Is the 2016 LML Duramax a good engine?

What year Duramax has fuel pump problems?

GM intentionally put a defectively designed CP4 fuel pump in every one of its 2011-2016 Duramax diesel trucks—and, as the court noted today, from mile one it will begin to fail. There is no fix.

What year did LML end?

Is the LML a good Duramax?

Speaking of fuel, the LML was the first Duramax to be able to run on a B20 blend of biodiesel. With its advertised output of 397hp and 765 pounds of torque, the LML was the most powerful Duramax to date.

What years of Duramax to avoid?

The Duramax has a long history. We recommend avoiding any GM vehicle equipped with the 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Duramax engines. In short, the newer model years show improved performance.

Is the LML good?

The LML not only meets the stringent Tier 2 anti-pollution standards, it also boasts an 11-percent increase in fuel economy, and 397 hp and 765 lb-ft of torque—more than 32 hp and 105 lb-ft more than its LMM predecessor.

What is high mileage for a LML Duramax?

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.

How long do LML injectors last?

Some can be expected to last between 80,000 and 100,000 miles, while the best fuel injectors can last as long as you have your vehicle. You can expect your fuel injectors to last longer with a little care and attention.

Should I delete my Duramax LML?

Additionally, the DPF system can clog, and so on. Outside of expensive repairs these emissions systems also create a lot of backpressure in the exhaust system which is bad for the turbocharger. For both preventative maintenance and performance reasons, deleting the Duramax LML DPF system is popular.

Is Powerstroke better than Duramax?

Both the Ram’s Cummins (seen above) and Ford’s Power Stroke can pull over that amount, but the Duramax lags with a total towing capacity of 23,300. The Power Stroke wins here again with a total towing amount of 34,000 pounds versus Ram’s 31,210 pounds.

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Is Duramax as good as Cummins?

Duramax offers more horsepower, but Cummins provides the most torque. Depending on the truck, a Cummins engine can provide up to 1,000 feet-pounds of torque.

Which diesel is most reliable?

Is #1 or #2 diesel better?

Diesel #1 is also known as winter diesel because it performs better than Diesel #2 in cold temperatures. It has a lower viscosity and is not prone to gel in freezing temperatures. Most stations offer a premium Diesel mix that is blended for local weather conditions. Diesel #2 costs less at the pump.

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