How long do GMC diesel engines last?
GM has given the engine a 95% rating at 200,000 miles, meaning 95% of all engines should reach 200,000 miles of service, based on durability and wear. With careful and routine service – and a mindful driver, I’d expect many more miles than is indicated by GM’s conservative rating.
How many miles does a GMC Sierra 3500 HD get?
251 GMC Sierra 3500 HDs have provided 5.1 million miles of real world fuel economy & MPG data. Click here to view all the GMC Sierra 3500 HDs currently participating in our fuel tracking program.
Are there balance rates on a Duramax Diesel?
If you’re big into diesel engines, especially the Duramax diesel engines, like we are, you have probably heard of balance rates. You are likely even familiar with checking them so that you can determine the health of the injectors in your Duramax.
Why are my diesel balance rates so low?
With aging diesel engines, we often see them belching smoke under load, suffering a lack of top end performance, or throwing out a haze under idle conditions – despite acceptable balance rate numbers. Why is this? A lot of the time, the answer is just plain old worn parts.
What kind of engine does GMC Sierra have?
The 2021 Sierra Heavy Duty truck features advanced engines and transmissions that power a confident driving and trailering experience: Learn more about engine capability at GMC Life. To help maintain optimal operating temperatures of the available 6.6L Duramax ® Turbo Diesel V8 engine, a massive 28″ variable-speed cooling fan was added.
251 GMC Sierra 3500 HDs have provided 5.1 million miles of real world fuel economy & MPG data. Click here to view all the GMC Sierra 3500 HDs currently participating in our fuel tracking program.
If you’re big into diesel engines, especially the Duramax diesel engines, like we are, you have probably heard of balance rates. You are likely even familiar with checking them so that you can determine the health of the injectors in your Duramax.
With aging diesel engines, we often see them belching smoke under load, suffering a lack of top end performance, or throwing out a haze under idle conditions – despite acceptable balance rate numbers. Why is this? A lot of the time, the answer is just plain old worn parts.
What kind of engine does a GMC Sierra 1500 have?
Requires available 3.0L Turbo Diesel engine. EPA est. 23 city/30 hwy mpg (2WD). Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.