GM EcoTec3 V6
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The GM EcoTec3 V6 is a family of modern General Motors gasoline V6 engines designed for trucks and SUVs, featuring technologies like direct injection and variable valve timing for improved power and efficiency.
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| instanceOf |
V6 engine
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automobile engine family → |
| application |
full-size SUVs
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full-size pickup trucks → |
| aspiration |
naturally aspirated
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| brand |
Cadillac
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Chevrolet → GMC → |
| combustionType |
spark-ignition
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| configuration |
V6
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| controlSystem |
engine control unit
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| coolant |
ethylene glycol–water mixture
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| coolingSystem |
water-cooled
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| cylinderCount |
6
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| designer |
General Motors Powertrain
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| emissionsControl |
exhaust gas recirculation
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three-way catalytic converter → |
| engineCycle |
four-stroke
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| family |
GM EcoTec3 engines
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| fuelSystem |
direct injection
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| fuelType |
gasoline
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| hasFeature |
aluminum cylinder heads
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coil-on-plug ignition → electronic throttle control → knock sensor → low-friction components → oxygen sensors → variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust cams → |
| hasTechnology |
cylinder deactivation
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direct fuel injection → variable valve timing → |
| ignitionSystem |
electronic ignition
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| intendedUse |
SUVs
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light trucks → pickup trucks → |
| manufacturer |
General Motors
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| market |
North America
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| positionInLineup |
base gasoline engine for some GM trucks
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| productionStatus |
in production
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| purpose |
enhanced power output
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improved fuel efficiency → reduced emissions → |
| target |
light-duty truck segment
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| usedIn |
Chevrolet Silverado
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GMC Sierra → full-size GM SUVs → |
| valvetrain |
overhead camshaft
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Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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GM EcoTec3 V6
("GM EcoTec3 engines")
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family |
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GMT K2XX
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supportsEngineFamily |