The 5.3 liter Ecotec3 V8 from General Motors has a very precisely polished crankshaft to allow for a more even film of lubrication, promoting motor longevity.

GM told dealers the update applies to both inventory and customer vehicles. Owners can call their dealer with a VIN to ...

Where is the crankshaft position sensor location 2008 Pontiac 3.6L?

That evolved in 2006 when GM switched to a 58x crank reluctor, which demanded a 4x trigger for more resolution. Not all passenger car engines followed Corvette’s lead, however.

Five of the connections consist of GM-style Weatherpak connectors with two that plug into each of the two coil packs, a three-pin connector to the cam sensor, another three-pin to the crank sensor ...

One crucial piece of data is engine RPM (revolutions per minute); this data is pulled from the engine’s Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP). When the engine’s CKP reads a lower speed than normal ...

GM chose to take this path in dealing with a crankshaft balancer problem in the L8T engines installed in the 2022 Chevy Silverado HD trucks.

That evolved in 2006 when GM switched to a 58x crank reluctor, which demanded a 4x trigger for more resolution. Not all passenger car engines followed Corvette's lead, however.