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When did Duramax change fuel pump?

When did Duramax change fuel pump?

Lift Pumps | Injection Pumps | Injectors Model year 2017 marked some major changes for the Duramax fuel system. Finally, they forewent the status quo that had been hovering over this engine since 2001 with the only major change occurring in the 2011 model years with the LML engine.

What causes a Duramax diesel engine to heat up?

When the engine is working hard, the turbocharger is drawing in a ton of air, and the restrictive stock turbo inlet tube can effectively choke the VGT turbocharger causing the compressor outlet temperature to skyrocket, heating up the intercooler, and ultimately raising the temperature of combustion and the coolant temp.

What kind of power does a Duramax have?

2008 Chevy Duramax has reduced power with check engine light on. 2008 Chevy Duramax has reduced power with check engine light on. Owner Brothers Restoratio… Owner Brothers Restoratio…

Is the Check Engine light on on a Duramax?

2008 Chevy Duramax has reduced power with check engine light on. 2008 Chevy Duramax has reduced power with check engine light on. I just changed the fuel filter on my 2016 duramax, I started it up to check for leaks and had left the air intake off. I now have a check engine light and … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra…

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.

When the engine is working hard, the turbocharger is drawing in a ton of air, and the restrictive stock turbo inlet tube can effectively choke the VGT turbocharger causing the compressor outlet temperature to skyrocket, heating up the intercooler, and ultimately raising the temperature of combustion and the coolant temp.

Why did my 2004 Duramax engine not start?

My 2004 Duramax started and then died like it was out of fuel. Now it won’t start. I have about 1/4 tank of fuel, tried priming it until the batteries died.

Which is the best fuel additive for Duramax Diesel?

When you change filters you move oit from one filter to the next. Second he very best fuel additive to provide the lubricity lost in the manufacture of the ULSD is, believe it or not, Bio Diesel. Opti Lube is good but beat out slightly by Bio and no additional cost.

How much power does a Duramax Diesel have?

Power was at an all-time high coming in at 397hp and 765 pounds of torque, and in order to provide this much power while still keeping pollutants low, GM needed to be able to increase the pressure in the fuel system to levels above what the tried-and-true CP3 could safely deliver.

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