Hello All I am looking at a 94 GMC Crew Cab Long Box 6.5 TD Dually with 380`000KM with a rebuilt IP And transmission. is there anything to look for on these diesels Im more of a 6.2 Mechanical non turbo guy so if the 6.5 TD`s could chime in
Let me rephraise. To all 6.5 owners what do you guys think of these engines, good bad decent? Are they as good as the 6.2 or better what's the preformance like, what's the MPGs like? How do you like these engines?
This engine can be reliable or not depending on the maintenance and applying some of the work arounds that is prescribed in this forum.
There is a wealth of knowledge to fix it in this forum and some other forum also.
The FAQ consists of a lot of knowledge that can be used to fix this truck.
Parts are fairly cheap compare to the Dmax or any other diesel.
Although, it is probably not the most powerful.
At any rate, like any other things some people like it while others hate it.
Some people have the good luck of finding one that is reliable while others are not.
Buying a used vehicle is a gamble but at $1700, I will take the chance.
Thanks for the warm reply`s I went down to look at the truck starts amazing cold, Crank & a half, & half crank warm so its amazing runs healthy drives nice very roomy & comfortable I like it & I think Im going to buy her. I noticed it has a K&N Filter instead of the tradtional air intake setup is K&N better or worse, should I go back to OEM, & she is straight piped, would it be better to put a muffler back on or leave it, I heard that if cold air goes up the exhaust it could warp warm heads??? is it true??
Looking forward to hear from you guys
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