Grumpy Bears 2015 Silverado 2WD

[Grumpy Bear]

 100,000 miles interior.  

 

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No marks, no stains, no tears no visible wear. Looks the same behind the seat, under the seat, in the glovebox. Oh, and Rex lives in here. 

 

In the laundry are the towels that cover the seats. Cleaning and photo op's are the only time the seats are not covered. Seats that are Scotch Guard treated. Vacuumed often and wet cleaned twice a year. Woolite Upholstery Cleaner. Hard surfaces, less glass, are clear cold water and a microfiber with a few drops of Spearmint oil after vacuuming and soft brushes remove the lions share of the dust. I use an impervious seat cover when it goes to the shop and paper floor mat. Carpet squares when in service. Glass is cleaned with close nap microfiber and either distilled water or Invisible Glass depending on the amount of nose art on the film tinting. The boy likes to draw. 

 

 House rules.

Keep your feet on the floor and your hands in your lap! 

 

Kidding. Get a dog to do that. Or the wife!!

[Grumpy Bear]

100,000 Mile Under Hood

 

 

Twice a year this area is detailed using the Chris Fix method (YouTube). It doesn't take long as the compartment is well sealed and there are zero leaks and few spills. None that are not taken care of immediately.

Sorry for the poor morning lighting. 

 

 

Anyone have know what this device is on the back of the glovebox?

 

Never noticed it before doing cabin filter changes. Speaking of which the one I removed, NAPA was made in EE UU (The US) and the replacement also NAPA from China. The replacement is missing the two stiff sideboards. REALLY? 

 

Late Material Addition

 

I couldn't take not knowing what that item was. Parts department stays it's the glove box door Strut. Ya know, so it don't slam open.

 

 

 

 

Edited August 22, 2019 by Grumpy Bear

[Grumpy Bear]

 

I get hammered pretty good sometimes over my driving speed. Ya know, holding people up. Being a traffic hazard and all. Thought this photo my give some perspective.

 

This is Illinois 251 and one of my most traveled. See that long line of people waiting for me to move out of the way?

All I see is a bug on my windshield. 

 

   

[swathdiver]

20 hours ago, Grumpy Bear said:

 

I get hammered pretty good sometimes over my driving speed. Ya know, holding people up. Being a traffic hazard and all. Thought this photo my give some perspective.

 

This is Illinois 251 and one of my most traveled. See that long line of people waiting for me to move out of the way?

All I see is a bug on my windshield. 

 

   

How much air can you get at that little bump in the road near the trees Marty? LOL  Such a view makes for a nice drive in God's creation.

[Grumpy Bear]

And the Summer of 2019 comes to an end and a fine end it is.

 

 

 

August numbers for:

2017 27.81 mpg

2018 29.03 mpg

2019 30.08 mpg

 

27.48 mpg as a life time average over 100,000 miles.

 

Next month and season are going to start off rough. Wife's Terrain being down for nearly two weeks means she had my gofer car so first patch where I actually had allot of to town and around town trips. This next tank will also include at least 40 minutes or more of dead idle time at the shop during it's major service. Goes in Friday so wont see much driving this week. 

 

Great! Chance to catch up on paint correction and detailing. 

 

 

[Grumpy Bear]

100,000 Mile Services

 

100,541 actual at time of service. 

Change Inlet filter. AC-Delco, OEM. (last changed at 80K and filter looked quite good yet. Note to increase interval). 

Clean MAF.

Change oil. 3 quarts 0W20 + 3 quarts 5W20. Working off some old stock. 20% OLM left. 

Clean and swap K&P oil filter elements. Nothing really to clean. 

New Plugs. AC-Delco, OEM. A tad of copper paste on the treads. 

New Plug wires. AC-Delco, OEM. Retained factory metal heat shields. There is no factory replacement for these. FYI.

Scope the coils.  

Inspect hoses, belts, vacuum lines and PCV hoses/connections, battery load test. No issues. 

Evap checks. Solid. 

Check coolant strength and residuals.   

Run diagnostics.  

Drop and fill 8 quarts Red Line D6 transmission fluid. Now 95.5% Red Line 4.5% OEM Group III. 

Drop and fill rear differential fluid, AMSOIL 75W90 Severe Gear. ( Note the gasket needs to be replaced on next fill). 

Power bleed brakes. DOT 3

Rotate and balance tires. Pressure checks and wear checks. Amazing. 

Brake inspection. These might last longer than the truck.

Clean and grease caliper slides. 

Suspension inspection. Perfect front to back. No measurable wear or damage. 

Cabin Air Filter WIX. I do not like this filter and will find an alternative. NAPA got cheap. Now China made, missing side boards thus sealing stinks. AND it's more expensive than the last one by several dollars. 

Check lights, signals and all controls.

General condition survey. 

3 mile test drive.

 

Have four very small rock chips to repair. We need to do something with the front bumper. It has the measles. She's picked up a chip in the passenger side lower headlamp lens. I'll look into that. Black plastic grill has a small rock divot or two. Nothing visible from a foot away. That black plastic piece under the wipers is getting milky. I'll try some dressings. Under side is dry as a bone and rust free save some surface rust on the leaf springs packs.

 

To do list:

 

Alignment check. 

Clean radiator air inlet side.

Lubricate locks and latches.

Look into getting the windshield polished.  

I've decided not to install the bypass filter system.

Lower fans temperature setting to lower peak water temperatures. (see below notes). 

 

Notes:

 

During the trans fluid procedure she was left idling for an hour to get over 195F for the fluid level final check. Used .36 gallons of fuel.

 

Water temp peaked at 216 F. 

Oil peaked 221 F.

Trans peaked 201 F.

 

Down the road after I got her back we logged 50 miles and at road speeds trans temps were under 150F and I had to run 55 mph minimum to maintain 195 F on the oil on this 64 F night. Water rock steady at 173F.  

     

[CadillacLuke24]

Something to consider for the headlamps are WeatherTech Lampgards. Had them on since my incident in June of 2017 and they do a very fine job of absorbing the onslaught of aerial debris around here. 

 

The brakes on these are incredible. Nearly 131k miles and there's tons of life left. 

[swathdiver]

On 8/31/2019 at 1:52 PM, Grumpy Bear said:

...Wife's Terrain

We need a newer vehicle to replace our Montana and the Terrain is up for consideration but know nothing about its quality and durability.  What year is yours and what can you tell us about it Marty?  TIA.

[Grumpy Bear]

6 hours ago, swathdiver said:

We need a newer vehicle to replace our Montana and the Terrain is up for consideration but know nothing about its quality and durability.  What year is yours and what can you tell us about it Marty?  TIA.

Hers is the 2015. Details on the build thread for Sugar Bear. I'll answer there, okay? 

[swathdiver]

1 hour ago, Grumpy Bear said:

Hers is the 2015. Details on the build thread for Sugar Bear. I'll answer there, okay? 

Sure!  Didn't know there was a thread for it.  Thanks!

[mookdoc6]

On ‎8‎/‎19‎/‎2019 at 11:09 AM, Grumpy Bear said:

 100,000 miles interior.  

 

I

 

No marks, no stains, no tears no visible wear. Looks the same behind the seat, under the seat, in the glovebox. Oh, and Rex lives in here. 

 

In the laundry are the towels that cover the seats. Cleaning and photo op's are the only time the seats are not covered. Seats that are Scotch Guard treated. Vacuumed often and wet cleaned twice a year. Woolite Upholstery Cleaner. Hard surfaces, less glass, are clear cold water and a microfiber with a few drops of Spearmint oil after vacuuming and soft brushes remove the lions share of the dust. I use an impervious seat cover when it goes to the shop and paper floor mat. Carpet squares when in service. Glass is cleaned with close nap microfiber and either distilled water or Invisible Glass depending on the amount of nose art on the film tinting. The boy likes to draw. 

 

 House rules.

Keep your feet on the floor and your hands in your lap! 

 

Kidding. Get a dog to do that. Or the wife!!

I know a guy looking for single cab and will pay cash!  I think this one will fit the bill?

Edited September 9, 2019 by mookdoc6

[Grumpy Bear]

50 minutes ago, mookdoc6 said:

I know a guy looking for single cab and will pay cash!  I think this one will fit the bill?

Bet he is willing to offer top auction dollar too. 

[mookdoc6]

On 9/7/2019 at 11:44 PM, Grumpy Bear said:

100,000 Mile Services

 

100,541 actual at time of service. 

Change Inlet filter. AC-Delco, OEM. (last changed at 80K and filter looked quite good yet. Note to increase interval). 

Clean MAF.

Change oil. 3 quarts 0W20 + 3 quarts 5W20. Working off some old stock. 20% OLM left. 

Clean and swap K&P oil filter elements. Nothing really to clean. 

New Plugs. AC-Delco, OEM. A tad of copper paste on the treads. 

New Plug wires. AC-Delco, OEM. Retained factory metal heat shields. There is no factory replacement for these. FYI.

Scope the coils.  

Inspect hoses, belts, vacuum lines and PCV hoses/connections, battery load test. No issues. 

Evap checks. Solid. 

Check coolant strength and residuals.   

Run diagnostics.  

Drop and fill 8 quarts Red Line D6 transmission fluid. Now 95.5% Red Line 4.5% OEM Group III. 

Drop and fill rear differential fluid, AMSOIL 75W90 Severe Gear. ( Note the gasket needs to be replaced on next fill). 

Power bleed brakes. DOT 3

Rotate and balance tires. Pressure checks and wear checks. Amazing. 

Brake inspection. These might last longer than the truck.

Clean and grease caliper slides. 

Suspension inspection. Perfect front to back. No measurable wear or damage. 

Cabin Air Filter WIX. I do not like this filter and will find an alternative. NAPA got cheap. Now China made, missing side boards thus sealing stinks. AND it's more expensive than the last one by several dollars. 

Check lights, signals and all controls.

General condition survey. 

3 mile test drive.

 

Have four very small rock chips to repair. We need to do something with the front bumper. It has the measles. She's picked up a chip in the passenger side lower headlamp lens. I'll look into that. Black plastic grill has a small rock divot or two. Nothing visible from a foot away. That black plastic piece under the wipers is getting milky. I'll try some dressings. Under side is dry as a bone and rust free save some surface rust on the leaf springs packs.

 

To do list:

 

Alignment check. 

Clean radiator air inlet side.

Lubricate locks and latches.

Look into getting the windshield polished.  

I've decided not to install the bypass filter system.

Lower fans temperature setting to lower peak water temperatures. (see below notes). 

 

Notes:

 

During the trans fluid procedure she was left idling for an hour to get over 195F for the fluid level final check. Used .36 gallons of fuel.

 

Water temp peaked at 216 F. 

Oil peaked 221 F.

Trans peaked 201 F.

 

Down the road after I got her back we logged 50 miles and at road speeds trans temps were under 150F and I had to run 55 mph minimum to maintain 195 F on the oil on this 64 F night. Water rock steady at 173F.  

     

Grumps....I like what I see?  Please don't forget to first clean out the door seals,weatherstrips etc. and condition properly.   Also, please do take my advice and use these......Premium Guard Pure Flow cabin filters p/n PC9958x

I am not a believer or easy to please?  These sir....meet my criteria! 

[Grumpy Bear]

1 hour ago, mookdoc6 said:

Grumps....I like what I see?  Please don't forget to first clean out the door seals,weatherstrips etc. and condition properly.   Also, please do take my advice and use these......Premium Guard Pure Flow cabin filters p/n PC9958x

I am not a believer or easy to please?  These sir....meet my criteria! 

Check, check and double check on the seals and I tossed in the hinges too. 

 

Think your going to have to wrestle Jason, my wrench for it anyway. 

 

BTW, who carries this filter? 

Edited September 10, 2019 by Grumpy Bear

[mookdoc6]

On 9/9/2019 at 7:21 PM, Grumpy Bear said:

Check, check and double check on the seals and I tossed in the hinges too. 

 

Think your going to have to wrestle Jason, my wrench for it anyway. 

 

BTW, who carries this filter? 

Amazon for the filters...price?  don't really remember as I have tried 1/2 dozen brands before finally finding the Gipper!