15 years later

[Get415]

Finally hit 100k on my duramax. Only took 15 years to do it

 

[ramos45]

Good job. I'm on track with your driving habits. Bought my 08 used in 2011 with 115k miles, it was a Texas runner truck. Based on miles and internal clock avg speed was 45mph. I just rolled past 180k miles.

 

[4Waters]

Finally hit 100k on my duramax. Only took 15 years to do it

Awesome, it's almost broke-in

 

[Mandelon]

I hit 204,000 on mine in ten years. Never had to do the brakes. Kinda still wish I had it...

 

[pronstar]

I hit 204,000 on mine in ten years. Never had to do the brakes. Kinda still wish I had it...

I can’t figure out how GM gets such long brake life outta their HD trucks…


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[TITTIES AND BEER]

Wifeys 2015 3500 with 92k she said she needs a new truck

 

[Riverdude]

I have a 2003 4x4 LB. extcab with 123,000 miles. It’s retired like me! To just pulling the 5th wheel or launching the boat.

 

[Jed-O]

I can’t figure out how GM gets such long brake life outta their HD trucks…


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Easy answer. Just drive uphill for most of the time

 

[Motor Boater]

A 2006 Duramax with 100K is probably worth more than you paid for it.

 

[DLC]

I have an 07 classic 162,ooo miles and while I want a new truck …… I really don’t want a new truck

I have a turbo vein issue check engine light on but it runs just fine, the light has been off / on for 3 years! P003 code if I remember correctly

 

[Marios Metalworks]

Nice man. Any major repairs? Every do anything upgrades?

2007 classic here too. Purchased in Jan 2019 with 104k

 

[rmarion]

188,500... 2015 Ford F350 (6.2 L gasser)

 

[HydroSkreamin]

309,800…2007 GMC Yukon Denali (6.2L gas. All original drivetrain)

I agree with the others, I bet the OP’s is worth more than you paid for it.

 

[port austin pirate]

2005 gmc 2500 dmax 4 wheel extended cab slt, bought in 2009 for 25 k currently has 58000 on it very happy with it

 

[napanutt]

My 02 Silverado 2500 HD only has 125,000. Long bed extended cab.
Granted no power windows etc but I’d bet I could get 7-8 thousand for it these days.

 

[DLC]

I’m going swap out the turbo... It’s like a $3000 dealy-O!


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Nice man. Any major repairs? Every do anything upgrades?

2007 classic here too. Purchased in Jan 2019 with 104k
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[spectra3279]

Fuck my 03 dodge is over 300k. And still fine. Do need to rebuild my killer B turbo though

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[spectra3279]

I can’t figure out how GM gets such long brake life outta their HD trucks…


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When it's on the tow truck you don't need brakes.

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[ChrisV]

2005 here with 300k miles. Love it.

 

[BajaMike]

I hit 204,000 on mine in ten years. Never had to do the brakes. Kinda still wish I had it...

‘I’ve got 2001 2500 HD crew, 193,000miles, original brakes. I don’t know how they di it butI like it.

 

[woodagain]

‘I’ve got 2001 2500 HD crew, 193,000miles, original brakes. I don’t know how they di it butI like it.

I gave my 04 GMC CrewCab Duramax
To my grandson with 585,000 miles on it.
It’s at 611,000 rt now.
No brakes until 520,000 mi.
My 07 LBZ has 226,000 currently.
I would like a new truck but I’m scared of all the def and regulations with diesels.

 

[Duck'ed_Up]

I gave my 04 GMC CrewCab Duramax
To my grandson with 585,000 miles on it.
It’s at 611,000 rt now.
No brakes until 520,000 mi.
My 07 LBZ has 226,000 currently.
I would like a new truck but I’m scared of all the def and regulations with diesels.

I like your style! By a truck to drive it! I don’t know how these guys have 10+ year old trucks with less then a 100k. I had a 04 LB7 and sold it at the end of 08 with 188k. Replaced it with a 09 LMM and drove that until December of last year. When I sold it it had 220k (should have kept it) I now have a 2021 L5P and truth be told the ten speed is awesome. You truly forget you’re towing anything. It’s quite and comfortable, probably this is the first truck I have had that hasn’t had a wazoo lift or wheels and I think it’s going to stay that way.


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[KK12]

Nice man

180k on my ‘05 dmax. I turned over 100k back in 2014. Still original brakes

 

[Chili Palmer]

Rookie numbers - 2011 Silverado 2500 HD with 280,000. I got 200,000 out of the front brakes because the rotors had cracks and 220,000 on the rears because I blew an axle seal and saturated the brake pads with grease on one side. In both cases I had more than half of my pads remaining. I hear they don’t make the pads that well anymore.

 

[lbhsbz]

I just bought a 2007 LMM w/ 230K on it…a few leaks from the cooler lines, idler and pitman were wiped out, rear seat insulators were broken and the drivers door latch was worn out so it had some rattles…but it drives like new with all that shit fixed. I imagine it’ll need injectors at some point, so still trying to decide whether to keep this or my 1500HD…I don’t really have anything heavy to tow, but torque is kinda nice. The 1500HD doesn’t have any of that.

 

[Cdog]

I just bought a 2007 LMM w/ 230K on it…a few leaks from the cooler lines, idler and pitman were wiped out, rear seat insulators were broken and the drivers door latch was worn out so it had some rattles…but it drives like new with all that shit fixed. I imagine it’ll need injectors at some point, so still trying to decide whether to keep this or my 1500HD…I don’t really have anything heavy to tow, but torque is kinda nice. The 1500HD doesn’t have any of that.

No one steals cats from a diesel. Haha!! Do what I did and bust out the ceramic media in there anyway. Passes the visual/no questions.

 

[lbhsbz]

No one steals cats from a diesel. Haha!! Do what I did and bust out the ceramic media in there anyway. Passes the visual/no questions.

I imagine I’d need some sort of a tune to keep from setting a code? Will it still pass the visual smoke part of the test with a gutted DPF?

 

[Cdog]

I have an 07 classic 162,ooo miles and while I want a new truck …… I really don’t want a new truck

I have a turbo vein issue check engine light on but it runs just fine, the light has been off / on for 3 years! P003 code if I remember correctly

It’s likely just the sensor. You have to get it recalibrated after you install a new one. It’ll still run to get to a shop.

swapping the turbo is a serious pain in the ass. I had Midwest turbo connection rebuild mine with a balanced billet wheel. They said mine was on its way out at 200k miles.

 

[Cdog]

I imagine I’d need some sort of a tune to keep from setting a code? Will it still pass the visual smoke part of the test with a gutted DPF?

mine did. No codes. I ran a magnaflow 4inch cat back system too. Sounded great. It will smell like a real diesel though

 

[Marios Metalworks]

I’m going swap out the turbo... It’s like a $3000 dealy-O!

What are you going with for a replacement?

 

[DLC]

Right now I’m going with a stock rebuilt turbo…. I need to do some more reading on it. Most turbo swaps are to get more power, I just want stock and reliable! I don’t tow that heavy and mostly just drive it to havasu and back to San Diego At 85 mph!

the check engine light has been mostly on for 3 years….

 

[h2o225]

Ah heck I fall into the low end. 05 f350 with 95k 2nd owner. First 05 f250 died an unfortunate death with 190k.
Have an 04 yukon xl 5.3 with 220k did have to replace a head after a bad tuneup blew a spark plug out one hole.

 

[Marios Metalworks]

@DLC I hear ya. Been reading up on it too as I’d rather get rid of the variable vane tech in favor of a newer more traditional turbo.

Im not necessarily looking for more power but am looking to take advantage of more advanced turbine wheels/exhaust housings. In my eyes Garrett’s VVT is the weak link reliability wise but I’m not sure yet what’s needed to get rid of its supporting systems.

 

[UHHH SUCKA]

I wonder if I have everyone beat here? 2007.5 LMM and just clocked 49,000 this past weekend.

 

[Duramax]

Absolutely love my rig. 06' LBZ, 10" CST on 38's, just turned 129k. I don't drive it much at all except for lake trips. No brakes yet, but I did change out the transmission cooler lines (that always leak) for some nice braided lines from Fleece. Also just replaced the water pump (weep hole was dripping a little) with a new OEM.

If you don't already have one, might I suggest adding a lift pump. Our lift pumps are expensive, why make it work harder than it should. I run a FASS.

 

[Marios Metalworks]

Nice ride @Duramax. Any other transmission/cooler upgrades? I’m looking to upgrade the cooling system next.

I also run a lift pump (AirDog) along with an Amsoil dual remote bypass system. Albeit redundant, a Nicktane billet filter head assembly is a nice upgrade since the lift pump handles priming. Nice to have another 2-micron filter downstream and not have to worry about rebuilding the factory filter head

 

[Duramax]

Nice ride @Duramax. Any other transmission/cooler upgrades? I’m looking to upgrade the cooling system next.

I also run a lift pump (AirDog) along with an Amsoil dual remote bypass system. Albeit redundant, a Nicktane billet filter head assembly is a nice upgrade since the lift pump handles priming. Nice to have another 2-micron filter downstream and not have to worry about rebuilding the factory filter head

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When I got the Fleece braided lines they are longer than stock, because of that, you can flip your tranny cooler up and into the air stream instead of behind your bumper.
It made almost a 15 degree difference in my trans temp, and is a great mod. You should do it for sure. Also, I would like to upgrade my fuel cooler somehow. I don't like how hot the fuel gets.

 

[Gary Maschner]

I sold my LMM and bought my dad's 04 LLY. He's the original owner and has 249k grandpa miles on it, lots of changes in the works to handle the toyhauler.

 

[Racey]

Nice ride @Duramax. Any other transmission/cooler upgrades? I’m looking to upgrade the cooling system next.

I also run a lift pump (AirDog) along with an Amsoil dual remote bypass system. Albeit redundant, a Nicktane billet filter head assembly is a nice upgrade since the lift pump handles priming. Nice to have another 2-micron filter downstream and not have to worry about rebuilding the factory filter head

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Kennedy Recommends running a filter magnet on the FUEL FILTER. and after seeing my old injectors i understand why, they were absolutely full of iron particle rust.

He says the problem is the fuel stations, many of their tanks are full of rust and it eventually gets past the filters as the fuel is continually recirculated and polished.

 

[KK12]

I sold my LMM and bought my dad's 04 LLY. He's the original owner and has 249k grandpa miles on it, lots of changes in the works to handle the toyhauler.

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The lly is a solid motor. Things I did to my 05 for towing my toy hauler/performance was a cold air intake, lbz turbo mouth piece, 4” exhaust, Kennedy diesel fan clutch w/new thermostats, banks economind tuner, and added Firestone airbags with the on board air kit. Lly’s run hot, the mods above help keep temps in check. Also pulled out the cooling stack and rinsed behind the radiator/Transvcooler/etc and got all the leaves bugs and crap that restrict air flow. The truck has been great. I’ve got an Inglewood trans build coming soon along with new downtime and fass fuel pump in the future. You’ve got a good looking truck man

 

[Marios Metalworks]

What do you guys think of the digital gauge monitors out there? I’m liking the Edge Insight

 

[Gary Maschner]

What do you guys think of the digital gauge monitors out there? I’m liking the Edge Insight

I had the iDash in my old truck and just put the CTS3 in this one. Still have to install a few more sensors. I'll be adding the egt probe, and sensors to monitor lift pump psi and engine oil temperature. The can is just so you get a size reference

 

[Gary Maschner]

The lly is a solid motor. Things I did to my 05 for towing my toy hauler/performance was a cold air intake, lbz turbo mouth piece, 4” exhaust, Kennedy diesel fan clutch w/new thermostats, banks economind tuner, and added Firestone airbags with the on board air kit. Lly’s run hot, the mods above help keep temps in check. Also pulled out the cooling stack and rinsed behind the radiator/Transvcooler/etc and got all the leaves bugs and crap that restrict air flow. The truck has been great. I’ve got an Inglewood trans build coming soon along with new downtime and fass fuel pump in the future. You’ve got a good looking truck man

Thanks man! I'm sure a trans will be in my future as well. This has a lot of the same upgrades as yours and still have a pile of parts to install including l5p oil cooler, fass, kryptonite front end, removing cat & efi live from starlite diesel so I can ditch the hypertech. Towed my trailer with it this morning and did well but the power difference from my lmm to this is very noticeable.

 

[Racey]

What do you guys think of the digital gauge monitors out there? I’m liking the Edge Insight

My truck has an edge, it's nice to watch EGT and Boost when climbing grades.

Also it has warning alarms for temps etc that are configurable. Definitely nice to see the extra information