Common questions

Is 150000 miles on a diesel bad?

Is 150000 miles on a diesel bad?

As for what’s considered high mileage for specific diesel engines? According to Prosource Diesel, anything over 350,000-miles is considered high mileage for a used diesel pickup with a Cummins or Duramax engine under its hood. Anything over 350,000-miles is also regarded as high mileage for a Powerstroke diesel engine.

How long can a Duramax go out of service?

This special policy covers the condition described above for a period of 7 years or 200,000 miles (320,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.

Are there any problems with my 2003 Duramax?

Thaks for the help. injectors,water pump,headgaskets,injectors again,instrument cluster,steering shaft,pinion seal,and injectors again. I have on 03 with 66,000 on it and know problems. Friend of mine has 03 asmost same truck and know problems with 145,000 on it. Sure love mine. P:S Injectors should be warrantied to 200,000.

What is the fluid capacity of a Duramax?

The fluid capacities listed herein are measured in U.S. quarts (“qts”) and/or pints (“pts”), NOT Imperial units. Always verify fluid specifications and capacities in your owners manual, if applicable.

When to change the oil on a Duramax?

Always follow the severe duty maintenance schedule if you’re driving conditions include: 10,000 miles or when “change engine oil” message is displayed by the oil life monitoring system Check filter condition every oil change and replace as necessary; replace at 45,000 miles regardless

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 In every possible way, the Duramax was superior to the outdated Detroit and marked a revolutionary turning point for GMC and Chevrolet pickups in the diesel marketplace.

Thaks for the help. injectors,water pump,headgaskets,injectors again,instrument cluster,steering shaft,pinion seal,and injectors again. I have on 03 with 66,000 on it and know problems. Friend of mine has 03 asmost same truck and know problems with 145,000 on it. Sure love mine. P:S Injectors should be warrantied to 200,000.

This special policy covers the condition described above for a period of 7 years or 200,000 miles (320,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.

When did the Duramax LB7 diesel 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.

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