Timu8

Prolly end up cruising the wreckers for a Custom…

I’m hearing 295’s will fit but I gotta see it!

Thanks!

Thanks, I will keep an eye on these guys!

Thanks, I will keep an eye on these guys!

Calling on the wisdom of the forum, last fall I bought a custom trim Duramax powered Silverado 2500 HD that I love, and was lucky to get given the scarcity then. It suits me perfectly but it is missing 1 thing I understood all custom trim trucks came with, power fold mirrors.. Anyone know if They can be easily retrofitted? What parts I need to find? Maybe where to best find them? Any help would be greatly appreciated!! thanks, Tim

Thanks I will give them the scoop tomorrow on my upcoming last if two freebie oil changes! I heard something about rtv leaching causing it, and it went away after las oil change but coming in regular now at 30% oil life

My 2020 L8T shows an oil level low warning but oil is good on dipstick. Is my truck a lemon?

I think you will really like it towing too. I pull a moderate 9000lb fiver with an Andersen gooseneck adapter and I could not be happier! I visit more gas stations than I used to with my Cummins rig but this 6.6 gas is so quiet and smooth a few extra fuel bucks are worth it. Maintenance is a breeze and a warm truck is so nice! No more espar heater required on -40 days! I live in Northern Alberta so I see all 4 seasons! Some would like a 10 speed and taller gears but less is more in my books.

I’m loving my 2020 6.6 gasser even more now that it is winter! Easy starts, warm cab, smooth drive and now she is broken in all the zoom I need! I like the torque of a diesel but I really don’t need one anymore. If I owned a heavy camper or towed constantly, might be a different story!

Well back from the dealer all is well, no oil loss apparently the rtv sealant in new engines may cause aeration of the original oil till it cures, the froth at the top of the oil confuses the sensor and does not reoccur after the initial oil is changed out. My first freebie oil change is done and I will spend the winter with 0W20 in my crankcase, which to me seems kinda thin, but I am a former diesel guy...

Going in to the dealer , Wed. to check what we hope to be a bad sensor, I re-checked oil level in the truck after sitting overnight on our absolute level street and it was completely reading full. Can’t fault the truck towing in the hills, just get more regular stretches when I stop a little more frequently for fuel. Tons of power just gotta get used to the revs! Sounds like a muscle car when I pass and has the jam to do it! Never had a hint of oil pressure problems so can’t wait to see what the full scan reveals? Wondering if the variable volume pump may set the sensor off for oil level when in an odd position calling for power? If so hope it can be calibrated. Not a leak under hood or anywhere on the new asphalt.

Hello folks, More 6.6 gas observations, I now have about 7200 kms on the clock 2500 of which are towing my 9000# gooseneck converted 5’er. About 6200km I was unloaded in a country road near Pincher creek AB and while climbing a moderately steep hill when I flattened out at the top I got a concerning low oil level warning. I stopped and shut down, checked the oil several times and it had nice honey golden oil right at the full mark. I did not add any oil. Fast forward to the return home and at 7200km I rounded a corner and got the same low oil level warning. Again checked the dipstick and it was down about an eighth of an inch from the top of the full hash marks. Did it again during a round about run. It is now parked out front of my house, gonna talk to the dealer first thing. My 2010 Cummins powered dodge and for that matter every other car I have owned since I had my first VW bug in ‘78 Never did that to me between oil changes! Maybe it is normal for these things? Oil life at 42% so I am surprised, is this part of breaking in a direct injection mill? I have to say, it tows fantastically even in the hills and the fuel use was higher than my old rig, but not horribly so! It was pretty close unloaded and really only about 5 litres per 100km more in the mountains, but the oil use in a new truck concerns me...

I’m hoping a couple of 9 hour tows in Sept and a couple thousand more kms and mine will be broke in too! I notice it passes very nicely at 3/4 throttle in a pinch, sounds good too!

Well having bought the 2020 GMC 2500 SLE gas 6.6, I have put 2300km on it empty, 3300 total incl. towing and the best fuel economy I could get so far was 12.1 l/100km, average so far 17.9l/100km that includes some 27.1 l/100km towing. The truck pulls my 9000# fiver with ease, revs higher than my diesels did, and I visit gas stations more often, but I really like it. It feels bigger than it is but I am getting used to it. I run a gooseneck with an Andersen adapter that is going to be eat better for my aging back, and toes much smoother than my previous fifth wheel hitch. Looking forward to a longer tow in Sept. Am I completely free of Duramax envy? -no! But I can honestly say that my rig tows excellently well even in the hills! Hope it gets even better once truly broke in. Anyone else got some towing experience with this gasser lately?

I’m looking forward to a couple of Alberta camping excursions with mine soon too! The dealership screwed up on my gooseneck install, and the kit is delayed or I would be posting my 6.6 gas experience too. Looking forward to early September when I can put it through the paces. It has an Andersen gooseneck hitch waiting in my garage for the under box rail kit to show up. I ditched the fifth wheel hitch so I can save some space and weight, my back is also looking forward to lifting 35 pounds instead of the crazy weight. Not sure mine will pull hills like your pic lol!

Well folks, I gotta thank you all for the wise council on many sides of the debate. I took a plunge and traded my old Cummins for a GMC Sierra 6.6 gasser, I have not yet taken delivery but it is a crew cab 8 footer and the price was perfect. I will enjoy/suffer with my decision for a few years now and some of you will likely get to say ‘told you so’ . I live up north in Alberta and I guess I won’t need my Espar heater anymore. I got it in white, in Fort Mac that is the equivalent of camo for trucks as every second one is Contractor white, if I do something stupid, I’ll be harder to nail...

Thank you for your wisdom on this subject, I appreciate the collective knowledge that this forum offers, I have a little time before I need to replace my truck and the opinions of the group are most helpful!

I am new to the forum and am considering a custom trim Chev with a 6.6 gas of course, I like the simplicity of gas. My question is I tow a gooseneck converted 9000lb fiver, will the gas engine be enough for decent towing? I sometimes head into the mountains. I like simple trucks, would a WT with a diesel serve me better?