6.0 vs. 8.1liter engine

carload4916 · March 19, 2013

Well according to the manual, it has the 4.10 gearing. We both noticed something else strange in the manual. On the VIN sticker, it shows a GVWR of 9200 but the manual showed numbers higher than that, it did not have a 9200 GVWR listed. Do you go buy the sticker on the door or the manual?

carload4916 · March 21, 2013

I just wanted to let you guys know that I bought the last truck I posted. If everything goes okay, I should it have by this weekend.

I still wonder what the deal is with the GVWR. The VIN sticker shows one number and the manual shows different numbers that are higher than the sticker. What do you go by?

kstruckcountry · March 21, 2013

I would go by the vin sticker. Remember to post some pics!

00Silverado4x4 · March 21, 2013

I just wanted to let you guys know that I bought the last truck I posted. If everything goes okay, I should it have by this weekend.

I still wonder what the deal is with the GVWR. The VIN sticker shows one number and the manual shows different numbers that are higher than the sticker. What do you go by?

What do you mean VIN sticker? The one in the door? Also the manual isn't going to be unique to your truck. It tells the GVWR for all the different variances of your model truck doesn't it. Not trying to be insulting, just want to clarify.

carload4916 · March 21, 2013

I would go by the vin sticker. Remember to post some pics!

I will be sure to do that once I get it.

What do you mean VIN sticker? The one in the door? Also the manual isn't going to be unique to your truck. It tells the GVWR for all the different variances of your model truck doesn't it. Not trying to be insulting, just want to clarify.

Yes I am talking about the sticker in the door. I realize the manual isn't vehicle specific but all the GVWR numbers listed in the book are higher than what the sticker shows.

00Silverado4x4 · March 21, 2013

I'd definitely go by the door. It is odd that the GVWR in the book would be at all different from the sticker but hey I didn't design these vehicles. Hope the truck is a good one for you.

GMCustomerService · March 22, 2013

I just wanted to let you guys know that I bought the last truck I posted. If everything goes okay, I should it have by this weekend.

I still wonder what the deal is with the GVWR. The VIN sticker shows one number and the manual shows different numbers that are higher than the sticker. What do you go by?

I would have to agree that the sticker would likely be more accurate. I can also double check for you with the last eight of your VIN. Contact me privately. Thank you.

Tricia, GM Customer Service.

carload4916 · March 27, 2013

I just picked up the truck today and here are the pics. There are a few things I want to do to it pretty soon. I am going to get the bed sprayed with line x, get some mud flaps, maybe some running boards and some new tires.

Sometime in the near future, I will have to replace the fuel pump since it drains back into the tank. How big of a deal is it to replace that? Is it easier to remove the bed?

Edited March 27, 2013 by memory1

kstruckcountry · March 27, 2013

That looks nice!

Yeah it's usually easier to just pull the bed off.

Chris · March 27, 2013

Good looking truck. I like the dark gray's

yukon25008.1 · March 28, 2013

That charcoal color is very Nice..

carload4916 · March 28, 2013

Thanks.

I got a question about engine oil. On the oil cap, it says to use 5w30. How important is it to use 5w30? Why does it say to use such a thin oil in this type of truck?

JDTECH24 · March 28, 2013

I have heard they say 5w-30 For the fuel mileage. I run 5w-30 valvoline full synthetic and I can run 5000 mi with no issue or adding oil in an 07 new style 2500hd ext cab short bed 4x4 with the 6.0 and 6 speed transmission.

kstruckcountry · March 28, 2013

I have run the 5w-30 synthetic (mobil) since I got my truck. I fill it to about the third hole on the dipstick and it doesn't move. Never have to add any.