3.0 Duramax Podcast: DEF Towing Issues tested - Fixed? OTA Update's and Gemini coming

If you own a 3.0 Duramax diesel (LM2 or LZ0) and you’ve experienced the frustrating DEF warning messages while towing, this video is for you. https://www.duramaxnews.com/post/gm-google-gemini-update-duramax-guide-2026In this episode of the 3.0 Duramax Podcast, I put GM’s latest software updates to the test during a 900+ mile real-world towing trip from Utah to Las Vegas.We cover:3.0 Duramax DEF warning fix updateGM bulletin 22-NA-150 explainedGM bulletin 24-NA-196 explainedEngine Control Module (ECM) updatesInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) software updatesReductant Control Module updatesReal towing fuel economy (ZR2 on 35s)DEF consumption during towing3.0 Duramax regeneration intervalsLM2 engine teardown discussion (I Do Cars analysis)Timing chain failure vs oil starvation debateOil consumption concerns in early LM2 enginesOver-the-air (OTA) updates explainedGemini update coming to GM trucksI DO Cars Teardown #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g79j56AO3AFor products, check out https://www.demonworkshop.comBanks Discount Code = DEMONWORKS https://www.bankspower.com/demonworksTrailer Tester: https://amzn.to/4t2xzmhGREEN AIR FILTER: https://amzn.to/4tgxNWPMotul 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: www.demonworkshop.comFuel 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!00:00 – 3.0 Duramax Podcast | DEF Issues, LM2 Failure Debate & Gemini Update03:54 – 3.0 Duramax DEF Warning While Towing (2024–2025 Silverado & Sierra)06:47 – GM Bulletin 22-NA-150 & 24-NA-196 Explained | DEF Sensor & Fill Problem Fix10:51 – Real World 3.0 Duramax Towing Test After GM Update | 924 Miles, 16–17 MPG16:32 – LM2 Engine Failure Breakdown | Timing Chain vs Oil Starvation (I Do Cars Response)23:35 – Gemini AI Update for GM Trucks | Bulletin 26-NA-127 Explained25:41 – GM Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates Explained | Why Your Truck Isn’t Updating35:09 – Should You Install the Gemini Update? What to Know Before Accepting