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I am averaging about 14-16mpg pulling my 1994 38 foot Cigarette with trailer (15,000lbs) with my 2007 5.9 Diesel Manual 6 speed tranmission, 4x4, dually 3500 mega cab, lower towing gear package. When I pull my boat out of the water, I put it in 4 wheel low and 1st gear. I don't even touch the gas when let out the cluth. It's amazing. A baby crawls faster.
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i had an 03 5.9 with a six speed - should have kept it. i like my hemi 1/2 ton - it was a great driver...
I decided on on the 3500 5.9, and yes it is an automatic transmission. its a gorgeous truck but the miles worried me.
I decided on on the 3500 5.9, and yes it is an automatic transmission. its a gorgeous truck but the miles worried me.
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Good choice. Since your boat does not weigh as much as mine, you should be fine with the automaic. I would not worry about the miles, you could get 500,000 miles out of that engine. DO CHECK THE U-JOINT ON THE MAIN DRIVE SHAFT. You don't want it breaking and it may be worn out from the previous owner if they where towing heavy loads. It cost less than $100 to get mine replaced.
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I wouldn't worry about that engine... i'd be more cautious about that damn 48re trans lol. Be careful flushing it with that mileage and check the u-joint on the shaft as well like mentioned above.
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AS long as you do the trans fluid change and adjust the bands every 15k and use the atf+ trans fluid you will get good service life from the trand..a friend had a 03 with 172k and never rebuilt the trans,snowplowed with it and always had somthing behind it..i did his service work and the trans just started to slip at 172k so he got rid of it..kicks himself in the butt for getting rid of it!
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In 2007, the larger diesel OPTION came out that was bigger than the 5.9. A lot of problems with that diesel. Urban
The only difference engine-wise between them is the bore and stroke. The issues with the 6.7 involve the emissions controls, which can be dealt with in the aftermarket.
The only difference engine-wise between them is the bore and stroke. The issues with the 6.7 involve the emissions controls, which can be dealt with in the aftermarket.
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