2006 duramax repair manual

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Clyde Whitt verified customer December 9, Engine Fan B. Coolant Surge Tank I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Battery J. Brake Fluid Reservoir E. Page 44 United States van models shown, Canada similar Page Engine Oil A. Battery In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm, at normal operating temperature, and the vehicle B. Coolant Surge Tank must be on level ground. Automatic Transmission Dipstick 1. Turn off the engine and give the oil at least D. Page Engine Oil Life System Engine Oil Additives If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3, miles 5 km since your Do not add anything to your oil.

The recommended oils last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system with the API service symbol are all you will need for whenever the oil is changed. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Reinstall the cover and tighten the screw.

Keep the The purpose of the cold check is to determine if the engine running. Consistency 6. Page 57 Checking the Fluid Level The transmission dipstick is located near the center of the engine compartment and will be labeled with the Prepare your vehicle as follows: graphic shown.

Park your vehicle on a level place. The Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Page Checking Coolant If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system.

Page Cooling System Cooling System If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: Pickup Models 1. Page 66 The coolant level should If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again.

Failure to follow this procedure could including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, cause your engine to overheat and be severely is hot. Page 68 Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack 2. Then keep turning the cap, but now push down as the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.

Remove the pressure cap. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. Page 69 6. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. If it is not, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump, fuel operated heater FOH or somewhere else in the cooling system.

Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling before the proper coolant mixture will. Page 73 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge CAUTION: tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.

Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. Page Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep Introduction your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment.

All recommended maintenance is Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and important. Page Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services on page tells you If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, you what should be checked, when to check it, and what must service your vehicle within 3, miles 5 km you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good since your last service.

See Engine Oil on page See Engine Oil Life System on page An Emission Control Service. See footnote e. See footnote f. See footnote g. See footnote h. The Duramax 2. Duramax engines were manufactured at a plant in Rayong, Thailand. Despite GM's planned withdrawal from Thailand and the sale of the plant, engine supplies will continue, although there will be delays in the supply of diesels for the model year.

According to the latest information, in the future, 2. The American civilian pickup Chevy Colorado has a Duramax 2.