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What does it mean when you have to get a diesel "flashed". How much does it cost? Is it inevitable on every diesel? Thanks
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It means getting the computer reprogrammed, and is done to address specific issues. There isn't just one flash, there are many different flashes to fix/upgrade many different things, like hw the speedo reads, how the tranny shifts, how the AC compressor cycles, how the truck idles, etc.
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Many thanks. Is it fairly common and is it expensive??
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It is often done under warranty to correct a problem. If you are out of warranty, then it costs around $70 or so.
However, you don't just take your truck in for a reflash. The flash is just part of the corrective process, like replacing a bad sensor or a worn out part.
There are also aftermarket programmers that will flash or reprogram your ECM for a variety of things.
What is it exactly you are trying to fix with a flash?
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Oh I don't have to get one flashed I am thinking about going diesel and was just doing research, in the process came across the term several times and was wondering what it was all about. From what I gathered it could change certain aspects for the worst like fuel mileage and the degree of noise in the engine, but I guess it was needed for other problems.
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sounds like you're looking at a powerstroke.
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Blaine- Nice pickup, but I am not a big gearhead - I drive a 01 2500 Chevy gasser and it ain't cuttin the mustard. I bet it would with your mods
MTmisfit- Yeah I have heard about the Strokers having to be flashed more than the others. Kinda leanin towards the Dodge.
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You can't do those mods to a gasser and get the same power levels as you can from a diesel.
BTW, any of the big three diesel trucks are fine. Each has it's pros and cons.
Have you been to the diesel truck websites?
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Yeah I know about the mods under hood I was talking about your lift . I'm not really concerned about the power I want longevity, and good gas mileage if I can get it and still have a full size Pickup w/ full 4 doors-though I have thought about a toyota tacoma
I have checked out the diesel pages - lots to think about.
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