So my uncle is clearing house in preparation for a year-long RV tour of the US with my "new" aunt... and I've been "gifted" a 2003 C1500 2wd long bed for $500.... that hasn't run in 2 years+... getting a new starter right now before a 600 mile trek home to Middle of Nowhere, IN. Truck has no rust and only 108k, but essentially unknown history. He's essentially forgot everything else that's happened prior to parking it in 2016. Other than oil change and trans D&F.... anybody have some guidelines on what a LS1 4.8 needs for care and feeding?
I have experience with built LSs, but never a 4.8. I'm planning on 5w/10w30 for oil and MaxLife ATF. I know these LSs will generally run 300k but want to hear some feedback. 2wd, power nothing. It's been 8+ years since I helped my brother keep his built LS2/3 hybrid running and 7 years since my L92 Pontiac G8GT going. Anything special I should watch for? I am replacing the starter and heading out on a 600+ mile trip home. I know it's nothing special but I want to avoid being stranded. I will have to wait til I'm home to do an oil change and filter, and swap 2-3 gallons of MaxLife in.
What are the typical maintenance items on a 2003 C1500 2wd? What do I need to plan for at 108k miles? Thanks!
I have experience with built LSs, but never a 4.8. I'm planning on 5w/10w30 for oil and MaxLife ATF. I know these LSs will generally run 300k but want to hear some feedback. 2wd, power nothing. It's been 8+ years since I helped my brother keep his built LS2/3 hybrid running and 7 years since my L92 Pontiac G8GT going. Anything special I should watch for? I am replacing the starter and heading out on a 600+ mile trip home. I know it's nothing special but I want to avoid being stranded. I will have to wait til I'm home to do an oil change and filter, and swap 2-3 gallons of MaxLife in.
What are the typical maintenance items on a 2003 C1500 2wd? What do I need to plan for at 108k miles? Thanks!