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Back to EpisodesGM’s New V8s: Tough Questions, Towing Surprises and Silverado Prices
Description
GM’s new V8 engines bring more power—and plenty of questions. Fresh from GM’s powertrain event in Flint, Tim Esterdahl breaks down what engineers told him, what remains unanswered, and what it means for truck owners.
In this week’s Truck News Recap:
• Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM), lifter concerns and the revised oiling system
• Why GM is dropping the physical oil dipstick
• Direct injection, port injection and intake-valve carbon buildup
• Why the 6.6L V8’s towing rating surprised Tim
• 2027 Chevrolet Silverado pricing and the High Country price increase
• GM’s use of manufacturing data and AI to improve engine quality
• Ram news, a 323,000-mile Hemi owner story, and a Ram truck dealership in Germany
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Watch this recap on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2c2jWjOONZ4
Watch the GM powertrain video: https://youtu.be/wdTGZ_QoLlI
Watch the RTR Ram Truck Ranch interview: https://youtu.be/iRBxqhF3PI0
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