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3MAX LZ0 Thrust Failure In 2024 Engines? 2027 Trucks + Wet Belt Oil Warning !

March 23, 2026·26 min
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https://www.duramaxnews.com 3Max 3.0 Duramax will be in the 2027 new trucks, thrust bearing failures are taking place in the 2024 trucks as well, but why not the LM2? And we answer an email from a viewer about the new info coming out on oil pump belt potential issues when using the wrong oil. As an Affiliate / Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. Your support is appreciated as it helps the channel to continue to test products!https://www.demonworkshop.comMotul 5w30: https://amzn.to/4sRbSp1Schaeffers 5w30: https://amzn.to/4sRbSp1Schaeffers 0w20: https://amzn.to/4sbSxyBACDelco Fuel Filter: https://amzn.to/3QFfXex3.0 Duramax Oil Change W/ PPE Oil Filter: https://amzn.to/3qmLR6o3.0 Duramax Oil Change W/ ACDELCO: https://amzn.to/3QtmDO5PPE OIL FILTER: https://amzn.to/3JP9j22 - BE SURE YOU ARE BUYING FROM PPE ONLY - CHECK SELLER NAME Just buy from demonworkshop.com to be safe.Fuel Filter Socket: https://amzn.to/4b52BkYFuel Filter KlickWrench Socket: https://amzn.to/42arKH6Aluminum Fuel Filter Cap: https://amzn.to/3FZir28K&N Air Filter: https://amzn.to/3S5sLvqK&N Fuel Filter: https://amzn.to/4b6Ux3ihttps:/www.maxl.com/demonworks https://www.bankspower.com/demonworksBANKS DISCOUNT CODE "DemonWorks"WEIGH SAFE HITCH: https://www.weigh-safe.com/product/weigh-safe-drop-hitch/?affiliate=demonworksALSO USE Discount Code DW10 at weigh-safe.com www.bankspower.com/DemonWorkswww.duramaxnews.comwww.bankspower.com/demonworksAs an Affiliate / Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. Your support is appreciated as it helps the channel to continue to test products!0:00 – Intro & Episode Preview0:14 – Channel/Host Intro & "3Max" Terminology1:25 – 2027 Truck Updates 2:05 – New Interior Features (Massaging Seats, Escalade-Style Screens) 3:00 – Platform Changes (T2 / Beefed-Up T1 Frame) 3:45 – Engine Options (3.0 Duramax Diesel, 2.7L Base) 4:20 – Trim Details (High Country, ZR2 w/ 35" Tires) 5:00 – Transmission Upgrades 5:50 – Surround Vision Recording Feature 6:21 – Additional Mechanical & Trim Details 6:56 – ZR2 vs. High Country Dilemma7:26 – LZ0 Thrust Bearing Failure in 2024 Models 8:39 – Comparison to 2025/2026 Issues 10:10 – Part Number Investigation (LM2 vs. LZ0 Bearings) 11:20 – Root Cause Speculation (Block Casting, Turbo Oil)12:47 – Engine Oil & Wet Belt Compatibility 14:00 – Lake Speed Jr.'s API Donut Rule 16:10 – Oil Review: Motul 8100 X-Clean EFE 20:20 – Oil Review: ACDelco Dexos D 0W-20 21:00 – Oil Review: Amsoil 0W-20 22:15 – Oil Review: Hot Shot's Secret 0W-20 23:00 – Oil Review: Pennzoil 5W-30 Euro L 24:00 – Oil Review: Mobil 1 0W-20 25:10 – Oil Review: Mobil 1 0W-30 26:10 – Conclusion & Upcoming Content

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