Great video - thank you for the review! Insofar as the tires are concerned - I purchased a used Ram 2500 a while back that had those tires (albeit a slightly wider config) and had told myself that I'd probably need to replace them after a few thousand miles. HOWEVER, 10,000+ miles later, the wear was negligible. They seemed to be a surprisingly effective tire given the price point, however it's hard to compete with Michelins (in my humble opinion) when it comes to fuel economy, overall traction in multiple conditions, and wear-rate.
Previous video = truck is overloaded. This video = towing 6% grade! Overall = a real world test, because that's exactly what a lot of people are doing as they're not going to go to a weight station. haha Also on the tires, I've seen them a lot as they are a more price efficient choice from Les Schwab Tire. Other than that, I don't know how well they last.
Wonder what the EGTs were when you were flat out going up that grade. I was always taught to drive diesel by EGT temps to avoid bad things like head gaskets blowing. Always enjoy your content.
More great content sir! You are outpacing TFL! THE 3.0 performs much better with the 3.73s just like the 5.3 performs bettwr with the 3.43 verses 3.23s.
The 3.0 Duramax is the best half ton engine on the market in my opinion. Now I’d choose one of the small blocks if they didn’t have cylinder shutdown tech for the extra hp but this would be the engine I’d choose if I went back to a half ton and I’d just take my chances on emissions. But I always like to point out that these types of trailers are just too much for the half tons. You can do it obviously but they are not comfortable on longer trips. The trailer will definitely control the truck.
@@adamh3272 I’ll clarify by saying “currently for sale”. Definitely don’t mean of all time. A pre AFM “LS” style small block would have to have some consideration atleast for that title.
Buy the extended warranty + the engine has an extended warranty already and I think it would be a worthy risk. I just spent a couple hours driving a Silverado HighCountry with the second gen 3.0 Duramax. It is a profoundly smooth and punchy engine. It just topped my list this week for the new truck I am buying. I could tell I was bonding with that engine as I drove it. So good.
Powerboost doesn’t use electric assist towing so it’s basically a ecoboost when towing with extra weight. Awesome reviews keep it up! Btw I tow with PB so I know mpgs suck lol.
I have been driving HD diesels for quite a while and even driven some loadstar big rigs and I don’t understand the infatuation with Monty to know what gear you are in with an automatic transmission… It’s very important driving a big rig but other than that the computer is doing all the work what am I overlooking?
There is a large GMC dealer in the St .Louis area and they do stock the 3.0 in Max tow. I may get one to move our 10K flat bed trailer when we occasionally use it to move hay and our tractor. Laura Buick GMC is supposedly the largest Buick and GMC dealer in THE US.
The 3.0 is not the baby Duramax it is the teenager Duramax lol. Also the lm2 does have an exhaust break it just doesn’t do anything. My friend has a deleted 6.6 Duramax and it’s crazy how much his exhaust break does.
I owned a 22 Trail Boss Dmax 3.0. It was an awesome commuter truck and really stunk for towing. Drank DEF like crazy and had zero top end power. It got hot towing and had awful passing power at highway speeds!!! Had to sell it and buy a 3/4 ton 6.4 Hemi. Night and day better!
Im really hoping you can help me. Im in the market to get a new truck so here is the question. Im looking at the 2023 chevy 1500 with the 3.0 diesel and the 2023 chevy 2500 6.6 gas which one woud be best to tow 8000 pounds.
@csanders2486 A heavy duty truck will handle an 8K trailer better than any half ton. The heavy duty weight and suspension make a huge diffefence in towing. Also, the payload factor is a huge issue. You will run out of payload on half ton truck before you run out of towing capacity on their max tow packages. Remember that an 8K trailer will take away 800 pounds of payload capacity due to the weight transfer when you hook up the trailer
@@floppyebrokent8578every time I research this engine people complain about replacing the belt at 150k (now 200k on the 2nd gen) The average driver does 12k a year, so in 16 years it will be an issue but most will have sold it. At 60, I will probably be dead before the belt needs to be replaced.
I couldn't help but see auto stop off on bottom left of instrument cluster. I hope to hell I'm wrong. Emissions and a start stop on motor will kill the motor
My LM2 came with the “Diesel Off Road Pkg” that included the 3.73 axle ratio and is the reason I purchased it. It pulls my 6k lb camper beautifully!
Off road package doesn't include the 3.73 that's the max towe package
@@philipjohnson882 You're right, but wish it did.
Great Video. Good to see my new 2024 LZO will perform at least this well!
Pretty impressive! Love to see the same test with a LZ0 max tow!
Great video - thank you for the review! Insofar as the tires are concerned - I purchased a used Ram 2500 a while back that had those tires (albeit a slightly wider config) and had told myself that I'd probably need to replace them after a few thousand miles. HOWEVER, 10,000+ miles later, the wear was negligible. They seemed to be a surprisingly effective tire given the price point, however it's hard to compete with Michelins (in my humble opinion) when it comes to fuel economy, overall traction in multiple conditions, and wear-rate.
Previous video = truck is overloaded. This video = towing 6% grade! Overall = a real world test, because that's exactly what a lot of people are doing as they're not going to go to a weight station. haha Also on the tires, I've seen them a lot as they are a more price efficient choice from Les Schwab Tire. Other than that, I don't know how well they last.
Wonder what the EGTs were when you were flat out going up that grade. I was always taught to drive diesel by EGT temps to avoid bad things like head gaskets blowing. Always enjoy your content.
More great content sir! You are outpacing TFL! THE 3.0 performs much better with the 3.73s just like the 5.3 performs bettwr with the 3.43 verses 3.23s.
The 3.0 Duramax is the best half ton engine on the market in my opinion. Now I’d choose one of the small blocks if they didn’t have cylinder shutdown tech for the extra hp but this would be the engine I’d choose if I went back to a half ton and I’d just take my chances on emissions.
But I always like to point out that these types of trailers are just too much for the half tons. You can do it obviously but they are not comfortable on longer trips. The trailer will definitely control the truck.
Poor oil pump belt design and not many with higher mileage to know how they hold up. IMO the Toyota 5.7 is the best.
@@adamh3272 I’ll clarify by saying “currently for sale”. Definitely don’t mean of all time. A pre AFM “LS” style small block would have to have some consideration atleast for that title.
@@adamh3272poor oil pump designed but is rated for 200k miles
Buy the extended warranty + the engine has an extended warranty already and I think it would be a worthy risk. I just spent a couple hours driving a Silverado HighCountry with the second gen 3.0 Duramax. It is a profoundly smooth and punchy engine. It just topped my list this week for the new truck I am buying. I could tell I was bonding with that engine as I drove it. So good.
@@adamh3272yea, the 5.7 is great.. as Toyota is now recalling all of them………
Powerboost doesn’t use electric assist towing so it’s basically a ecoboost when towing with extra weight. Awesome reviews keep it up! Btw I tow with PB so I know mpgs suck lol.
Love my 2024 LZO Denali this diesel rocks.
i want one of these trucks so bad. but in your opinion, 3.0 or 6.6 duramax?
16:39. Not sure why GMC cant make a circular wheel well. Great vid as usual bro!
It's almost like someone with asymmetrical eyebrows designs those wheel wells lol
Open range tires are a Les Schwab tire set
That engine temp was a little warm for me. I’m usually use to them never moving on newer trucks. Not saying it’s a bad thing.
I have been driving HD diesels for quite a while and even driven some loadstar big rigs and I don’t understand the infatuation with Monty to know what gear you are in with an automatic transmission… It’s very important driving a big rig but other than that the computer is doing all the work what am I overlooking?
The LM2 has the exhaust brake. You must have cruise control engaged for it to work.
Awesome video thank you
Great AT tires. 3 peak rated. Be good video for you to review these tires in the snow.
Question? When starting Duramax. Is there a glow plug light letting you know okay to start? 2024 Model? Thought you would know!
You can get a Max toe with the 3.0 l I just wish you'd get the newest version
There is a large GMC dealer in the St .Louis area and they do stock the 3.0 in Max tow. I may get one to move our 10K flat bed trailer when we occasionally use it to move hay and our tractor. Laura Buick GMC is supposedly the largest Buick and GMC dealer in THE US.
Yes, but you can't get AT4 or Denali with max tow
Great Demonstration 🛻🛻
Why in the world would you NOT tell us the weight of the trailer? I mean, c’mon man. 🤦♂️
I know. I subscribed. Then watch two whole videos with no weight mentioned so I unsubed.
Yet another engine smoking the 6.6 chevy😂 Awesome tests bro!
What was the weight
Would like to know this as well
The 3.0 is not the baby Duramax it is the teenager Duramax lol. Also the lm2 does have an exhaust break it just doesn’t do anything. My friend has a deleted 6.6 Duramax and it’s crazy how much his exhaust break does.
What is the weight of the trailer?.
That oil pressure looks like an issue!
I owned a 22 Trail Boss Dmax 3.0. It was an awesome commuter truck and really stunk for towing. Drank DEF like crazy and had zero top end power. It got hot towing and had awful passing power at highway speeds!!! Had to sell it and buy a 3/4 ton 6.4 Hemi. Night and day better!
Yes and 3.73 gears
Not in an AT4
Put it into low. You will see what gear its in but it will not go into 10.
58k lol those days are GONE
Im really hoping you can help me. Im in the market to get a new truck so here is the question. Im looking at the 2023 chevy 1500 with the 3.0 diesel and the 2023 chevy 2500 6.6 gas which one woud be best to tow 8000 pounds.
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@csanders2486 A heavy duty truck will handle an 8K trailer better than any half ton. The heavy duty weight and suspension make a huge diffefence in towing. Also, the payload factor is a huge issue. You will run out of payload on half ton truck before you run out of towing capacity on their max tow packages. Remember that an 8K trailer will take away 800 pounds of payload capacity due to the weight transfer when you hook up the trailer
Getting hot too
My 24 LZ0 has max tow 12,400lbs. The only downside is losing 4low
Better make sure you change the oil pump belt every 100k miles.
LM2= 150k miles. LZO= 200k miles.
Everyone acts like it's a big deal, when it's pretty normal for many cars on the road. Why is this such a big deal for so many?
@@floppyebrokent8578 wet belt is not normal. It's another way for auto manufacturers to save money.
@@floppyebrokent8578every time I research this engine people complain about replacing the belt at 150k (now 200k on the 2nd gen) The average driver does 12k a year, so in 16 years it will be an issue but most will have sold it. At 60, I will probably be dead before the belt needs to be replaced.
I couldn't help but see auto stop off on bottom left of instrument cluster. I hope to hell I'm wrong. Emissions and a start stop on motor will kill the motor
Easy to bypass it, but yes, a trash system.