Dad had to replace a L83 already...
Dad had to replace a L83 already... Dad is a GM tech. They had to get a motor off assembly line and GM wants the old motor back ASAP to diagnose. Don't know what was even going on I just pulled in was like 'hey look, a gen v motor on a pallet!' So wanted to steal...
Gonna ask him what the symptoms were...
Gonna ask him what the symptoms were...
I think he meant for a brand new engine platform with no aftermarket has alread y had an engine faikure may not be a good sign
Nothing is always 100% perfect.
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Well kinda funny...
Many codes flashing couldn't get rid of. GM had them replace motor.
Most likely just oil weight! These take 0w20 and they are sure it wasn't 0w20 in there.
Many codes flashing couldn't get rid of. GM had them replace motor.
Most likely just oil weight! These take 0w20 and they are sure it wasn't 0w20 in there.
Yep, Dexos 0w20!
"Oil capacity has been increased to six quarts for the 4.3L V-6 and eight quarts for the V-8 engines. All engines use GM’s Dexos oil for increased fuel efficiency and longer oil life, and V-8s are engineered to use 0W/20 oil to improve lubrication and reduce friction."
"Oil capacity has been increased to six quarts for the 4.3L V-6 and eight quarts for the V-8 engines. All engines use GM’s Dexos oil for increased fuel efficiency and longer oil life, and V-8s are engineered to use 0W/20 oil to improve lubrication and reduce friction."
Yeah lsxchevelle was telling us about this, a local friend of mine. Pretty crazy. but with a new motor just out, there are always going to be a first few year run issues like with the LS1's when they came out. And it will be improved over the next several years that they use this engine. I think a new L83 will be standard for engine swaps in the next few years LTx's making a come back. His dad is a master GM tech that has worked for Cadillac, Hummer and Saab as well as various other gm products.
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