Chevy 2500HD Extreme MPG Towing Test With 6.0L Gas Engine!
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- čas přidán 18. 12. 2020
- Find out what a Chevy 2500 HD with the 6.0L Gas engine gets pulling an open trailer with Burnie the burnout truck on the back from Colorado to Florida! This trip was at least 1833 Miles so this definitely gives a great Idea of fuel mileage if you plan to tow something with one of these trucks across country!
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6.0 engines are solid as a rock
What about the 6.2
@@300goincray3 not really, they suffer from having d.o.d/afm just like the 5.3. 6.2 fords are good though.
The 6.0 in the 2500 doesn't have afm
I just bought one but my ecoboost pulls my trailer better which made me kind of sad 😂
I have a 6.4 Hemi 2500 RAM, honestly for the price difference between it and a cummins I'm happy with it. I'm glad someone did a video like this, and glad it was your channel. Keep up the great content man.
Yeah the only reason I would go to a diesel which I might in the future is if I decided to start pulling 2 cars long distance! Otherwise I really enjoy the gas truck. Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed the video.🤘
Dang my 92 TBI 454 with NV 4500 5 speed 410 rear towing same load from Florida going north I got 10.8 I was pretty damn happy now that I see this video I’m super damn happy
Thanks for making this video! What do you get for gas mileage with this truck when it is not towing?
My brothers, cousin and I drove from Pennsylvania to central Florida in my brothers 2017 GMC 3500 crew cab with a utility body, 6.0, 4.10 gears with a 27’ camper hooked up. Averaged about 8-9 mpg the whole way. Just a few weeks ago, We used a Chevy express 3500 extended chassis with a 6.0, 3.48(?) gears and a new 34’ camper to do the same trip. Got the same fuel mileage. So no matter what, with a 6.0 and a decent amount of weight behind it, you’re gonna get around 10mpg.
That’s kinda what I’ve seen as well! I’ve had my 24 enclosed behind the truck and with some head wind I’ve seen 8-8.5 which is definitely heavier and only seen about 1 mpg difference. Not the greatest but it gets the job done!
Happy Xmas James. MPG looks about like my 1968 Landrover 2.25 ! Get a plastic bag over that air filter! Thanks for the 2020 content chap.
Merry Christmas! Thanks for supporting the channel! Definitely should get a cover for traveling lol! Can’t wait to do even more in 2021!
I would absolutely love to get your fuel mileage towing. I get 11 unloaded. Towing best I have gotten is 7 on flat ground and downhill. My trailer is just over 10,000. My normal towing averages 5-6 if I’m nice. If I do the speed limit I sit around 4.
Shout out from Henrietta TX!! Keep up the good work!
Heck yes! Your the guy I met right?
Yeah I'm the guy. I needed gas at the right time was able to see the truck in person! Awesome build!!!
It was nice to meet you man glad you said hello. Hope all is going well!
Hey same here. Always good to meet good people making it happen. Hope to get more tires scratching the road near you!!👍
You went down hill all the way. I want to know how you did going north from Amarillo?
If you were going 75 most of the way like you were when you left I think you did quite well for mpg
My 2017 2500HD 6.0 with 4:10 differential averaged 9.8 around 60mph towing a 10,000 pound 5th wheel from Ontario Canada to British Columbia. I'm satisfied.
Nice I definitely think the change from 60-75mph makes a big difference in mpg
What do you tow by the way?
Be sure to put away 5k for when the torque converter in the 6l90 transmission goes out. Just happened to my 2016 6.0. Shop said they see 2 or 3 a week.
Exactly the same mpg I get with my 03 6.0 2500hd towing my jeep 4200 lbs and 1800 lb trailer
What's with the check engine light??
I've got a 2005 crewcab 1500hd with 6.0 & 4:10 gears it gets about 9.6mpg towing our boat to the lake which is roughly 5,500lb. Very curvy/ hilly drive there also. I got 14.6 without anything behind it before I tuned it & did e-fan swap. I've gotten 16.8 on a long trip since running about 60mph most of the way.
That’s pretty decent! 60-65 seems to be the sweet spot for mileage but 80 gets you there a lot faster 😂
Yeah that's the only down side. Gotta stay in the slow lane on the interstate lol
@@BuildTuneRace did you tune the ECM for better mpg?
Bro let’s me know what you have done I want those number I literally have the same exact truck
I did all the math when I bought my 2010 2500HD crewcab longbed 4x4 and I just couldn't make the 10K upcharge for the DMAX justified. I walked out of the dealership for $34K with my WT package and even with 140K miles on the odometer, I am still money ahead of the initial 10K upcharge.
My oil changes are around $40 DIY which figures into the cost savings over a diesel because I use 6 quarts vs 10 for a diesel. I don't need DEF (another savings). My truck gets 14 MPG unloaded, 9 MPG with my 30ft camper, around 10 pulling my open trailer w/jeep loaded, and 11 pulling my 21 ft boat. I would have loved a DMAX, but I don't regret my decision to get the 6.0 gasser.
Great info. Not to mention the extra cost of diesel, I’m with you, they seem more expensive in every way.
Hey I saw a 6.0 16 gmc 2500 and want to know thing I should look for on it issues big fixes and stuff. It’s got 192k on it any advice from the comment section people would be great I have no idea about truck and what’s good and not issues
Nice truck
What will this on the highway not towing?
Long RIDE.... Winning the 🔥 out. Made the ride back sweet... The tunnels in MOBILE.. The water is MOBILE BAY..
🇺🇸👍👀📹💬💪🇺🇸
Definitely made the ride worth it! Are you going under water in those tunnels? Pretty wild!
@@BuildTuneRace about 50 '
@@jeffpennington2043 dang that’s pretty crazy!
My duramax gets 1-2?mph better than my 6.0 pulling my 10k travel trailer . It’s not worth the extra cost . A lot of times it cost more to use the duramax just in fuel because of the cost difference pet gallon
I get 12 in my 2019 2500hd extended cab long bed 4wd
Not sure why my work truck only seems to be getting 10 mpg being the six cylinder vortex? It runs fast, quiet, not burning oil ? Just curious if you may have any answers Just changed out the fule pump recently but that did not change performance?
Does it has heavy stuff on back of truck?
I love my 2016 2500 6.0 things a beast entire truck is a workhorse and definitely built for whatever you throw at it I've towed over 20k pounds with mine on a few occasions and it's held up good. Definitely not rated for that tho
Definitely a solid truck all the way around! That’s a lot of weight for sure!
@@BuildTuneRace yeah when I do tow that heavy it's only for around 10 to 20 miles down the highway I don't want to stress the transmission to hard
Definitely don’t want to mess up the trans
I got a 2015 2500 hd 6.0 and I get Better gas mileage well pulling my 1978 K5 blazer on a open Trailer than just the truck Alone
Yeah same I've noticed unloaded I get 11-13 and loaded it's about the same maybe I little bit worse like 10 but these trucks hardly notice when you put wait on them I love my 2016 double cab long bed thing is perfect for what I need it for didn't need the full crew cab but needed the 8ft bed for towing my gooseneck. I also had a 2015 1500 crew cab 6.6ft bed it was a nice truck but definitely not comparable to a heavy duty like my 2016
He is in Mobile Alabama crossing Mobile bay.
I know a lot of people are hard on the 6.0 about performance and mpg but it's been around for a long time and it's hit home factor is reliability thats main reason I bought mine over a diesel and like you said as well cost difference. All in all 9.0 to 10.2 mpg isn't that bad I don't think.
My 01 6.0 has 233k and gets 15+ mpg. Solid and reliable
@@aludtke86 must live where it's flat?
@@aludtke86 Is your truck a 4x4? 15mpg...must be unloaded and on the hwy.
@@Elongo82 I live in Northern California Humboldt county. Do lots of firewood cutting. Doesn't seem to change my mileage whether it's fully loaded with madrone or empty
@@SudburySaturdayNight1787 2wd
I think you're doing good on mpg. Most diesel trucks are around 12mpg with a load like that. By way of 6.0 comparison, my 2002 2500hd 6.0 and 4L80E with a 12,000 pound fifth wheel behind it gets 8 mpg. It doesn't like the steep hill climbs in Arizona but every where else it makes a good towing engine even with 300,000 miles on it .
12,000 lb gvwr ? Im wondering how much and what i need to upgrade on my 6.0l ls to allow it to pull a 14,000 fifth wheel with ease.
Also, which fifth wheel do you have? Ive been watching rv videos and want to see if theres lighter weight ones that i like
I'm using an RBW Lil Rocker rated at 16K. I've been using it for almost 20 years. It's not too heavy, so it's relatively to remove .
For a 6.0 LS to pull 14,000, I would do it in stock form. I'm guessing you have 4.10 axle gearing. If so to make that engine pull a heavy load easier, I would recommend upgrading the air intake and exhaust. Change the axle gearing to 4.56 or 4.88 if you run in hilly terrain. You rpm will be higher but a 6.0 can run at 4000rpm all day long for years without issue, as long as it is already in good shape. Wind resistance is a big factor. These things will help it tow better but with ease is a relative term. With a 14K trailer watch that you are not exceeding your payload as that will most likely affect handling and safety. Some people will say a 14K trailer will affect safety. The truck itself can handle it. The 8.1 and the Duramax had higher capacities. Also be mindful of engine and especially transmission cooling.
@@garydoebler1263 im not sure how that works, im still learning truck stuff. I heard 4.10 axle ratio is good for towing. I only plan to tow about 4 to 6 times a year and my truck is also my main transportation thats why i didnt get a diesel so i might be good just upgrading the motor to a stage 2 maybe 1. Im gonna have to talk with a specialist about this but im also still confused about how much fifth wheel i can tow. On my tech specs it says max 15,500 but on google it says 12,000.. on my tech specs it also says for a travel trailer the max is 12,000.. any idea?
You should have taken US 82 across Texas then US 59 down to I 20. much better drive! Your milage will be less going back to Amarillo as it's up hill going back!
Diesel's are great but you can buy a lot of gas for what you spend on diesel repairs and maintenance. I sold my diesel and I'm looking for a gas truck for that reason.
I had a older Duramax that started to have a couple issues and ended up getting this truck. Only way I’ll own a diesel again is if it has a warranty lol but really enjoy this truck!
@@BuildTuneRace i have a 2006 Duramax with over 300,000 miles without ANY MAJOR SERVICE, a gas engine is NOT DESIGNED to be a daily tow vehicle
You are WRONG a diesel gets 15mpg at the least, 5 miles per gal LESS isn't even in the ballpark
About to get a 6 L
Stop and get some gas , We're gonna hear that a lot 🤣
Our pre def duramax gets about 19-20 with that kind of load, 15ish with a 12k load. Tuning helps lol but it does cost
Yeah once they put a dpf system on that get shit mileage...2016 f250 diesel 4dr regular box 4wd 3:73 @68 mph pulling a 38ft 11,700 pd 5th wheel camper best we got was 11mpg n that's with a tail wind no hills
Looks like its not bad 9.5 with your truck and open trailer . My truck 2017 GMC 1500 5.3 pulling a 26 ft enclosed trailer weighing 3600 plus 2800 roadster I get 7-8 if im lucky
That’s not too bad the 6.2 in the 1500 do pretty dang good! Mine with the 24ft enclosed I have behind it gets around 8 so pretty close to the same mileage as the 1500’s
The New DI engine are definitely a bit more efficient!
Shiiii I get 10mpg empty yet I am lifted on 35s..
Do you know why Chevy went from the 6.0 to the 6.2 ?? does it get better fuel mileage.?
In the 2500 they went to the new 6.6, more efficient makes more power and maybe a small amount better fuel mileage. In the 1500 they went to a new aluminum 6.2 direct injected engine (l86) I believe. Which makes good power and gets a little better fuel mileage
@@BuildTuneRace Thanks for the info.
2016 full crew long bed 6.0 4:10 gear.. 11-14 mpg every day driving, 8-11 mpg pulling 36 foot 5th wheel 12,600 lbs. 4 mpg in mountain region at 4500-5000 rpm. Gonna add a pro charger and possibly a cam/ injector swap. will be huge improvement. a pulling machine with better performance all the way around, more mpg also.
Really would like to know how one of these trucks would do with a supercharger towing!
Love to see a video of it towing when you do.
I have a 2011 Silverado 2500HD 4x4 6.0 I'm researching doing the very thing you are. But, I'm looking at the Elderbrock EFORCE supercharger over a Procharger.
@@timphilmon8573did you upgrade it? Im looking to upgrade my 04 because i want to tow a 14,000 lb fifth wheel
@WalkingDead520 have not yet.
MPG wise a half ton would probably do the best towing that load.
Maybe a modern one. My ‘04 5.3 would’ve gotten similar or worse towing his trailer, especially with my larger tires. IMO I think he’s right at the cutoff of when a half ton would begin to suffer mpg-wise vs a 2500.
Wow city miles I was getting 500 miles a tank of gas and run it to the light come on
What are you getting when not towing?
Around 15-16 on the highway
BRO IT WAS $1.90 A GALLON FOR GAS 2 YEARS AGO AND 2 BUCKS A GALLON FOR DIESEL NOW ITS ABOUT ALMOST 4 DOLLARS A GALLON FOR GAS AND OVER 5 FOR DIESEL
Democrats, people keep voting for them and then wonder why the economy is in the crapper. NO FIX FOR STUPID!
My 2018 ecodiesel ram pulls a 5600lb trailer with a corvette and averages 18mpg (while towing) and it’s lifted 4” with 35” mud terrains un real how bad 10mpg is. I average 20 not towing and 24 on empty trips. Thanks for update!
Bullsh!t! You're obviously NOT driving a 2500 3/4 Ton pickup
That’s right I’m not. An ecodiesel is a ram 1500
Problem with a 1500 ram economy diesel you are limited to probably a 8000 pound tow difference on a 2500 series truck, so I bet if you add that weight and tried to pull the max weight a 2500 can pull you would not be getting that mpg. I have a 2017 3500 LTZ dually 6.0 vortec and average driving around town unloaded mpg is lowest roughly 11.7 mpg highest 13.4 mpg, towing I get around lowest 7.8mpg highest 9.6mpg towing around 25k
I traded my 2016 dmax in and honestly I thought it would be a bad deal, but he'll I pulled my enclosed trailer around constantly and the damn thing stayed in regen so I average 10mpg the best I ever got open highway was 17mpg. So not a huge difference from the 6.0 vortec. And the 6.0 vortec is cheap and easy to work on.
@@damionjones8944 you could be right but like they say get the right tool for the job. I just pull a corvette on a trailer and my ski boat
Would’ve been cooler if you played with the tune
Warranty is up in another 14k miles lol
Does anyone know what gear ratio the 2500HD has?
My 2004s first gear ratio is 5.79 max, 2nd gear 3.31, 3rd 2.10, 4th 1.31, 5th 1.00, and 6th .76
I just bought an 07 2500hd 6.0 135k I hope it lasts.
You got one of the best years of the 6.0 vortec man. I believe its the 2ng gen chevys from 07 to 2013. They have the best 6.0 engines. Super reliable. Take care of her and she'll last forever. I have a 2004 which is still better than the 3rd and 4th gen chevys.
@@WalkingDead520 it’s the same engine 07-19.
MY BUDDY HAS ONE,FILL UP EVERY 3.5-4 HRS DRIVING, $100 + A FILL
That’s exactly how it goes lol
My 2015 averages 13 pulling nothing!
My 2016 ram 1500 3.6 v6 averages 13.5 pulling nothing neither lol don't feel bad bro, at least you have a V8 lol
Dude you actually forgot to activate the towing / hauling button which actually helps a lot with gas mileage & towing. Lol 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️😂
GM recommends only activating the tow/haul mode if at 70% or more of the towing capacity. That little S10 on a trailer is only about 40% towing capacity.
What’s the year?
2017
Truck burns lots gas with out the trailer. I know . have one just like it.
😂 it’s definitely no Prius lol
He ain’t got no sense you gonna mess up that 6 Speed Because he didn’t put it On Tow/Haul Mode.
Thats not extreme that's not even heavy pull a 40ft camper.
At the 5:49 mark of the video. The tunnel you went thru is called the George Wallace tunnel in Mobile,Al. & next time you drive thru... Please use the slow lane? Us daily commuters hate you slow drivers in the fast lane.lol
Rich man always worried about his money, SMDH
IF you weren't so damn CHEAP you'd own a diesel
The left lane is for passing only, icehole 🤬
Lame
WOW those new truck suck. My 1988 Chevy ( built in Canada) with a 6L duramax with a turbo loaded empty pullin a fith wheel get's 24 miles day in day out .