5.3 vs duramax

jgilbert · 08-22-2006, 02:32 PM

What are the advantages to diesel vs gas that aren't towing related, can you really see a difference in mileage and durability, 100k even 200k is very reasonable out of the 5.3, not to mention that the mileage is going to be 15mpg+ regardless of city or highway?? I love the duramax with alison combo but without the need for towing large trailers i am having trouble making a rational arguement to myself. thoughts?

chevyguy · 08-22-2006, 07:13 PM

For a daily driver gas is cheaper to maintain, but diesels will last longer if cared for properly.

bradrhale · 08-23-2006, 02:52 PM

it seems nowadays that the diesel engines are getting just as good a mileage as the gas engines. i can count lots of people that get 16 and 17 in their diesels.

joe511s · 08-23-2006, 04:42 PM

I love my diesel, I will always have one from here on out. The power will get you addicted. For a diesel to get more power is much more cheaper than gas. I bought a edge juice/attitude that gave it 120 more HP. To get 120 HP more from a gas engine takes lots of time, parts, and $$$

joe511s · 08-23-2006, 04:43 PM

plus you can make and burn Bio diesel....which Im gonna start doing when I get out of this place.

08-22-2006, 02:32 PM	#1
jgilbert Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2	5.3 vs duramax What are the advantages to diesel vs gas that aren't towing related, can you really see a difference in mileage and durability, 100k even 200k is very reasonable out of the 5.3, not to mention that the mileage is going to be 15mpg+ regardless of city or highway?? I love the duramax with alison combo but without the need for towing large trailers i am having trouble making a rational arguement to myself. thoughts?

08-22-2006, 07:13 PM	#2
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	For a daily driver gas is cheaper to maintain, but diesels will last longer if cared for properly. __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

08-23-2006, 04:42 PM	#4
joe511s Full Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 15	I love my diesel, I will always have one from here on out. The power will get you addicted. For a diesel to get more power is much more cheaper than gas. I bought a edge juice/attitude that gave it 120 more HP. To get 120 HP more from a gas engine takes lots of time, parts, and $$$ __________________ 05 Silverado 2500HD CC,(MBRP Cool Duals, Edge w attitude, Buckstop bumper) 07 Yukon,(stock) 87 4Runner (stock for now)

08-23-2006, 04:43 PM	#5
joe511s Full Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 15	plus you can make and burn Bio diesel....which Im gonna start doing when I get out of this place. __________________ 05 Silverado 2500HD CC,(MBRP Cool Duals, Edge w attitude, Buckstop bumper) 07 Yukon,(stock) 87 4Runner (stock for now)

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08-23-2006, 02:52 PM	#3
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,024	it seems nowadays that the diesel engines are getting just as good a mileage as the gas engines. i can count lots of people that get 16 and 17 in their diesels.

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