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Jsdirt Senior Enthusiast

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That's a common one. In vehicles that were neglected as far as oil changes are concerned, those will be packed solid with sludge and metal shavings. Another piss-poor design from our engineering friends at GM ... :rolleyes:

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Took my wife to labor & delivery. Daughter born.

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I drove across town to pick up my degree since im still waiting on parts

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Took my truck into the back country of Colorado.     Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

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Sierra Dan Senior Enthusiast

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Gave the floor a good brushing and washing.

Winter has been long ongoing here in Missouri.

Plenty of road salt and dried sand dust from pavement treatments.

Coby7 Senior Enthusiast

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Rebuilt a 2003 Suburban cluster, LEDed in blue, also sold and programmed a FOB for it.

 

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Also programmed 2 FOBs for a 2006 Uplander and sold & programmed 2 for a 2009 Chevy Silverado HD dually.

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CadillacLuke24 Enthusiast

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Drove to work. I love heaters in a V8 equipped vehicle. They work so well, and quickly too!

 

Summit has some great shipping times. My brake fluid and new Mobil Dexron HP got here quite expediently. 

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Well I think I am going down the path of ordering a new truck in the next few weeks.  

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2019 Chevrolet Silverado High Country

Crew Cab Standard Bed

6.2L Ecotec3 V8 Engine

10 Speed Automatic Transmission

Satin Steel Metallic

Jet Black, Perforated leather-appointed seat trim

TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE $1,625

Z71 OFF-ROAD PACKAGE $350

SAFETY PACKAGE II $745

First and second row all-weather Floor liners with Z71 logo $210

Suspension Upgrade System (Trailboss Kit) $1295

MSRP (w/o suspension kit install): $64,815

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Colossus Senior Enthusiast

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On 2/18/2019 at 7:16 PM, Jsdirt said:

That would've pissed me off, too. When other people cost me money, I become less than friendly ... :fume:

It's only money. 

Grumpy Bear Senior Enthusiast

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6 hours ago, RyanbabZ71 said:

Well I think I am going down the path of ordering a new truck in the next few weeks.  

WHAT??? You love that truck!

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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WHAT??? You love that truck!



Love is a strong word. It’s a truck, new technology is always nice.


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KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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I love my old truck. It’s old school enough I don’t need a degree to work on it, if I want. I get the old V-8 sound. And I don’t have to drive it every day. If I needed a daily I be knocking on Ryan’s door. I understand the wanting new technology though. I wouldn’t usually buy used, his I would.


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Jsdirt Senior Enthusiast

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My brother just dumped his '16 Ram 1500 with less than 25k on the clock. It's been to the dealer for:

 

  • Leaking front diff pinion seal
  • Burning smell under hood and in cab
  • Rusting bumpers (right thru chrome at 2k miles!!!!)
  • Leaking front struts
  • Blown heater core

Then, on the way to the dealership to trade it in for a '19 Tundra the LEDs for the mirror switches all went out. When he got home, there was a recall for the airbags ... due to METAL FRAGMENTS in them ....

 

Welcome to the 21st Century! I think I'll keep my cars and trucks in the 20th!! 

Mikebtte Enthusiast

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Changed the oil, greased the front end, cleaned the AEM air filter, washed the truck. Ready for some more windshield time. 

SnakeEyeSS Senior Enthusiast

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On 2/24/2019 at 11:57 AM, RyanbabZ71 said:

 


Love is a strong word. It’s a truck, new technology is always nice.


Ryan B.

 

Oh bull, everyone around here is a gearhead, just tell the truth. 

 

More power(well, errrr) and more shiny. :lol:

 

Like this?

https://www.hudiburg.com/new/Chevrolet/2019-Chevrolet-Silverado+1500-1ec7ccd50a0e0adf5737075098ccdad9.htm

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CadillacLuke24 Enthusiast

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On 2/24/2019 at 4:45 AM, RyanbabZ71 said:

Not fully

 

2019 Chevrolet Silverado High Country

Crew Cab Standard Bed

6.2L Ecotec3 V8 Engine

10 Speed Automatic Transmission

Satin Steel Metallic

Jet Black, Perforated leather-appointed seat trim

TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE $1,625

Z71 OFF-ROAD PACKAGE $350

SAFETY PACKAGE II $745

First and second row all-weather Floor liners with Z71 logo $210

Suspension Upgrade System (Trailboss Kit) $1295

MSRP (w/o suspension kit install): $64,815

You can get the Z71 Package on a High Contry now?

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