Chevy Silverado - Continued XVIII

obyone

That was bluebeast, Ryan's dad. Got so fed up with the visors, he sold the truck and bought a Lexus.

erikheiker

I think I'd stay away from the blended synthetics. They can be as much as 90 percent dino stuff. I'd go with 100 percent synthetic. I ran Mobil 1 for 111k miles in my last truck and I was going 10k miles between oil changes towards the end and I still never had to add any oil between changes. I'm switching everything over to Mobil 1 at the first service interval. This weekend I'll be at 3k miles and it's Mobil 1 for the engine and front-end fittings.

Erik

randersen

The actual percentage content of synthetic has been a question of mine for awhile. I usually run Valvoline products, just a personal preference. I might call Valvoline's consumer # to see if they can give me a percentage of synthetic content on their Durablend products. Does Mobil 1 have a 100% synthetic 80W90 gear lube for the front diff.? I have only found blends for the 80W90. For the 75W90, I have found full synthetics which I suppose would be OK to use in the front diff. Can't be that much difference in 80W90 vs 75W90. If there is, someone may be able to explain the difference and the possible problems, it would be appreciated.

Has anyone changed the rear synthetic diff. fluid on their Silverado yet. And if you have, did you add the locking differential additive(used to be whale oil years ago)?

bco

hmmm...seems that post would fit better in the "accessories" topic, would it not? (j/k)

LOL...hehe

tim and dean,
good thing some "old guys" still hang around here doing more than just LOL-ing and hehe-ing i guess, huh? i remember that discussion well. i was "next in line" for that fix until blue determined it wouldn't work. had the part #'s written down and everything. doh!

bco

bco

randy,
can't remember exactly when (around 7,500 miles) i dropped the rear diff fluid and put mobil one 75w90 in on recommendation from a tech at the dealer's service center. don't have a locker in the rear so no on the additive. tech said the mobil one will last up to 100k miles if you don't tow/haul regularly. 50k if you tow/haul on a moderate level. since it's not expensive (~$10/quart - ~3 quarts to fill) i plan on dropping mine every 50k - i don't tow/haul a whole lot.

bco

pinhi

Does anyone know if Chevy is coming out with a 1500 HD Crew Cab and when? I stopped at two chevy dealers 1 said no the other said it is in pre-production. I looked on the KBB site and saw the specs but there is really no time table set to when its available. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

salesrep1

If sunvisors don't qualify for discussions, then all the talk on lockers, vibration, ect ect should go elsewhere too. We should stick to showing pictures of our trucks and stories of this and that.
Are we here only to cover glossy talk. Who sets the rules anyway?

obyone

Perhaps you didn't notice that bco posted

(j/k)

which means joking at the end of the first typed line.

bco

sorry you didn't catch that. it was by no means intended as a jab at you. i, like many others here, feel that when the topic is "chevy silverado" you should be able to talk about chevy silverados. if that means sun visors, ltd slip diffs, zaino car waxes, or (and this is dean's favorite) the number and location of grease zerks - as they each apply to chevy silverados...then so be it. talk about it. segregating posts into "accessories", "options", "how much did you pay?" and blah blah blah serves no purpose but confusing folks. the only seperate topic (in my humble opinion) should be for discussion of problems. o/w...let it flow. that way you'll get the best discussion flow. my ten cents...

bco

mgdvhman

J/K - Just kidding

- Tim

redsilverado

do you suppose it has anything to do with the lack of talk about the silverados as we new it? i know this is out of place here, but i was conversing with someone in the accessories board about audio stuff, and then wham, it was gone. after looking for awhile i found it....it had been consolidated into another topic under a new topic name. if i want to ask about the new composite bed that's available for the rados, where do i ask..here? or somewhere else? it would be nice to just discuss it right here.

redsilverado

LOL

i know this will be gone shortly.

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red

obyone

If there are web wars on different topics within Pickups, it would keep our host busy. During that time, it would be more likely that consolidations, deletions, and off topic posts would be overlooked. That being said, did your truck come with the composite bed? Or are the Sierras getting them first. Or was it just a dream on the part of GM, kinda of like a flawless Avalanche?

Speaking of Avalanche, how many think that there will be quality issues on the first editions? Air/wind leaks, misfitting parts, warping parts?

And now back to (j/k)....did you register at Ryan's? Curious minds want to know...BWAHAHAHAHA!!

obyone

Did post #1114 or #1114 have something in it that was on topic?

I would say yes cause I asked about whether red's new blue truck...getting confusing again...red's blue truck...hehe! Anyway, if red's new blue truck came with the composite bed?

But then, the Avalanche comment belongs on another topic, and the (j/k) really doesn't belong same as with this post. So it leaves us with.....the same as when I started post #1114...confused. BWAHAHAHA!!

BTW, in y'all opinion which of the four is more of an irritant?

LOL!!
LMAO!!
HEHEHE!! or
BWAHAHAHA!

Dean

redsilverado

someones just askin for it.
LMFAO

obyone

I asked a question about your new truck? So, besides the comment, how's about an answer? LOL! HEHEHE!

Well, I'm waiting.....

Dean

redsilverado

the wifes got a new truck. kicked mine outa the garage too. (J/K) just kidding (not serious) he he.
to answer you though, i want to ask about the composite beds, but if i post what all i want to know, i'm afraid my post will get tinked out of here. so i guess i might never know. LOL

obyone

Whack the side of the bed. If it dents, you don't have the composite. Of course, that experiment might not go over too well with the wife....but at least you will know.

Dean

dave40

LOL!!
LMAO!!
HEHEHE!!
BWAHAHAHA!

redsilverado

i'm not asking about the wifes truck. i already no what's on hers. i have other ?'s about this new technology.

redsilverado

that's very offensive.

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LOL
ha ha
LMFAO
he he
he haw

obyone

I think we got confused on the last exchanged. I was asking what does your wife's truck have?

Dean

salesrep

Went to the dealer tonight and looked at a Silverado and a Tahoe. Both 2001 model. I know see the difference in mounting. If under the headliner there are mounting brackets like the Tahoe the better sunvisor will work. But it is a long shot. Plus if you order the sunvisors they are not returnable according to the parts guy.
Guess I will stick with the road map hangin over the visor to get side protection.

FYI the 2001 Silverado at the dealer had a custom Harley Davidson package consisting of special exterior badges and a custom leather interior done up in HD logo. Kinda cool, but I think Ford has had the same idea before. It also was a $7k dealer option.

redsilverado

i think that 80 degree weather has spun ya or something. confused?....don't quite follow that...what is it you want to know about the wife's truck? mine is red and hers is blue....mine has an engine and hers does too. mine is longer though (a man thing) what's to know?

Good Luck On This One Now!

obyone

and no not the one you sleep in. Is the bed of her truck composite? Think you been talking to Tim too much...may be wearing off on ya! LMAO!!

Dean

mgdvhman

...yawl are just asking for it...eh?

I want it too!

The visors in the burb were nice:

http://www.members.home.net/mgdvhman/Burb23.jpg

..wish I had me some in the Ado...

Ryan registered me....but I ain't posting until he lifts the requirement...and my server is down....so here is the only place to talk to yawl!

 - Tim

mgdvhman

..does that mean she has one!?

LOL

- Tim

redsilverado

check yer e-mail

hunter98

Yeah there is NO reason why the LS/LT Chevy and GMC shouldn't have those bette visors. Might cost what a whole 20 bucks more, I would have paid $100 as an option if I had to.

RED congratulations on yours being bigger than your wifes. Which one will get to the finish quicker though? Of course I guess speed doesn't matter anymore just the power and the torque.

Tim any more thoughts on the o2 sensor bit sense you are not posting on RYANs site, I still think I may take her into the shop.

Hunter

redsilverado

almost a whole year with you and some of the other silverado owners that were here over a year ago, and we're already back to the VISOR problem. he he wonder what's next....mud flaps or do you think....nah...or could it be....fender flares!!
LOL

redsilverado

i think the term was "longer" in being mines a LB.

mgdvhman

.it'll be nerf bars!

..then lockers.....then bed liners....then Velevt rides.....the edelbrocks...and that brings us back to Do!...errr..I mean flares!

...what o2 sensor problem?.....Ryan wanted people to come to his site and have fun....now he gets upset when someone uses a name he don't like....and puts a padlock on it....I register enough places...i want it to be free!...Like my country!....(he registered me...but I refuse to budge)

..so what's the problem with the 02 sensor?....truck die out?

- Tim

erikheiker

It's my understanding that the newer locking differentials don't require the little bottle of additive that older diffs needed.

Erik

hunter98

Nope just posted on Babs site that my milage over 15k miles never has been right and I thought it might be the 02 senser causin it to get 2-3 less than my 99.

Hunter

PS RED, I guess you failed to see the "puns" in my above comment. Just a vain attempt to be funny. Oh well, im gettin to old I guess.

broph

Does anyone know where I can get a translation book on all the abbreviations in this post? I like to come and read what others are saying about there silverados, but it takes me twice as much time to read it & to figure out all the codes.

hunter98

The codes,

(j/k) just kidding or joke
LOL, lots of luck, or Laugh out loud
HEHEHE, laughter
about everything esle, salutations farwell.

Best of luck

Just ignore the codes if it bothers you.

You got a problem about the truck or a question just ask.

Hunter

obyone

You forgot:

LMAO
LMFAO
ROTFLMFAO

Good luck on this one now!!

broph

Welcome to edmund's or if you've been here before, welcome back. Like Hunter says, ya got a question, just ask.

Later-
Dean

vince4

Here is the TSB for the launch clunk. I don't know yet if the fluid fixed mine because I finally got my new car (company fleet sale) so the truck's takin a break. I didn't hear it on the way back from the dealer so that's a good sign.

http://www.geocities.com/crackeregg/99-04-21-004.html

vince4

I didn't realize you wanted to disable the chime permanently. I have the manuals so I'll take a look at the schematic to find the wire color and let you know.

vince4

You asked about the weight of the 2500LD 4x4 vs. HD. I looked at a brochure recently and for 2001 the old 2500 is only available in 2wd. If you want 4wd you have to go to a HD. I don't know what Edmunds has posted but it doesn't sound correct.

vince4

I'd really like to replace mine too. What about the new Sierra C or whatever they call it. That guy certainly has the nice visors. I wonder if they changed the truck to take the Tahoe visors, or came up with new visors to fit the truck. If the latter, then we may be in luck.

Anyone willing to go take a look?

redsilverado

sorry about all the horseplay. it seems that when no one is asking a serious question in here that it gets a little off topic. like obyone says....ask anything about the rado and there will always be a serious response to your needs. members like oby,tim,quad,bco,etc. have always given me sound advice, and usually the links needed to fulfill my needs.

-
red

mgdvhman

...if it's under warranty...bother the dealer to death!

..tanks for TSB

- Tim

willimjo

I confirmed with Chevy Customer Service that my truck was built this week in Pontiac. I live in NorthEast Illinois. I'd appreciate anyone weighing in with an opinion or guess to the following questions.

1. Will my truck likely be put on a train or would it come the whole way from Pontiac (~280 miles) on a truck?

2. How long after the build date will it likely take for my truck to hit the dealer's lot?

Thanks for any insight you can provide.

mledtje

I believe the 2500 (LD) is available in an Ext Cab Shortbed 4x4. The Reg Cab Longbed is only available as a 2wd.

Why? The product planners want it that way.

Mike L

bco

ok...you guys have really hurt my feelings now.

i can't believe you forgot the two z's...

zerks and zaino. LOL! HAHA! HEEHEE! HOHO!

bco

bco

can't answer the train/truck question.

i can tell you this though. my truck had a targeted production week of 10 jan 00 (yeah, it's that old). it built at the fort wayne indiana plant. it was at the dealership in louisville, ky on the 19th of jan.

bco

broph

It doesn't bother me one bit, I just don't want to miss anything. I know if I post with a question I'll get a serious answer, you people have helped me out before for which I'm thankful. I just enjoy reading what other people are saying, and wouldn't mind getting in on the fun. However, I really don't know too much about the 'rado (see I can use code) yet to actually sit and talk about it. I better keep to the subject, don't want to get locked out. I'll keep reading and enjoying. Thanks

Tom

willimjo

Wow, 9 days, or so, later - that's quick!!!

When the Cust Serv Rep confirmed it was in production he stated that after being built, the truck would have to go through a quality assurance check and emmissions testing and to call back in two to three weeks for a status update. TWO TO THREE WEEKS!?!?! The QC and emmissions couldn't take more than a few hours, probably less. I'm sure they're hoping I get a call from my dealer saying its ready for pick up before I call them back, just to keep me from bugging them.

broph

All right a serious question. I have a '99 rado with the locking differential, I've read that some people are adding an additive to it??? What is the purpose of doing this & should I consider it? Is this an expense on my part(no problem if it is)? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

Tom