2006 Chevrolet W-Series MD Truck

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 W-Series MD Truck.

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug

18.0 ft-lbs

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance

11-14 @ 50-90 degreesF ohms

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep M11 bolts:

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	70 degrees; M8 bolts: 22	70 degrees

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Reference guides

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