Duramax L5P is a turbo-diesel V8 engine manufactured by GM since 2017 till date.
L5P is only used in heavy-duty pickup trucks due to its increased HP, torque, and towing capacity.
L5P is far more performance and comfort-oriented than its predecessor Duramax LML.
L5P engine is a game-changer for GM.
Let’s learn Duramax L5P engine specs, MPG, MPH, HP, Torque, Towing Capacity, warranty, Reliability, and Vehicle Application.
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Vehicle Application of Duramax L5P Engine
Duramax L5P engine is being used from 2017 to the present date in heavy-duty 2500HD and 3500HD models of Silverado and GMC Sierra.
- Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD
- GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD
Derivative of L5P, known as L5D, is used in medium-duty trucks, including-
- Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD and 6500HD
Duramax L5P Specs
- Manufacturing Year: From 2017 to date
- Engine RPO Code: L5P
- Assembled in: Moraine, Ohio, United States of America
- Manufactured By: General Motors Collaborated with Isuzu Motors
- Used In: Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD
- Displacement: 6.6L/403 cu.in.
- Engine Type: Turbo-diesel V8 engine
- Engine Weight: 835 pounds (378.75 kilograms)
- Fuel System: Direct injection
- Fuel Pressure: High-pressure common rail
- Transmission: 10-Speed Allison Transmission
- Horsepower: 445 hp @ 2800 RPM
- Torque: 910 lb. Ft. @ 1600 RPM
- Bore and Stroke Size: 103 x 99 mm
- Firing Order: 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
- Maximum RPM: 3450
- Emissions Controls: SCR, EGR, DPF
- Intake Manifold Material: Aluminum
- Cylinder Head Material: Aluminum
- Valves Per Cylinder: 4
- Engine Block: Cast iron
- Fuel Type: Diesel (Ultra low sulfur diesel and B20 biodiesel)
- Maximum Braking Speed: 4800 RPM
- Connecting Rod: Powered Metal Iron or PM iron
- Camshaft: Steel
- Crankshaft: Forged steel
- Configuration of the Valve: Overhead
- Compression Ratio: 16.0:1
- Cold Start Aid: Ceramic Glow Plug in every Cylinder
Duramax L5P Transmission System
GM and Ford jointly developed the Allison transmission system.
GM and Ford are currently using automatic 10-speed Allison transmissions.
- Duramax L5P has a 10L 1000 Allison 10 Speed Automatic Transmission System
L5P Duramax Towing Capacity
Towing capacity is a huge advantage of having the L5P engine on your heavy-duty trucks like Silverado or Sierra.
The towing capacity is-
- Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD can tow up to 18500 pounds or 8392 kilograms
- Silverado and GMC Sierra 3500HD can tow up to 20000 pounds or 9072 kilograms
L5P Duramax Fluid Capacity
Here are the different fluid capacity lists of L5P engines-
- DEF Fluid Capacity: 26.5 Liters or 7 Gallons
- Coolant Capacity: 29.7 Liters or 31.4 Quarts
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity: 7 liters or 7.4 Quarts
- Transfer Case: 1.5 Liters or 1.6 Quarts
- Low-Temperature Circuit Cooling Fluid Capacity: 3.5 Liters or 3.7 Quarts
- Power Steering Fluid: 2 Liters or 2.1 Quarts
L5P Duramax Oil Capacity
The diesel and engine oil capacity of L5P is-
- Duramax L5P Diesel Tank Capacity: 136 Liter or 36 gallons
- Duramax L5P Engine Oil Capacity: 9.5 Liter or 10 Quarts (15W40)
L5P Duramax Engine Weight
Duramax has 12 engine RPO codes with 6.6L, 3.0L, 2.8L, and 2.5L engine displacement variants and is available in the market.
DMAX engine weight varies from one engine displacement to another.
Here are the all-variants engine weights of Duramax.
- Duramax 6.6 engines weigh 835 pounds or 378.75 kilograms
- Duramax 3.0 engine weighs 467 pounds or 211.83 Kilograms
- Duramax 2.8 engine weighs 520 pounds or 235.87 kilograms
- Duramax 2.5 engine weighs 450 pounds or 204.12 kilograms
L5P Duramax Vehicles Weight
Duramax L5P engines are used in GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD which are heavy-duty trucks.
So, the weight is more than other vehicles model.
- L5P GMC Sierra 2500HD weighs 5741 pounds or 6689 kilograms
- L5P Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD weighs 5741 pounds or 6689 kilograms
- L5P GMC Sierra 3500HD weighs 5985 pounds or 6717 kilograms
- L5P Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD weighs 5985 pounds or 6901 kilograms
L5P Duramax Torque Specs
Duramax L5P engine has 910 lb.ft.@ 1600 RPM while its predecessor LML engine variant has 765 lb.ft.@ 1600 RPM.
It means L5P has increased 145 lb. ft. torque at 1600 RPM than its predecessor LML.
Undoubtedly, it is an outstanding development that will help improve acceleration and performance.
L5P Duramax HP
Duramax LML has 397 HP @ 2800 RPM while its successor Duramax L5P has 445 HP @ 2800 RPM.
It means the L5P engine has 48 increased horsepower than its predecessor.
Duramax L5P MPG
Duramax L5P is a fuel-efficient heavy-duty truck engine.
The mileage of the L5P engine is more than satisfactory both on highways and in cities.
- Around 22 MPG on the highway and 17 on the city
- The combined mileage of Duramax L5P is approximately 18 MPG
0-60 in L5P Duramax
The more torque, the faster a vehicle can gain in less time.
As the L5P Duramax has 910 lb. ft torque @ 1600 RPM, 0-60 MPH doesn’t take much time.
As I have mentioned before L5P engine is used in Silverado and Sierra 2500HD/3500HD.
2500HD version truck of L5P engine can gain 0-60 MPH in 6.1 seconds.
On the other hand, the 3500HD version takes a little bit longer at 7.3 seconds to gain 0-60 MPH.
- 4WD Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD can gain 0-60 MPH in 6.1 seconds
- 4WD Silverado and GMC Sierra 3500HD can gain 0-60 MPH in 7.3 seconds
Warrantee of Duramax L5P Engine
GM is reducing the engine warranty day by day.
It’s not good news for GM lovers.
L5P only has 5 years or 60000 miles of engine warranty, whichever comes first.
If you ask my opinion, 5 years of warranty is ok, but only 60000 miles of warranty is not good news for me.
They could give at least 100000 miles of warranty coverage.
Reliability of L5P Engine
Duramax L5P is considered to best reliable engine manufactured by GM.
Towing capacity, horsepower, torque, transmission system, and driving experience of L5P are far better than its predecessor Duramax LML.
If you drive L5P after driving the LML, you won’t believe you are driving the same vehicle model with a different engine model.
Because driving an L5P vehicle is very comfy, it will give you an unforgettable good experience and convince you to buy one.
Duramax L5P lasts up to 500000 miles or above.
It can last around 350000 miles with no issues with the engine at all.
So, as a mechanic, I can say it is a very reliable and performance-oriented engine.
It delivers the power you need without any major issues.
If you ask me, which engine of the Duramax variant is the most reliable and trustworthy?
No Doubt, L5P is the one you are looking for.
Final Thoughts
GM has tried its best and changed the game by introducing the Duramax L5P engine in 2017.
The specs of the L5P engine are not unnoticeable.
It provides a great service in terms of HP, torque, and towing capacity but consumes less fuel.
As a heavy-duty engine, L5P is not a fuel-sucking monster.
It would be a perfect combination if the price of L5P Duramax was 10k bucks less than it’s now.
