The 2.8L Duramax has been around since 2012 before it was eventually introduced into the U.S market. The engine was designed specifically for truck use but has been extended to vans. It features new technologies to deliver power and fuel efficiency. Before it was released in North America in 2016, the engine was upgraded to feature an improved exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) … [Read more...] about 2.8L Duramax LWN I-4 Engine Guide
The 5 Most Common GM 2.7L L3B Engine Problems
The 2.7L L3B turbo engine debuted in 2019 as the base engine in Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra. Although the engine was specifically designed as a truck engine, it has been used in other GM vehicles. It replaced the 4.3L V6 LV3 engine and was recently updated for the 2022 model year refresh to improve its overall performance. The engine is an inline-four-cylinder … [Read more...] about The 5 Most Common GM 2.7L L3B Engine Problems
The 5 Most Common 3.0L Duramax Problems
General Motors designed the 3.0L Duramax for use in their full-size half-ton trucks and SUVs. It was created as an alternative to the 6.6L Duramax which is far too big for the half-ton 1500 trucks. The engine was a collaboration between GM and Opel and was introduced as an option in the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500. Although the engine is a clean-sheet … [Read more...] about The 5 Most Common 3.0L Duramax Problems
The 5 Most Common GM 4.3L EcoTec3 Engine Problems
The 4.3L V6 EcoTec3 LV3 engine is one of the three EcoTec3 family engines announced in 2012. EcoTec3 engines are General Motor's 5th gen small block engines that replaced the 4th gen Vortec engines and were designed for pickup trucks. The 4.3L V6 EcoTec3 LV3 engine was introduced as the base option in the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500. The engine is a … [Read more...] about The 5 Most Common GM 4.3L EcoTec3 Engine Problems
The 5 Best Duramax LMM Performance Mods
Predecessor to the LML and successor to the LBZ, the LMM Duramax was launched mid-2007 and produced until 2010. One of the major changes to the new LMM was the DPF system which had a big impact on fuel economy. Despite the new restrictive exhaust equipment, power output was increased to 365hp and 660lb-ft. of torque. While power levels for the LMM were good when it was … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Duramax LMM Performance Mods