What are the transmission specs for a Duramax Diesel?
Allison 1000 Specs & Ratios. The Allison 1000 has been the standard automatic transmission for the Duramax diesel since its inception in 2001.
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.
What kind of fuel mileage does a GM 6.2L get?
Fuel consumption for this rather small vehicle was 15.9 mpg solo and 9.7 mpg towing. Towing conditions were 60 mph, predominantly flat highway. Trucks equipped with either the Duramax 6600 or 6.5L turbodiesels can tow twice that weight at 65-70 mph while producing fuel economy in the 10-13 mpg range.
Can a 5 speed Allison be converted to a 6 speed?
But on the 2003 – 2005 models you can also go from a 5 speed to a 6 speed transmission as well, but you have to purchase a kit which range online from $1,500 to $2,500 depending on who you want to purchase it from. The kits contains a 6 speed valve body and a TCM.
Can a 05 LLY have a 6 speed transmission?
Looks like I need to replace/rebuild the Allison 1000 transmission in my 05 LLY truck. I understand the 06 model has a number of improvements including 6 speeds. If I go the replacement route, can I install the 6 speed version? If the answer is a YES, is it a direct replacement or will I need a new wire harness and other parts?
What makes an Allison Engine better than a Duramax?
The two things their trucks had over their competition was the Duramax engine and the Allison transmission, and they gave away 50% of that advantage when they sold off Allison, before the recession.
Where was the GM 10 speed Allison truck built?
The Allison that is in the GM trucks were never actually built by Allison aside from maybe the first year I believe. They were built at a GM transmission facility and after GM sold Allison in 2007 the design started to differ slightly as GM typically had new requirements that required upgrades.