Parts for your 2016 Holden Colorado-Head gasket

2016 Holden Colorado head gasket — what it does and when to replace it

Yes, the 2016 Holden Colorado uses a cylinder head gasket and it’s absolutely relevant to this model. Technical documentation that covers the RG-series Colorado (MY16) — including the Holden Colorado RG Workshop Manual (Engine Mechanical — 2.8L Diesel, RPO LWN), GM Global Propulsion Systems service information for the 2.8L Duramax LWN engine, and the Holden/GM EPC listing of a dedicated cylinder head gasket for the RG Colorado — all confirm the gasket’s fitment and the factory torque/angle procedure.

On the 2.8‑litre Duramax turbo-diesel, the head gasket is a multi-layer steel seal that sits between the cast-iron block and aluminium cylinder head. Its job is to keep combustion pressure where it belongs, while also keeping coolant and engine oil in their own passages so they don’t mix. With diesel’s higher compression and boost, sealing demands are tough