This factory service and repair manual for the 2006 Chevrolet T8500 is written for the F8B042 build of the low tilt cab straight truck and for the turbocharged 7.8L inline-six of 475 cubic inches that powers it. A diesel of that size spends its life under load, so the material that matters most is the material that keeps it there, and the manual leads with diagnostics and specifications before it reaches the disassembly and assembly procedures and their torque values.
Engines covered
- 7.8L inline-six (475 cu in) — turbocharged, diesel
Body styles covered
- Straight truck, low tilt
Trims covered
- F8B042
Known issues on the 2006 T8500. Owners have logged no complaints against this model year, and no recall has been issued for it. What the manual provides in place of a fault list is the standard the work is held to: the pressures and tolerances a diesel engine is measured against, the cooling and lubrication requirements it depends on when it is worked hard, the order in which a fuel or air fault is isolated, the torque value for each fastener as it is installed, and wiring diagrams covering the cab and chassis circuits.
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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