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Yesterday, 04:45 PM
Thread: Buying pre-owned gas or diesel
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The sticker price on my truck was $44,000. With...
The sticker price on my truck was $44,000. With the Canadian and US dollars being nearly equal, why does my truck cost $11K more up in Canada? I guess taxes up there are MUCH higher then the US.
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Yesterday, 02:39 PM
Thread: Buying pre-owned gas or diesel
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I don't know what prices are like for new...
I don't know what prices are like for new Silverados up in Canada, but depending on the trim level, you can get a new 2500HD 4WD crew cab here in the US for under $40K with the WT package.
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Yesterday, 01:11 PM
Thread: 1998 Gmc Sierra Increasing Tire Size
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Remember:
Bigger, taller, wider tires zap fuel...
Remember:
Bigger, taller, wider tires zap fuel economy. The combination of decreased mechanical advantage, higher rolling resistance, all work against fuel economy.
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06-17-2013, 03:18 PM
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It was a 4WD LT Z71, but yes, I think they are...
It was a 4WD LT Z71, but yes, I think they are smoking some stuff.
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06-17-2013, 01:20 PM
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I got to test drive a new 2014 Silverado over the...
I got to test drive a new 2014 Silverado over the weekend. Nice truck, pricey, but nice.
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06-17-2013, 01:15 PM
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Got to test drive a 2014 Silverado over the weekend.
I drove by a couple of Chevy dealers over the weekend and saw one have a 2014. I pulled in and asked the salesman if I could take a look at it. I did let him know that I was not in the market for...
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06-17-2013, 01:05 PM
Thread: 2013 Siverado 1500
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Cheaper?
The NNBS trucks have:
More...
Cheaper?
The NNBS trucks have:
More powerful engines WITH better fuel economy.
Fully boxed frame.
Higher payload and towing ratings.
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06-17-2013, 12:39 AM
Thread: New Husky Liners X-Act Contour foor mats.
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New Husky Liners X-Act Contour foor mats.
I just got my new Husky Liner X-Act Contour floor mats and I am really impressed. The fit is really good. My buddy has Weathertech and the X-Act liners fit just as well. I paid $140 for the set,...
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06-16-2013, 11:15 PM
Thread: 2013 Siverado 1500
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To Cowpie.
First off, the Silverado pickup was...
To Cowpie.
First off, the Silverado pickup was not the reason GM went bankrupt. Management and retiree benefits are more to blame.
Second, the air dam is for fuel economy.
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06-14-2013, 04:23 PM
Thread: Bug shield or paint protection?
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Bug shield or paint protection?
With the summer coming on, my truck's front end has become a flying insect graveyard. How do the other forum members protect their front ends against this?
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06-12-2013, 05:39 PM
Thread: Has anyone taken apart a NNBS headlight??
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IMO you're just asking to trash a set of...
IMO you're just asking to trash a set of headlights. Spyder makes projector headlamp with halo rings for ~$250, the rings are not red.
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06-12-2013, 04:55 PM
Thread: Stabilitrak&traction control problem!!!
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Did you try and disable Stabilitrak and traction...
Did you try and disable Stabilitrak and traction control? I'm not sure about the 2007 models, but on my 2013 you hold the TC button for ~10 seconds.
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06-12-2013, 02:47 PM
Thread: Rear Differential Fluid Change.
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So all in all it sounds like just fill the diff...
So all in all it sounds like just fill the diff until it comes running out the fill hole.
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06-12-2013, 02:33 PM
Thread: Nbs crew cab bed caps
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How long is the bed on your 2005 Silverado?
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How long is the bed on your 2005 Silverado?
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You can get rail caps from a company call Stampede. Autoanything sells them for 5.5', 6.5', and 8' beds with or without stake... -
06-10-2013, 05:01 PM
Thread: Rear Differential Fluid Change.
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I was under the impression that differentials...
I was under the impression that differentials have some kind of venting system on them so too much pressure cannot happen.
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06-10-2013, 03:54 PM
Thread: 16 or 18in wheels?
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There are a lot of aftermarket ECU programmers...
There are a lot of aftermarket ECU programmers that will re-program the ECU. Hypertech makes power programmer (#32500), but the unit will run you ~$325. There might be less expensive ones out...
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06-10-2013, 02:50 PM
Thread: 08 Silverado door speakers
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Man, a 2008 with less than 9300 miles??!!!!
As...
Man, a 2008 with less than 9300 miles??!!!!
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06-10-2013, 01:44 PM
Thread: Rear Differential Fluid Change.
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Before this thread gets too far off topic:
I...
Before this thread gets too far off topic:
I would like the opinion of some of the forum members as do they think that filling G80 8.6" differential on a 2013 SIlverado up to the fill plug is bad,... -
06-10-2013, 01:05 PM
Thread: Rear Differential Fluid Change.
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You must have a 2500 Silverado.
I was under...
You must have a 2500 Silverado.
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06-10-2013, 12:56 PM
Thread: 16 or 18in wheels?
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I doubt you will see much effect in gas mileage...
I doubt you will see much effect in gas mileage from tire size alone, but you will see a big effect in speedometer accuracy. You will need to get some kind of unit to tell the ECU the new tire...
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06-10-2013, 12:52 PM
Thread: Rear Differential Fluid Change.
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My truck has the 8.6" ring gear. I have your...
My truck has the 8.6" ring gear. I have your standard 10 bolt G80 locking diff. There are no leaks on the axles, pinion or other areas. The truck is a 2013
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06-10-2013, 01:56 AM
Thread: Rear Differential Fluid Change.
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Rear Differential Fluid Change.
Changed the fluid in the rear differential. The amount of fluid that I removed was ~2.25 quarts, and the fluid I put back in was ~3.25 quarts. I put fluid in until it ran out the fill plug. I...
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06-08-2013, 01:51 AM
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Yoou could have at least spelled it right:
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Yoou could have at least spelled it right:
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06-07-2013, 10:08 PM
Thread: Black floormats with a tan interior.
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Here is a pic of the black floor mats in my...
Here is a pic of the black floor mats in my Silverado. Funny thing is the same floor mats for the Tahoe and Suburban can be had in the tan color, but for the Silverado and Sierra black is the only...
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06-07-2013, 03:36 PM
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Did you ever contact GM about the vehicle?
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Did you ever contact GM about the vehicle?
Also, many are aware that you don't have to take the vehicle back to the dealer you bought it from. I'm sure there were numerous Chevrolet dealerships...
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