2015 Chevy gmc duramax diesel

[SrbjmwRaptor]

I order my first diesel . 2015 gmc 3500 srw diesel. Does any one have one yet?
wondering what actual mpg are towing and not. I guess the diesel and frame hasn't really changed with new model just all new sweet interior. And they added engine braking. Also if any one plows courious if plow frame and 5 th wheel hitch are the same as a 2012 Chevy thanks

[canesfan]

Curious what you paid for it. Chevy is having "truck month" but I'm told you have to take delivery by the end of the month for the good deals so ordering doesn't qualify. If you don't want to post you can PM me.

[SrbjmwRaptor]

If I got a 14 off lot a 58k sticker would be 48. The 15 sticker is 58k they expect it hear in June depends on if gm has any deals I doubt it so they said 3k off sticker but I have a trade so guessing they would knock more off for clean deal. To me I have had 5 07 and newer Chevys I wanted a interior change and thought it worth the money. It's a crew sle not loaded but far from stripped. Heated cloth seats, camera, factory spray in liner

[Cnc_hemi]

That's not a bad deal. My sticker on my SLT was 58 in 2012. Paid 47k for it. So being 3 years newer and a 3500 sounds like you heading in the right direction


LSU TIGER FAN
2013 FUZION 310
2012 GMC 2500 HD SIERRA DURAMAX 6.6L

[PARAPTOR]

Originally Posted by SrbjmwRaptor

I order my first diesel . 2015 gmc 3500 srw diesel. Does any one have one yet?
wondering what actual mpg are towing and not. I guess the diesel and frame hasn't really changed with new model just all new sweet interior. And they added engine braking. Also if any one plows curious if plow frame and 5 th wheel hitch are the same as a 2012 Chevy thanks

Now that is a Raptor TV, Sorry had to throw that in. That diesel brake was on the 2013, given that and the Allison tow mode you will seldom need to use trailer brakes. When the down hill grades were too much for the Allison just push the button and Raptor is under control without worrying about braking. The plow option I did not select had a heavier front axle and dual alternators with front wiring. AVG MPG over 13 states around 7K miles was around 10 with Raptor pretty well loaded ( no scale data)

[canesfan]

Thank you, that's what I saw, 48. They are few and far between where I am so trying to find one on the lot is next to impossible. I'm willing to drive within reason and have been looking within 500 miles. No luck. All the 2500HDs I see have a sticker of 60 around here. Haven't seen a 3500HD to see a sticker. I priced one out on KBB and their "fair purchase price" is 52 - 54 without the rebates/cash back. Thank you again!

[2014301ktmhauler]

I just bought a 2014 3500 SRW Duramax 4x4 LT from a dealer in Chester Va .
48k out the door with out much haggling. It replaced a 8.1 gasser Suburban that my new trailer out grew.

[PARAPTOR]

Looks same as mine, Enjoy

[canesfan]

Originally Posted by 2014301ktmhauler

I just bought a 2014 3500 SRW Duramax 4x4 LT from a dealer in Chester Va .
48k out the door with out much haggling. It replaced a 8.1 gasser Suburban that my new trailer out grew.

Heritage? If so you got the only one on the lot because they don't have any now.

[Cnc_hemi]

I get 10/11 mpg with my fuzion. And my 2012 has the engine brake as well. But as paraptor stated the Allison does a great job.


LSU TIGER FAN
2013 FUZION 310
2012 GMC 2500 HD SIERRA DURAMAX 6.6L

[SrbjmwRaptor]

Thanks everyone I was getting 5 to 6 mpg with my 6 .0 gas . Didn't relies exhaust brake been out so long . What about the def fluid is it annoying or really just have dealer fill it every oil change?

[PARAPTOR]

Originally Posted by SrbjmwRaptor

Thanks everyone I was getting 5 to 6 mpg with my 6 .0 gas . Didn't relies exhaust brake been out so long . What about the def fluid is it annoying or really just have dealer fill it every oil change?

DEF PITA another thing to play with. First time had some added at first oil change had dealer fill.

Looks like same stuff you buy at any auto store DEF ISO 22241 comes in 2.5 gal container. Second time I was on the road when these messages started coming up more and more something like "FIND NEAREST MOTEL" From what I heard will severely limit your speed when gets real low. Found its much much cheaper for me to pour it in than the dealer Like filing windshield fluid. Passenger side near windshield.

[Hoojs12840]

DEF last about 5-6k or so. I usually get it filled at oil change, if I add between I get a jug at a GM dealer. Never use bulk def out of the pumps at truckstops. We have issues with our tractors and DEF due to the quality we get even at the big chain truckstops. If you have to buy it outside of a dealer get Blue DEF in the jugs. DEF is easily contaminated and it freezes at same temp as water so condensation can up the water content from storage tanks.

[Hoojs12840]

On the PLUS side DEF makes owning and driving a diesel so much better. No smoke, exhaust is virtually odorless and truck is much quieter. My duramax burns cleaner than my wife's Honda CRV.

[PARAPTOR]

Originally Posted by Hoojs12840

DEF last about 5-6k or so. I usually get it filled at oil change, if I add between I get a jug at a GM dealer. Never use bulk def out of the pumps at truckstops. We have issues with our tractors and DEF due to the quality we get even at the big chain truckstops. If you have to buy it outside of a dealer get Blue DEF in the jugs. DEF is easily contaminated and it freezes at same temp as water so condensation can up the water content from storage tanks.

Thanks, forgot to mention the name Blue Def, in stores around here there is not a variety only have seen Blue Def. Dealer rep said to make sure it has this ISO #. The Blue Def that I bought was in in plastic container in a box with a attachable spout very easy to fill and store

Good info on these truck stops, have not and probably would not have tried them for other reasons like spilling it all over the place from the tank. Come to think of it did see only Blue Def at that one truck stop

[Hoojs12840]

Also if by chance you do run out of DEF. DO NOT shut your truck down, when you restart it will be in the derated mode. You can run it for some time without DEF and it will run normally, but I wouldn't go any farther than needed as the filter can clog and that can get expensive to replace.

Your DEF tank has a heater line in it, when its cold that will start to heat and thaw out the large block of frozen DEF so it normally runs without it when you first start it up. Next winter. kick the DEF tank.. hard as rock.
If you get DEF with high water content it will corrod the heater line and cause it not to work and you will have issues.

[Cnc_hemi]

I get my def from NAPA. Walmart has it as well for 12$. For 2 1/2 gallons. I buy two at a time. Pour one in and keep the other at the house or in the bed of the truck(bed cover). I add if when it at 10%. Then pick up some more. The dealer here wants 45$ for 2 1/2 gallons. I use blue def. Brand


LSU TIGER FAN
2013 FUZION 310
2012 GMC 2500 HD SIERRA DURAMAX 6.6L

[PARAPTOR]

Originally Posted by Cnc_hemi

I get my def from NAPA. Walmart has it as well for 12$. For 2 1/2 gallons. I buy two at a time. Pour one in and keep the other at the house or in the bed of the truck(bed cover). I add if when it at 10%. Then pick up some more. The dealer here wants 45$ for 2 1/2 gallons. I use blue def. Brand


LSU TIGER FAN
2013 FUZION 310
2012 GMC 2500 HD SIERRA DURAMAX 6.6L

Now that you mentioned the prices that is what I paid at both dealer and Auto store

[Cnc_hemi]

So your dealer was 12$.?


LSU TIGER FAN
2013 FUZION 310
2012 GMC 2500 HD SIERRA DURAMAX 6.6L

[PARAPTOR]

Both prices that you stated where same that I experienced: 45 dealer, 12 auto store