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Bogle45

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My 2000 Silverado is about to roll over to 100,000 miles.

I actually just had to replace my fuel pump..... $360!! Plan on changing the fuel filter soon as well.

I have replaced the fuel filter and spark plugs at about 75,000.

I now plan on replacing the coil packs and o2 sensors. I usually like to go with OEM brands but I thought I would see what everyone else uses... any good or bad brands out there?

I am also planning on flushing the transmission and replacing the filter and putting new lubricant in the transfer case and rear differential.

I think this may get pricey when its all said and done.

 

What else should I do?

 

Any ideas/recommendations/opinions are greatly appreciated.

Mikeee Enthusiast

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For the O2 Sensors use AcDelco/GM only.

On the fuel filter write the mileage and date on the can AFTER installation.

If you really want to flush the trans, the better machines do a 2 second reverse flow.

Install a Goodyear Gatorback s-belt.

 

My 2¢

vranasaurus Enthusiast

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Might I ask why you are replacing the coil packs?

 

Unless it is having soe issues with the ignition system I don't know why you would do this. Unless there is something I don't know replacing the coil packs is not part of the 100,000 mile maintenance.

 

The OEM ones range from $30 to $65 depending on which ones you get. Your looking at between $240 and $520 to replace things that may not be bad.

redvett Senior Enthusiast

redvett

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I have 3 service & 1 personal truck all are the same 2000.01,03 & 04 the olsdest has over 245000miles and still running strong. Coils are OEM original. If its not broke why fix it.

Bogle45 Enthusiast

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Well, they may not need to be changed. I was just assuming they needed to be.

The engine does have a little stumble in it while idling. I was thinking changing the coil packs would help.

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Well, they may not need to be changed. I was just assuming they needed to be.

The engine does have a little stumble in it while idling. I was thinking changing the coil packs would help.

 

You should probably test the coil packs before you spend a bunch of money to replace them.

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Bogle45

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Well, they may not need to be changed. I was just assuming they needed to be.

The engine does have a little stumble in it while idling. I was thinking changing the coil packs would help.

 

You should probably test the coil packs before you spend a bunch of money to replace them.

 

 

 

I like that idea, how do I go about doing that?

C & A s Dad Senior Enthusiast

C & A s Dad

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Brad,

 

Not sure where you are located, but if you have a CARQUEST Store in your market, we use 3 OE suppliers, Denso, NTK and Bosch for our O2 sensors. Our cataloging will list the OE brand. I think your 2000 model had NTK O2 Sensors.

vranasaurus Enthusiast

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Well, they may not need to be changed. I was just assuming they needed to be.

The engine does have a little stumble in it while idling. I was thinking changing the coil packs would help.

 

You should probably test the coil packs before you spend a bunch of money to replace them.

 

 

 

I like that idea, how do I go about doing that?

 

 

Just google "coil Tester" and you see a range of products that will accomplish the job.

ws6_guy Senior Enthusiast

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Sounds ok, but has your transmission been flushed before? Often people start having problems with their trannys after flushing for the first time ever when the truck has 100k+ on it

Mikeee Enthusiast

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Sounds ok, but has your transmission been flushed before? Often people start having problems with their trannys after flushing for the first time ever when the truck has 100k+ on it

It's like kicking a sleeping dog.

Bogle45 Enthusiast

Bogle45

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Sounds ok, but has your transmission been flushed before? Often people start having problems with their trannys after flushing for the first time ever when the truck has 100k+ on it

 

So I shouldn't have it flushed and change the filter?

Mikeee Enthusiast

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Sounds ok, but has your transmission been flushed before? Often people start having problems with their trannys after flushing for the first time ever when the truck has 100k+ on it

 

So I shouldn't have it flushed and change the filter?

 

Do you plan on keeping the truck awhile?

If so, then DO IT !!!

Just be sure to use a reputable transmission shop.

Not a brake shop that does transmissions.

Not a muffler shop that does transmissions.

A transmission shop that does transmissions.

Preferable one that does their own in-house rebuilds.

A lot can be "read" as to what has been going on inside the transmission when the pan is dropped

ZZ327 Senior Enthusiast

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Sounds ok, but has your transmission been flushed before? Often people start having problems with their trannys after flushing for the first time ever when the truck has 100k+ on it

 

 

the only times Ive heard of that happening is if theyre already having Transmission problems. Its happened to me twice!! My old truck, an 88 silverado needed a rebuild after the trans started missing 2nd gear after a flush at 180,000 Miles.

 

 

Now take my 95 silverado company truck that has had 157,000 hard miles put on. I had the tranny flushed 5000 miles ago and its going strong, They told me the original fluid was like mud!

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