10-09-19

Horsepower and Torque on the 2017 Chevy Silverado HD Diesel

A while ago we were excited about the engine intake system that was announced for the 2017 Chevy Silverado HD diesel. Now we have even better news! Thanks to a huge redesign, the Duramax diesel available on the heavy-duty Silverado will be able to crank out even more horsepower and torque. Keep reading to learn about 2017 Chevy Silverado HD diesel engine specs as well as new information about this great do-anything truck.

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side view of the 2017 Chevy Silverado HD towing a trailer with the diesel engine

2017 Chevy Silverado HD Diesel Engine Specs

2017 Chevy Silverado HD Duramax Diesel V8 TurboThe improved Duramax 6.6-litre V8 turbo-diesel available on the 2017 Chevy Silverado HD will be able to crank out 445 horsepower and 910 pound-feet of torque. It will offer peak torque between 1,550 rpm and 2,850 rpm, which can offer more immediate towing and hauling confidence. We’re anticipating that the new Silverado HD will be able to offer even safer and more impressive towing ability than ever before.

This engine will also feature a new full-length damped steel oil pan which helps reduce engine noise at idle by 38 percent.

Advantages of the Redesigned Duramax Diesel

In addition to an added 48 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of horsepower compared to the 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, the new diesel engine will offer other advantages. Some of those include newer and stronger cylinder block, cylinder heads, and rotating and reciprocating assembly, all-new electronic controls and a revised electronically controlled turbocharging system. Bio-diesel compatibility and increased oil and coolant-flow capacity are other exciting changes. The new Duramax 6.6-litre diesel will also feature the segment’s first re-melt piston bowl rim, a Venturi Jet Drain Oil Separator, and closed-loop glow plug temperature control.

We’re not sure when the 2017 Chevy Silverado HD with the Duramax diesel will be available on our lot here at Craig Dunn Motor City, but contact a member of our sales team if you would be interested in getting updates.

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10-09-19

Chevy Volt Battery

How long does a Chevy Volt battery last?

When buying a new vehicle there are so many different options available. You can choose from a variety of different makes and models and now you can even choose various between fuel options. Drivers have never had more options when it comes to car shopping. Hybrid vehicles are becoming more and more popular each year, but before you decide to switch, it’s important to conduct some research to see what these vehicles are capable of. Today we’ll be answering a few hybrid questions, including “How long does the Chevy Volt battery last?”.

The Chevy Volt has impressive fuel efficiency and performance capabilities thanks to its powerful battery. The Volt is designed to drive from 25-50 miles on electricity alone, but this range also depends on temperature, terrain and driving style. The battery is also easily recharged. There are two different charging options, the 120V charging unit and the 240V charging station. The 120V charging unit will take 10-16 hours to charge completely and the 240V will about 4 hours to charge completely. The Volt also has regenerative braking which captures energy usually lost during braking and converts it to electricity that is stored in the battery.

Once the battery’s life is done it still goes on to help run other facilities. Chevy just announced that it is using Chevy Volt batteries to power its new IT building in Michigan. The General Motors Enterprise Data Center uses five Volt batteries along with two wind turbines and an adjacent solar array to power the data center’s administrative offices. Even though the batteries can no longer power the Volt, there is a lot of leftover power for stationary use.

This is just one of the many ways that Chevy manages to reuse products. If you are looking for a vehicle that is beneficial in more ways than one, check out the Chevy Volt at Craig Dunn Motor City in Portage la Prairie. We will be able to answer any further questions you might have about this impressive vehicle. Call or visit us today!

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10-09-19

How far can Chevy vehicles go on empty?

The vast majority of us have had the gas light in their vehicle turn on at one point or another. It’s fairly common, and although it isn’t necessarily healthy for your car, it happens to the best of us. Before you start worrying that your car is going to run out of gas and leave you stranded on the side of the road, just remember that your gas light turned on to alert you that you need gas soon, not at that exact second. You have a few miles to get to a gas station before completely running out of a fuel. Wondering how far a Chevy can run on empty? Keep reading to find out!

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Driving a Chevy on empty

Seeing your gas light turn on can be startling if you weren’t paying close attention to your fuel gauge, but before you panic, keep in mind that your vehicle isn’t going to immediately run out of gas. Although it’s certainly not ideal to continue driving while your gas light is on, sometimes you aren’t near a gas station and have no other choice. If you own a Chevy, take a look at the chart below to see approximately how far you can continue driving before your vehicle completely runs out of fuel.

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Drivers interested in learning more about the fuel economy ratings of various GM vehicles are encouraged to contact a member of our team here at Craig Dunn Motor City. Ready to get behind the wheel of any vehicle in our inventory? Feel free to schedule an obligation-free test drive online today or stop right in and see us at our location in Portage la Prairie!

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