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GMT400 Information

Information on 1988-2000 GM Full-size Trucks and SUVs

Category: 6.5 Turbo Diesel

1992 6.5 Detroit Turbo Diesel

6.5L Turbo Diesel (L65/L56) : GM’s Light-Duty Diesel Workhorse

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The Detroit Diesel 6.5L Turbo Diesel (RPO: L65 and L56) was GM’s primary light-duty diesel engine throughout the GMT400 era. Introduced in 1992 as an evolution of the earlier 6.2L diesel, the 6.5L added displacement and turbocharging to improve power, drivability, and towing performance. While it was never intended to…

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