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thank you....
http://trucktrend.com/feb99/4x4/4x4_f.html The 5.3 isn't very impressive here!!
I do noticed that you may have mistaken me for someone else. The segments that you quoted me as saying was actually posted by f150rules not me. Perhaps at this time, you should reread the posts. If indeed you feel the same after rereading, post and I'll try and answer any objective questions that you may have.
As I stated in my post. I like Fords...and I own a '00 Silverado xcab 5.3 onyx black, jba headers, gibson catback, airaid, pace edwards rolltop, Putco s/s tailgate and rail cover, granatelli maf, magnecor racing wires, torque master plugs, kenwood deck, and Michelin LTX M/S 275/70R16.
Where or how did you miss the fact that I own a 'rado?
Dean
Anyway- Obyone, I only thought you owned a Ford by the way you were reacting toward Chevy dealerships. I didn't realize you had a 'rado, and one that sounds very nice as well.
f150rules- I didn't understand what happened OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY because you didn't write it very clearly. I'm sorry. But you did still pay for a third of the cost, which tells me Ford didn't front the cost as nicely as you claim.
To all the other people I probably made unhappy- Sorry
All from our dealer. I would bet if we used some big city dealer that we weren't personal with, we would not have gotten the same results.
I just don't see how its manufacturer specific...cuz you rarely are dealing with the manufacturer...you are dealing with the dealer.
I've seen the good and bad from all of the big 3. I can't say I've seen one manufacturer handle all better than others. Ford did repaint a LOT of trucks in the early '90s, but I think that had as much to do with the bad publicity of having millions of trucks on the streets with peeling paint as it did with having disgruntled owners.
It took a couple of years to get action on that too.
I had an '88 that had flawless paint on it. in '94, I bought a new one.
I don't know if you've formed your opinion on the last 20 years, or just the past year with GM. If you look at the bugs in the Silverado model over the past year, it hasn't been an issue of GM reluctance. Its been a simple issue of new truck-new probs. Owners like Dean understandably get frustrated. But you have to realize--this is the FIRST time dealers have seen any of this. And obviously, its been the first time GM has had to fix it. So go the woes of first year models...So, you've got dealers out there that all of a sudden get 4 trucks in with the same problem--and they have to wait and get permission to do anything becuz they have no clue what to do. They're are mechanics, and not engineers, they only fix what they know. And don't fix, until they do know. It is embarrasing for a dealer to sit there and have to explain to a customer "We don't have a clue". The customer is going to demand something in return, which he should. So, what do you think a really swamped dealer, or less than honest one that doesn't want to mess with anything but sales, is going to tell you?---"Ohh, Thats normal, go home." Exactly what Ford dealers were telling customers when p.s. first showed up.
http://msnbc.com/news/452016.asp
http://www.msnbc.com/news/452021.asp
Apparently, documents have been found indicating both Firestone and Ford knew about the Explorer/Firestone tire problem and did nothing about it in the U.S.
This is not to say GM is any better as I'm sure they have a few dark secrets also. Why else would there be a TSB to replace the rack and pinion on a new '00 Silverado. Those who are in the industry read the TSB and thought it was/should be a recall rather than a TSB.
http://agmlemon.freeservers.com/latest_tsb.htm
You will probably find this website of interest as it provides a wealth of info to anyone having a problem 'rado.
Dean
Thanks
Ryan
I have a '99 chevy Z with the 5.3 and 3.73
Ryan
I took it to Champion Chevrolet, and the shop foreman agreed it could be engine knock, but re-torqued the exhaust manifold to see if it was an exhaust leak. They also checked the system with the Tech 2 and found no error codes. The knock sensor was also found to be working properly. They advised me to change brands of gas. I had already tried 3 brands at 3 octane levels, but put a 4th in just to satisfy any questions they might have. It still pings.
I called the dealer again with information I got from this topic and from a Pacific-Audio forum about a cooler spark plug, the NGK TR6 ( PN# 4177), and told them two other GM 5.3 owners had solved their pinging problems with this plug. The service manager was not aware of this fix, but encouraged me to bring all information I'd gathered in my web searches with me when I return the truck for service later this week.
They've been pretty good so far, hopefully they'll fix it. Otherwise I'll be filling out the Lemon Law paperwork that's being sent to me this week. More later.
F150 says that GM customer service sucks? How, then, is Oboyone getting his trucked fixed? Where are these rental vehicles coming from?
more contradiction out of the diminishing intelligence of the idiot.
Wrong
5%
im hoping that this would give him an opportunity to back up his accusations and when he loses, he would look even more foolish to continue his mindless banter.
pride not withstanding, he would have to be quiet and go away. a prudent man would admit hes wrong and start saving for a rado......but i guess if he was a prudent man he would be driving one now.
i was interested to see your comments on his history. its too bad he had poor experiences with gm and ford. he should have expected to have a poor experience with a ford! only time will tell if he has the cajones to put his ford where his mouth is.
most people on edmunds are here to gather information that empowers them to make the best decision based on their situation. if this works out as i(and im sure we) hope, it will let a lot of people know just how superior gm is.
the silverado posts just go to show that they are the most intelligent of the bunch, searching for tips and solutions to make the most of their driving experience.
the indifference of ford owners go to prove just that.......their indifference. if they were concerned, they would be posting more im sure
Better hurry F150 and get that Tundra now. Oby and I may join you on that move. You can keep your Ford though. Rollover hazard.
I can shut this topic down for a week and give you a "time out."
Some of you need to go read topic 2296 post # 5 again.
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I just got my oil changed today in my 00 Suburban 5.3. The guy asked me if I wanted the $39.99 fuel injector cleaner and I said yes. The reason I even considered this is because my engine would knock at start-up and sometimes when I would drive.
WOW!! The knocking has gone away completely. They hook up a bottle directly to the engine through (I believe) the the fuel line. The truck was running solely on the cleaner. After I left I even stopped and re-started the truck a few times to make sure it worked.
BTW I got my oil changed at a Mister Car Wash (Chevron) so give it a try.
http://www.pacific-audio.com/performance/discussion.html
First dumped stock plugs and installed Torquemaster plugs
http://www.torquemaster.com/
Then, tore out stock wires and replaced with magnecor wires.
http://www.magnecor.com/
So far, quite satisfied with the way the truck idles and runs.