Black plate (32,1)
DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011
9-32
Driving and Operating
Running Out of Fuel
Pickup Models
If the engine stalls and you think
that you have run out of fuel, do this
to restart the engine:
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WARNING
Diesel fuel is flammable. It could
start a fire if it gets on hot engine
parts. You could be burned. Do
not let too much fuel flow from the
air bleed valve, and wipe up any
spilled fuel with a cloth.
1. If parked on a level surface,
add at least two gallons of fuel.
However, if parked on a slope,
up to five gallons of fuel might
need to be added.
2. Follow the fuel priming
procedure earlier in this section
to prime the fuel filter.
3. Turn the ignition key to START
for 10 to 15 seconds at a time
until the engine starts. If the
engine tries to run, but does not
run smoothly, increase the rpm a
little using the accelerator pedal.
This will help force air through
the system.
4. Return to Step 2 if the engine
stalls and will not restart.
Van Models
If the engine stalls and you think
that you may have run out of fuel,
do this to restart the engine:
1. If parked on a level surface,
add at least one gallon of fuel.
However, if parked on a slope,
up to five gallons of fuel might
need to be added.
2. Follow the vehicle fuel system
priming procedure earlier in this
section to re
‐
prime the system
and re
‐
start the engine.
The check engine light may come
on if the vehicle has run out of fuel.
This light may stay on for a few
drive cycles after the condition is
corrected, but will eventually clear
itself.
The fuel operated heater stops
automatically when the fuel tank
volume is less or equal to
10 percent of the total tank volume.
If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
FOH fuel lines will not need to be
primed because they will still have
fuel remaining.
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