Can a GMC one ton engine overheat?
But I had experienced better: that 1980 GMC one-ton. It never overheated once, under any condition. I was already aware of a GM service bulletin (06-06-04-036D) addressing overheating in extremely hot ambient temperatures. The bulletin applied to all 2004 and 2005 LLY Duramax engines.
How to troubleshoot a Silverado engine overheating?
Troubleshooting your coolant system, when the problems are minor, will save you time and money in the long run. Allow the truck 30 minutes to cool down. The coolant system will be under pressure when it is first turned off. Open the hood to access the engine compartment. Locate the radiator in front of the engine compartment.
Why does my Duramax diesel engine keep overheating?
I and 3 friends with duramax diesels are having same issues. The top radiator hose is collapsing ,preventing flow of coolant to engine. Replacing hose seems to fix problem for a while but need to figure out why the hose is collapsing when engine is under heavy load ,pulling trailer up long grades.
What should I do if my truck overheats?
The thermostat is a very quick and easy item to replace. When your truck is overheating, make sure the coolant level is full before testing. Fill the radiator with coolant and allow the truck to run for 20 minutes. This will determine if the coolant level is low, causing the truck to overheat.
But I had experienced better: that 1980 GMC one-ton. It never overheated once, under any condition. I was already aware of a GM service bulletin (06-06-04-036D) addressing overheating in extremely hot ambient temperatures. The bulletin applied to all 2004 and 2005 LLY Duramax engines.
What should I do if my Duramax engine overheats?
The bulletin applied to all 2004 and 2005 LLY Duramax engines. GM’s solution retrofits the new-style LBZ air intake to the LLY engine. I had a difficult time getting my mind around how a change in intake systems would solve an overheating issue. As a result, I did not pay much attention to the bulletin.
Is there a problem with overheating in hills?
More research, however, revealed that overheating under these circumstances was, in fact, a significant problem – even more so in hotter climates. We have a more moderate climate, and the hills in our area are generally quite mild, at least in comparison to runs like Killer Hill.
What should I do about my maxxtorque overheating?
With every short hill I pulled, the fan clutch would engage for about three to five minutes near the top or after I crested the hill. To improve my lot, I got into the habit of running every hill: accelerating before the base of the hill and backing out slightly as I climbed. It did not help much.