How much oil does a 2003 LB7 Duramax take?
6.6L LB7 Duramax Specifications Chart
| Manufactured Years: | 2001-2004 |
|---|---|
| Turbocharger/Air: | IHI RHG6 Wastegated Turbocharger And Intercooler |
| Fuel Injection: | Direct Injection High Pressure Common Rail with Bosch CP3 Injection Pump |
| Valvetrain: | Overhead Valve (OHV) 4 Valves per cylinder (32V) |
| Engine Oil Capacity: | 10 Quarts With Filter |
How many quarts of oil does an LB7 Duramax take?
10 quarts
LB7 Duramax Oil & Fluid Capacity
| Fluid/Oil Type | Capacity – Quarts |
|---|---|
| Engine Oil /w Filter | 10 quarts |
| Coolant /w Auto Trans. /w Manual Trans. | See below 20.3 quarts 20.7 quarts |
| Automatic Transmission Refill: After Overhaul: | See Below 7.4 quarts 12.7 quarts |
| ZF-6 Manual Transmission | 6.3 quarts |
What oil does a 2003 Duramax take?
Just use a top brand engine oil. 5W-40 or 15W-40 engine oil.
How often do you change oil in a Duramax diesel?
If your vehicle’s manufacturer recommends a mileage interval greater than 7500 miles, you will need to change your vehicle’s motor oil using DuraMAX synthetic motor oil at least one time per year and as often as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer (or before every 10,000 miles, whichever occurs first).
What oil does GM recommend for Duramax?
The Duramax manufacturers highly recommend the 15W-40 grade engine oils. They are excellent for hot, normal, and moderately cold temperatures (~0o).
What is the best oil for 6.6 Duramax?
We highly recommend Amsoil Heavy Duty 15W-40 full synthetic engine oil for all Duramax diesel applications, or Amsoil Heavy Duty 5W-40 full synthetic engine oil for cold weather operation.
How many miles will a Duramax diesel last?
A poorly-maintained engine can quickly fall into disrepair before it even reaches the 100,000-mile mark while a well-maintained Duramax pickup truck should last 400,000 or even 500,000 miles.
What brand of oil do GM dealers use?
Those specifications are in your owner’s manual and must be followed to maintain your warranty. Here at the Mike Young, we use ACDelco conventional oil, ACDelco dexos synthetic blend and Mobil1 full synthetic oils as specified by General Motors for your GM vehicle.
What kind of oil do I need for a 6.6L Duramax?
Oil selection guide and viscosity chart for all model year 6.6L Duramax diesels in addition to oil change procedures. A full synthetic 15W-40 engine oil is recommended for engines operating above 0 degrees F while a 5W-40 engine oil is required for engines operating in weather conditions below 0 degrees F.
How to change the oil in a Duramax engine?
Do not break the drain plug loose using an open end wrench. Drain plug head sizes will vary. In our case, the original required a 16 mm socket/wrench while the GM replacement had a 13 mm head. • Once the engine oil has drained from the oil pan, clean and/or replace the drain plug.
What do you need to know about the LB7 Duramax?
Our 6.6L LB7 Duramax Maintenance guide goes over everything you need to know to properly maintain these trucks. We give you service schedules for normal and severe use, fluid capacities, and a complete list of recommended filters, engine oils, and fluids to use. If you have a different type of Duramax, check out our other maintenance guides.
Where is the oil filter on a Duramax 4 wheel drive?
• Remove the oil filter (located to the left of the engine above the front driveshaft on 4 wheel drive trucks) by unscrewing it from its mount. If the filter is stubborn, use an oil filter wrench or wrap a piece of sandpaper around the circumference of the filter to prevent your hand from slipping.