Duramax Transmission



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6.6L Duramax Maintenance Schedule, Service Intervals

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Replace engine oil & oil filter

10,000 miles or when 'change engine oil' message is displayed by the oil life monitoring system

Replace fuel filter

2001 - 2010

15,000 miles

2011 - 2016

22,500 miles or when 'change fuel filter' message is displayed

Replace engine air filter

Check filter condition every oil change and replace as necessary; replace at 45,000 miles regardless

Flush engine cooling system

150,000 miles

Replace automatic transmission fluid & filters

2001 - 2011

50,000 miles (normal conditions)
25,000 miles (severe duty conditions)

2012 - 2016

Replace external filter at 45,000 mile intervals and full service at 97,500 miles under normal conditions
Perform full service (new fluid, ext & int filter) every 45,000 miles under severe duty conditions

Replace manual transmission fluid

GM advises that the ZF S6-650 6 speed manual transmission does not require service. To maintain shift quality and promote transmission life, consider replacing fluid at 60,000 mile intervals, especially if usage meets any of the severe duty conditions.

Replace transfer case fluid

2001 - 2011

50,000 miles

2012 - 2016

97,500 miles (normal conditions)
22,500 miles (severe duty conditions)

Replace front differential fluid (4x4)

Service interval not provided by GM, routine service may promote longevity. Fluid level should be checked periodically. Drain and replace differential fluid immediately if the axle is submerged in water.

Replace rear differential fluid

Service interval not provided by GM, routine service may promote longevity. Fluid level should be checked periodically. Drain and replace differential fluid immediately if the axle is submerged in water.

6.6L Duramax Service Part Numbers

Part numbers based on Silverado/Sierra trucks - some parts may not be compatible with Sierra/Express vans

Engine air filter

2001 - 2005

2006 - 2010

2011 - 2016

Engine oil filter

Oil pan drain plug

Fuel filter

Fuel pump

2001 - 2014 (inline pump)

ACDelco EP1037, Delphi HFP955

2015 - 2016
(153.7', 144.2' wheelbase, in tank)

2015 - 2016
(133.6', 158.1' wheelbase, in tank)

Serpentine belt

2001 (105 amp alt)

ACDelco 6K1114, Gates K061114

2001 (130 amp alt)

ACDelco 6K1123, Gates K061123

2002 - 2016 (single alt)

ACDelco 6K1195, Gates K061195

Glow plug[1]

2001 - 2004 LBZ
(VIN 1 only, NOT 2004 LLY)

2004 - 2005 LLY
(VIN 2 only, NOT 2006 LLY)

2006 - 2016
(all engines)

ACDelco 9G (replaces ACDelco 61G)

Thermostat[2]

2001 - 2014

ACDelco 12T100D (front), ACDelco 12T99D (rear, alternative p/n 131131)

2015 - 2016

Thermostat housing gasket

Coolant reservoir cap

2001 - 2010

2011 - 2016

Upper radiator hose

2001 - 2005

ACDelco 24485L, Gates 22698

2006 - 2008

ACDelco 24589L, Gates 23227

2009 - 2010

ACDelco 24655L, Gates 23499

2011 - 2014

ACDelco 27035X, Gates 23721

2015 -2016

GM 22884211, Dayco 72554

Lower radiator hose

2001 - 2005

ACDelco 26397X, Gates 22650

2006 - 2010

ACDelco 26570X, Gates 23260

2011 - 2014

ACDelco 27099X, Gates 23962

Camshaft position sensor (CPS)

2001 - 2004
(LBZ, VIN 1)

GM 2134274 (alternative 2132485)

2004.5 - 2015
(2004 LLY only, VIN 2)

2016

GM 1267264

Crankshaft position sensor (CKP)

2001 - 2004
(LBZ, VIN 1)

GM 2134277 (alternative 2132486)

2004.5 - 2015
(2004 LLY only, VIN 2)

GM 9765037

2016

Automatic transmission filter

External filter, 2001 - 2016

ACDelco TF950, Allison 29539579

Internal filter, 2001 - 2005

Internal filter, 2006 - 2010

Internal filter, 2011 - 2016

Transmission pan gasket

[1]Model years with engine crossovers should have engine model verified by VIN number before ordering glow plugs. Glow plugs are not interchangeable with all model years. See: Duramax engine models by VIN number
[2] 2001 to 2014 model year engines use a dual thermostat system, 1 front and 1 rear mounted thermostat.

Duramax Transmission Mount

6.6L Duramax Fluid Specifications & Capacities

Note - fluid capacities are nominal; always fill to proper level as indicated by dipstick, to the bottom of the fill plug, etc. The fluid capacities listed herein are measured in U.S. quarts ('qts') and/or pints ('pts'), NOT Imperial units. Always verify fluid specifications and capacities in your owners manual, if applicable.

Duramax Transmission Cooler Line Replacement

Engine oil

15W-40

Preferred viscosity, ambient temp > 0° F

10 qts w/ filter change

5W-40

Preferred viscosity, ambient temp < 0° F, acceptable in all temps

10W-30

Listed as acceptable for certain model years - not advised

Engine coolant

50/50 DEX-COOL 12346290 engine coolant , distilled water

22.0 - 31.4 quarts (5.5 - 7.85 gallons)
Refer to owners manual for application specific coolant capacity

Automatic transmission fluid

2001 - 2005 (5 spd)

DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid (replaced by ACDelco 10-9243)

7.4 qts service refill
12.7 qts total capacity

2006 - 2016 (6 spd)

DEXRON VI automatic transmission fluid (ACDelco 10-9243)

Manual transmission fluid

ZF S6-650 (6 spd)

GM TranSynd full synthetic transmission fluid (GM 12378515)

5.8 qts

Transfer case fluid

2001-2007 manual shift

DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid (replaced by ACDelco 10-9243)

2.0 qts

2001 - 2007 auto shift

AUTO-TRAK II (GM 12378508)

2.0 qts

2008 - 2016

DEXRON VI automatic transmission fluid (ACDelco 10-9243)

1.6 qts

Front differential fluid

2001 - 2005

SAE 80W-90 synthetic gear oil

1.8 qts

2006 - 2016

SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear oil

1.8 qts

Rear differential fluid

SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear oil

3.2 - 4.3 qts (varies by MY)

DEF tank capacity

5.3 gallons