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TFL does great videos, just wish they didn’t make it feel so rushed. Probably a media day with limited time. Also didn’t see any intake valves shown, unless I missed it…Have to watch it again.

Darn, did you look into getting it fixed or is not often enough to really bother you?

I should have mentioned in my original post that it isn’t my video, my engine bay is much cleaner… Just making that same actuator noise. I don’t know what the cold did to it but it didn’t like it. But I was operating it in -60F wind chills. he has some comments on the video that talk about his experience dealing with the dealerships about it. Hopefully it isn’t too big of an issue. Just embarrassing to have a noise like that when shutting down in a brand new truck.

Yeah it’s new. 2022 with around 8 thousand miles. I’m gonna take it in and have them take a look. Might as well. thanks,

The video isn’t mine, I just found it on YouTube of the same creak in the waste gate actuator when the engine is turned off. Also mine doesn’t tick like that. I use Royal Purple 5w30 and change it around 3 thousand.

(sorry if this is a repost, had some trouble logging in and had to resubmit) Has anyone else dealt with this noise? It started when we had a very cold couple days here, -21F for two days with 50 MPH winds and the truck was left outside. It pretty much went away for a couple days after but has returned again. I don’t want to open anything up and grease anything that isn’t meant to have grease and risk losing warranty on any parts. I will be contacting the dealer about warranty repairs in the next couple days and also ask them to look at the transmission as even when warmed up (approximately 10 minutes) it can still feel like you are getting rear ended in the 1 to 2 shift. I’ve heard sometimes they replace the tranny fluid with a different fluid and that has helped some people. Thanks for any replies. Erik

So with the winter months here, has anyone put a plow blade on one yet? If so any issues getting around the intercooler to attach to the frame?

I’m away for work but when I get back I’ll have to get underneath it and see if it looks like anything would be getting in the way of the truck side attachments.

Thanks for the replies. I probably won’t be plowing with it this first winter but maybe next once it is broken in and I’m not terrified to put a scuff on it anymore. I will definitely. post of how it handles it.

Hello, started an account here because I read through this thread and found it very informative. Here is my question if anyone wishes to reply or suggest anything. I plow my driveway (just mine) with a 2010 Silverado 4.8 with 120,000 miles. It does a great job, even where I live in Maine where we can really get buried some winters. I kept the 2010 for a plow truck and recently purchased a 2022 2.7 Custom which I absolutely love so far with the 600 miles I’ve put on it. After driving it for a bit now I don’t see why the 2.7 wouldn’t be a good option to use as a plow truck for just a single drive way. Everything I’ve found stated that the 2.7 has more HP and more torque even at lower rpm than the 4.8. Does anyone know why this wouldn’t be a good idea to plow snow with? I’ve scoured the internet and only found one forum where someone put a plow on his but after the initial post and conversation, it hasn’t been updated. Some plow sites say that they don’t have options for turbo engines (eco boost or 2.7 Chevy), but some do. For reference I have a BOSS HTX straight blade that’s about two years old, basically brand new. The only thing that some people mentioned is that the plow may block some air flow that may effect the turbo and cause it to go into limp mode. I’m no expert so any knowledgeable comments to this would be greatly appreciated if there are any other snow plowers lurking on here. Also, I’m averaging 23.5 MPG since I set the trip after leaving the dealership. I’ve seen that that is a common topic on this thread.