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m455sx · 01-21-2013, 09:23 AM

I have just upgraded from my 2003 GMC 2500HD to a 2011 GMC 3500hd DRW. My 2003 had the 8.1L motor which i thought it was very powerful until i got my 2011. Man what a difference in power. I have never had a Diesel before can any one give any tips or secrets to help keep maintenance or what to look out for as far as problems?

DANTES JIMMY · 02-04-2013, 07:52 PM

Programmer ,k&n filter ,exhaust = a much happier right foot

Dalaigh · 02-05-2013, 03:23 PM

Congrats on the upgrade, my next truck is going to be a 3500hd Duramax.

Kainedogg · 02-20-2013, 06:27 AM

You, I envy sir. Do a search for efiLive\exhaust packages and a particular company should come up. It's just under $1k and should have that dually in the high 13's.

72BlckButy · 03-03-2013, 02:45 PM

Great looking new truck.

Love the old one too.

**WestButteTruck** · 03-22-2013, 11:51 PM

How many miles on it? Make sure you use quality filters for everything. I personally won't touch mine until the warranty is done. It's pretty much fuel and go. I've had to add DEF about every 5K miles at $13, so it's not much of a concern. I also use fuel additive such as PS Diesel Kleen, Stanadyne, or opti-lube is good but kind of expensive. The only downside.....I don't drive it enough!

m455sx · 06-01-2013, 10:19 PM

When i bought truck in January it had 75K miles. Must be highway miles as the truck was only 2 years old. It had just flipped 78K miles this month. Running great but has a severe shutter pulling heavy loads. Dealership replacing drive shaft from a 2 piece unit to a 1 piece unit under warranty.

01-21-2013, 09:23 AM	#1
m455sx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: powhatan virginia Posts: 402	Just Bought 2011 GMC 3500 I have just upgraded from my 2003 GMC 2500HD to a 2011 GMC 3500hd DRW. My 2003 had the 8.1L motor which i thought it was very powerful until i got my 2011. Man what a difference in power. I have never had a Diesel before can any one give any tips or secrets to help keep maintenance or what to look out for as far as problems? Attached Images __________________ 1970 442 convertible 1970 Cutlass SX 1962 Chevy Stepside 2011 GMC 3500HD Crewcab SLT DRW

02-04-2013, 07:52 PM	#2
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: Just Bought 2011 GMC 3500 Programmer ,k&n filter ,exhaust = a much happier right foot

02-05-2013, 03:23 PM	#3
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: Just Bought 2011 GMC 3500 Congrats on the upgrade, my next truck is going to be a 3500hd Duramax. __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

02-20-2013, 06:27 AM	#4
Kainedogg Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: MacDill AFB\Tampa Posts: 151	Re: Just Bought 2011 GMC 3500 You, I envy sir. Do a search for efiLive\exhaust packages and a particular company should come up. It's just under $1k and should have that dually in the high 13's.

03-03-2013, 02:45 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Just Bought 2011 GMC 3500 Great looking new truck. Love the old one too. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-22-2013, 11:51 PM	#6
WestButteTruck Kung Fu Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 547	Re: Just Bought 2011 GMC 3500 How many miles on it? Make sure you use quality filters for everything. I personally won't touch mine until the warranty is done. It's pretty much fuel and go. I've had to add DEF about every 5K miles at $13, so it's not much of a concern. I also use fuel additive such as PS Diesel Kleen, Stanadyne, or opti-lube is good but kind of expensive. The only downside.....I don't drive it enough! __________________ 72 GMC SuperCustom 4x4 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 4x4

06-01-2013, 10:19 PM	#7
m455sx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: powhatan virginia Posts: 402	Re: Just Bought 2011 GMC 3500 When i bought truck in January it had 75K miles. Must be highway miles as the truck was only 2 years old. It had just flipped 78K miles this month. Running great but has a severe shutter pulling heavy loads. Dealership replacing drive shaft from a 2 piece unit to a 1 piece unit under warranty. __________________ 1970 442 convertible 1970 Cutlass SX 1962 Chevy Stepside 2011 GMC 3500HD Crewcab SLT DRW

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