GM Wants Your 3.0 Duramax Engine Back?! PPE Bypass Valve is still the best

In this episode, we cover a new GM engine monitoring program, the 2024 3.0 Duramax PCV recall, and take a deep dive into the 10L80 transmission bypass valve options—including the factory thermostat, the Barbell modification, and the PPE Full Flow Bypass Valve.

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✅ PPE vs Factory vs Barbell transmission bypass valves
✅ Why I switched back to the PPE Full Flow Bypass Valve
✅ New PPE 10L80 transmission filters
✅ 2026 transmission cooler differences you need to know
✅ Removing the active grille shutters for summer cooling
✅ PPE engine oil pan thoughts after long-term testing
✅ LM2 teardown update (106,000-mile engine)
✅ LZ0 thrust bearing & oil filter inspection update
✅ GM's new Engine Field Monitoring Program (they may actually request your engine!)
✅ 2024 Silverado & Sierra 3.0 Duramax PCV emissions recall update

If you own a 3.0 Duramax LM2 or LZ0, this episode is packed with maintenance tips, technical updates, product testing, and real-world experience from a GM technician.

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#30Duramax #Duramax #Silverado #Sierra #LM2 #LZ0 #DieselTruck #PPE #10L80 #DemonWorks00:00 Introduction
00:48 Transmission Bypass Valve Overview
02:15 PPE vs Factory vs Barbell Comparison
05:20 Superior Solutions Spring Kit Review
07:35 Why I Recommend the PPE Full Flow Bypass Valve
09:05 2026 Transmission Cooler Changes
10:20 New PPE 10L80 Transmission Filter
11:35 Active Grille Shutters Explained
13:00 PPE Engine Oil Pan & Extra Oil Capacity
14:40 LM2 Teardown Update
15:45 LZ0 Oil Filter & Thrust Bearing Update
17:05 GM Wants Your Engine? New Field Monitoring Program
18:55 2024 3.0 Duramax PCV Recall Update
20:15 Final Thoughts & Viewer Questions