What Duramax was in the 2008?
What Duramax was in the 2008?
GM Duramax Turbo Diesel Engines
| Engine RPO Code | Year In Production | Engine Block Material |
|---|---|---|
| LLY | 2004 – 2005 | Cast gray iron |
| LLY/LBZ | 2006 – 2007 | Cast gray iron |
| LMM | 2007 – 2010 | Cast gray iron |
| LGH | 2010 – 2017 | Cast iron |
Are there any problems with the Duramax diesel engine?
Overheating issues with the Duramax diesel seems to be a hit-or-miss problem; some owners experience it, while others never will. Regardless, it’s more common with the Duramax than other engines.
Why was the LMM added to the Duramax 6.6L?
Following the same 6.6L powerplant, the LMM was introduced due to continuously increasing diesel emissions regulations and lasted until 2010 when it was phased out for the LML. Compared to the LBZ, the LMM added active regeneration cycles to the diesel particulate filter (DPF) system.
What was the problem with the LBZ Duramax in 2006?
Glow plug failure was a concern on the 2006 model year LBZ and LLY Duramax models, but the problem should have been long corrected for owners of these years. The concern was that the glow plug module would over cycle the glow plugs, creating a scenario in which the tip of the glow plug could actually deform and/or break off in the engine.
What makes a Duramax LB7 diesel so special?
The introduction of common rail injection powered by the Bosch CP3 injection pump made the LB7 Duramax stand apart from other diesels of the day with excellent power and efficiency.
Is the Duramax 08 DMAX a good car?
Those being the only 2 things but i’d buy one again in a heart beat! From what I’ve heard, the 08 Dmax is pretty damn good, aside from less fuel mileage than the LBZ, but that’s to be expected with the emissions that all of the big 3 have to meet. I just can’t bring myself to embrace the new body style.
When did the LMM Duramax diesel engine come out?
The LMM Duramax refers to Chevrolet Silverado HD and GM Sierra HD trucks equipped with the 6.6L Duramax diesel engine between the years of 2007.5-2010. It was very similar to the LBZ, but it featured an all-new emissions device, a diesel particulate filter.
What kind of car is a 2008 GMC Duramax?
Friend is looking to buy a 2008 GMC Duramax 2500 crew, 4×4 auto. Are there any problem areas that he should know about? Thank you for the input is here and there.
Why is my Duramax diesel engine not working?
The trucks computer keeps track of how much fuel needs to be added or subtracted from each individual cylinder to make the engine run smoothly, and this value is called the balance rate. If one cylinder is contributing too much or not as much as the rest, the cause is usually a bad injector and the cure is a replacement.
