Is a 2002 Duramax a good engine?

Outside of a number of common problems which are mostly resolved today, the LB7 Duramax is a stout engine with good reliability and performance for its age. While the engine isn’t necessarily built to be tuned to produce massive amounts of power, it does a great job of being a solid stock work truck.

What engine is in the 2002 Chevy Duramax?

This original 6.6L Duramax V8 turbo-diesel came to the market in a GM heavy duty pickup in 2001. Its codename was the “LB7”, and the 2002 version of the engine is rated at 300 hp and 520 lb-ft of torque.

What is the MPG for a 2002 Chevy 2500 Duramax?

Based on data from 173 vehicles, 12,554 fuel-ups and 3,359,377 miles of driving, the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD gets a combined Avg MPG of 13.20 with a 0.07 MPG margin of error.

How long will a 2002 Duramax last?

Even when used extensively for towing and hauling, Powerstroke, Cummins and Duramax diesel trucks typically last well beyond 100,000 miles.

How much horsepower does a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500hd have?

300 to 340 hp2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD / Horsepower

How many miles to the gallon does a 2002 Chevy Silverado get?

14 combined
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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD
EPA MPG	Regular Gasoline 14 combined city/highway MPG 13 city 16 highway 7.1 gals/100 miles
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What is the best year for a Duramax?

2006-2007 2500 & 3500. Perhaps the most desired of all Duramax models are the ’06-’07 Classic body style trucks.

What transmission is in a 2002 Duramax?

five-speed Allison automatic transmission
There’s an interesting thing about early Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks equipped with the Duramax diesel engine and Allison transmission. From 2001-2005, these trucks were equipped with a five-speed Allison automatic transmission.