My first diesel -

[SlugSlinger]

Truck that is. I've had tractors that will run on any diesel you put in the tank.

So I'm trying to figure out where to buy diesel fuel. From reading the owners manual, this new Duramx sounds damn picky on the fuel, as in stay away from bio-diesel fuel.

You guys have filling station recommendations on where to buy or stay away from when buying diesel?

New L5P Duramax
450 hp
910 lb-ft of torque

 

[operator742]

Any stations that sell a lot of fuel,you should be good to go. I know back in the 80's Kerr Magee had a diesel called blue maxx that was really good. But now with all the federal regulations, I don't believe there is as much difference.

 

[bigred1]

There isn't any difference that I know of just as long as you grab the green handled pump. Weak attempt at humor I know but it's early. I get better as the day goes along....

 

[POKE1911]

Good looking truck

 

[TerryMiller]

Yeppers...

...stick with places that sell a lot of diesel. And, when Winter comes, ask them about winterized diesel. Back in the day when I delivered fuels to farms, we used to mix No. 1 diesel (kerosene) with the No. 2 diesel to help prevent it from gelling. Gelled fuel will leave you sitting on the side of the road until it warms up enough to flow.

 

[Okie4570]

What's said above as far as buying places that sell a lot of gallons. Locally for your usual fill up if you have a Cenex local it will have the additives already added. We burn hundreds and hundreds of gallons it yearly for both road and farm, quality diesel.

 

[cal7.62x39]

910 pounds of torque... man that is some pulling power right there!!! Good looking truck.

 

[Chuckie]

Nice looking truck!

 

[O4L]

910 pounds of torque... man that is some pulling power right there!!! Good looking truck.

I was surprised to find that Chevy, Ford, and Ram all have over 900 ft. pounds of torque.

Very nice truck!

What made you choose the Chevrolet?

 

[Okie4570]

I was surprised to find that Chevy, Ford, and Ram all have over 900 ft. pounds of torque.

Very nice truck!

What made you choose the Chevrolet?

Yep its a race to 1000 ft lbs I'm sure.