This factory service and repair manual for the 2005 Chevrolet T6500 covers the F6B042 and T6F042 builds of the low tilt cab straight truck, each powered by the turbocharged 7.8L inline-six of 475 cubic inches burning diesel. One engine across both builds means the engine mechanical, fuel injection, induction, cooling and lubrication material stands as written, without the qualification a mixed lineup demands, and the chassis, cab and electrical sections then follow with their own procedures and specifications.
Engines covered
- 7.8L inline-six (475 cu in) — turbocharged, diesel
Body styles covered
- Straight truck, low tilt
Trims covered
- F6B042
- T6F042
Known issues on the 2005 T6500. Nothing sits on the federal record for this model year, which lists no recalls and no owner complaints. The manual is written for the work rather than for a defect, and it covers the truck as a whole: engine overhaul and in-chassis procedures with their clearances and service limits, injection and turbocharger diagnostics for a loss of power or a smoke complaint, cooling and lubrication figures, torque values quoted at each fastener, and wiring diagrams detailed enough to isolate a fault to a single connection.
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected mo
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the deal
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