for a new Audi and i get my best mpg at 75mph. I think the manufacturers know that no one drives 55mph anymore lol
@@Canto831 +1 on the nobody drives at 55mph anymore.
In my neck of the woods if you're not doing 80 or 85 you gonna be pushed.
I would like to add a picture that I took of my trip computer on my 2018 crew cab F150 4X4 2.7L. Not typical but I got over 28 mpg for 130 miles avg about 60 but with 40 miles above 80 mph. 36 gallon tank still had a range of 780 miles. Typically get 25 mpg on the highway. When you consider the price of diesel over gas it’s hard to justify and I really like diesels.
We have the 2013 Mercedes benz ML 350 diesel, on our road trips to lake Tahoe, Oregan, San Diego from our house north of San Francisco we always get high 20s to mid 30s even around town its 25 plus love the torque. also have toyota tundra, f350 dully, tacoma, camry, but benz is the best .My daughter just got her self a jeep rubicon diesel and loves it. nothing can touch diesel engines unfortunately with all bs with emissions they can't run properly. Love you channel and always looking for the next video.
That's really great mileage. Once you get 5k or so you should get a little better mileage when the motor gets broke in more.
I was an early adopter of the EcoDiesel Ram in 2014. Trips from Pittsburgh to DC would get me 31 MPG !!!
AWESOME TRUCK!
If it wasn't for the nasty road chemicals used in the winter where I live, I'd buy a new truck with the 3.0l for a daily driver.
I may get a 2024 Sierra HD for my truck camper hauler next year. My current dually only gets used during the summer and hibernates in the winter, so it never has seen the winter road chemicals.
Own 2020 Chevy RST 3.0 l, just under 30000km, has an average mileage of 8.7L/100km (27mpg). Last time I filled up showed a range of 1200 km. Very happy with this truck.
Throughly enjoying your first time GM owner review. Sadly it won't tow our
9500 pound tt. I do like all of your truck and RV reviews
I think the average speed is based on the time from when you reset your trip meter.. if you sit still for 5 minutes, it will show in your average over time
I have a 2021 Ram Ecodiesel 4x4 with 3.92 gears and I constantly average 28-31mpgs on highway trips. Everyday driving between city and highway, 25-27mpgs. I have the 33 gallon diesel tank, so on highway trips, I have well over 900 miles of range. Absolutely no issues, at 22k miles.
Every GM I've ever owned had a bias on the fuel gauge. They don't drop, then all of a sudden they drop much faster. The seat may break in over a few months once you've had time to get your butt print into it.
If you started off with a full tank of fuel, why not top off at the end of the trip to compare calculated mpg vs. what the DIC showed? Fantastic truck BTW!
Really want one of these, but goodness they are proud of em!
12:41 all the data you need. Thanks for the update!
Hi JD I remember a trip you took with your wife’s vehicle where you were towing one of your box trailers. You had made comments to the effect that the vehicle’s fuel gauge was dropping quickly causing you to make more gas/pit stops than you expected, would like to see a similar towing test with you try towing.
I have just recently returned to my home here in the state of Maine from my yearly Christmas trip down to visit my family in Lewisville Texas where I’m from.
In September I purchased a 2023 Hyundai sonata limited hybrid, the whole reasoning behind purchasing this vehicle was for the mpg, considering that I’m having to drive 2 1/2 one way hours to go to college three days a week, And my 97 dodge only gets about 8 mpg. (considering I was using this for the first two months of school, and it was just not a smart financial thing.)
Adding up all of the gas receipts, I only ended up spending about $315 in gas round-trip, including all of the mileage in between Texas, Louisiana, and visiting family in North Carolina. My overall fuel average cost between 50 and 61 miles a gallon in the Hyundai. The car is very beautiful, and unlike before I do stand behind hybrid technology a little bit more than I did before. However, the truck you’re talking about is very beautiful and very impressive.!
nice video, I have a 2015 VW Golf TDI, I see about 50 miles before the fuel gauge moves off Full. plus I see about 32mpg average, I do drive up a decent hill every morning to work. and its is a 13 gallon fuel tank.
The fuel economy is literally the best part. and also the range increases as you drive... It's funny to see lol. Also try it in sport mode if you do lots of under 70 mph driving. For some reason it gets better mpgs. I assume it stays out of boost
Im amazed by the range on some of the commenters full tanks. I got a 2022 1500 AT4 refresh model and my 1st tank leaving the dealer was 554 miles. My next tank i filled up all the way was only 461 miles. I usually have the cruise set at 75 and average 21-22 mpg but tried slowing down to 65 and was averaging 24. I also noticed when starting up and driving a few feet I instantly lose 2 miles then it just keeps dropping up to 20 miles for a half mile trip to drop my kids off. Wondering if its an issue I should bring up to the dealer. Tested it on the highway on my 23 mile commute to work going 65 and my range went from 405 to 399 with the range staying at 400 for a while. Maybe I have just been driving it too fast?? Anyways sorry for the lengthy response, all in all i’m loving the engine!
Keep us posted on the seat comfort if it changes. The only reason I haven’t traded my F150 Platinum for a Denali is the seat comfort. However, I haven’t driven a Denali for more than a 20 minute test drive.
Cushy seat way better than hard bench any day.
I have a new 2023 trail boss Duramax and I have found 64 mph is the sweet spot. 750 mile range at 30.5-31.4 on cruse control. I drove to Montana and at 85 mph loaded with tools I was at 24-26 mpg
I drove a 1983 Chevy C20 to college with a 6.2L diesel and it would get around 20 MPG. However I knew a man who had the half ton version of the truck with a 700R4 overdrive transmission and he claimed 27mpg out of that truck on long road trips. Granted the old 6.2 diesel won't hold a candle to the performance of today's diesels but the fuel economy was pretty good. Granted the speed limit was 55 on most roads and 65 on the interstates back then.
The old 6.2 could really knock down some great mileage numbers!
@@edwardpate6128 Yes especially for teh time but it could barley pull the hat off your head.
I drove one once. It did get great mileage. It was also pretty quick back then. It was a half ton I drove. It would do everything the 454 would do but almost double the mpg's. My dad has a 1 ton Chevy w/454. Totally loaded it gets 13 mpg. Unloaded it gets 15 to almost 16. His has a 3 speed tranny. Love that thing.
A different thought that most don't think about with stiff seats are two things:
1) It means they will last longer. I worked in an upholstery shop and all the soft / worn seats were needing repairs because they would rip on the seat frame. That was with all the makes, so maybe they all have updated in a way to prevent that?
2) How long do you plan to own the vehicle? If you plan to own it a long time, they might break in longer. But will be more comfortable beyond something that's soft now and get's too soft later on.
My two cents.
Thanks Ducky, great info!
Good comment 😊
I was thinking the exact same thing. Kind of like buying a pair of high quality boots.
My 2002 Silverado HD has 278k on it. The seats are the best seats ever put in a truck. They are soft and firm at the same time.
I typically get between 26-28 interstate setting the cruise at 72
24 in town with the auto stop start turned off
17 average pulling my lawn maintenance trailer
2021 Silverado 3.0 Duramax
I love my firm 2022 refresh Denali seat. I have back issues..amazing lumbar support. .this seat is God sent. Regarding the engine. I got the 5.3. 21.8 MPG on highway. Pretty happy with that fuel economy. Given the price of diesel it may not make much difference. That may change is the future. Long term maintenance costs may favour the 5.3. Do not know for sure. Would like feedback.
My everyday driver is a 2020 Silverado and I get 25mpg in the city! Dont forget to mention to everyone the power it has!
2021 silverado rst z71 crew. I can get 30mpg consistently back and forth to work during non-winter months. I'd love to see how that compares to the new Tundra (taking account for fuel price difference)
We just took delivery of the 2023 Suburban Premier with the duramax 3L. So far it hasn’t disappointed.
I got my Silverado 3.0 duramax about 2 week ago. I’m getting like 60mpg! (Just finished breaking it in) 22.5 miles to work, one way. 8 miles at 44, 8 miles 55, 2 miles at 50 and 2 miles at 35. 240 miles and I just got to 1/8 used. Loving this engine! Fuel saving alone is 100% better. I’m back road driving, only one traffic light and 4 stop signs.
Now your just lying.
@@KevinRad-jw7ci nope I got pics
We told ya the GM had great MPG.
Imagine the smile on my face in my 17 3/4 ton 4x4 Duramax getting 22 to 23 MPG at 70mph.
Full tank usually says 645 mile range mixed.
Never had a duramax get over 17. Even deleted. Currently have a 23 and 17 is it.
I have a 2023 elevation lz0 on order can't wait, max tow though
I have a '22 Chevy RST 3.0 with the LM2, I noticed your tire pressures are up at 40/41 - mine came the same way from the dealer, yet the door label says 36 all around, IDK if I should lower mine or not, worried it may affect MPG, but on the flip side, premature center-wear on tires? Any thoughts?
Unsprung mass is not the truck weight. It is the weight of everything below the springs. Tires, wheels, brakes, axles etc. Which is a lot with a solid axle
I have a 2031 Ram with the Eco Diesel on the interstate I can get 30 MPG. It is crazy what the diesels get. It’s also crazy that Ram is dropping the Eco Diesel.
On the same flat terrain like in the video our eco diesel wrangler would get low 30s easily.
its not crazy its politics.
2031? Doc Brown is that you? 😂
Great information. I think it all depends on pricing of diesel vs gas. Where I live. Gas is 3.39 per gal. Deisel is 5.39 per gal. Based on your information my 2021 Ram 5.7 E Torque would have used 7.4 gal on the same trip at aprox 28.00 cost. The Denali would be 5.4 aprox of deisel at 30.00 aprox cost. Because the cost of the 3.0 is only about 1000.00 more I think it comes down to personal preference. Please keep the information coming because I’m on the fence about getting a 3.0 as my last truck before I retire!!
Diesel prices are expected to decline
Now in short supply!!
Here in Arizona gas prices are around $2.75 to $3.15 and diesel is around $3.85 to $3.99
Tonneau cover on yours? I just upgraded to the AT4 from the babymax Canyon. 1st 500 miles averaging just under 28 mpg, and as said below: 72 MPH seems to be the sweet spot at just under 1800 RPM on the 3.0.
You MUST calculate your mileage from top off to top off. Most trip computers overestimate the mileage by 2MPG, although some diesels actually exceed the displayed trip computers.
Hey where you told a break-in procedure for a certain duration? I just picked up a 2023 at4 with the LZ0 and no one mentioned anything, and no break in procedure in the user's manual
With the seats, like anything will take many miles to break in. But that said the seats in my Titan are far superior to my dad's highcountry. Comfort wise. If only I could put my Interior in a Gm 3/4 or 1ton which is what I'd like to upgrade to for a camper down the road.
My 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel has the factory 4 wheel air suspension and rides like a Cadillac. Seats very comfortable. Fuel economy 18 in town, 24 on the highway, and 13 towing my boat. Fuel economy and power has dropped off some after the EPA reflash which was disappointing. Been a good truck with 56000 miles now.
@Big Truck Big RV, Have you tried manually calculating the MPG? A lot of times you find it is different.
Impressive fuel mileage, the issue with Diesel engines is emissions controls and fuel prices,diesel is over 2.00 a gallon higher here than regular gasoline. Then you have to buy DEF which has skyrocketed in price. GM offers that engine at a bargain price and I love the inline 6 diesel layout it just lends itself to endless pulling power and torque.
Fuel prices are so location dependent. Last year I bought an LM2 Silverado for my work truck as I put about 25000 miles a year, mostly highway on and the fuel costs from my gas 3/4 ton Nissan van were killing me. At the time diesel here in CA was about the same as premium (about 50 cents over regular 87) which is historically about normal. Of course at the moment it's running over like $1.20 dollar more than regular. I'm still money ahead on my fuel costs since the truck easily doubles the economy of my old van but yeah, the current up-tick of diesel is a PITA.
Where I live (San Antonio) it's within 10-15 cents of Regular gas.
Finally Americans realizing the power of Diesel. It's a great type of fuel, sadly its more expensive in the US compared to regular gasoline, however still much cheaper than anything in Europe.
Wait for the regen kicks in and see how the milage is. My Titan gets about 19mpg the the regen hits and bring it down to 16.5.
I have 22 AT4 getting 24 25mpg avg.
I have touched 30 once. I have the 18" Goodyear Duratrac tires. Any recommendations from this group on an AT tire I could go to? I'd like to gain more mpg and quiet down my cabin noise by replacing the Duratracs.
Great video.
My 21 3.5 Ecoboost's lifetime average is 19.6 mpg, I see as much as 24 on the highway at 70, so by the time you add $1-$1.50 more for diesel vs 87oct, not too mention adding def fluid and expensive fuel filters and the gas engine is on par if not a bit better than the diesel and pretty much a proven motor, I love diesel's but nowadays it's just not worth the hassle anymore and if you look at new truck lot's, the 2 most newer trucks that get traded in with low mileage are the ford f150 powerboost and the gm 1500 3.0l diesel, so that's gotta tell you something about their reliability so far
I have the baby duramax (2.8 4 cylinder) and I can get up to 33MPG on the highway if it’s flat and not too hot or too cold. I also two my Winnebago Micro Minnie with it and get close to 20 MPG in the same conditions.
This is a good test for me since I took my f150 through Central Texas at 70 mph. I averaged 23 mpg. I can get just over 700 miles on a tank of gas. Has a 36 gallon tank. Looks like chevy has some nice stuff. Not sure id want the extra maintenance of a diesel.
Diesel has lower maintenance than gas.
Oil changes & fuel filters are the only maintenance. No spark plugs, ignition coils, EVAP system, and a 100k mile warranty vs 60k mile for the gas.
How often does the dpf light come on? Do you add any diesel additives? Will get 1-2 mpg+ and engine will sound smoother since they implemented the ulsd.
JD I am in the market to buy one I hear the mpg to be 25 to 30 or better will it do more broken in I hope so thank you for doing real world testing
So what does it cost to replace the rubber oil pump drive belt? You know, the one you have to remove the transmission for?
Have you done a cross check of the accuracy that the computer numbers which are being said for the fuel mileage? I’ve seen several times in which they’ve been off and to the negative side. so you could be getting even better then what the computer read out is saying.
You can see your average MPH ticking down when you were parked in the lot filming so that average speed is for the entire time the truck is on not just when driving.
I do a lot of Highway driving where I like to travel around 60 MPH because I feel the sweet spot for my RAV4 is 2000rpm. Where I get 36-40 MPG, my city/highway is 32.3 mpg.
What would you feel the rpm / speed sweet spot.
Love it!
Very impressive!
You said you were headed to the vally I instantly cringed cause Driscoll 🤣🤣 pull you over for 2 over. I did that drive every weekend. My now wife then girlfriend lived in corpus and I lived in Pharr.
I almost pulled the trigger on a 2021 3.0 liter Duramax. I'm one that just needs the basics and gm went the expensive trim route to get a Duramax. By father sold me his 2005 Duramax instead so he could get a new one. I average 28mpg at 65mph with a 9k pound truck. 25 mpg at 75ish and 23 between town and rural. The 3.0liter is neat but it should be doing 40mpg, maybe if it's deleted properly and tuned like my lly itl do that easy
I have heard such great things about the fuel mileage of these trucks, but one of the things I haven't heard that I would love to know is how much the fuel mileage drops with a basic leveling kit if you keep the stock wheels and tires.
Either way would still be better than most trucks with the same mods lol, so win win
My 2015 2.7 f150 could bang out 24 mpg on long drives. Love the idea of 3.0 duramax but with fuel prices it’s sounds like more of a luxury than a necessity
Greetings from Mcallen Texas
Nice!!
Are you using this for towing? Or just your personal truck? Is it a 1500 or 2500 or 3500? Thanks, good video
I am very interested in purchasing a similar truck.... what is your model / trim recomendation? I don't tow and have a 70 mile round trip to work. Thank you great review.
Hey! What's going on with VanLeigh? I'm seeing a notice that they're ceasing operations? Is this true? Sorry to put this here, but I didn't know how else to reach out to you.
What made you change your mind about the waxed frame of the GM trucks?
I had the 21 Silverado LTZ 3.0 i drove from Nashville to new jersey on 1 tank at 70mph ... 800miles 23gals ... at 75mph i would go 725miles .. at 80mph i would get 680 miles to the tank, sold my RV which form FL to Virginia @ 65 towing a Palomino PUMA XLT LTE 22RBC i got 14.7mpg From Virginia to New york @ 70-75mph i got 12.7 going i-95, i-495, i-81 and 1-80 while towing.
My only concern with this engine is the belt driven oil pump. To replace it involves dropping the transmission. This will severely diminish the vehicle’s desirability as it ages and gets closer to that service interval.
I got a 21 with the LM2 that is exactly 2 years old today. It has been cross country 3 times and has never disappointed f0r any reason. We towed with it, moved several states over, did some rescue after a disaster and it still runs and drives like new. I have 22k miles and lifetime 27 MPG.
I plan on keeping this truck for quite some time.
Yeah my brother has a 21 with the lm2, we recently took it hunting in west Texas. I like driving and he drives like a grandpa so I drove and it was impressive for a little engine. I drive a 22 f250 with powerstroke so its not in the same category between the two, but the torque was impressive how it can hold a gear on a grade while gaining speed. Mpg wasnt that great because I run 85-90 so it was around 19-20 but compared to my wifes tahoe w/ the 5.3l id take the little dmax all day.
How do you find your truck in terms of fit and finish? Mine is generally a great truck overall (leaps and bounds better than my 2 Fords and 1 Ram ... never go back) but there are a handful of annoying squeaks I've had to fix with 1 that's being an elusive little bugger lol mine was made in Mexico. Is yours a US assembled truck?
How is the power? Ordered a 2023 AT4 withe the LZ0, but I’m coming from a 2022 F350 Tremor with the 6.7 power stroke. We sold our toy hauler so we don’t need the one ton anymore but I’m worried I won’t like the 3.0 because I’m so used to the power of the 6.7 power stroke.
Wow! Impressive 29mpg (on the left screen) for a diesel.
That's impressive...better than my 2004 Honda CRV 4 banger,...well maintained , combo hwy/city the best
I've done is 25 mpg,..strait hwy , 70 degrees, calm wind, 65-70 mph , 26 mpg. ...118 K miles on the CRV.
What is the durability, reliability, longevity of these engines? I've read after 100k miles, you need to do a big maintenance job on the engine/transmission. Is that true? I am interested in this engine, but what maintenance is needed beyond a 5.3 or 6.2 gas engine?
How are the 3.0 Duramax holding up to long term city driving. Was thinking about ordering a 24 GMC ELEVATION. Test drove one with the diesel and it was awesome!
Can you dim the display in the rear view mirror camera? On a long drive at night, it seems like the brightness might wreck a person's night vision.
Yes
Does this truck have the towing gear ration 3.73?
The Dynamic Range is Interesting