Re: diesel fuel
Did some searching on the Internet. Looks like the fuel we buy now cannot be used in 2007 model engines. The newer, low sulphur, fuel can be used in older engines. It will have additives that make it safe. It is apparently being sold right now in parts of the country. After 2010 the fuel we have now will be gone forever. It is being done to decrease the dirty exhaust that diesels are famous for.
However, the costs of the 2007 trucks are going through the roof. Like I said earlier, by the thousands.
Sure am glad GM did the 72 hour sale this past weekend. I went nuts and traded my '03 and '04 2500HD's for two '06 Duramax/Allison trucks. One, another 2500HD extended cab and the other a 3500 single rear wheel Crew Cab. LOWERED my payments on both. One deal by $210.00/month. Felt like an idiot for trading perfectly good vehicles for another, but I went from paying interest, to 0%. Could not afford to turn the deals down. Avoided the new 2007 prices also. Now I am set for, hopefully, many years.
The new Duramax has 360 hp and 650 lb. torque. These suckers will burn rubber right out of the factory. The new 6 sp. Allison makes the engine run 1500 rpm@ 60mph. The 3500 which turned 500 miles today is averaging 16 mpg around town. Have not had it over 70 yet. When I get a road trip in, I will let you know. I have had Hypertech in my trucks since 1988, I doubt I will do these trucks. We'll see.