GM L3B Engine

The 2.7-liter V6 General Motors L3B engine has been produced at the Tennessee factory since 2018 and is installed in rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive models such as the Cadillac CT4, as well as Chevrolet and GMC pickups. The downgraded version of this engine, with a power output of 237 horsepower and torque of 353 Nm, is known as the L2R.

Technical specifications of the GM L3B 2.7 liter engine.

Exact capacity2727 cm³
Power systemdirect injection
Engine power310 - 325 HP
Torque472 - 583 nm
Engine blockaluminum V6
Block headaluminum 24v
Cylinder diameter92.25 mm
Piston stroke.102 mm
Compression ratio10
Engine featuresAFM, SCS
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusterDual VVT
TurbochargingBorgWarner B03
What oils to use5.7 liters 5W-30
Fuel type95
Environmental classEURO 6
Approximate life expectancy250 000 HP

Fuel consumption GM L3B Engine

Using the example of the 2020 Cadillac CT4-V with an automatic transmission:
City11.8 litry
Route8.1 litry
Mixed10.2 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the L3B engine according to the catalog is 165 kg. The engine number L3B is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. This power unit has recently appeared and there is still little information about its breakdowns. Engines from the first year of production were recalled, their wiring harness was replaced. This engine only has direct injection and suffers from carbon deposits on the intake valves. Fuel injectors, as well as the high-pressure fuel pump, are very sensitive to the quality of gasoline. There are also complaints about malfunctions in the Active Fuel Management (AFM) system.

Engine Gm L3b

Na przykładzie Cadillac CT4-V z roku 2020 z automatyczną skrzynią biegów:
Miasto11.8 litra
Droga8.1 litra
Polska10.2 litra

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