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#16811 of 18277 Transmission Question by gmfan Jun 13, 2005 (12:04 pm)
I had my tranny serviced last week at 68K miles on it. Instead of the flush option, I had the tranny pan dropped, cleaned, replaced filter, and added fluid. The shop said the fluid was brownish, but no debris and everything looked fine. I have had the vehicle back for a few days and it shifts a little smoother than before (it shifted smooth beforehand), but I now notice the vehicle is more sluggish. I find myself having to press on the pedal harder to get the vehicle to move. I have checked the fluid level and it is okay, and the shop assures me they put in Dexron III / Mercon. Has anyone else noticed a similar difference when they have had their tranny serviced? Maybe I should have not fooled with the service...if it ain't broke don't fix it! Any help would be appreciated.   -gmfan Replies to this message: n7don (Jun 14, 2005 2:03 pm) gmfan (Jun 16, 2005 4:59 am) n7don (Jun 16, 2005 4:22 pm)
#16812 of 18277 Re: Envoy w/ V-8 ??? [blink3] by imadad2 Jun 13, 2005 (12:58 pm)
Replying to: blink3 (Jun 13, 2005 11:22 am) My understanding is that the Envoy Denali is the only short version of the trips to have a V-8. The TB has only the V-6. The V-8 should be an option in either IMO. Replies to this message: snoking (Jun 13, 2005 7:46 pm) blink3 (Jun 14, 2005 4:53 am)
#16813 of 18277 Re: Envoy w/ V-8 ??? [blink3] by hardhawk Jun 13, 2005 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: blink3 (Jun 13, 2005 11:22 am) Get the 391 HP Trailblazer SS that is coming this fall. Has the Corvette engine. Can get it in either 2WD or 4WD. That should have enough power!!! Will still be able to tow up to the same capacities as now. Looks pretty sweet too, with 20" wheels and a lowered suspension.
#16814 of 18277 Re: Envoy w/ V-8 ??? [imadad2] by snoking Jun 13, 2005 (7:46 pm)
Replying to: imadad2 (Jun 13, 2005 12:58 pm) Rainier has the V8 in the short WB. And it is a I6 not a V6. SNOKING Replies to this message: blink3 (Jun 14, 2005 4:53 am)
#16815 of 18277 Re: Envoy w/ V-8 ??? [blink3] by 01_hoe Jun 13, 2005 (7:52 pm)
Replying to: blink3 (Jun 13, 2005 11:22 am) The '05 Envoy SWB is now available with the 5.3L V8 in the Denali level trim.   Advance info on the '06 TB says the 5.3L V8 will be available in SWB in both LS and LT trims. Will still require the Denali pkg in the '06 Envoy SWB to get a V8.
#16816 of 18277 Envoy by mxer1 Jun 13, 2005 (9:02 pm)
I know the Denali trim! That'll look so nice. Has anyone on here put 20 inch chrome rims on their Trailblazer/ Envoy? Does is handle okay? I mean it's only a 3 inch increase... is there a noticable weight difference? I was thinking of adding 50 horses to take care of the weight difference. Replies to this message: gmfan (Jun 14, 2005 4:17 am) 01_hoe (Jun 14, 2005 7:02 am)
#16817 of 18277 Re: Envoy [mxer1] by gmfan Jun 14, 2005 (4:17 am)
Replying to: mxer1 (Jun 13, 2005 9:02 pm) How are you going to add 50 horses? I don't think there is enough room for 20 inch wheels on these vehicles from the factory. You will probably need to adjuster suspension components etc to make room.
#16818 of 18277 Re: Envoy w/ V-8 ??? [snoking] by blink3 Jun 14, 2005 (4:53 am)
Replying to: snoking (Jun 13, 2005 7:46 pm) I will check on the Buick, would the Ascender offer the V-8 in the short wheel base?
#16819 of 18277 Re: Envoy w/ V-8 ??? [blink3] by mebered Jun 14, 2005 (6:16 am)
Replying to: blink3 (Jun 13, 2005 11:22 am) GM introduced a new v-8 engine for 2005 available on three models only...Trailblazer EXT, Envoy XUV and the Envoy XL
#16820 of 18277 Re: Envoy [mxer1] by 01_hoe Jun 14, 2005 (7:02 am)
Replying to: mxer1 (Jun 13, 2005 9:02 pm) I have 20" wheels on my Envoy. Others have gone as high as 22". No rub on the 20" I have 265/50/20 tires. New tires and wheels weigh 25# more each than OEM. Extra HP would always be nice, so would extra brakes.

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