Can you get 300, 000 miles out of a 4 cylinder engine?
TOM: YOU could probably get that kind of mileage out of a 4 or 6 cylinder engine, because you obviously understand the benefits of frequent oil changes, gentle driving, and regular maintenance. Why you’d want to spend 300,000 miles in any car is a question for another day, but let’s stick to the mechanical issue for now.
Are there any flaws in the Cummins Duramax?
Still, and just as we exposed the shortcomings of the almighty Cummins, the Duramax isn’t without its flaws—some of them catastrophic. For example, did you know the injection pump on the LML version is prone to coming apart and wrecking the entire high-pressure fuel system when it does?
What causes problems on a GMC Terrain 6T45?
Most of the problems that occur with a 6T45 shift solenoid are caused by the coil wire going bad in some way. It can go bad in a couple of ways. The plunger can also get stuck.
What causes the injector on a Duramax to fail?
The two primary failure points of the factory injectors are internal cracking of the injector body itself and corrosion-induced failure of the internal ball seat. The solenoid style Bosch units found in the LB7 employed a non-hardened internal ball seat to seal the injector.
Why does my Chevy 6.0 engine Keep Knocking?
The reason for this problem can be a number of occurrences. But the most usual cause is the engine knocking system failure. Engine knocking takes place when the fuel (gasoline) starts to burn unevenly in the cylinder chamber. As a matter of fact, this fuel is supposed to burn in an order of pocket by pocket.
Why does my GMC diesel engine not work?
American diesel fuel is thinner than its European counterpart, allowing for air pockets that cause the metal to rub against metal and create shavings. “The pump secretly deposits metal shavings and debris throughout the fuel injection system and the engine until it suddenly and catastrophically fails without warning,” the lawsuit alleges.
Are there any problems with the Chevy 6.0 engine?
4 Common Chevy 6.0 Engine Problems And How To Fix Them? In 2020, you won’t get newly released Chevy 6.0L engines, as Chevrolet moved on to the 6.2L Vortec Engine right after 2019. But as one of the most popular engines from the brand, we believe there are plenty of Chevy 6.0 engines equipped on automotive.
When did GMC start making inline 6 engines?
In 1964 GMC offered the Chevrolet 230 inline six engine, it brought economy, efficiency & low initial cost to the line duty trucking industry. of GMC Truck & Coach Division’s 50 years of truck engine design experience combined with the vast resources of General Motors Research & Testing Laboratories.
TOM: YOU could probably get that kind of mileage out of a 4 or 6 cylinder engine, because you obviously understand the benefits of frequent oil changes, gentle driving, and regular maintenance. Why you’d want to spend 300,000 miles in any car is a question for another day, but let’s stick to the mechanical issue for now.
Which is the most troublesome part of the M96 engine?
Intermediate Shaft Bearing Failures: The intermediate shaft bearing is probably the most troublesome of all of the M96/M97 engine problems. The intermediate shaft bearing (IMS bearing), supports the intermediate shaft on the flywheel end of the motor.
What makes an 8 cylinder engine last longer than a 4?
RAY: What makes an engine wear out is how many times it turns. So all things being equal, an 8 cylinder engine should last longer than a 4 because the 8 will turn fewer times to go the same number of miles.