so in looking under the hood recently, I noticed that (im not sure which) some hoses, either a trans cooler or oil cooler, had a pretty good amount of oil on the surface of them, and they looked really degraded and almost rotten, which seems kind of weird cause the truck is only 7 years old. Im not sure if i put on a signature yet, but my truck is a 2004 silverado work truck (base trim) with a 4.8 motor and a 4-speed auto.
Also just to clarify, because I haven't been able to find a clear answer to this, which coolers does this truck have stock? Am i correct that it has just oil and trans? There is a very small steel heat exchanger in the grille that looks like it goes to the power steering system as well.
I was just wondering if anyone thought it necesary to replace these hoses, if theyve been a big problem. I haven't noticed, between oil changes this truck burning any oil which is a good sign.
Thanks!
Also just to clarify, because I haven't been able to find a clear answer to this, which coolers does this truck have stock? Am i correct that it has just oil and trans? There is a very small steel heat exchanger in the grille that looks like it goes to the power steering system as well.
I was just wondering if anyone thought it necesary to replace these hoses, if theyve been a big problem. I haven't noticed, between oil changes this truck burning any oil which is a good sign.
Thanks!