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Sirhc3
08-10-2010, 10:20 AM
Nice site!
New to Diesel, new to Site.
had a 06 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 2wd crew cab
have a new to me 2002 2500 HD 4X4, crew short box diesel.

what do I need to know about diesels?

Joeairforce
08-10-2010, 01:06 PM
:welcome: from the other side of the tunnel.

blkdmax05
08-10-2010, 01:51 PM
Welcome! If you really want to learn about your LB7, go to the tech sections for the LB7 dmax on this site. More info there then I could possibly post here. Ill be headed down your way end of august on vacation-itll be my first trip across the tunnel!

Sirhc3
08-11-2010, 12:31 PM
Thanks for the welcome.
what, in your opinion should I keep in my truck? spare air filter, ect...
I see a lot of specific threads in the tech section, is there a 'what every diesel owner should know' section.

blkdmax05
08-11-2010, 12:46 PM
A spare fuel filter and some basic hand tools. Where do you get fuel?

Sirhc3
08-11-2010, 03:45 PM
I dont have a station picked out yet, only had the Truck for 3 days. what do you suggest? I know there is a local BP station that gets frequent use...

blkdmax05
08-11-2010, 03:54 PM
Any high volume station. If you see a lot of semis and other big diesels is probably a safe bet. The local places around here have big fuel filters mounted on the fuel pumps. The better the quality of fuel you get the better the truck will run

Sirhc3
08-12-2010, 12:53 PM
Where do you/ should I buy my fuel filters (particular name brand) and where can I learn about this injector problem plaguing the LB7? I see it mentioned a few times but nothing really explains the problem. Thank you for the info.