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What diesel engine is in a 2000 Chevy Silverado?

What diesel engine is in a 2000 Chevy Silverado?

6.5 Liter Turbo-Diesel Engine Technical Features: Transmissions. 5-Speed Manual Transmission 4L80-E 4-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission.

Is the Chevy 3.0 diesel a good engine?

Efficient and Capable Offering up to an EPA estimated 30 MPG highway, the Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel not only gives you a highly efficient truck, but it is also perfectly suited for off-road adventurers with its powerful 460 lb-ft of torque and best-in-class 277 diesel horsepower.

Is the 6.2 diesel any good?

The 6.2 is a good and reliable engine. Downside is it is not a real popular engine for aftermarket parts availablility as compared to the Cummins 5.9 or Duramax 6.0 for example. If you need a good reliable engine that is easy and cheap to maintain, used for general light-duty pickup truck usage, this is a good choice.

How many miles does a 6.5 diesel last?

6.2/6.5 Life expectancy is about 300-400K with many being replaced before 100K (catastrophic failure, not wearing out) and a few at 500K, even 750K+.

How much HP does a 6.5 diesel have?

6.5L GM Diesel Specs

Manufacturer: Detroit Diesel Corporation
Max Engine Speed: 3,400 rpm (governed engine speed may be as low as 3,000 rpm in certain applications)
Horsepower: • 180 hp @ 3,400 rpm (introductory) • 215 hp @ 3,200 rpm (max)
Torque: • 360 lb-ft @ 1,700 (introductory) • 440 lb-ft. @ 1,800 rpm (max)

What motor does a 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 have?

5.3 L V8
6.0 L V8
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/Engine

Is the 3.0 Duramax fast?

Pitted against the other diesel-powered domestic trucks in the half-ton segment (the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel and the F-150 Power Stroke), the Duramax is hands-down the fastest. The editors at Car and Driver were able to navigate a Silverado 1500 crew cab 4×4 through the quarter-mile in 15.5 seconds at 88 mph.