GM Wants Your 3.0 Duramax Engine Back?! PPE Bypass Valve is still the best

<p>In this episode, we cover a <strong>new GM engine monitoring program</strong>, the <strong>2024 3.0 Duramax PCV recall</strong>, and take a deep dive into the <strong>10L80 transmission bypass valve</strong> options—including the factory thermostat, the Barbell modification, and the PPE Full Flow Bypass Valve.</p><p>📖 <strong>Read the latest 3.0 Duramax news and articles here:</strong><br>👉 <a href="https://duramaxnews.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://duramaxnews.com</a> <em>(replace with the specific article if you have one)</em></p><p>✅ PPE vs Factory vs Barbell transmission bypass valves<br>✅ Why I switched back to the PPE Full Flow Bypass Valve<br>✅ New PPE 10L80 transmission filters<br>✅ 2026 transmission cooler differences you need to know<br>✅ Removing the active grille shutters for summer cooling<br>✅ PPE engine oil pan thoughts after long-term testing<br>✅ LM2 teardown update (106,000-mile engine)<br>✅ LZ0 thrust bearing &amp; oil filter inspection update<br>✅ GM&#39;s new Engine Field Monitoring Program (they may actually request your engine!)<br>✅ 2024 Silverado &amp; Sierra 3.0 Duramax PCV emissions recall update</p><p>If you own a <strong>3.0 Duramax LM2 or LZ0</strong>, this episode is packed with maintenance tips, technical updates, product testing, and real-world experience from a GM technician.</p><p>🛒 Parts &amp; Upgrades:<br><a href="https://demonworkshop.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://demonworkshop.com</a></p><p>📰 Duramax News:<br><a href="https://duramaxnews.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://duramaxnews.com</a></p><p>📞 Have a question for the podcast?<br>Leave a voicemail using the phone number in the description, and your question may be featured in a future episode.</p><p>👍 If you enjoy honest testing, dealership insight, and practical maintenance information for the 3.0 Duramax, consider subscribing. New podcast episodes are released every Sunday.</p><p>#30Duramax #Duramax #Silverado #Sierra #LM2 #LZ0 #DieselTruck #PPE #10L80 #DemonWorks00:00 Introduction<br>00:48 Transmission Bypass Valve Overview<br>02:15 PPE vs Factory vs Barbell Comparison<br>05:20 Superior Solutions Spring Kit Review<br>07:35 Why I Recommend the PPE Full Flow Bypass Valve<br>09:05 2026 Transmission Cooler Changes<br>10:20 New PPE 10L80 Transmission Filter<br>11:35 Active Grille Shutters Explained<br>13:00 PPE Engine Oil Pan &amp; Extra Oil Capacity<br>14:40 LM2 Teardown Update<br>15:45 LZ0 Oil Filter &amp; Thrust Bearing Upd