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    2012 Silverado Duramax intermittently won't crank

    I forget that parts stores will read codes for free. This is only the second time since I bought the truck new that I've had the need.
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    2012 Silverado Duramax intermittently won't crank

    The yellow outline of an engine, I believe it's on the large left hand display. I don't have a code reader.
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    2012 Silverado Duramax intermittently won't crank

    Is seems like ever since the check engine light came on a few months ago (we rarely drive this pickup nowadays) I've had trouble starting my pickup, but it could be a coincidence. Most times it will crank and start as soon as I turn the key. Cranks fast and starts immediately. Then if I drive...
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    How often to change serpentine belt ?

    Getting ready for a long trip with the D-Max and 30' camper. I've got 61 k miles on my 2012 Silverado D-Max and it's bone stock and I've got the dual alternator option. How often should I change the serpentine belt ? How big of a job is it if it breaks on the road ? Thanks.
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    LML If I change oil and filters, how do I re-set the computer ?

    Great, thank you ! I just figured it was a dealer only thing.
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    LML If I change oil and filters, how do I re-set the computer ?

    OK, thank you, it's a 2012 Silverado 2500. And I'll try to locate the owners manual.
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    LML If I change oil and filters, how do I re-set the computer ?

    You folks who change your own engine oil and filter, and fuel filters: how do you re-set the computer so it starts over again on the % of life remaining ?
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    LML Dirty oil 300-400 miles after dealer service

    Thanks for all the replies, didn't mean to derail my original topic but always looking for opinions on oil/service and this diesel pickup subject that is relatively new to me.
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    LML Dirty oil 300-400 miles after dealer service

    OK great. Thank you both. How about oil change intervals... do you folks use the computer's recommendation for oil life remaining ? I'm old school when we used to change oil and filter every 2000 miles. But I understand the newer oils and filters have improved.
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    LML Dirty oil 300-400 miles after dealer service

    Last September I took my 2012 Silverado Duramax to the dealer where I bought it. It was due for engine oil and filter and fuel filter before we pulled the camper on a trip to the Grand Canyon. Checking the engine oil in KS or CO I notice it's pretty dark already... dark enough you can't see...
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    LML What's involved in changing #4 Glow Plug ?

    That's excellent news. Thank you !
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    LML What's involved in changing #4 Glow Plug ?

    Thanks everyone for your input. My 2012 truck just hit 50k miles on this trip. Is it still covered under the extended warranty for this ?
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    LML What's involved in changing #4 Glow Plug ?

    Recently, two days into our vacation my check engine light comes on. All guages and fluids check normal. We are in the middle of nowhere in Arizona but luckily we find an Auto Zone that is close. They scan the truck and get a code for #4 glow plug. So the rest of the trip I plug in the engine...
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    Question: 2012 DMax w/38k miles. Is it time for hoses/belts ?

    Thanks to you both, I won't worry about it yet. Cheers !
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    Question: 2012 DMax w/38k miles. Is it time for hoses/belts ?

    Pulling the camper out of state next month and wondering if I should be replacing the hoses and serpentine belt yet with 38,000 miles on the truck.
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    What's the best gooseneck for the money?

    Still looking at gooseneck flatbed trailers. Has anyone heard of Lamar trailers and any comments good or bad ?
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    Question: Towing speeds for travel trailer and tire safety

    I put new tires on our 28' tandem-axle camper last Summer before heading to the Black Hills (700 miles each way). I drove around 60 mph most of the time and the tires never got hot. We noticed some campers drive much faster on the interstate. Is there a way to know how fast I can drive with...
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    Question: DEF spilled on fender, permanent damage ?

    Took my 2012 Silverado/Duramax to the dealer's quick lube last Wednesday for service and top-off of DEF fluid. Friday when I went to wash the road grime off I noticed white stuff that looked like battery corrosion on my painted front fender. What the he** !!! I immediately called the...
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    Does diesel fuel gel these days

    Is fuel filter % remaining any indicator of fuel gelling ? Let's say when I leave my driveway the % life remaining is 80%. I'm 10 miles down the road and it now says 70 or less. Will it do this if it's gelling ?
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    Question: Where to buy Dexter Axle seals ?

    Does anyone know if the spring in the seal lip is necessary ? I'll be packing the wheel bearings by hand.
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