Hello

[tony00]

Well I just picked up a 05 2500HD 6.6L Turbo w/ Alli. I got a killer deal on it ($32,500) and just had to get it. It doesn't have "everything" on it and that's just fine with me. I will be using it to haul my toys. I have gone over this section of the forum and so far it's great, thanks. What I am looking to do is get the best MPG out of it.


Tony

[madmatt]

I'd leave it alone till I got some miles on it just to make sure theres no bugs in it. Also I'd change the oil and filter and the fuel filter after putting a few (1k-1500) on it just to get anything out that may have gotten in it at the plant. Dirt, sand, metal shavings, misc debris,,, that sort of stuff.

[Kennedy]

Change fluids early is my suggestion, particularly engine oil. First fuel filter is also likely the dirtiest. I did mine at my thrird oil change (3k on clock) and it was plenty dirty compared to typical 7-8k filter changes.

[tony00]

Thank you for the info. Does anyone have a specific schedule that they go by as far as maintenance? I have never owned a diesel before.


Tony

[madmatt]

My personal suggestion is oil and filter every 5k and do the fuel filter every other oil change. Just my 2 cents though.

[tony00]

madmatt:
Where in south Indy do you live. I will be out that way looking for a job in the next couple of weeks. E-mail me tony01234@sbcglobal.net.


Tony

[madmatt]

I should probably make my location a little more clear as you are not the first to think I'm in Indianapolis. I'm actually about an hour and forty-five minutes south of there in Southern Indiana just west of Louisville, KY. If your looking for a wrench spinning job though, you shouldn't have a problem finding a shop in Indy. There everywhere.

[tony00]

Well things have changed in the past month. My wife found a 5er that she fell in love with. It was at the limits of the 2500 :( . So today, just for the pure fun of it, we went to the dealer to look at the D/A 3500. Well what do you know we left with it. They paid off the new 2500 and got the 3500 for $34,015. Its the SLT Crew Cab with more then I know what to do with. I just could not say NO. Anyhow just wanted to update this thread :D


Tony

[tony00]

correction we got the 3500 for 42,000 typo on my part