What is contaminated coolant?
What is contaminated coolant?
Contaminated coolant: A bad head gasket or cracked cylinder head can allow oil and coolant to mix, resulting in sludge. In vehicles with automatic transmissions, the engine-cooling system also cools the transmission. A breach in the system can contaminate coolant with transmission fluid.
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
When to change transmission fluid on GM 6 speed Duramax?
GM advises that the ZF S6-650 6 speed manual transmission does not require service. To maintain shift quality and promote transmission life, consider replacing fluid at 60,000 mile intervals, especially if usage meets any of the severe duty conditions. Service interval not provided by GM, routine service may promote longevity.
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.
How much fluid is in a 6.6L Duramax?
Note – fluid capacities are nominal; always fill to proper level as indicated by dipstick, to the bottom of the fill plug, etc. 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.
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
GM advises that the ZF S6-650 6 speed manual transmission does not require service. To maintain shift quality and promote transmission life, consider replacing fluid at 60,000 mile intervals, especially if usage meets any of the severe duty conditions. Service interval not provided by GM, routine service may promote longevity.
Note – fluid capacities are nominal; always fill to proper level as indicated by dipstick, to the bottom of the fill plug, etc. 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.
How often should I service my 6.6L LLY Duramax?
How often you should service your 6.6L LLY Duramax is going to depend on how much you use it, and what you use it for. Excessive idling, heavy towing, or off-roading will result in the need to perform service more regularly. You should follow the severe service schedule.
