How many gears does a 2006 Duramax have?
How many gears does a 2006 Duramax have?
LLY Duramax Specifications Chart
| Manufactured Years: | 2004-2006 |
|---|---|
| Transmission: | 2004-2005: 5-Speed Auto Allison Transmission 2006: 6-Speed Auto Allison Transmission |
| Vin Identification: (8th Digit) | 2 |
| Displacement: | 6.6 Liters or 403 Cubic Inches |
| Engine Weight: | 835 Lbs |
How many gears does an Allison have?
Allison 1000 Specs
| Name: | Allison 1000 |
|---|---|
| Production Years: | • First produced in 1999 • Produced for Duramax applications 2001 – present |
| Gears/Speeds: | • 5 speed, 2001 to 2005 model years • 6 speed, 2006 to present model years |
| Weight: | ~ 330 lbs dry |
| Max Input RPM: | 3,300 rpm (2015 MY spec) |
How does the Allison Transmission work for Duramax?
The Allison’s external filter eliminates the need to frequently service the internal filter and greatly reduces maintenance time/cost. It also relies on adaptive technology which integrates the transmission with the engine control module to continuously monitor driver input and calculate ideal shift strategies for the particular driving conditions.
Is there a manual transmission on a Duramax?
Manual transmissions are relatively rare for Duramax powered GMC/Chevrolet pickups, the primary reason being the attractiveness of the Allison 1000.
How much fluid does a Duramax Allison 1000 have?
* 6th gear available in 2006+ model years. Dexron-III (5 spd models) or Dexron-VI ATF (6 spd models), roughly 13 quart total fluid capacity and 7.4 quart refill capacity w/ filter change. The Allison’s obvious strength is its robust size, as the 1000 series transmission is designated for medium duty applications.
When did GM stop using the Allison Transmission?
GM sold Allison Transmission in 2007, although Duramax powered pickups continue to use their transmissions. Moderate changes have occurred to the transmission throughout the years however the platform itself has, for all intents and purposes, remained the same since 2001.
The Allison’s external filter eliminates the need to frequently service the internal filter and greatly reduces maintenance time/cost. It also relies on adaptive technology which integrates the transmission with the engine control module to continuously monitor driver input and calculate ideal shift strategies for the particular driving conditions.
Manual transmissions are relatively rare for Duramax powered GMC/Chevrolet pickups, the primary reason being the attractiveness of the Allison 1000.
GM sold Allison Transmission in 2007, although Duramax powered pickups continue to use their transmissions. Moderate changes have occurred to the transmission throughout the years however the platform itself has, for all intents and purposes, remained the same since 2001.
* 6th gear available in 2006+ model years. Dexron-III (5 spd models) or Dexron-VI ATF (6 spd models), roughly 13 quart total fluid capacity and 7.4 quart refill capacity w/ filter change. The Allison’s obvious strength is its robust size, as the 1000 series transmission is designated for medium duty applications.
