Have GM V8 Engine Technologies like Cylinder Deactivation, Light-Weight Oils Actually Hurt Truck Sales?

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It has been just over a decade since GM V8 engine technologies like cylinder deactivation and light-weight oils became standard, how have they impacted sales? This question was raised by a recent commenter on a video about next-gen 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 spy photos. The comment said, “heavy weight oil, no cylinder deactivation, no auto start/stop, GM would be on top again.” What does this mean to be on top? Is the reference to quality? Lots of people are taking shots at GM’s reliability with several issues impacting engines and 10-speed transmissions as of late. However, what about sales? Isn’t […] (read full article...)
 
testerdahl said:
It has been just over a decade since GM V8 engine technologies like cylinder deactivation and light-weight oils became standard, how have they impacted sales? This question was raised by a recent commenter on a video about next-gen 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 spy photos. The comment said, “heavy weight oil, no cylinder deactivation, no auto start/stop, GM would be on top again.” What does this mean to be on top? Is the reference to quality? Lots of people are taking shots at GM’s reliability with several issues impacting engines and 10-speed transmissions as of late. However, what about sales? Isn’t […] (read full article...)
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Hilux said:
How much more mileage does light weight oil and low tension oil rings really save? I would say it's not worth it.
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I don't think that's the right question. I mean, the 2.7L Turbomax wouldn't exist without this tech, the gains in HP/Torque wouldn't exist either. None of the engines in the SUV lineup would exist, nor would the engines for the Colorado or Canyon that consumers really like the performance of. Looking at it as just a MPG improvement is far too narrow IMO.
 
testerdahl said:
I don't think that's the right question. I mean, the 2.7L Turbomax wouldn't exist without this tech, the gains in HP/Torque wouldn't exist either. None of the engines in the SUV lineup would exist, nor would the engines for the Colorado or Canyon that consumers really like the performance of. Looking at it as just a MPG improvement is far too narrow IMO.
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The 2.7 L Turbomax is a good engine it's just missing two cylinders. The four cylinders should be for the Colorado/Canyon and GM should have made a Turbomax inline six for the full size trucks and SUVs.
 
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