cranking time?
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Originally Posted by kovacik76
why does it seem like my 03 crew crank 3x longer before starting than the chevys or dodges? do i have a problem or are all the psds like this?
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You really cant compare the PSD to the Chevy's or Dodges, it's like apples and oranges. In general I have found that 2-3 seconds is the average crank time for the 6.0. That is counting one-onethousand, two onethousand etc. It does vary slightly by temperature as oil viscosity changes by temp and effects how quickly pressure is built. Oil pressure is the main component in starting a PSD.
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As far as I can remember, all Duramax's start right off the bat and Dodge is in the middle with the 6.0s taking the longest.
With the A/C, I've noticed it typically cranks more times but nevertheless, the 6.0 cranks more than the rest.
I like it.
With the A/C, I've noticed it typically cranks more times but nevertheless, the 6.0 cranks more than the rest.
I like it.
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Originally Posted by johnnysF350
You really cant compare the PSD to the Chevy's or Dodges, it's like apples and oranges. In general I have found that 2-3 seconds is the average crank time for the 6.0. That is counting one-onethousand, two onethousand etc. It does vary slightly by temperature as oil viscosity changes by temp and effects how quickly pressure is built. Oil pressure is the main component in starting a PSD.
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Just had mine in for service and one of my complaints was the longer than normal cranking time. For the last two weeks or so if my truck sat for a couple of days it would take maybe 6 or 7 seconds of cranking before lighting off. The tech found no codes but may have done a flash on the computer as it is now back to the 2 to 3 second starts.