This category is dedicated to the GM/Chevy 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Check out our guides like disabling Active Fuel Management (AFM) and the 4 most common EcoTec3 6.2 engine problems. Check back for more GM 6.2L V8 engine guides in the near future.
As the largest member of the EcoTec3 V8 family, the 6.2 liter L86 is one of the best modern V8 power plants for trucks and SUVs. Boasting an impressive 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque stock, the 6.2 EcoTec3 can tow up to 13,400 pounds and has a max payload of nearly 2,100 pounds….
If you’re looking at trucks and need to choose between the 5.3L and the 6.2L, the choice might not necessarily be cut and dry. After all, the best truck for you is equipped with an engine that can handle all you throw at it, so sometimes the most obvious choice isn’t always the best option….
AFM or active fuel management is a GM/Chevy technology meant to improve gas mileage. AFM works by deactivating half of the engines cylinders under certain circumstances to reduce fuel usage. It essentially turns your V8 engine into a V4 which saves fuel. GM claims fuel improvements ranging from 5%-15% depending on the engine. So why…
The 6.2L EcoTec engine was released in 2014 to power GM’s performance vehicles and as the highest tier engine option for Silverado and Sierra trucks. Powering some of the most expensive GM vehicles, reliability is a big factor. Unfortunately, the 6.2L EcoTec3 is prone to a number of common and serious problems such as lifter…
