2004 5.3L Vortec Z71 4x4 Silverado
October 22nd, 2018, 1:55 PM
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2004 5.3L Vortec Z71 4x4 Silverado
I just bought this truck with 190K. Anyone else have one? What upgrades or maintenance have you done or do you recommend?
October 22nd, 2018, 4:50 PM
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Grease all fittings too,
October 23rd, 2018, 2:37 PM
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I'd also consider upgrading your headlights, I can't tell you how much it impressed me going from regular bulbs to HID's.
Other than that fluid changes is about all you need assuming it's running fine.
Other than that fluid changes is about all you need assuming it's running fine.
October 26th, 2018, 1:02 PM
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Nice truck .
I just got a 2005 silverado 1500hd and like oil can says change all fluids and keep records.This truck will last you for awhile. I have been having trouble with my evap canister and trying to work the bugs out . on mine.
Does this have the automatic 4whd or is it manual?
I just got a 2005 silverado 1500hd and like oil can says change all fluids and keep records.This truck will last you for awhile. I have been having trouble with my evap canister and trying to work the bugs out . on mine.
Does this have the automatic 4whd or is it manual?
October 26th, 2018, 4:30 PM
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archery1 I am a fan of the truck but have the same evap canister issue. I am told its an easy fix and am looking forward to doing it myself in the next few weeks. Let me know if you do the project and what I might expect. Its manual 4wd with an auto switch. I have never been a big fan of the auto 4wd. so I never use it.
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October 26th, 2018, 4:37 PM
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BEER4Bonneville I am a huge fan of this truck. It has a few issues, u joint needs replacing and the pass window solenoid is on its last few rolls. I am looking forward to upgrading the intake and exhaust systems. Going to level her and get some wheels and tires. The engine is still super strong. How do you like the HD?
October 26th, 2018, 6:11 PM
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archery1 I am a fan of the truck but have the same evap canister issue. I am told its an easy fix and am looking forward to doing it myself in the next few weeks. Let me know if you do the project and what I might expect. Its manual 4wd with an auto switch. I have never been a big fan of the auto 4wd. so I never use it.
just working out bugs .I like .The hd 416m for hauling my boat 4 sure.
October 30th, 2018, 6:37 PM
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Not sure if I like the truck yet.
Inherited it from my father-in-law a few months ago.
Motor seems in good shape. Aluminum block which I assume was standard.
Very noisy inside from wind.
Suspension feels like it has 4 pool cues in place of shocks. lol
Gas mileage not bad. 18MPG at 70MPH cruise on highway.
Still on stock tires and rim size. Won't change those.
So still undecided at this time.
Frank
Inherited it from my father-in-law a few months ago.
Motor seems in good shape. Aluminum block which I assume was standard.
Very noisy inside from wind.
Suspension feels like it has 4 pool cues in place of shocks. lol
Gas mileage not bad. 18MPG at 70MPH cruise on highway.
Still on stock tires and rim size. Won't change those.
So still undecided at this time.
Frank
