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#42 of 61 Re: How many miles have you logged on your S10? [tsjay] by primer95s10 Apr 24, 2008 (10:51 pm)
Replying to: tsjay (Oct 31, 2006 4:07 pm) I have a 95 s-10 bought brand new. It currently has over 168,000 miles on it. I recently took the value cover off to replace the gasket, and my friend was amazed that it was so clean and no slug at all. I change oil every 3500 miles and now I use nothing else but WIX oil filters (fuel and oil). I also use Havoline 5W 30 oil. The engine itself has not gave me trouble. Just everything else. been through 3 trannys. 2nd and 3rd one came from a junk yard. Put a different rear-end. Now it is sitting at my work with a wheel bearing scorched. Just replaced it 2 week ago. Yes it has been lowered 3 in front and 3 in rear. Why is the wheel bearing keep failing me?
#43 of 61 Re: 53 K [gonogo] by r12isbad May 17, 2008 (4:10 pm)
Replying to: gonogo (Nov 13, 2007 8:57 am) I have an 03 crew cab 4wd, bought new, and now have 197,400 miles on the odometer. I do soil erosion and building code inspections in Michigan so I have BFG TA's on it and average 19-20 MPG on the highway, 16-17 around town. Have used Royal Purple motor oil and Amsoil tranny fluid since new. Still running like it was when new.
#44 of 61 Didn't know where ... by kreuzer May 28, 2008 (7:32 am)
to post this question, but thought this forum might work. I'm wanting to buy a used truck and see an abundance of S10/S15's for sale with pretty good prices. Can anyone out there tell me if they are reliable? I've heard that Chevy's interiors are prone to cheap parts, but as long as I can open/close, lock/unlock the doors, I can live with cheap materials. Any advice if to buy the 4 or 6 cyl.? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Replies to this message: littleosco (May 28, 2008 9:00 am) kreuzer (May 28, 2008 12:20 pm) trailerpuller (Mar 29, 2009 2:23 pm)
#45 of 61 Re: Didn't know where ... [kreuzer] by littleosco May 28, 2008 (9:00 am)
Replying to: kreuzer (May 28, 2008 7:32 am) We have a 2000 S-10 4x4 with the 6 cylinder engine and we love it. Bought it new in 2000. It has under 100,000 miles on it and we have had very little problem with it but we keep it well maintained. As far as cheap parts inside, we did have one of the sliders on the seat base go out while it was still under warranty and right now, the 3rd door handle doesn't work. The sending unit to the gas gauge went out years back but it's $600 to fix it so right now, we just use the trip meter to determine when to fill up. Other than that, nothing big. A few years ago, we stepped up from the 15" wheels to 16" wheels with larger tires so it sits a little higher off the ground. It does awesome in the snow and tows our 16' boat with no problem. Replies to this message: kreuzer (May 28, 2008 12:20 pm)
#46 of 61 Re: Didn't know where ... [littleosco] by kreuzer May 28, 2008 (12:20 pm)
Replying to: littleosco (May 28, 2008 9:00 am) Thanks for your time and info. Man, that's expensive for the gas gauge sending unit! I've heard good things about the 4.3 V6, but not so good about the 4cyl. Can anyone else chime in about the dependability/reliability of these trucks? Thanks to all!
#47 of 61 Where is the best place to find window cranks? by jrod777 May 29, 2008 (11:00 am)
I have a 2001 S-10 and am currently looking to find new window cranks, but I can't seem to find them anywhere. I was just wondering if anybody has purchased new cranks and where they found them. Thanks!
#49 of 61 faithful servant by dienuthrday Jun 11, 2008 (2:10 pm)
Bought my S-10 Tahoe new in '92. 4.3L/Auto trans-2 wheel drive. I now have 471,000 Mi logged. Motor or trans never touched. I,ve only done your normal maintenance & repairs which includes: Belts & hoses,brake linings,tires,(1) starter, (5)alternaters,(3) sets of shocks,(3) fuel pumps,(3) water pumps,(4) sets of U-joints,(1)PS pump,(1)A/C comp,(1) Bearing kit in rear axle,(1) power brake booster, changed all filters on regular basis and average oil change every 8k mi, used 20W-50 Valvoline oil after initial break in & used Sick 50 every 50,000 Mi.I,ve only been stranded (1) time when the first fuel pump went out,other than that not a moments trouble. I changed trans fluid & filter (1) time 45k Mi. Replies to this message: theoneandonly (Jun 20, 2008 2:21 pm) bkellichner (Aug 24, 2008 3:35 am)
#50 of 61 Re: faithful servant [dienuthrday] by theoneandonly Jun 20, 2008 (2:21 pm)
Replying to: dienuthrday (Jun 11, 2008 2:10 pm) I just bought a 95 sonoma and it had 180,000. it now has over 204,000 and i have just changed the original fuel filter and the fuel pump was just replaced not to long ago. I am having problems with gas mileage but suspect the gas tank has a crack or the seal on the pump is bad. The truck runs great but you just cant fill the gas tank up fully. It has a 4.3 vortec and the oil is changed reguarly at 3,000 miles. The air filter is cleaned and changed when needed.
#51 of 61 Re: faithful servant [dienuthrday] by bkellichner Aug 24, 2008 (3:35 am)
Replying to: dienuthrday (Jun 11, 2008 2:10 pm) i bought my 93 sonoma in 94 with14,000 miles on it. its a 2.8/ 5 speed. i drive 80 miles, 6 days a week.i t-boned a van in 97 and bent the frame. the body man almost straightened it. it has never failed to start and hasnt left me stranded, ever. today its logged 337,000 miles. the motor, trans,clutch,rear end havnt been touched. i did just replace the radiator mostly due to bug infiltration. i drive nights.also during its life 1 ujoint,2 alternator,2waterpump,1fuelpump,2exhaust system,1 heater core. i use 5/30 synthetic oil changing it twice a year. rust is my enemie now. oh yea, i record my gas usage. this summer i consistently got 25.5 mpg.

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