What kind of coolant does a GM Duramax use?
What kind of coolant does a GM Duramax use?
The Fleece FPE-DMAX-CBOP Coolant Block-Off Plate is a direct fit replacement for the leaking rear engine coolant cover in your 2001-2017 GM 6.6L Duramax. This block-off plate is thicker than the factory plate and has an integrated O-ring that replaces the stock gasket.
Why does my Duramax engine have low coolant level?
After the engine has been thermally cycled, air rises and causes the coolant to become lower than when initially filled. During a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI), the coolant level may appear low, but is at a level high enough to keep the Low Coolant message off.
Where is the coolant sensor on a Duramax Diesel?
7) The horizontal line is a baffle inside the surge tank that keeps the coolant from sloshing inside the tank and tripping the coolant level sensor, which is located below the baffle. A full coolant level will show the coolant at the bottom of the radiator surge tank fill neck.
What is the GM coolant bypass tube seal for Duramax?
The GM 94011603 Coolant Bypass Tube Lower Pipe Seal is a genuine GM part for your 2001-2016 GM 6.6L Duramax. Choose OEM seals for a perfect fit and long service life on your Duramax.Features:Genuine OEM ReplacementDirect-Fit Installation
Where is the low coolant message on a Duramax?
During PDI, coolant should be added to fill the upper chamber of the radiator surge tank. (Fig. 6) A coolant level that is low enough to turn on the Low Coolant message will be below the horizontal line across the radiator surge tank. (Fig.
What kind of pump does a GM Duramax use?
In order to meet tighter emission standards, GM ditched the tried and true Bosch CP3 injection pump on the LML Duramax. In its place sits the Bosch CP4.2, a pump that makes use of fewer internal parts but that creates higher injection pressure (up to 30,000 psi in the LML application).
Is the coolant level on my Silverado Sierra low?
A Low Coolant message may be displayed on the Driver Information Center of some 2017-2018 Silverado and Sierra models equipped with the 6.6L Duramax diesel engine (RPO L5P). An inspection of the radiator surge tank may appear to show a low coolant condition.
When does a Duramax transmission line need to be replaced?
Easiest to notice in cold weather when the rubber hoses constrict, transmission fluid leaks past the crimps on the factory lines. With most cooler lines springing a leak within the first 50,000 miles, many Duramax owners had their lines replaced under warranty—only to have them leak again later.
