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#268 of 340 5.3 never caused me problems by inthebiz Jun 03, 2007 (12:15 pm)
Had the 5.3 in my 2000, 03 silverado and now my 07 GMC. I have never had any problems with the engine. Also have not read about any problems on this site. One of GM's strength is their powertrains. The 5.3 has plenty of power and pulled my 5K Lb boat as good or better than my former 5.7. As compared to the triton 5.4, it to is a good engine plenty of power but very thirsty. Everyone I know that had a F150 w/ the 5.4 said best case was 14-15 MPG. I drove one on a 800 mile trip and saw it for my self. My best friend just drove his f-250 to Canada and back on a fishing trip and we got 12-13 with his 5.4...$$$$$ My silverado got 19-20 on highway and 17-18 around town. Continue to buy the 5.3, no problems for me! Replies to this message: keng97 (Jun 03, 2007 8:27 pm)
#269 of 340 Re: 5.3 never caused me problems [inthebiz] by keng97 Jun 03, 2007 (8:27 pm)
Replying to: inthebiz (Jun 03, 2007 12:15 pm) hey bro, how can I get in touch with you. Can you email me. I am leaning toward the silverado. That was exactly the info I was looking for. but hey what do you know about the 6.0.
#270 of 340 Re: Hmmmm [obyone] by dlovesb Sep 22, 2007 (5:25 pm)
Replying to: obyone (Aug 10, 2007 5:36 am) Hi, I just had the rears done but not by the 180.00 garage. I didn't like how they lied about me providing the wrong pads which I found out later on was a lie by the place I bought them from. So I went to get another opinion and I paid 340.00 for a rear ceramic brake job and adjustment on the e-brake. No new backing plates. I will have them done in a couple of months or so. The entire job would of been 750.00 with backing plates and new e- brake cables. This guy is 300.00 cheaper than the the frist garage I am a good customer at or was...I should say.
#271 of 340 Will this work? by dlovesb Sep 22, 2007 (5:31 pm)
Would putting your 4x4 truck in auto traction 4x4 or another setting for racing at the lights on a wet road give you traction enough to win? I had my tires spinning off the line and down the road but the front wheel drive car just pulled away. So it was usless for me. If it was on a dry day I would have been gone!!!! Also does this damage the truck? Replies to this message: obyone (Sep 22, 2007 6:14 pm) gearhed (Sep 23, 2007 6:15 pm) dlovesb (Sep 24, 2007 2:37 pm)
#272 of 340 Re: Synthetics [03sierra4x4] by dlovesb Sep 22, 2007 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: 03sierra4x4 (Apr 16, 2007 6:50 am) Hi I switched over to AMSOIL. The best you can do for your truck. Cheaper if you order online than buying from a dealer of this product in your area. They will list specifically for your truck what you will need. You change your oil and filter once a year! No kidding! They do sell a flush in a can to use before changing oil over. I recomend you drain oil then put on another oil filter like fram or stp. Run your truck with the cleaning oil junk remover then remove the fram/stp filter, drain junk oil from the truck replace with AMSOIL filter fill with AMSoil filter. AWESOME! Replies to this message: obyone (Sep 22, 2007 6:17 pm)
#273 of 340 Re: Will this work? [dlovesb] by obyone Sep 22, 2007 (6:14 pm)
Replying to: dlovesb (Sep 22, 2007 5:31 pm) I've seen a lot of guys launch in 4WD with no problems. Some have installed stall converters.   FWD car eh? Replies to this message: gearhed (Sep 23, 2007 6:15 pm) dlovesb (Sep 24, 2007 2:37 pm)
#274 of 340 Re: Synthetics [dlovesb] by obyone Sep 22, 2007 (6:17 pm)
Replying to: dlovesb (Sep 22, 2007 5:41 pm) Funny you mentioned oil. I have 3 friends that own independent shops. One says Mobil 1, another says Royal Purple, the third says buy whatever is cheapest and change at 4K.   To maximize your OCI (oil change interval) I would recommend doing an oil analysis. This site has oil analysis covered as well as some other interesting reading...   http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/
#275 of 340 Re: 2006 Sierra Carfax Report [b36] by davhorsley Sep 23, 2007 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: b36 (Sep 22, 2007 11:40 am) Last time I used Carfax they listed things like titling, registration, transfer of ownership, etc. So that could be a lot of what you're seeing. I wouldn't worry about it unless you go to sell it and someone tells you there is something bad on Carfax.
#276 of 340 Re: Will this work? [obyone] by gearhed Sep 23, 2007 (6:15 pm)
Replying to: obyone (Sep 22, 2007 6:14 pm) Be sure to only use AUTO 4wd. That way, if you forget about it and drive on dry pavement, you won't overload the front transfer case while turning. READ your owners manual. I always turn on the AUTOTRAC when its raining. This stops any wheel spin when taking off.
#277 of 340 Re: Will this work? [obyone] by dlovesb Sep 24, 2007 (2:37 pm)
Replying to: obyone (Sep 22, 2007 6:14 pm) Yes, the car was an older maxima stock. My truck was spinning on a wet road all the way down the street going no where. The maxima just said by by after 25 feet! What do you think?

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