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-David
I have 43 engine hours and 1210 miles.
Average is 28 mph. Kinda slow. But then again I normally drive 3 miles to work every day and the speed limit is 35 mph.
-David
it would kill him not to look....LOL
..and Poco sets this up for gabbing.....so skip it over if ya don't wanna conform.....heeheee
- Tim
car. And you think that dealer is lyin to you why
that 8.1 or diesel or HD is takin forever
Punch up WHEELS.COM they list ALL mfg.hold ups
deletions etc....
To follow up on 87lion's advise, here's a direct link to Edmunds' list of national incentives, rebates, and lease information.
You may also want to check out our Consumer Advise Section. Good luck and keep us posted. ;-)
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You may have a good point. If you think it will help to close/consolidate a few of these, I'm open to suggestions... on which ones?
-Chevy Silverado 2500 LD vs 2500 HD 6.0 GMC
-Sierra 1500 vs. CHEVY Silverado
-Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra's w 8100/Allison
-GMC Sierra/Chevy Silverado 2500 & 3500 - II
-Differences between Chev C/k & Silverado.
-Vibrating Chevy Silverado Buyback
-Chevy Silverado Problems
-when is the 1500 sierra crewcabs coming out?
-GMC Sierra owners
-Chevy Silverado - Continued XVIII
To name a few....
On the other hand, some people prefer a mansion to a 2b apt; so we can also let it remain as is... if people prefer. Thanks for your feedback. Feel free to email me with your suggestions. ;-)
PS: don't suggest closing this one, it's too active here. Talk later.
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-Differences between Chev C/k & Silverado
-when is the 1500 sierra crewcabs coming out?
-Chevy Silverado 2500 LD vs 2500 HD 6.0 GMC
-Vibrating Chevy Silverado Buyback
and most importantly the one that I predicted would be a loser....
GMC Sierra Owner Reviews
;-)
Happy motoring!
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I am lucky if I get 11.5 MPG (mixed driving). With todays technology that is just WRONG. (No I'm not lead footin it).
My last pickup was a 1985 Chevy 3/4 ton 4X4 with a home built 454, turbo 400 (no overdrive), 4:10 gears and after market injection. This truck turned over 3000 RPM on the hwy at 70 MPH and I got about 12.5 MPG (mixed driving). Not to mention I could move small buildings with it. ;-)
My brother has a 2001 Chevy 1500, 4X4, 5.3L, 3:42, auto and he is his mileage is in the high 14s in the same driving conditions. What bothers me more is when I go from my truck to his, I nearly squawk the tires on take off every time. I am accustom to having to use more throttle to get mine moving. Lets see. Smaller engine less gear and will smoke mine off of the line. What is wrong with this picture?!? I wonder how the two would do in a pull-off? Not that I could afford to do that to trucks this pricy.
Don't get me wrong, I knew I would get worse mileage with my truck but I expected around 13. It ticks me off that the auto makers are not required to list mileage figures on trucks rated 8600 GVW or higher. My god how bad is the mileage with an 8.1L without the Alison option. 8 to 10?
I have already replaced the air filter with a K&N and I added a soft tonneau. Both of which, I would have done regardless of mileage. That got me about 1/2 a MPG.
I WILL be using synthetic oil at the first oil change. I have used synth in all of my vehicles for years. Any idea how much this might get me?
I saw an earlier post referring to my model trans as a power-sink. I assume this is in part due to more rotating mass in the heavier duty model. Any more info on this trans? Will switching to synth trans fluid help at all?
Finally. I am considering getting a Hypertech programer to optimise the engine tuning and shift points. The big 3 MUST compromise tuning to accommodate the masses. Has anyone had any experience with this?
I love the bigger brakes, the firmer ride and all of the other goodies that you can only get on the 2500, but in my opinion unless you REALLY NEED the tow/haul capabilities of the 2500. Stick to the 1500.
Any and all suggestions and comments are welcome.
Thanks.
Pat
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I have a buddy with a 3500 HD, crew cab, diesel on order. As soon as I get a review from him I will pass it along.
I have two Silverados, a 1500 w/4.8L and a 2500 w/6.0L. Driven identically, the 2500 gets 10-20% less fuel economy (Highway travel with a small popup camper, 1500 ave = 15.4mpg, 2500 ave = 14.0mpg; empty 20 vs. 16). If your brother is getting 14 mpg in his 1500, my guess is either a lot of high speeds (75+ mph) or a lot of in town commuting. 10-20% less than 14 mpg is 12.6-11.2 mpg, about what you are getting.
The 2500s usually sit a little higher and that hurts the high speed mileage more than the in town stuff. My dad has a Silverado 1500 5.3L 3.42 and he always gets 20+ mpg empty. But he tends to drive 60 mph.
My mileage and power increased after 10K miles, and yours should also. Keep the tires on the 2500 inflated to 50/80 psi for maximum fuel economy. Empty I run 45/40 psi for maximum comfort.
Mike L
Is anyone else having any similar problems?
My dealer and Chevy's Tech Support claim the heater is working to spec. but Customer Assistance noted that Chevy has a "Poor Heater Performance Review" for Silverados already going.
Any help would be appreciated.
Rob Haas
rhaas@rmi.net
Is there a way to change the pitch of the horn in a 2001 Silverado 1500? If there is, then I have another question: exactly where is the horn?
Thanks,
Chet Kulus
Rick
LOL
..Horn should be near front or side of engine compartment
- Tim
Rick
Allen-
Mike L
The other thing I'd do, is pull all the plugs after some light highway driving and check mixture. If plugs are reading good, then you pretty much are getting about what you should.
BTW, I'm a leadfoot, drive a 4.8L manual 4x4 4.10, and get 16mpg most of the time empty, towing down to a low of 7mpg, and running 82mph on the interstate with the bed loaded with camping gear and a dirtbike, round trip 400 miles I got a little below 15mpg. I have a 2500HD CC 4x4 5speed on order, and expect to get about what you get for mileage. And if we had the 8.1 we'd probably get 15 to 20% less mileage....
If.......
Pitch = Frequency
Volume = not Pitch
Screw = Pitch
Volume = not Screw
.....so then......
Not Pitch = Not Screw
Frequency = Screw
Ok I think I get it now.....maybe.
Heck, I think I like Tim's hammer idea afterall, but was that for Pitch or Volume?
(this was a joke also Titus1)
-David
Screw = Frequency
then you haven't been married long enough.
Mike L
;-)
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.....we can explain if you need it Poco?...ahh just ask Ricki....he knows it all
- Tim
...Hey titus....come here
BWAAHAHAHAHAHAAHAA
- Tim
Hammer=Married TOO long
Oh dang! Here comes that delete button!
LOL
Not an arguement, just have a hard time letting you mis-state facts.
Rick
#127 of 148 Horn pitch by ckulus Feb 10, 2001 (04:16 pm) Hello, Is there a way to change the pitch of the horn in a 2001 Silverado 1500? If there is, then I have another question: exactly where is the horn?
Titus- Being an audiology minor in college, I know what willimjo (post 143) is talking about. People in previous posts were using the word "pitch."
"Pitch" has to do with frequency... (hertz level) high/lows of a particular sound. In layman's term we could describe these high/lows as soprano vs baritone.
Now "Volume" has to also has to do with "decibel level"; in layman's terms that would be how loud something is... i.e. from a whisper to a shout.
In other words, pitch and volume have two different meanings. (something a lot of people mix up) So the real question is was Clukus asking about the pitch/hertz level, or was he referring to "volume" or the decibel level?
Until we have the answer to that, there's no point in quibbling over this any more. Btw, if this message doesn't help clarify a few things, let's just move onto another subject. Okay? Talk later. ;-)
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Allen-
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