GM LL8 Engine

The 4.2-liter General Motors LL8 engine was produced at the factory in Michigan from 2001 to 2008 and installed in GMT360 platform models such as the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, and Saab 9-7X. This inline 6-cylinder engine is known for its high reliability but has a relatively high fuel consumption. Other members of the Atlas family include: LLR and LLV.

Technical data of GM LL8 4.2-liter engine.

Exact capacity4157 cm³
Power systemdistributed injection
Engine power270 - 295 HP
Torque373 - 376 nm
Engine blockaluminum R6
Block headaluminum 24v
Cylinder diameter93 mm
Piston stroke.102 mm
Compression ratio10.0 - 10.3
Engine featuresDOHC
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusterat the outlet
Turbochargingthere is no
What oils to use6.6 liters 5W-30
Fuel type92
Environmental classEURO 2/3
Approximate life expectancy400 000 HP

Fuel consumption GM LL8 Engine

Using the example of the 2005 GMC Envoy with automatic transmission:
City17.9 litry
Route10.1 litry
Mixed13.0 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The assembled weight of the LL8 engine is 215 kg. The LL8 engine number is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. The engines of the very first year of production were subject to recall due to cylinder liner sagging. Overall, it is a fairly reliable unit, but not everyone will be pleased with its fuel consumption. After 200,000 km, you may encounter valve seat wear and chain elongation. The fan viscous coupling has a relatively short service life, and the engine is prone to overheating. The exhaust manifold is also considered a weak point, as it often cracks.

Engine Gm Ll8

Buick
Rainier 1 (GMT360)2003 - 2007
Chevrolet
Trailblazer 1 (GMT360)2001 - 2008
GMC
Envoy 2 (GMT360)2001 - 2008
Isuzu
Ascender 1 (GMT360)2002 - 2008
Oldsmobile
Bravada 3 (GMT360)2001 - 2004
Saab
9-7X 1 (GMT360)2004 - 2008

Engines from the same line as GM LL8 Engine

See Also

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