Introduced in 2001, the LB7 is the OG 6.6L Duramax. This engine is the base platform that today's 6.6L L5P Duramax is built off of. Spanning six different variations and nearly 20 years of production, the LB7 has certainly proved to be a reliable and durable platform. 2001 year models were pushing 235hp … Continue Reading about The 5 Most Common LB7 Duramax Engine Problems – 6.6L V8 Diesel
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The 5 Most Common LB7 Duramax Engine Problems – 6.6L V8 Diesel
Introduced in 2001, the LB7 is the OG 6.6L Duramax. This engine is the base platform that today's 6.6L L5P Duramax is built off of. Spanning six … Continue Reading about The 5 Most Common LB7 Duramax Engine Problems – 6.6L V8 Diesel
The 5 Most Common LBZ Duramax 6.6L Engine Problems
The LBZ Duramax is, still today, the favorite Duramax of diesel enthusiasts. Produced from 2006 to 2007, the shortest production Duramax, the LBZ … Continue Reading about The 5 Most Common LBZ Duramax 6.6L Engine Problems
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Chevy 8.1L Vortec Common Engine Problems – Vortec 8100 V8
At an impressive 8.1L engine size, the Chevy 8.1 Vortec is the largest engine to be featured in consumer-class Chevy vehicles. The Vortec 8.1L was introduced in 2001 as a replacement to the 7.4L Vortec which was in … Continue Reading about Chevy 8.1L Vortec Common Engine Problems – Vortec 8100 V8
P1174 Engine Code – Diagnosis & Troubleshooting
Chevy/GMC P1174 Engine Code The P1174 engine fault code for Chevy and GMC vehicles reads "Fuel Trim Cylinder Balance Bank 1". Additionally, you might see a P1175 code which represents the same problem but is … Continue Reading about P1174 Engine Code – Diagnosis & Troubleshooting
Chevy 4.8L Vortec Common Engine Problems – Vortec 4800 V8
The 4.8 Vortec is a small-block V8 engine produced by General Motors from 1999-2013. The engines spanned from Gen III to Gen IV of the Vortec series before being phased out after 2013 in favor of the 5.3 Vortec with … Continue Reading about Chevy 4.8L Vortec Common Engine Problems – Vortec 4800 V8