The most asked question on BITOG; "What does the owners manual say?"
Knock knock. Who's there? Who cares.
Knock knock. Who's there? Who cares.
Yes. Imagine technology evolving in such a way to allow thinner oils that protect the engine AND allow for better fuel economy!Trust what GM had recommended they’ve done plenty of testing on this
Where's that paycheck??? It's a great engine with VERY few issues according to both myself (owner with 13k on my AT4) and a friend who's a master tech at the local GM dealership. No issues in the sub zero temps either. This is a BRAND NEW engine designed in Italy, tested in Germany and now built here. It's DESIGNED to run 0/20. This is NOT a HEAVY DUTY engine therefore does NOT require an HD oil. Typical owners are NOT buying this truck to haul heavy trailers everyday. YOU would have to be the moron to spend $70k like I did only to fill it with anything other viscosity that what it's spec'd for considering all of the actuators and such which are pressure dependent. It's a "Duramax" in name only.Originally Posted By: racin4ds
You'd have to be a moron to put that water in any diesel engine! I'm sorry but if this isn't CAFE driven I don't know what is...
Go ahead, I'll bet a paycheck engines begin failing left and right and the switch to a 5W40 comes very shortly from GM.
The same moron that purchase it new and follows GM's recommendation to keep it in warranty. Like I stated above it is a completely new design straight six diesel and being built in Michigan from my understanding. No other information is being released. So no torque or HP specs or even fuel economy but GM is stating that we will not be disappointed and it will be better than the Ram and Ford 1500 diesel.
You must hit a button at every startup. People make a big deal of it, however once it becomes routine (as in click belt, click switch) it's not a big deal.Hello! Does your truck have the stop start feature on it? If so, can you turn it off when you get in the truck to start it? Or can you just turn it off once and it not come back on? I like this truck and want to learn about them. Thank You, Bill
Thank You for the info! BillYou must hit a button at every startup. People make a big deal of it, however once it becomes routine (as in click belt, click switch) it's not a big deal.
Now thats the funniest **** thing I've read all day!Trust what GM had recommended they’ve done plenty of testing on this
Gotta trust GM on this it was designed from bottom up with 0w20 in mind and certified.Now thats the funniest **** thing I've read all day!
Sure, CAFE and EPA had no input on this one!
Are those same GM engineers the ones that designed the Northstar engine? How about the early LS all aluminum motors that were like Chevy Vegas??
LMAO!! 13k miles and you think you've done something? It isn't even broken in yet bud. Call me when you hit 100K and lets see if you haven't seen a TSB for thicker oil or an engine failure. I'll still wager a cold beer of your choice at a local pub!Where's that paycheck??? It's a great engine with VERY few issues according to both myself (owner with 13k on my AT4) and a friend who's a master tech at the local GM dealership. No issues in the sub zero temps either. This is a BRAND NEW engine designed in Italy, tested in Germany and now built here. It's DESIGNED to run 0/20. This is NOT a HEAVY DUTY engine therefore does NOT require an HD oil. Typical owners are NOT buying this truck to haul heavy trailers everyday. YOU would have to be the moron to spend $70k like I did only to fill it with anything other viscosity that what it's spec'd for considering all of the actuators and such which are pressure dependent. It's a "Duramax" in name only.
Let me know when you want my address....
Oh, and I use 50/50 Delco Dexos D and Schaeffers 0/20. I did the first change at 3k, the second at 8k and the third is coming up at 15k. You CAN buy the oil at the dealership or on FleaBay. The filters are the same. No one makes an aftermarket yet for it.
Somehow, I'm with you on this one.LMAO!! 13k miles and you think you've done something? It isn't even broken in yet bud. Call me when you hit 100K and lets see if you haven't seen a TSB for thicker oil or an engine failure. I'll still wager a cold beer of your choice at a local pub!