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New 6.6L Duramax Turbodiesel for Silverado Offers More Power, Lower Fuel Consumption and Lower Emissions

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V8 Turbo with 2011 Allison 1000 6-Speed Automatic for Silverado HD. liter turbodiesel V8 on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD launching this summer. The internal elements that help enhance strength and durability include: The main bearing profiles are changed to enhance oil film thickness. 2011 Duramax 6.6L

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Chevrolet introduces Colorado Duramax Diesel midsize pickup

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Forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods. Oiling circuit that includes a dedicated feed for the turbocharger to provide increased pressure at the turbo and faster oil delivery. Piston-cooling oil jets. Balance shaft that contributes to smoothness and drives the oil pump. 1 compression ratio. The Duramax 2.8L

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Ford provides some performance specs for its new 2.7L twin-turbo EcoBoost for the MY2015 F-150

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All-new aluminum cylinder heads feature water-cooled integrated exhaust manifolds. Variable displacement oil pump reduces internal engine friction to improve fuel economy. Intake and exhaust variable cam timing that improves torque while helping lower emissions. liter V6 EcoDiesel and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3-liter

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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offered with new 4-cylinder turbo with Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation

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The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck will be offered with an all-new, technologically advanced 2.7L The next-gen Silverado with the 2.7L Turbo delivers 0-60 mph performance in less than seven seconds and weighs 380 pounds less than the current Silverado with the 4.3L 2019 Silverado RST. V-6 it replaces.

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Review: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with bi-fuel CNG option

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View of the CNG tank in the bed of a Silverado 2500HD with bi-fuel option. Silverado 2500HD engine options. If you have a 3,600 psi rated tank—as does the Silverado—and you refuel at a 3,000 psi pump, you only get a partial fill. Refueling the Silverado at a 3,600 psi pump, indicated by the yellow handle.

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