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by dmitchem
Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:42 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Diesel Noise
Replies: 19
Views: 6603

Re: Diesel Noise

'08's have a history of engine chirp which is caued by the belt. Does not seem to be an issued other than noise. Some folks have reported the issue being resolved by using a NAPA or Gates belt.
by dmitchem
Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:29 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: oil change on 2008 Duramax Chevy
Replies: 13
Views: 5237

Re: oil change on 2008 Duramax Chevy

2002 Duramax with 182,000, oil change every 5,000 using Rotella, A few have been done by the dealer and they also recomment 5,000. In the owners manual 5,000 is the recommended change time if truck is used for towing for the 2002 model year. That may have changed later so you may wan tot check. I ch...
by dmitchem
Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:19 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Drive or 3rd?
Replies: 18
Views: 8736

Running in drive with tow/haul mode should not have hurt anything. As stated before the Allison is differnet from other atoumatic tranmissions. Tow/haul does not lock out overdrive by defaut. It changes the shift points and when the torque converter locks. This will be noticed by higher RPM shift po...
by dmitchem
Wed Jul 25, 2007 6:11 am
Forum: Closed Miscellaneous Discussions
Topic: Range hood vent
Replies: 5
Views: 2993

Range hood vent

We have had a 31RKT for about 5 months now and love it.
Have noticed that the Microwave/range hood does not vent to the outside. This is a rear kitchen TT and it appears that it would be very easy to change it over to outside vent.

Has any one done this?