How do you get 30 mpg on a Duramax?

How do you get 30 mpg on a Duramax?

General Tips for Better MPG

1. Don’t let your truck idle for long periods of time if you can help it. Idling burns a lot of fuel and your gas mileage will take a hit.
2. Don’t be heavy on the gas.
3. Watch your tire pressure.
4. Service and maintain your Duramax truck regularly.

What is considered high mileage for a Duramax?

350,000-miles
According to Prosource Diesel, anything over 350,000-miles is considered high mileage for a used diesel pickup with a Cummins or Duramax engine under its hood. Anything over 350,000-miles is also regarded as high mileage for a Powerstroke diesel engine.

How can I get better gas mileage in my 6.6 Duramax?

To get the best mileage the truck should be run on the lowest side its torque band, that is – the lowest RPM where the truck can still make torque. This is where it’s most efficient, meaning it costs less fuel to make power. Most tuners widen the torque band.

Will a programmer increase my MPG?

Adding a computer programmer will allow every bit of energy from a vehicle’s fuel to provide more MPG. One of the functions a vehicle tuner can perform is to increase the fuel efficiency of your car or truck.

Does EGR delete increase fuel mileage Duramax?

You can find an EGR kit for a number of diesel engines, such as those manufactured by Duramax, Cummins, and Power Stroke. Another thing to note about an EGR delete is that while it increases fuel efficiency along with other benefits, it also has its drawbacks.

How can I improve my diesel turbo economy?

12 Tips to Improve Diesel Fuel Mileage

1. Turn your engine off.
2. Use shore power when you can.
3. Avoid revving the engine.
4. Find your engine’s sweet spot and run with it.
5. Use your air conditioner as sparingly as possible.
6. Anticipate upcoming traffic lights.
7. Maintain an extended following distance.

Is 200k miles alot for a Duramax?

Earlier Duramax LLY models did have injector issues, but at 200k miles they’ve probably been replaced already. I too agree 200k isn’t a lot of miles for the engine, but it IS alot of miles on the chassis, probably on its 3rd or 4th set of wheel bearings by then.

How many miles should a 6.6 Duramax last?

If you want to know how long a Duramax engine will run, you should expect it to last as much as 300,000 miles before needing any major repairs. But, of course, this number can vary depending on how well the engine was maintained and driven throughout its life.

What is the difference between a tuner and a programmer?

First a couple of definitions that probably applies only to my posts: A “tuner” is a person – a computer programmer that writes programs we call “tunes” for our engines. A “programmer” is hardware used to install different tunes into your engine.

How much horsepower does a programmer add?

Using a programmer, it’s possible to increase diesel engine performance up to 120 HP and 240 lb./ft. of torque on a diesel truck depending upon the model, said Bully Dog Technologies. Programmers extract this power by adjusting the operating conditions of the engine toward increased performance.

How many MPG does a 6.6 Duramax get?

This Duramax 6.6-liter V-8 gets 17 to 19 mpg on the highway.

What kind of tuner does a GM Duramax use?

Banks 66411 AutoMind Programmer 01-16 GM Duramax BAN-66411 3.00 Banks Power 66411 We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, “The best bang-for-the buck for increasing fuel economy in your 6.6L LML Duramax is a diesel tuner or programmer.”

What does the H & s mini Maxx tuner do?

The H&S Mini Maxx comes with preloaded tunes that will allow you to delete all of your emission components while ensuring that you don’t have any check engine lights or DTCs (diagnostic trouble codes.)

Which is the best tuner for 6.6L LML?

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, “The best bang-for-the buck for increasing fuel economy in your 6.6L LML Duramax is a diesel tuner or programmer.” Now the hard part….which one is right read more

Can A H & S Tuner be used with a DPF engine?

A common problem with modern diesel engines fitted with DPF is engine oil dilution leading to engine degradation. The only solution was a costly replacement of DPF. But once you install the H&S tuner you can be free of DPF problems as it comes loaded with DPF present and removed tuning.