This factory service and repair manual for the 2008 Chevrolet T6500 has one engine to specify and two builds to serve. The engine is a turbocharged diesel inline-six, 7.8L of 475 cubic inches, and the builds are F6B042 and T6F042 versions of the low tilt cab straight truck. Diagnostics for an engine like this begin with fuel and air before anything is disassembled, and the manual is arranged accordingly, with test procedures and specifications ahead of the overhaul sections they lead into.
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 2008 T6500. The federal record shows nothing against this model year, neither a recall nor a complaint from an owner. What that leaves is a reference for keeping the truck in service: injection and induction diagnostics for the turbocharged diesel, cooling and lubrication specifications it depends on under load, in-chassis and overhaul procedures with clearances and service limits, torque values given at the point of assembly, and wiring diagrams that show each circuit with its connectors and grounds so an electrical symptom can be traced instead of guessed.
New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble
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 maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
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).
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