@@morthomer5804 I know that's true. But my local gm dealer here in southern oregon sells most of their diesels to other dealers in....SOCAL !!! When they get a diesel in stock, it doesn't last long on the lot because they all go to cally. Weird but true. When I bought my 2022 diesel Z71 Colorado last year, my salesman got a call from a dealer in socal, and he put him on speaker phone so I could hear him. He tried to talk my salesman out of selling the truck to me, at $3k under msrp. I love my little diesel truck...
I get 25-26mpg on my 3.0 Duramax on regular commuting. Long highway drives I’ve gotten as high as 33.6mpg when keeping it below 65mph. Great engine. Full tank usually gets me about 550-560 miles. I’m happy with the power train.
Amazing~ I'm really sold on this diesel. I've had a Crown Victoria for 10 years that gets 19mpg combined. I had a 1980 VW Rabbit 1.6 liter with 88hp in college that got 25mpg combined. The good ol days of engines is 2023.
Doesn’t matter you still are not money ahead when you factor the extra cost for the diesel engine the extra cost for diesel fuel the extra cost for DEF the extra cost in oil changes no thanks I’ll gladly stick with the 5.3
Drove 5.3 since 03. Bought a 3.0 duramax in 21. Completely impressed in all aspects. Max torque is achieved at low rpms and at cruising speeds and fuel mileage is beyond expectations for a full size half ton. Fun to drive
I live in Utah where he filmed this. I pull cars and boats all over with my 5.3L Silverado with 4.10's. If I'm going up Parley's Summit on I-80 coming out of SLC up to Park City I will have to run it in 2nd gear at high RPM but it gets it done. Anywhere else I have no problems running 75 mph with traffic. Car trailer and car totals 7000 lb and my boat and trailer are around 3500 lbs. If I pulled anything heavier like a huge camper, I'd go with a 2500 or 3500 truck. A turbo diesel would be nice but a gas V8 can pull just fine, you just can't be scared to rev it. If you think you're going to pull 7000 lbs up a steep mountain at 70 mph at 2000 RPM in a gas engine you're misinformed. I pull my boat cross country in the summers.
@@itsshadowuser9536 Not exactly... My F150 averages 17mpg, my GMC AT4 with the 3.0 duramax averages 27.5 MPG. Diesel in my area is about 35 to 40 cents per gallon more or 12% to 13% more. I am getting 38% more miles per gallon.
My friend and I just took a trip and his Z71 Diesel and it got over 30 mpg regularly. That thing got better fuel mileage towing a car on a car hauling trailer than my Jeep does by itself:-) great review! Side note, I would never run 50 psi on the rear tires of an empty half ton. It reduces your contact patch on the road and crowns the tire so you prematurely wear the center of the tire and it rides much harder. I gladly pay the 0.001(whatever) MPG penalty for a smoother ride and better tire wear
I have a 2023 GMC Sierra AT4 with the LZ0 and I love it. Fast ignition and great MPG in the first 500 miles with the best drive being over 25mpg and I have not yet broken out on a long highway drive. I think the power is more than sufficient and well worth it given the MPG. By the way, requiring seat belts to shift into gear CAN BE TURNED OFF...but it's buried deep in the menus. :-) lol
Everyone talks about the added MPG with the diesel and how it's saving them money, but the OVERALL operating cost is significantly higher with the diesel compared to the 5.3 gasser making the added MPG of the diesel a complete wash. The main thing is (in my area) diesel fuel cost more than $1.00 per gal more than gas. That being said, the diesel costs roughly $40.00 more to fill up than the 5.3. If you really crunch the numbers, that puts the diesel behind the gasser right there for operating costs per mile even though the diesel does actually get better mpg. Then add in def fluid and all the other maintenance costs that are much higher for the diesel compared to the 5.3, and it's easy to see the 5.3 is easily the cheaper way to go.
Wrong. I pay .20 cents additional for diesal . The last 5.3 I had a few years ago would not get any where close to 20mpg its average was 14-15 MPG and forget towing snything you would be in the single digits. as far as Maintenance thats not true about the diesal see from my previous post. The fuel filters do not need replacing very often,I take mine to the dealer for all service work and after three oil changes the fuel filter life is still at 53% at 17,000 Miles. The DEF consumption is another Non issue at in 17,000 miles i have used 4- 2.5 gallons of DEF in this truck ,so in other words it uses one bottle of DEF per 4500 miles and Finally i average 27-30 MPG around town and always get 34 or better on the interstate. Towing wise i usually get around 24 MPG or a hair better towing a 16' trailor at around 5000 pounds. There is not a gas Motor that can touch it mileage or power wise. Add in the Lifter problems on the 5.3 and 6.2 (just do a search) the gas motors are junk and have been for a while I'll stick to the Diesal motor.
@brucemoorejr3115 If that's the case, which I know it isn't and is a downright lie, then you've found the cheapest diesel fuel in the entire United States!
@brucemoorejr3115 You e got a world record breaking diesel then if what you say is true, which I know for a fact it isn't. But that's fine, you stick to your made-up story and numbers.
@@gunnerneikoify all you have to do is do a little research from actual owners of this engine and you will tell they are getting the same or better results as I am. Evidently your triggered very easily when I was just pointing out several points on the 3.0 motor. I originally was going to buy the 5.3 But the dealer was sold out of them. He asked if I would be interested in a diesal I said no. He convinced me to take it for a test drive and was sold on the power curve. Best decision I ever made. Sorry to have upset your liberal mindset with facts. Maybe you change your name to Karen.
That diesel is impressive. I would like to see a long term overall cost comparison because fuel mileage isn't the whole story. The initial cost is higher plus higher maintenance and fuel prices of diesel over time compared to gas.
I have the 3.0 diesel in my 2022 Sierra AT4 (refreshed). I average between 26-30mpg. My best 50 mile is 33.7 mpg!!! I originally order the 6.2 but last summer they did not have enough 6.2s in stock, so I changed to the 3.0 diesel; best decision!!
I have a 2020 3.0 and love it. It gets 25 mpg daily and up to 36 mpg on the highway. Another huge benefit is towing where I consistently get 19 mpg towing a 4500 lb boat. It doesn't really burn through DEF unless you are towing so, while I think it is an annoying thing to add, the cost isn't that high. The oil changes are simple and reasonably cheap doing them myself. It has amazing torque too.
@@kyleperry3748for me on my 21, it's about 80 bones for 7 qt dexos d and a filter....if u drive average and no towing oil change will go approx 6-7000 miles...the manual states 7500 but I change it just a but earlier
I own a 2021 crewcab 4x4 rst 3.0... I commute 700 miles per week. I fill up once & average 32-34 mpg. I get around 25-26 around town. Low end torque & towing is amazing. I've had no mechanical issues & love my purchase... planning on buying a Tahoe for my wife with the 3.0....
I have owned both of these and driven all the options in every truck in this segment, and the 3.0 Duramax 10sp combo is the best of them all imo. The linear powerband just matches this size truck perfectly.
I have a 1st gen LM2 1500 Duramax Silverado with 30k before a 5.3 Sierra and the only thing that makes this a debate is the spike in diesel prices… pros to the diesel are fuel efficiency, torque, towing, cleaner emissions, typically longevity over gas engines, GM built engine from the ground up with 2019 model release, I think one the the most underrated pros is also the uniqueness of having a 1500 diesel. I remember pulling up to my uncles and blowing his mind bc he never thought in a million years they were going to bring back 1500 diesels. Cons are DEF, oil belt maintenance @ 150k, repair cost down the road, these diesels aren’t drag racers by any means but are peppy nevertheless. All things considered diesel still takes the win IMO.
I have a 2022 Diesel Escalade 3.0 Sport Platinum 4x4. I simply LOVE IT!!! Before that I had several gassers. The 3.0 is insanely reliable and has incredible power mates with the 10 speed transmission. GM blew it out of the park with the 3.0 and 10 speed combo. The low end grunt is insane. I grew to love it so much that I purchased a 2022 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate 4x4 for myself and gave the Escalade to my wife. We both get over 32+ on the Hwy and approx 26 average city/Hwy. I can’t explain how much I love this engine. Just test drive one please. You will know what I’m talking about. I have 27K miles in my Escalade with only one issue. A crack in the intake manifold. It was repaired in a day at the dealer and it’s been fine ever since. Service engine light was the only issue we noticed. The Sierra has approx 10k miles. Zero problems. Top end is a little light. But the trade off in economy and low end grunt makes the Diesel the only way to go. You would have to be crazy to buy the gasser. I’m sorry but it’s true. My $0.02
In my area of Texas, fuel prices have turned in favor of Diesel - that was not the case just a couple of weeks ago. Comparing fuel cost only for the 5.3L (regular), 6.2L (premium), 3.0L Diesel for a 4x4 Tahoe, diesel is about $550-$600 a year lower if you drive 12K miles. Add in $100 extra for the higher cost of 2 oil changes, DEF and you are still about $300+ lower in annual fuel, oil, and DEF cost. I love the Diesel for its towing capability while giving much better mpg. Still seeing issues with 5.3L and 6.2L lifters and push rods - which will not be corrected ever, given GM is now investing in the new generation small block v8.
I am in East TX and I often see diesel cheaper than gas (although I have not checked lately). I am considering the 3.0 Duramax or the Ford Powerboost. I also like the new Colorado/Canyon though....
These figures are so long as diesel is cheaper. Over the next few years diesel will be going up at a rate higher than gasoline. So basically over the years, it's a wash as far as dollars per mile
@@charliemagoo7943 Actually its based on Diesel being $0.30 more per gallon over premium for 6.2L and at 12K miles per year driven with 15 mpg for 6.2L and 20 mpg for diesel.
I recently drove an AT4 with the 3.0 and a High Country with the 6.2. They were like night and day, not the trucks but the engines. The diesel was great 0-20 but passing and acceleration from 40+ was like driving an old 4 cylinder car. The 6.2 you could confidently pass and didn’t need to floor it to gain speed, half throttle seemed to be enough to accelerate. I really wanted to love the diesel but after driving the 6.2 just couldn’t. An AT4 with the 6.2 is where it’s at.
If I was buying a new Silverado I'd definitely be getting a diesel. I drive a 2018 diesel Equinox AWD and I love it. In city I average about 35 mpg and on the highway about 50 mpg. You can't even approach that with a gas engine.
I had a 2022 Silverado LT with the 3.0 Duramax and I was averaging 34-36 mpg in TX. It was a great truck, I’m getting a Tahoe with that motor. It’s a great motor.
Thanks. I switched from a 5.3 Denali to an EcoDiesel a year ago. I couldn't find a 3.0 Duramax I could afford so I went with the Ram. My experience with the mileage is exactly as JB reports. Diesel's get their best milage when they are warm and cruising. I'm not convinced it does better when running errands in the winter. The wild card is the price of diesel. When I made my switch I did a deep dive and determined that as long as diesel is no more than $0.60 greater in price than regular unleaded I'm coming out ahead compared to the 5.3. Problem is, here in the PNW diesel is as much as $1.20 more :(
When you shifted to manual from drive, it showed what gear you were in at the bottom of the tach. It changed from D to L 10. I believe the 10 was your gear.
Have had great luck over 20 years of 5.3s including the 21 LT Trailboss I'm currently driving. I agree the diesel is a little gem but staying V8 for life and will be in a 6.6 HD next year
I know this isn't apples to apples but I currently have a 2021 2.8 diesel Canyon AT4 with the off-road performance package(skid plates, etc.). With the additional weight, I still get 30 mpg at 75 mph. I've put a little over 5,000 miles on it in the past month with near daily use and it has been fantastic for my use. I think that points to the main issue though, most people don't touch that kind of daily mileage and they never see the benefits of having a diesel which is why all of these companies are killing diesel options in non-commercial vehicles.
I recently got an AT4 with the 3.0. I’ve taken it to Austin which is about a 5 hour drive and it gives me 28-30 MPG. I love it but yes like some of the comments on here the only downside is that it is a bit slower when passing. Other than that I love it.
Ive got a ‘21 GMC Sierra 1500 3.0 Denali and I love the truck. Maintenance cost is higher but 24+ MPG leaves no room for complaint when you’re talking a full size truck.
If I crunched the numbers properly, the trip cost about 55 cents more with the 5.3L. He showed cost of the diesel option at ~2600 dollars which would require about 90,000 miles to cover the cost of the diesel upgrade for this particular trip.
I has a 2017 Silverado 5.3 for a couple years. Mpg was ok. Towing my 4000 lb boat was an issue. It would do it but it didn't like it. And it drank gas! Traded it in on a 2021 Silverado with a 3 liter Duramax. Both trucks were identical LTZ , 4 Wheel drive etc. Color and engine were the only difference. I love this truck! It tows my boat with no issues. Mpg does go down but still beats the 5.3 by a long shot! I can fill up in GA and drive to my mother's house in PA and have fuel left. Not much fuel but it was still there. My best mpg was a couple months ago to the Outer Banks ,NC. I had a best of 42.6 . I have a picture to prove it. Now yes fuel is about $1 more a gallon over gas and you still have DEF to fool with once or twice a year. I fill this bad boy up about once a month of course I am retired and don't drive the work commute everyday. But if I did I would still get it . Hell $995 option and great towing with spectacular mileage. Heck of a deal.
Nice review. If I ever went back to a 1500 I would 1000% without question get the 3.0 diesel even with fuel prices what they are. And I’d just take my chances with the emissions nonsense. I’m not touching a DFM engine, and both the 5.3 and 6.2 are that. The fact that you can get full size car mpg with a full size 4WD truck is just incredible. And the Trail Boss is the worst example for fuel mileage because of the 2” lift. They are epa rated less than a non Trail Boss.
I got a 3.0 duramax Sierra. Amazing set up. Got the 3.73 max trailer tow package. Only 2200 miles so far. Tracing on fuelly I am averaging 28.0 MPG. Insane. And it drives so smoothly. Amazing!
I have a 2021 Silverado 1500 LT with 3.0 Duramax. 35k miles and zero issues. She's my daily driver and I tow a 5000+ lb trailer quite often. I average about 22 mpg in city Short trip traffic , 15 to 18 mpg towing overall, maybe 20 with flat land and tail wind. I average 32 on the highway at 65-70 speeds. I live in Chicago area. I bought the truck in Missouri. When purchased brand new I drove home keeping under 55 mph on the highway. I got 43.8 mpg. What can I say. I love this engine and power train. Get one!
2 things - the service bulletin that cjrod9443 mentioned states that normal oil consumption is 1quart/1000 miles while working the engine(towing) and 1 quart/2000 miles while being light footed. That is terrible in my book. Second thing - its cool to see those MPG numbers, 30% better MPG with diesel, but the diesel also costs at least 30% more per gallon in my area so cost/mile is a wash for fuel. Now add cost of oil consumed and DEF costs and gas is really a cheaper alternative.
My truck has over 1100 miles on it and has not used any oil. Those numbers are typical of most manufacturers. It doesn’t mean the truck will use that much oil mine hasn’t and I have been keeping tabs on it since day one.
IMO This new LZO duramax is the best 1/2 ton engine you can get for torque, fuel mileage towing and not towing out of any of the manufacturers. It might not have the most horsepower but with all the torque down low it feels like it has a lot more then it does.
I have a 3.0 diesel Chevy Silverado, and I get 23 mpg to 25 mpg on short trips, and 30 mpg to 35 mpg on a trip. Even if we are going 75 mph. I would highly recommend one of these trucks to anyone.
Great video. Thanks. My calculations suggest that the fuel cost driver between the 3.0, 5.3, and the 6.2 is the price of fuel. Diesel and premium running $0.80 and $1.00 per gallon more than regular means the 5.3 wins the fuel cost comparison. About ties the 3.0 and beats the 6.2. That is why my new Silverado has the 5.3. After three 6.2s it is back to the old reliable 5.3.
@@Lefishn Canada is a big place. Diesel is not cheaper everywhere in Canada. Diesel has been more expensive than gas for 2-3 years in Southern Ontario.
@davidbarclay4968 Diesel up in Northern/Mid ontario has been cheaper for over a year up until the Carbon tax kicked in. Since then has been 10-17 cents more liter. Glad I settled on the 2023 Ram Sport
I have a 2023 GMC SLT 3.0 I went from Baton Rouge La to Atlanta and I got 38.2 mpg. That’s over 600 miles to a full tank. I was able to make the trip off of one fill up and still had about 150 miles to empty once I arrived. I freaking love it! 💪🏾
My 21 Sierra with the 3.0 has 12,600 miles and has spent 6 weeks in the shop in 4k miles. 6 different problems and all are emissions. When the lease is up they get it back and I’ll get the 2023 7.3 Godzilla or the 2024 6.6 gas Sierra with the 10 speed.
That sucks, I believe they made updates to some of the emissions crap for 23 but who knows… gas engine will win because epa doesn’t want you to own them…
I’ve driven my 2020 baby Duramax for 88,000 miles. Unbelievable fuel economy, max I’ve ever gotten is 40 mpg, normally at 67 mph over 30! Fuel economy definitely went up after 10k miles. Getting a new one this week, same engine of course, although refreshed/updated engine. Best truck I’ve owned to date!
Buy the 2.7 gas turbo. I have a 21 Silverado 4x4 regular cab long bed. Truck has 45,000 miles on it. The lifetime average mpg is 21.5. Best gas mileage was 27mpg. This was rural driving around 55mph. I'm in NYS where are maximum speeds are 70mph. If you're in a place with higher speed limits the gas mileage drops off. It gets 17mpg at 80mph. It's a great driving truck. I've had several loads at and above 2,000lbs. There was no issue with power and fuel economy was still between 19-21mpg. I have a couple of older 5.3's with the DOD. The 2.7 seems more powerful and certainly uses less fuel.
Pull a boat with the 3.0 was getting 25 miles to the gallon ... took the boat off was getting 33mpg technician told me it will hit 38 mpg when the engine breaks in ... love my truck . best money on a vehicle I ever .. fun to drive
In my 2019 5.3 I was getting 19-20 mpg pretty consistently on the highway, 21 mpg if I babied it. My 2020 with the 3.0 got 29+ mpg on the highway. Where the diesel really shined was towing. Pulling my boat (20' bay boat) was effortless with the 3.0 and still managed to get 17-18 mpg. I drive a 2500 now but I wouldn't hesitate to get another 3.0 duramax.
My only wish is you’d do hard numbers like TFL does. Reset the trip before the trip and calculate numbers at the pump when you finish refilling after the trip. GM is notorious for over estimating their mpg. My wife’s Yukon XL consistently shows 18.5-19 on her 5.3, but only gets 16.5-17 hard calculated, almost always. Big difference
I have a 2023 GMC Denali 3.0 Duramax and im getting 25 mpg average mix driving and ive gotten a best 31 mpg on pure hwy driving. I love this truck its been awesome in everry respect.
16.5 mpg with the 5.3 seems low. I can get 22-25 mpg with my 2015 5.3 unless I am pulling the camper, then it drops to 10. Have not had any issues with the AFM. I think oil changes are one of the keys to AFM reliability.
I've not had any issues with GM power trains. Routine maintenance is severely degraded these days and it's not uncommon for owners to skip an oil change or two and no one ever admits they fail with maintenance.
I have gotten as high as 38 Mpg over a 50-mile trip in my 2020 3.0. Love this truck! Waco TX to Durango Colorado only took a little over 1 tank of fuel.
All these people giving this junk good review's just wait till the timing belt break's pure garbage,why Don't they use timing gears?? Cause they never break that's why,my Cummins diesel is 29 years old 330 thousand miles,23 miles to the gallon & purrs like a kitten,this new junk won't last near as long without costly breakdown & maintenance I promise
2006 Silverado with the 5.3 (323 C.I) this is before they shut off cylinders for gas mileage (Thank God). I get 20 mpg highway including climbing and descending a grade in both directions. I get about 18.5 mpg for my usual driving which is a highway city mix. I'm a very gas mileage-oriented driver is so far as soft acceleration and getting off the throttle very early for obvious full stops, 70mph is my normal cruising speed however. I'm happy with this but it was nice/interesting to see the diesel exceed my mpg by quite a-lot. Great informative video! Thumbs up!
In settings you can turn off the buckle seatbelt to drive. It will show you what gear you're in with manual mode but I believe it won't shift into the top 2 gears. I traded my 5.3 gas for the 3.0L diesel. I love the diesel. Need to keep it at or below 70 for best mileage. Tows our 29' camper with ease
I would not pay the premium of fuel cost, maintainance, and upfront cost for the 3.0. it's not worth it. I'd either stick with the base 2.7L (I'd have to test drive it first) or stick with the tried and tested 5.3.
I have 28k on my 2021 GMC 3.0. I lose about half a quart at 4000 miles. Which i don't think its to bad with 0-20 motor oil.. I seen that video and what he doesn't tell you is that GM has thst bulletin for all their engine. No one I know that have the GM 3.0 have oil consumption problems. We all really like our trucks.
@@CT-go5ii I had a 21 Silverado 3.0 Duramax . I traded it in for an ecodiesel then I traded that in for a Silverado 2500 Duramax and I can tell you not everyone who owns these trucks is happy with them.
I have a 2023 GMC sierra elevation X31 3.0 Duramax. Crew cab with 6.5' box. Also have a contractors cap on top. We go by km here in Canada so from max tank I got 957km when the gas light came on. (That's 590 miles) I love this Truck and it has a ton of torque, feels like a V8 but super fuel efficient.
5.3 will do way more work than people realize. Occasionally, when I’ve already got a trailer hooked to my 3/4 ton, I use my 5.3 Sierra to pull 12,000 (trailer + load) just using it locally. Mostly flat ground but with some steep but short grades to pull. 5.3 pulls it fine, no drama at all. I end up more worried about stopping than pulling.
"I had a 22' 3.0 1500 and loved it. Got 27mpg on the Hwy. Lifted it and hated it but still got 18mpg. Ended up with a Traill boss 5.3 now. Third 5.3 I have had and no complaints. Doesn't get as good gas mileage though but I also don't have to worry about finding diesel or the DEF. But I wouldn't mind another diesel.
I have a 2023 with the 3.0 duramax it has a 24 gallon fuel tank and gets average 630 miles per tank my 2018 with the 5.3 has a 26 gallon tank and average about 480 miles per tank driving the exact route. Diesel is averaging around 0.40 cents per gallon more than regular unleaded and oil changes are about the same price on both. Even with having to put Def fluid in it im still saving money.
I’ve thought about the 3.0 duramax vs 6.2 vortec. Waited for the new generation to come out. I’ll stick with the 6.2. Reasons are the diesel engine is backwards which means a lot of headaches. Belts, front main seal, etc. Because of the design to fit other models the engine out process costs alot more money because of extra work. Diesels aren’t bad. But, def fluid, more oil, more maintenance costs of fuel system vs gas….
Get a 6.6 gasser instead, or get a super low miles southern 90s-06 chevy. This new shit is so junk. Even doing the cabin air filter you can tell these tricks are junk
Great video with good information! I have the 3.0 duramax in a GMC Sierra 1500 AT4. It gets incredible fuel mileage, and I love the torque curve. A blast to drive.
The 5.3 doesn’t have low end torque it really has to scream pulling anything over 5000lbs. I have one both my boys drove through high school and the youngest drove it until he was almost 23. It is a great motor it just doesn’t cut it pulling a trailer. Great truck it has never had anything major done to it after 2 boys driving it to the levy and back.
If you could get the 5.3 with the 3.73 rear end it’s a different truck but they did away with it for better mpg and only by 2 mpg at best. I just sold a 2016 with that set up. It pulled my G23 great
@@Steve-kx6hd I have a 2015 Sierra with the 5.3 and Max Trailering Package so I have the 3.73 and 6 speed with the bigger rear end differential plus all the options that come with the NHT build code. Pull a 7600 pound TT and it performs great. I had a 2000 Sierra 5.3 with the 3.73 and pulling the same trailer I was pushing the older truck so that's why I upgraded and its day and night difference from the 2000. I'm very happy with my 15 Sierra. Maybe my next truck 5-10 years down the road will be a 2500 D-Max.
I've owned 2 Tundras and a Silverado 2500HD. Sold my 2023 Tundra (hated it) and got a Powerboost. NEVER thought I would buy a F**d, but the engineering and technology won me over. F150 Fx4 Powerboost hybrid. I get the same 24 mpg at 75 mph. (Yes, I actually run mpg tests). But I use regular unleaded and no DEF. So calculate in 20% higher cost for diesel fuel and DEF and much higher maintenance costs, and the $5k initial additional cost, you will never make your money back. And I can tow 13k#, and have 570# torque vs the Duramax 500..... And it has a 7200 watt generator that can power your campsite/tailgate\jobsite\house during power outages.(I've even charged a friend's Tesla with my truck!) Then consider how clogged up this diesel motor is going to be at 100k miles with the EGR and DPF. Then look at repair costs to keep that emissions stuff running once the warranty is up. (Do a few www searches on that subject! 2k for a fuel pump, 2-3k for injectors, 3k for DPF system, and you have to pull the engine to change the oil pump belt!) I have always liked Duramax since the 90s, and tried to justify it, but a twin turbo gasser just makes more sense.😊 PS, GM recommends 'Top Tier' diesel fuel, and if you can't get that where you're at, you can add a bottle of fuel treatment at $17 a tank.
I've owned many 5.3L and a few 6.2L GM gas burners, all nice truck, all lug trying to pull any type of loads up hill. Good engines for just driving point A to point B. I currently own a 2021 1500 crew duramax 3.0 elevation package ( Love the Ele Package). My 3.0 may end up costing a bit more to operate, but the satisfaction level in every other scenario destroys owing the gas burners! The diesel is smoother, stronger, quieter, much more fuel efficient, its just a way better truck than a gas burner!
That’s a tough one. The 3.0 is probably the best cruiser but it’s still seems too damn pokey at interstate speeds when I need to pass or merge. I’m so used to the effortless acceleration of my 3.5 ecoboost. Even the 5.3 feels slow and ponderous unless it’s in a single cab.
@@mica122213 that is completely irrelevant. I’m talking about stock vehicles that still have their factory warranty, not race cars dude…. Hell, I can get a Briggs and Stratton lawn mower to run an 8 second 1/4 mile if I throw enough money at it.
I've been watching the 3.0 Duramax for a while. I have a 14' ecodiesel with 200,000 and have considered the Duramax as my next choice. My only issue is the seats in GM trucks compared to Ram aren't as comfortable for me and I have a hard time sitting in them for a while. I miss the old seats I had in my 03 Z71. I too wish people had a better understanding of diesels in the US as they are better all the way around in my opinion, but people are lazy and won't keep up on the extra maintenance compared to a gas. Also, just to mention it, Germany did a study over 25 years and came to the conclusion that overall, a diesel has less of a carbon footprint for the life of the vehicle compared to an EV from production to junkyard. Great review and glad to see diesels getting some love.
By the time you pay extra for Diesel Fuel, DEF. Fuel filters, engine upgrade 2600.00 or what ever it is, oil changes. You are better off getting a gasser.
It’s true but the I6 Duramax isn’t that bad for oil changes and you will most likely get 800 MPG on def. The gas is better in most cases but I think 60%+ hwy, I would go diesel 👍🏾
Something a lot of people don’t consider when comparing diesel to gas is time saved. Time is the most precious commodity we have. Over a three year period a person will spend a lot less time visiting gas stations if they own a diesel vs owning the equivalent gas vehicle. Even if the gas vehicle has a lower sticker price than the diesel, the diesel owner will come out ahead because he can have more time to do other things , such as spending time with loved ones or chasing opportunities. Time isn’t money. Time is infinitely more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you can’t get more time.
I was lucky to pick up a 2020 Sierra SLT 5.3 almost 1 year ago with 2,600 miles. A trip back from Myrtle Beach back to MA last September I had a best 50 mile range of 30.3 and trip average was 25.7mpg.
I'd be happy with the 2.7l, TBH. But if I wanted a v8, it would be the 6.2l. With the torque numbers the 2.7l now puts out, I don't see a reason to get the 5.3l v8 anymore.
I bought 2.7 last year an have a 3500lb dump trailer filled with compost one day an straw on top might of been over but pulled with no problem got around 15mpg towing an can get around 25 mpg or bit more but lie o meter is always accurate I fill up an check I like it but needs some extra care as a turbo an dfi
You can actually start the truck and a couple other models and just wait for about 10-15 seconds and then the fasten seatbelt will disappear. I work as a lube tech, first dealership job so I gotta start from the bottom since my experience has been personal wrenching with friends on their cars and my own, at a Chevy/Cadillac dealership and it’s really annoying for us who are just getting in and driving it through the parking lot to get to our bay, so if I’m in a rush I’ll just buckle the seatbelt behind me and leave it buckled until I park it up front when I’m done. Or if I’m not in a rush, I just sit and wait like 10-15 seconds I believe until it shuts off then it’s fine and doesn’t come back until the truck or car restarts. The equinox, traverse, and most Silverado and sierra’s I work on don’t have this thankfully. I see it’s super annoying, I absolutely hate it. DO NOT run your tires at MAX PSI, that is a recipe for disaster. Run the tires at what it says on your door placard. If it’s a trail boss then it’s usually 41, other Silverado’s run 35. COLD. I see a lot of people coming in with WAY over tire pressure and the middle area of the tire is super worn out compared to the outside, and it’s the opposite for underinflation. If you buy these trucks they are always going to have body roll no matter what you do like adding air to the tires, just something you’ll get used to. It’s honestly not even that bad,. Only time you should be running under inflated tires should be off-road, or a LITTLE more pressure when towing. It’s a TRAIL BOSS, the lift will be a little more body roll, and the tires are more of an aggressive tread for off-road usage, so of course you’re going to have a tiny tiny bit more road noise, feel, etc. if that’s something that you don’t want then don’t get those options, get the regular models
18.7mpg/ 3.49$ gas 5.3 miles per dollar. 18,800$ to drive 100k 24.4/ 4.65$ diesel 5.24 miles per dollar 19,000 to drive 100k Prices pulled from gas buddy for salt lake today. Could vary based on gas/diesel price delta some places it’s more some is less. So you are already loosing to gas without fsctoring purchase price, finance cost, dpf, maintenance etc. you are going to be at least 5k behind the gas for 100k miles I already knew this math just plugged your numbers in. I really wanted the 3.0 like the inline, like the design philosophy from gm but even being biased towards the diesel I couldn’t make the numbers work
in my area, with gas at $3.25, the cost per mile for gas would be $0.19 per mile. diesel is $4.23...so the per mile cost of diesel would be $0.17. 2 cents per mile isn't much...but.... if you drive thousands of miles a month, or are towing a load every day, or are planning to keep your vehical 300,000 miles and want minimal repair costs, diesel is the way to go.
I have had a lot of experience with diesel engines including the current ones. I would say that if you only drive a 5-10 mile commute on a daily basis you are better off with the gas engines .
I'm about to unsubscribe from this channel. It has become way to click-bait so to say. When talking about the 7.3 Ford. "Gas is the way to go, no one needs a diesel anymore" now this video "I don't know why more people don't get a diesel" It is becoming annoying honestly.
@@ALMX5DP That's true I think 315 tq was all the gen 3 was good for coupled with the 4 spd tranny I only had 2 gears most of the time at 4500 rpm, that was with 3.73 gear ratio. Traded it for a 14 2500 Ram Cummins, thought I could pull the earth off it's axis!
I bought a TB 21 5.3 , my buddy said his tires on his TB sucked around 35,000 riding rough..... He wasn't lying . I got 53,000 now and the tires are still good but not for the ride and sound .
The things that concern me about this diesel is that the gear drives are in the rear of the engine vs the front. Also...a big also, is that the oil pump is driven by a rubberized belt, that is also on the rear of the engine. The belt is rated for 100,000 miles. However, it also needs to be inspected a few times during that period. Which requires the removal of the transmission to do so. If that belt fails, no oil pressure which means good bye engine. One more issue; the oil pump will lower and increase oil pressure depending on what the engine is doing. That's just bizarre and another link in a very critical part, that will be prone to breaking.
I recommend you listen to john barta a chief engineer of why they chose that on purpose. also at 200,000 miles there is probably some other maint. that needs to be done to the truck that is just as much if not more expensive at that point@@berserkerusmc7613
