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You've never seen a plow before? Or you like being that guy that doesn't leave a one space buffer between vehicles

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Got my last free oil change from GM today and that poor boy had to rotate my tires too, I almost feel sorry for him because those things are heavy.

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You've never seen a plow before? Or you like being that guy that doesn't leave a one space buffer between vehicles

 

see plows all the time, not so much on Silver GMT900 trucks.

 

I figured parking next to him I was safe on one side. All the end spots were taken and normally thats how I park end spot or keep driving.

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Got my last free oil change from GM today and that poor boy had to rotate my tires too, I almost feel sorry for him because those things are heavy.

you should try 37s lol they bring a WHOLE new meaning to the word heavy!

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Reorganized my tool box & pulled out a bunch of extra stuff I don't need in there. Amazing how much stuff I kept in the old truck. Good time to streamline.

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I thought this thread was about what we did to our trucks, not where we parked or ate?

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Stopped and got a tire rotation in the morning, then changed the oil in 20 something degree weather and snow this afternoon. Thankfully not much of it was blowing into the garage.

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Borrowed a compression tester. I'm not too concerned what it will tell me about the cylinder pressure but would like a reference for when I drop in the can of engine restore I picked up yesterday. It's helped the last three engines I've put it in so I know it certainly won't hurt this one either.

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I put my new borla s-type exhaust on today and I am very pleased with the sound a nice deep rumbling sound.

 

 

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new ECT sensor will be going on tomorrow hopefully.

 

Got me an OBD2 scanner as well! Money well spent!

 

Buddy is coming down to help me with front and rear brake overhaul on my Jimmy. One step closer to being road worthy :driving:

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Quick wash and stickers. Im sure they will spray salt brine again.... No need to detail. They should have to pay for cleanup and rust repair everytime they spray. [emoji35]

 

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