GM's 2.7L - Deep Dive

[HM12460]

Can it alternate the cylinders that get shut down? such a design would help distribute wear evenly. As a guy who makes “design choices” in my realm, I’d be all over that. And if so, 2 cylinder mode probably wouldn’t bother me too much, unless it started to voice the signature of a riding mower. if it did that, in a sedan I might still be ok with the idea psychologically. But like many here, the thought of my truck running on 2 cylinders might not be something I could handle.

Yes. It alternates which cylinder's get shut down.

 

[Bend3r]

Now if GM would just attach a second 2.7T at a 90 degree angle to the first one…..

I had to log in from lurking just to like this post

 

[Wrenchturner44]

Yuck...I much prefer the cartridge style - so easy to inspect the pleats for debris and health of engine. Also, less impact to the environment.

Cartridge style oil filters do have the benefits you mentioned. It is the execution of how the housings are attached the engine block that I have a problem with......just ask many a BMW owner about how they developed leaks.