The uses of the duramax are its use in the General Motors vehicles. The duramax is diesel with the unique use in truck made by the general motors vehicle company.
Large trucks tend to use Duramax diesel. Some manufacturers that produce diesel trucks are Chevy, Ford, and Dodge.
No, a 4L80-E transmission will not directly bolt to a Duramax motor. The Duramax engines typically use the Allison transmission or the 6L80/6L90 series for their applications. If you want to use a 4L80-E with a Duramax, you would need an adapter plate and possibly other modifications to ensure proper fit and function.
I use Amsoil 15W40 fully synthetic oil in my Duramax 6.6 LBZ. Runs great and no problems.
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No, the 2011 Chevy Duramax diesel engines do not use DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid). DEF was introduced in the Duramax line starting with the 2013 model year to comply with stricter emissions regulations. The 2011 model does not have the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system that requires DEF.
It come standard with the duramax. The Allison is strong enough to handle the duramax
GM.COM has pictures of the DURAMAX in most applications.
Yes, all duramax's have glow plugs.
if it is diesel a duramax diesel if its gas it will be a duramax
Every year of the 6.6L Duramax came with the Allison.
The 2006 Duramax has 360 HP.
Polyacrylic acid (Duramax D-3021)