Is the 4 cylinder Duramax a good motor?

The 2.8L Duramax in the Colorado and Canyon is a great engine! Overall they are great trucks! They get even better once you fix the biggest complaint about them: the Dead Pedal.

Who makes the 4 cylinder Duramax?

GM’s
The engine is part of GM’s global family of turbo-diesel four-cylinder engines and features a variable-geometry turbocharger for optimal power and efficiency across the rpm band and a balance shaft for smoothness.

Is the 2.8 L Duramax good?

The 2.8 Duramax engine is great in its league. Even if it can’t pull loads like the heavy-duty, big guys, 7,000 lbs are more than enough for your race car, small/medium boat, or travel trailer. Despite the identifiable problems, it is not called “Duramax” for nothing.

How much horsepower does a 2.8 Duramax have?

181 HP
ENGINE DIFFERENCES: 2.5L I4. 3.6L V6, GM-EXCLUSIVE DURAMAX 2.8L TURBO-DIESEL

Engine 2.5L I4 2.8L Duramax® Turbo-Diesel
Horsepower 200 HP 181 HP
Torque 191 lb.-ft. 369 lb.-ft.
MPG 20 city/26 highway 30 highway
Payload Capacity 1,710 lbs. 1,506 lbs.

Who makes the 2.8 Duramax?

General Motors
The GM LWN Duramax is a turbo-diesel engine produced by General Motors for use in mid-size pickup trucks and SUVs. Displacing 2.8 liters in an inline-four (I-4) configuration, the LWN is part of GM’s global family of turbo-diesel four-cylinder engines.

What is the smallest Duramax diesel engine?

The smallest Duramax available today is the 2.8-liter LWN. General Motors introduced this lump in 2015 for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickups, and be warned that it wasn’t developed by the Detroit-based automaker.

Is the 2.8 Duramax a V6?

Engine Differences: 2.5L I4 vs. 3.6L V6 vs. Duramax® 2.8L Turbo-Diesel I4. Three different engines are available with the 2020 Chevy Colorado.

Does the 2.8 Duramax have cylinder deactivation?

It produces 275 lb-ft of torque and 308 hp. It also features cylinder deactivation plus other fuel-saving tech. Its EPA rating is 16/18/17 mpg for city/highway/combined. The optional 2.8L Duramax turbodiesel is a four-cylinder engine that produces 369 lb-ft of torque and 191 hp.

How many cylinders does a 2.8 Duramax have?

The 2.8L Duramax is an inline 4 cylinder turbodiesel based on the VM Motori A428.

Is the 2.8 Duramax Turbo?

The GM LWN Duramax is a turbo-diesel engine produced by General Motors for use in mid-size pickup trucks and SUVs. Displacing 2.8 liters in an inline-four (I-4) configuration, the LWN is part of GM’s global family of turbo-diesel four-cylinder engines.

How much can a 2.8 Duramax pull?

7,700-pound
Duramax® 2.8L Turbo-Diesel – The available 2.8L Duramax® diesel engine offers the maximum 7,700-pound towing capacity and makes 181 hoses and 369 pound-feet of peak torque.