How are the engines in a 1998 chevy 3500

Asked by alstowing Jan 16, 2015 at 03:27 PM about the 1998 Chevrolet C/K 3500

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Looking at a 1998 Chevy 3500 diesel wrecker.   How are they for towing and how do they hold up?

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Andrew answered 9 years ago

It most likely has the 6.5 turbo diesel. They are ok work horses. Decedent's of the old 6.2 military diesel. But I would prefer most power strokes and any Cummins over it. Power wise it tends to be towards the bottom

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