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3.0 Duramax

Learn about the 3.0 Duramax inline-6 diesel engine in the Chevy Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, and Yukon. Check out our content like the most common 3.0L Duramax problems and 3.0 Duramax vs 5.3 EcoTec. We have plans to add more helpful, in-depth Duramax articles in the near future.

3.0 Duramax Ultimate Guide
3.0 Duramax | Duramax

The Ultimate 3.0 Duramax Engine Guide

ByJake Mayock August 1, 2024August 15, 2024

GM released the 3.0 Duramax in 2019 in its half-ton Sierra and Silverado 1500 trucks. It essentially filled the gap in between the higher end 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engine and the full-size 6.6L Duramax L5P that is only offered in heavy duty trucks. It offers better fuel economy and a torque band more accommodating…

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3.0 Duramax vs 5.3 Ecotec3 V8
3.0 Duramax | 5.3 EcoTec3 | Duramax | EcoTec3

3.0 Duramax vs 5.3 EcoTec3 V8

ByJake Mayock July 6, 2022August 15, 2024

When it comes to powering your Chevrolet pickup truck, deciding between the available engine options can be a challenge. It’s not so much about displacement, but more a question of capability and, like many things automotive, what all can go wrong (and how much it will cost you). To help you decide between the 3.0L…

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3.0L Duramax Common Problems
3.0 Duramax | Duramax

The 5 Most Common 3.0L Duramax Problems

ByJake Mayock May 20, 2022August 15, 2024

The 3.0 Duramax seems like a great engine on paper – it can tow a lot, it produces good power, and gets great fuel economy all while being available in half-ton trucks, competing with the poor fuel economy V8’s. The engine has actually proven a lot more reliable than RAM’s disastrous EcoDiesel and Ford’s already…

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