What kind of maintenance does a Duramax do?
Heavy duty trucks, especially turbo-diesels, are costly to maintain. Yes, you can do most of the maintenance yourself: oil changes, fuel filter changes, air filter, tire rotations, etc. The Duramax V8 holds 10 quarts of oil. The extra oil and the fuel filter add cost to the equation.
Can you get an oil change on a Duramax?
Yes, you can do most of the maintenance yourself: oil changes, fuel filter changes, air filter, tire rotations, etc. The Duramax V8 holds 10 quarts of oil. The extra oil and the fuel filter add cost to the equation. Getting the oil change done at a dealership or a shop will run $100 at a minimum.
What was the problem with my Chevy Silverado?
The computer scan confirmed the problem: two of the eight injectors were starting to fail. If the problem is left unattended, it will get worse and it may cause damage to the pistons and the engine itself. I made the difficult and costly decision to replace all eight injectors.
How long does it take to replace Duramax injectors?
The dealership estimates this job between 11-12 hours of labour. The injectors are underneath the engine’s valve covers. If two injectors failed, then it’s likely others will fail as well. It’s better to bite the bullet and replace all eight at once, and save of more labour costs.
When did the GMC Duramax LB7 come out?
Duramax LB7 Specs & Info. The LB7 Duramax was first introduced for the 2001 model year as General Motors retired its 6.5L Detroit diesel. In every possible way, the Duramax was superior to the outdated Detroit and marked a revolutionary turning point for GMC and Chevrolet pickups in the diesel marketplace.
What is the first year of the Duramax?
The LB7 Duramax was first introduced for the 2001 model year as General Motors retired its 6.5L Detroit diesel. In every possible way, the Duramax was superior to the outdated Detroit and marked a revolutionary turning point for GMC and Chevrolet pickups in the diesel marketplace.
Why does my GMC Duramax not start up?
Sat in drive way moved it around a couple of times and parked it in the garage to do tcase. Almost two months later I finally finished it and now it won’t start. Acts like it will, fires up then dies right aways like the fuel shut off.
Are there any problems with the GM LB7 engine?
As impressive as GM’s new engine platform appeared, the LB7 had terrible problems with fuel injectors failing. In fact, injector failures were so frequent that GM was forced to recall the poorly designed units and replace them with an updated design.
What was the problem with my GMC Duramax?
The first 2 hours of the drive passed without incident, but at the 3rd or 4th stoplight, immediately after I told my wife the problem seemed to have been resolved, the light turned green and the truck couldn’t get up to speed. Happily this happened almost at the gate to a storage facility so I backed the trailer up the road and stored it.
What kind of problem is a Duramax Speedo?
Its an 03 sierra 6.6L Duramax. This problem has been on going for a good year at least. My speedo has been dysfunctional for a year or so. I have been using my Kenwood in-dash DVD player with Garmin GPS for the speed. Basically, I put my key in the ignition and the whole dash cluster goes nuts.
What causes a Chevy 2500HD to lose power under load?
Probably P0087. Check the fuel hoses at the side of the trans– they can get kinked, weak and collapse. I’ve just experienced a very similar situation with my 2005 2500HD. After driving about 2 hours, over varying terrain, I had to stop at a light (not the first on the trip).
Are there any issues with the Duramax fuel pump?
The new injectors available from us and others are updated and do not have the cracking issue. Fuel Filter Housing Oring Leaks – The Duramax fuel system does not have any sort of low pressure fuel pump pushing fuel to the engine from the tank. The injection pump sucks all the fuel from the tank.