Posted by mkirsch on April 25, 2014 at 10:42:05 from (65.199.189.6):
In Reply to: Chevy pickup posted by p-retzerelmdale on April 25, 2014 at 10:13:51:
The 8.1L has about the same power as a first-generation Duramax diesel, at a whole lot less up-front cost.
Frankly 5000 miles a year isn't enough to justify a diesel. Diesels don't like to sit around, and they don't like short trips.
I have an '02 3500 with the 8.1L and 5-speed Allison. I may be missing something by not having one of those 500HP diesels, but this one puts a smile on my face every time I drive it.
One thing to look out for is they do burn a quart of oil in about 3000 miles. It's the nature of the GM big blocks and nothing to worry about. Running a 165 degree thermostat and Mobil 1 full synthetic takes care of most of it.
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