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Posted by Tom on November 28, 2003 at 06:50:16 from (209.254.49.56):
I realize I'm not talking about the latest trucks, but I don't put on many miles. After spending ten years with a Chevy6.2l diesel our new 96 Chevy 6.5l turbo seemed like a dream. We only have 40k miles on it but it is falling apart just sitting in the garage. Power wise it is somewhat disappointing and keeps needing new parts like 8 new injectors and weeping eng oil cooler lines, etc. Mileage is a joke 13 empty 10 loaded and runs hot. I have talked to a lot of diesel owners and I'm a mechanic but I still don't believe the mileage claims. One guy tells me his Cummins Dodge gets 20-22mpg with a loaded stock trailer. One guy with a 9ft camper was more realistic 13 loaded 16 empty. Whats the truth? I don't want to start a Chev-Ford-Dodge war,please. I'm thinking of a used Ford 7.3 pwrstrk. I met six guys already with failed Allisons in Chevys. Thanks
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