Chevrolet DURAMAX Diesel Engine 2011 User Manual

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DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011
2011 DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-1
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-14
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-39
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-8
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-12
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

Chevrolet DURAMAX Diesel Engine 2011 Specifications

General

Displacement	6.6 L
Horsepower	397 hp @ 3000 rpm
Torque	765 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Fuel System	Direct Injection
Compression Ratio	16.0:1
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Type	V8
Turbocharger	Variable Geometry Turbocharger
Bore x Stroke	4.06 x 3.90 in
Emissions	Meets EPA standards
Transmission	6-speed automatic

Summary

In Brief

Initial Drive Information

Information for the first time driving the vehicle.

Performance and Maintenance Overview

Key aspects of vehicle upkeep, including oil life, DPF, and DEF.

Transmission Operation and Modes

Details on transmission operation, cold weather use, and adaptive controls.

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) System

Filters exhaust particulates; covers messages, cleaning, and operation.

Fuel Handling and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)

Information on ULSD fuel, DPF messages, and DEF requirements.

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Covers instrument cluster, fuel, oil pressure, and warning lights.

Information Displays and Vehicle Messages

Details on Driver Information Center (DIC) and various warning/service messages.

Vehicle Personalization Features

Customizable features for the vehicle, like PTO settings.

Driving and Operating

Starting and Operating Procedures

Procedures for starting the diesel engine and basic operation.

Engine Exhaust Systems

Information on the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).

Braking Systems

Details on the exhaust brake system for pickup models.

Fuel Handling and Usage

Information on diesel fuel types, usage, refueling, and fuel system issues.

Towing and Trailer Operations

Guidelines for trailer towing, especially at high elevations.

Conversions and Add-Ons

Information on Power Take-Off (PTO) systems and operation.

Vehicle Care

General Information and Vehicle Checks

Importance of maintenance and routine checks for engine compartment.

Engine Oil and Life System Management

Proper engine oil selection, checking, and the oil life system.

Automatic Transmission Fluid Service

How to check and change transmission fluid.

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Service

Inspecting and replacing the engine air cleaner filter.

Cooling System and Coolant Management

Information on the cooling system, coolant mixture, and adding coolant.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Necessity of scheduled maintenance for vehicle condition.

Scheduled Maintenance Guidelines

Maintenance intervals and service recommendations.

Maintenance Records Keeping

Section for recording vehicle service history.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of recommended fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts.

Technical Data

Vehicle Data, Capacities, and Specifications

General vehicle data, fluid capacities, and specifications.

Engine Specifications Details

Details about the engine's VIN code and type.

Engine Drive Belt Routing Diagram

Diagram showing the path of the engine drive belt.