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 and 500lb-ft. of torque. By the end of its production in 2004, the LB7 … [Read more...] 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 produced 360hp and 650lb-ft. of torque. To support the power increase over the LLY model, the block was improved, the rods were forged, and the engine was overall built to withstand more power. Because of this, the LBZ is a favorite … [Read more...] about The 5 Most Common LBZ Duramax 6.6L Engine Problems
The 4 Most Common Chevy EcoTec3 6.2L Engine Problems
Chevy EcoTec3 6.2L Engine Problems While the Gen IV Vortec engine line is still in production today, Chevy launched the new EcoTec3 engine line as the successor or Gen V to the Vortec in 2014. The 6.2L EcoTec3 is the small-block V8 that powers the majority of Chevy's performance vehicles, such as the Corvette C7's and Camaro SS vehicles. Aside from being the power plant of … [Read more...] about The 4 Most Common Chevy EcoTec3 6.2L Engine Problems
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 production from 1996-2001. The Vortec 8.1 and 7.4 were both only featured in the HD 2500/3500 series trucks and suburbans and other commercial class vehicles and … [Read more...] 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 related to Bank 2. But what does that mean and how do you fix it? A P1174 & P1175 trouble code means that your air to fuel ratio is either running too lean or too … [Read more...] about P1174 Engine Code – Diagnosis & Troubleshooting