Can I drive my Duramax with a bad turbo?
The turbo itself is fine, so it’ll still spin and allow air thru, just less of it…..and the vanes aren’t busted, so no worries about running shrapnel thru your motor.
How much does it cost to replace a turbo on a Duramax?
The Average Duramax Turbo Replacement Cost is $3,250. The labor cost is $1,000 to $1,500 and the parts would cost about $2,100.
How do I know if my Duramax needs injectors?
There is a multitude of symptoms your truck will experience if the injectors are going bad. One of the first signs we see are excessive smoke/haze. You will notice your truck billowing out a little more smoke than usual or hazing at idle. Another issue you may notice is high EGTs.
What was the problem with my GMC Duramax?
The first 2 hours of the drive passed without incident, but at the 3rd or 4th stoplight, immediately after I told my wife the problem seemed to have been resolved, the light turned green and the truck couldn’t get up to speed. Happily this happened almost at the gate to a storage facility so I backed the trailer up the road and stored it.
Are there any problems with the Commons 6.6L Duramax Diesel?
Common Problems with the 6.6L Duramax Diesel. The 6.6L Duramax has been in production since 2001 and has proved, on a large scale, to be a relatively reliable and durable platform. While various versions of the engine have surfaced over the years, all generations of the Duramax are based on the same foundation.
What’s the RPM on a 2005 GMC Duramax?
Check out the thread “2005 6.6 max rpm 2000”, there are some suggestions there. Also search for the “ice pick trick” as it is one of the suggestions that often comes up for this problem.
Why does my car have a false c0550 code?
The HVAC blower motor, when the vehicle is keyed off, may generate sufficient electrical power during it’s coast down period to cause a false C0550 code to set in the ABS module. The generated power created by the blower motor is of a “dirty” erratic nature, which cannot be correctly interpreted by the ABS module.