Where To Start On 05 Avalanche Z71

[No Tyme]

Hello, I am officially a turncoat: Having traded in my last Chevy 95 Z71 because it was a great boat anchor, I previous owned a 93 Sileraldo and 87 3/4 ton before that... I went to Ford with a great 97 F-150 and moved into an 04 after that.

 

Traded in my F-150 for a 2005 Avalance Z71 and would like to ask you all for advise as to where to start. I don't have current service records so I assume to start with a can of Techron in the tank, and when that has ran through, some seafoam down the vacuum line. Then an oil change.

With 98,000 miles I assume a fuel filter, air filter and plugs is a good bet. The truck seems to run fine but I have no Owner's Manual to learn about it. I already found a small button by the light switch that shows a light beaming down that I can't account for its purpose.

 

Are there any other opinions on what should be checked right away???

 

Oh, the truck rides like a dream... I needed the extra legroom in the back for my teens... Win Win I believe!

[txab]

Download a copy of your manual here.

 

I'd change everything, if I were you..

 

Air filter

oil change

Plug change

Trans fluid/filter change

Diff lube change.

Coolant change

Belts and hoses, T-stat,

Brake fluid flush is not a bad idea

Power steering fluid change, not a bad idea.

 

Check brake pads/shoes. Grease caliper slides

[No Tyme]

Download a copy of your manual here.

 

I'd change everything, if I were you..

 

Hey thanks much for the link: I spent the last hour pouring over it and getting allot of my questions answered.

 

I may have to do all in that list, but not all at once... I'll do the oil after I burn a tank of gas, and plugs shouldn't be too bad. I'll tackle the brake pads next as I am partial to Wagner Thermo-quiets; very low dust and work better than OEM in my eyes.

 

Not to bad for a straight up trade for an 04 F-150.