59 camaro

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well im buying this 06 duramax diesel van for work with 100k miles but still runs strong and looks good. anyone here know these very well that can give me a few tips about the good and the bad? my brother has a 06 gmc diesel too but i want to know if any of u guys have any experience with these trucks. whats the maintnace like and whats the expensive thing about these when they **** up? thanks

MrElectric03

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Im not a Duramax expert but have alot of experience with diesels.

Any diesel that is properly maintained will last a long time. Its not like a gas engine where a 200k mile all original engine is considered "worn out". Keep your oil changed and use good oil, I suggest Rotella T. Only use clean fuel and factory reccomended replacement filters, no cheap aftermarket ****. Keep your valves adjusted properly and your air filter clean and im sure it will run great for you.

Also if you want it to last long, resist the urge to hop it up, most engines handle some upgrades and stuff well but the trans will not.

383lt1impala

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I havnt heard much of problems with those only the early ones. My guess is try a forum. Just google duramax diesel forums and read their threads for any common problems.

59 camaro

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thanks bro

383lt1impala

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What electric said. But there are diesels that are just crap like the early duramaxs and pretty much all the powerstrokes. Me personally I like cummins and deroits.

180ls1

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I have heard the injectors are pretty expensive to replace when they go out.

lowerthanyou00

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just drive it like u stole it and keep that carbon from buildin up

ss496

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i use delo for engine oil, a quart of atf every 5000 miles to clean the injectors, change the trans fluid every 25000, and change the fuel filter every time you change the oil. so far ive had no problems with the trans, or engine. I installed an aux fuel filter from nicktane because the gm filters are expensive. its a CAT filter and i change it every 20,000, its cheaper, and havent had a problem.

59 camaro

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thanks, thats really helpfull

383lt1impala

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Lol ****** john why do u want a ford then? Lol

letsrun97z

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all t above.. no chip/programer and you'll be good

Part# 0986435521-there are worse things to go wrong but most common were injectors

ripmf666

If you find one and need the Vin checked let me know.I have not seen a are around here for vin checks.If you want to read up on the Duramax more you can try http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/index.php I have the same user name there and can help you. If you leave it stuff it will last you play with it to much and it will cost you.

59 camaro

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thanks bro, i actually just bought the van last night i will look into that website, so u mean just leave it stock and it will last? only thing i may add on maybe in a few years will be an exhaust nothing too big

8tsixt

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I have only heard some slight issues with injectors and their suspension requires alot of work from wear and tear with carrying loads. I have a 2000 F350 with a powerstroke with 317000 miles on the original engine. I change the oil every 7500 miles and take good care of it. The 6.0 powerstroke is another story with many many issues. Good luck on your purchase.

ripmf666

You can do little things. There is a member on the site that has a van.And he has added exhaust and a small tune and uses it to tow everyday.

ss496

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i got my ford... lol, havent changed my sig. I want to dump the chevy, and get a damn boat now haha

ss496

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had a ppe tuner since 37000 miles and not a single problem...its all in how you drive them

59 camaro

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thanks bro

ripmf666

Ran the check and posted and you have a PM to take you to it.If you need a tuner i'm a dealer for PPE.Or anything else that you might want to add just let me know I can get it.

59 camaro

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for sure bro, thanks