Planning my first oil change with Delo 10w-30 synthetic blend. According to their website it's actually SN Plus but I'm hoping it has more ZDDP than Valvoline Maxlife...
Yes I've killed a bunch of 4L60Es and now I have another one but I'm going to treat it well. I do plan to change the tranny fluid at some point.
Runs great and it looks really nice compared to most cheap old trucks. No major dents and the paint isn't peeling like a typical GM. Clearly well cared for. Original owner owned it til about 5 months ago!! The guy I bought it from (second owner) is selling it because his 7.3 diesel Ford's transmission went out and he needs money to fix it.
I have a stack of maintenance records for it, MANY new parts, recently AC compressor was replaced as well as catalytic converters and a lot of other stuff.
Thankfully it does have cruise control but it's definitely pretty dumb and harsh compared to the smooth 96+ OBD2 Vortec cruise control. Still, cruise control is one of my favorite vehicle features. I did find myself trying to hit "next song" on the steering wheel controls... that it doesn't have. Sorry, I'm used to my Escape! lol.
What I need to do/fix:
-Oil change
-Change all other fluids for maintenance reasons.
-Minor power steering fluid leak
-Sloppy steering - typical GMT400...
-Tires. Might be able to get the almost brand new Hankook Dynapro AT-Ms off the 98 Suburban I sold my friend. He owes me money for something else so maybe we'll trade tires to clear the balance.
-It already has a Bluetooth head unit but the speakers are total garbage
-Drivers side mirror housing is taped together, but the power functions still work so this is not important.
-Drivers door doesn't open with key, but it has power locks and windows so it's not a big deal.
-Bench seat doesn't move, so it's stuck pretty far back. I'm pretty tall but the previous owner was a bit taller than me so I gotta fix this because it's a little uncomfortable to drive.
-Need to get a toolbox, camper shell, tonneau cover, or something... an open long bed doesn't do me much good...
-Gotta tint that rear window
Yes I've killed a bunch of 4L60Es and now I have another one but I'm going to treat it well. I do plan to change the tranny fluid at some point.
Runs great and it looks really nice compared to most cheap old trucks. No major dents and the paint isn't peeling like a typical GM. Clearly well cared for. Original owner owned it til about 5 months ago!! The guy I bought it from (second owner) is selling it because his 7.3 diesel Ford's transmission went out and he needs money to fix it.
I have a stack of maintenance records for it, MANY new parts, recently AC compressor was replaced as well as catalytic converters and a lot of other stuff.
Thankfully it does have cruise control but it's definitely pretty dumb and harsh compared to the smooth 96+ OBD2 Vortec cruise control. Still, cruise control is one of my favorite vehicle features. I did find myself trying to hit "next song" on the steering wheel controls... that it doesn't have. Sorry, I'm used to my Escape! lol.
What I need to do/fix:
-Oil change
-Change all other fluids for maintenance reasons.
-Minor power steering fluid leak
-Sloppy steering - typical GMT400...
-Tires. Might be able to get the almost brand new Hankook Dynapro AT-Ms off the 98 Suburban I sold my friend. He owes me money for something else so maybe we'll trade tires to clear the balance.
-It already has a Bluetooth head unit but the speakers are total garbage
-Drivers side mirror housing is taped together, but the power functions still work so this is not important.
-Drivers door doesn't open with key, but it has power locks and windows so it's not a big deal.
-Bench seat doesn't move, so it's stuck pretty far back. I'm pretty tall but the previous owner was a bit taller than me so I gotta fix this because it's a little uncomfortable to drive.
-Need to get a toolbox, camper shell, tonneau cover, or something... an open long bed doesn't do me much good...
-Gotta tint that rear window
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