What transmission does a 2006 Duramax have?
The 360hp LBZ-Code Duramax Engine
| Type: | Six-speed rear-wheel drive, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive transmission with torque-converter clutch |
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| Applications: | ’06 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500 |
What transmission is in an LBZ Duramax?
Allison 1000
Chevy/GMC Duramax – 2006-2007 GM 6.6L LLY/LBZ Duramax – Transmission – Allison 1000 6 Speed.
How do you tell if a 2006 Duramax is an LLY or LBZ?
Look at the 8th digit of the VIN number, a “2” is an LLY an a “D” is an LBZ.
Which year Duramax is the best?
The Duramax L5P, the current model first released in the 2017 model year, easily takes the crown as the best Duramax engine yet produced. We’ll discuss the many upgrades of the L5P at the end of this article. But first, let’s survey the previous Duramax models and see just how far they’ve come.
How does the Allison Transmission work for Duramax?
The Allison’s external filter eliminates the need to frequently service the internal filter and greatly reduces maintenance time/cost. It also relies on adaptive technology which integrates the transmission with the engine control module to continuously monitor driver input and calculate ideal shift strategies for the particular driving conditions.
How much fluid does a Duramax Allison 1000 have?
* 6th gear available in 2006+ model years. Dexron-III (5 spd models) or Dexron-VI ATF (6 spd models), roughly 13 quart total fluid capacity and 7.4 quart refill capacity w/ filter change. The Allison’s obvious strength is its robust size, as the 1000 series transmission is designated for medium duty applications.
When did the Duramax 6.6L V8 come out?
lb7: 2001-2004 The LB7 is the original production 6.6L Duramax V8. Following success with the performance and reliability of the LB7, this engine became the building block of the Duramax line all the way up until today.
Which is the automatic transmission on a Duramax Diesel?
The Allison 1000 has been the standard automatic transmission for the Duramax diesel since its inception in 2001.