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    Do I Have Heavy Duty Brakes?

    Need to replace the left front wheel hub on my 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD extended cab pickup. Looking at parts online the options are with heavy duty brakes or without heavy duty brakes. The GVWR of this pickup as listed on the inner door placard is 6400 lbs. Please advise. Thanks!
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    2011 AFM Delete

    My son recently purchased a 2011 GMC Sierra with 5.3 V8. Pretty low miles for its age at 140k. He wants to do the AFM delete. What chip/method would you recommend. I see there are items available on Amazon. He wants something of quality that will last. Please advise. Thanks in advance!
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    Les Schwab, reputable company?

    We got a Les Schwab tire store locally (70 miles away) about a year ago. I took my truck this time, which I rarely do. I noticed it pulling so while my wife was shopping next door at Menards, I brought the truck in for an alignment and then walked back over to Menards while the work was being...
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    2000 Silverado 5.3 updated valve cover?

    I have a 2000 Silverado LS 5.3. What is the part number for the driver’s side updated valve cover? Thanks in advance!
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    LED lights

    Why do I see so MANY newer automobiles with burned out LED headlights and marker lights? And you don’t just change bulbs in these. You have to change the entire lighting unit.
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    GM Tailgate Handle

    2000 Chevrolet Silverado LS. I’ve replaced the tailgate handle/latch once with an aftermarket replacement. The aftermarket handle was plastic and has broken. Is the oRM handle plastic? Does anyone make a metal replacement handle?
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    PCV Valve and transmission shift (?)

    I purchased my 2000 Chevrolet Silverado LS (5.3 Vortec, automatic transmission) in March with 183k miles. The previous owner had a rebuilt transmission put in or had the transmission totally rebuilt. The transmission tended to shift harsh. My mechanic stated that the previous owner may have had...
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    2000 Silverado 5.3L oil consumption

    I purchased my 2000 Silverado back in March. 5.3 V8. I did an oil change at that time. Mobil1 Full Synthetic HM 5W/30 and a bottle of Auto-Rx. I just did an oil change in October. I had about 5k on the OCI. No signs of oil usage/consumption. My current fill is Valvoline R&P 5W/30. I also added...
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    Valvolne R&P, on sale at Napa.

    Found Valvoline R&P for $7.99 at Napa. Free shipping to the store. Ordered a case of 0W/20 and 5W/30. Might order another case or two.
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    2012 Nissan Rogue transmission question

    My in-laws gave my son their 2012 Nissan Rogue AWD. It is very clean inside. It has transmission issues (CVT). It will go when it oils cold but when it gets hot it doesn’t want to go. I heard that there’s a small filter in these somewhere that gets clogged. Does anyone know if there is any truth...
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    96 Chevrolet Celebrity. Opinions?

    My son totaled his 2007 Buick Lucern. He needs cheap basic transportation until he finds a full time job. Looking at a 1996 Chevrolet Celebrity with 109k for $1500. Owner says it has a CEL on that pertains to the catalytic converter. 3100 V6 engine. Is this a good model year and a good engine ?
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    Long cranking, 2000 Silverado

    2000 Chevrolet Silverado LS, 5.3 engine. Intermittently, i turn the key over and there is a long cranking cycle without starting. When this happens, I cycle the key off for a few seconds. Turn it back on for a few seconds, then it cranks over and starts right up. It has a new AC Delhi fuel pump...
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    Longer filter recommendations

    I have a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado LS with 5.3 engine. I just changed oil and getting to the filter was a pain. I used a Fram XG3506 which is a very short filter. Does anyone make a really long filter that would fit this engine? I heard that some of the longer Ford filters would work. Please advise.
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    Do I Need an Alignment?

    2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4x4. Replaced passenger side inside tie rod and idler arm. Does replacing these parts necessitate an alignment? Please advise. Thanks!
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    2017 Honda CR-V

    I think I might have found a replacement vehicle for my daughter. A 2017 Honda CR-V AWD, 4 cylinder turbo. One owner vehicle 113k miles. Any input on issues/reliability with these?
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    2000 Silverado Oil Life Monitor????

    I have a 2000 Silverado Oil Life Month. It went off with 2500 miles on the odometer. I’m not sure if the OLM was reset when the oil was changed in March (Mobile Full Synthetic High Mileage). Does the OLM count miles or is it an intelligent OLM?
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    2016 Mitsubishi Outlander reliability?

    My daughter is looking at a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD, 4 cylinder engine, 58k miles. I’m not finding much online. Often, there is conflicting information from different sources. JD Powers gives it 2.5 out of 5 for reliability. Anyone here have any experience or concrete information...
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    2015 Subaru Forester reliablilty

    Looking for a "new" vehicle for my daughter. Although we own a 2016 Honda Odyssey, I am not too familiar with many of the imports. Looking at a 2015 Subaru Forester with 93k miles. How are these vehicles for reliability and longevity? Any known issues to be aware of? Please advise.
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    Honda Odyssey Plug Change Interval?

    What is the recommended interval for replacing spark plugs in a 2016 Honda Odyssey?
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    Ruthenium plugs

    Are Ruthenium plugs worth the cost?
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