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Why GM’s 5.3L Vortec V8 Will Outlast The Truck Around It

Everyone wants a pickup truck that can handle the daily grind and rack up a million miles along the way. That's the dream. But the truth is, most trucks don’t make it that far. Frames rust, interiors ...
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What's The MPG Of An EcoTec3 5.3L V8? Here's What Drivers Say

General Motors' EcoTec3 5.3L V8 engine is known for its dependable power and solid towing capabilities. The Chevrolet Silverado and Suburban, as well as the GMC Sierra and Yukon, are all equipped with ...
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GM 5.3L V8 Vortec Oil Consumption Class-Action Lawsuit Settled – Lawyers Cash In

A GM 5.3L V8 Vortec oil consumption class-action lawsuit has been settled with lawyers cashing in with a big pay day. The lawsuit was filed 8 years ago according to CarComplaints.com and was settled ...
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Class Action Oil Burn Lawsuit Over General Motors 5.3L V8 Engine Dismissed

A Wisconsin judge has dismissed a class action lawsuit filed against General Motors over claims that its 5.3L LC9 V8 engine consumes excessive amounts of oil and experiences other problems that can ...
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Another Class Action Lawsuit Claims Certain General Motors 5.3L V8 Engines Burn Oil

Back in December, a class-action lawsuit was filed against General Motors in the U.S. District Court in Ohio that claimed its 5.3-liter LC9 V8 engine burns high amounts of oil and has other design ...