2020 Silverado 6.2 DOD problems
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2020 Silverado 6.2 DOD problems I truly don't want to start a fire storm here but there seems to be a lot opinions out there that the DOD on the 5.3/6.2 engines are just a problem waiting to happen.
My 2015 Silverado 6.2 had VVT/ DOD. 65,000 miles. Never had an issue. I traded it for a 2020 Silverado with a 6.2. Currently has 20,000 miles. Oh and the 10 speed trans in my 2020 is so much better than the 8 speed in my 2015.
What's the real word on DOD failures?
My 20 is still under Chev warranty.
My 2015 Silverado 6.2 had VVT/ DOD. 65,000 miles. Never had an issue. I traded it for a 2020 Silverado with a 6.2. Currently has 20,000 miles. Oh and the 10 speed trans in my 2020 is so much better than the 8 speed in my 2015.
What's the real word on DOD failures?
My 20 is still under Chev warranty.
DOD lifters can drop at any random time between 20 miles and 200K miles... you just never know. My 5.3 dropped one before 100K and I will never go through that again. If I ever have an engine with it, it's getting deleted immediately. If you have the cash then buy a full delete kit and get a tune. You'll get more power and depending on the cam you pick, even more.
The new system is actually not DOD, its FAAFM now Full Authority Air Flow Management so essentially it always active unless you are idling, towing or WOT. The DOD lifter failures are rarely caused by the lifter itself, unless there is a defect in the part, which you will hear 1000s of customers complaining. Unless you are going for a max effort engine, I would just leave it alone. It's one of the best fuel saving devices out there especially with 93 octane at 4 bucks and higher....My wife's daily driver is a 2012 Yukon Denali with heads, cam, blower etc, it has 220k on the original DOD lifters and rotating set with 0 issues.....I have learned that alot of people that complain on here are either too dumb to actually understand what they are messing with or are too lazy to follow the manufacturers instructions.....GM has been doing this for years, they might know what they are doing....
the new system is actually not dod, its faafm now full authority air flow management so essentially it always active unless you are idling, towing or wot. The dod lifter failures are rarely caused by the lifter itself, unless there is a defect in the part, which you will hear 1000s of customers complaining. Unless you are going for a max effort engine, i would just leave it alone. It's one of the best fuel saving devices out there especially with 93 octane at 4 bucks and higher....my wife's daily driver is a 2012 yukon denali with heads, cam, blower etc, it has 220k on the original dod lifters and rotating set with 0 issues.....i have learned that alot of people that complain on here are either too dumb to actually understand what they are messing with or are too lazy to follow the manufacturers instructions.....gm has been doing this for years, they might know what they are doing....
Lol indeed.. did someone from GM type all that? After having first hand experience with the GM engines before and after all of the fuel management systems.. (and everyone else I know) there is a CLEAR difference in reliability between the two. Also you can't really blame the auto manufacturers, they have to meet certain standards on fuel these days. The AFM stuff SUCKS. If I ever own another Chevy with it, it will be deleted before it leaves the lot.
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First thing,,, change the oil, often, like never over 6K if you have GM VVT or DOD.. Use anything not proper weight and DOXES rated at your own risk....
Then consider the ridiculous fail rates on the 4 cylinder Terrain, cam drives components...
Then consider the ridiculous fail rates on the 4 cylinder Terrain, cam drives components...
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The new system is actually not DOD, its FAAFM now Full Authority Air Flow Management so essentially it always active unless you are idling, towing or WOT. The DOD lifter failures are rarely caused by the lifter itself, unless there is a defect in the part, which you will hear 1000s of customers complaining. Unless you are going for a max effort engine, I would just leave it alone. It's one of the best fuel saving devices out there especially with 93 octane at 4 bucks and higher....My wife's daily driver is a 2012 Yukon Denali with heads, cam, blower etc, it has 220k on the original DOD lifters and rotating set with 0 issues.....I have learned that alot of people that complain on here are either too dumb to actually understand what they are messing with or are too lazy to follow the manufacturers instructions.....GM has been doing this for years, they might know what they are doing....
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The new system is actually not DOD, its FAAFM now Full Authority Air Flow Management so essentially it always active unless you are idling, towing or WOT. The DOD lifter failures are rarely caused by the lifter itself, unless there is a defect in the part, which you will hear 1000s of customers complaining. Unless you are going for a max effort engine, I would just leave it alone. It's one of the best fuel saving devices out there especially with 93 octane at 4 bucks and higher....My wife's daily driver is a 2012 Yukon Denali with heads, cam, blower etc, it has 220k on the original DOD lifters and rotating set with 0 issues.....I have learned that alot of people that complain on here are either too dumb to actually understand what they are messing with or are too lazy to follow the manufacturers instructions.....GM has been doing this for years, they might know what they are doing....