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As I mentioned in my other topic, I was looking at trading the 8.1L for a Dmax. I went ahead and bought it. Super truck! Fellow diesel owners, can you give me any hints or advice? I've never owned a diesel and not sure about a few things. What type of fuel to burn, etc. Is bio-diesel okay to run? What about winter? What I know for sure is to wait for the intake heater light on the dash to go out before starting engine. Is this correct? I can't wait to pull something! He, he!

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Definatly wait for the glow-plug light to go out before you crank it over.

 

If you want to run bio-diesel, then you will end up having to change your fuel filter several times. I've heard that when you switch from diesel to bio-diesel, that all the crud that accumulated in your tank and fuel lines will eventually get cleaned out and will end up in your fuel filter.

 

If you stick to running regular diesel fuel, then you will need to change the fuel filter every other oil change (at least that is the way the computer in my truck is making it work out).

 

You have alot of extra untapped HP under the hood. I put the Edge EZ chip on mine and what a difference it makes. I know it's not the Edge Juice/Attitude that everyone craves, but i didn't want to change the stock exhaust (which is a necessity with that system).

 

Enjoy your truck and that grin will get even bigger when you hook up to your 5'er! :nopity:

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Thanks for the tips. :nopity: As far as the Bio-diesel goes, it isn't any cheaper than regular fuel, so I'll stick with that for now. When I filled the tank this morning, there were 3 pumps on the island I was at. #2 diesel, Premium diesel, and bio-diesel. What is the premium diesel?

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Premium diesel is probably just a marketing ploy with some unneeded additives. Most pumps I see have a maximum of 3 options: #2, #1 and dyed (tax-free, off-road, etc). Stick with the #2 all year round, it's blended with #1 in winter if you live in a climate that requires it. No need to blend yourself.

 

The Edge /w Attitude does not require a different exhaust... it's the same module with an extra power option added with the Attitude. The higher performance levels require numerous changes to reach their full potential.

 

I've heard from numerous people the LLY makes 26mpg highway with the edge at the economy level and a good aftermarket exhaust.

 

Thanks for the tips.  :nopity:  As far as the Bio-diesel goes, it isn't any cheaper than regular fuel, so I'll stick with that for now.  When I filled the tank this morning, there were 3 pumps on the island I was at.  #2 diesel, Premium diesel, and bio-diesel.  What is the premium diesel?

 

 

 

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When you change your oil, watch for the skid plate, if you do not install a quick drain. The skid plate sticks out far enough to interupt the drain flow and catchs the oil and makes a big mess if your not careful. I always fashioned a barrier out of cardboard that did the trick.

 

Also, if you've got a good load behind you and your running your cruise in hilly terrain, then the mph will swing upwards of 10mph between the trough and crest of the cycle. At least it did with my 03.

 

 

Enjoy your truck.

 

 

Hope I make more friends than yesterday!!! Man

 

 

Enjoy the Fumes!!!

ctfan Enthusiast

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Check out www.dieselplace.com. Great site for GM Diesels. Also we need pics to be able to believe you :)

 

Will

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