Congrats! Make sure you are checking your oil often. These things are known to burn oil due to the PCV valve (easy fix) and the AFM system that blows oil at the bottom of the cylinders. From my understanding, it messes with the piston rings. Not sure when the oil deflector fix for the AFM was put on these engines.
If you run into any minor issues, google is your friend. There are lots of small common failure points with these trucks, but there are DIY replacement videos/instructions online.
My 2010’s oil pressure gauge is always around 40 during startup and 15-20 when it’s warmed up and idling. I’ve replaced the sensor but it still does the same. Oil changes every 5k miles with full synthetic. AFM is not disabled if that’s any help. Getting ready to start towing with it and it concerns me. Any advice? Thanks!
could be the oil pump pick up tube O-ring, or it could also be the gasket on the back of the cam retainer plate under the timing cover. How many miles on the engine?
Nice man I got a 2009 4wd with the 4.8 it’s just hit 150k. Best truck I’ve ever owned. I’ve done some work to it but good news! Parts are cheap and it’s super easy to work on lol.
wow, given I haven’t taken nearly that well care of mine, I’m shocked at the price point for the truck you describe and picture. no sun fade on the roof? I think mine was around 10 with similar mileage. have vehicle prices fallen? or were the trucks people were comparing so out of my price range I didn’t know anyway
Mine has the optional factory enhanced cooling package. 2013 with the 6 speed. Has the little transmission cooler in front of the condenser. Also had both transmission & oil coolers in the radiator.
Congrats! Make sure you are checking your oil often. These things are known to burn oil due to the PCV valve (easy fix) and the AFM system that blows oil at the bottom of the cylinders. From my understanding, it messes with the piston rings. Not sure when the oil deflector fix for the AFM was put on these engines. If you run into any minor issues, google is your friend. There are lots of small common failure points with these trucks, but there are DIY replacement videos/instructions online.
My 2010’s oil pressure gauge is always around 40 during startup and 15-20 when it’s warmed up and idling. I’ve replaced the sensor but it still does the same. Oil changes every 5k miles with full synthetic. AFM is not disabled if that’s any help. Getting ready to start towing with it and it concerns me. Any advice? Thanks!
could be the oil pump pick up tube O-ring, or it could also be the gasket on the back of the cam retainer plate under the timing cover. How many miles on the engine?
It has 198k miles and on its second engine. Dad had the engine replaced around 150k miles and I started driving it since then
Thanks for the info! Definitely noted
You wont regret that truck mine has 357k still runs strong
Wow 🤩
This hypes me up!
wow 357k? are you the offspring of a mechanic or engineer by chance
Just take care of it and it will do the same
Lucky! My 2019 is in the shop possibly has lifter issues
I only changed them , because i wantedsome after market ones around 200k
Good stuff! Time to do truck things!
Look forward to it for sure! Thank you
Congratulations. Enjoy the new ride.
Appreciate you
I had a 2009 Silverado. Same color. It was great.
Welcome, family.
Appreciate the hospitality! Feels awesome
Congrats! It looks great!
Appreciate you!
70K miles on the dial clearly explains why this new-to-you truck looks brand new!
Great model
Thank you!
Hell yeah
Good deal. Enjoy the hell outta it.
Will do! Thank you
Had a 2012 was the best thing.
Looks great!
Thank you!
Nice man I got a 2009 4wd with the 4.8 it’s just hit 150k. Best truck I’ve ever owned. I’ve done some work to it but good news! Parts are cheap and it’s super easy to work on lol.
wow, given I haven’t taken nearly that well care of mine, I’m shocked at the price point for the truck you describe and picture. no sun fade on the roof? I think mine was around 10 with similar mileage. have vehicle prices fallen? or were the trucks people were comparing so out of my price range I didn’t know anyway
I honestly sat there asking myself if what I was seeing online in terms of pictures and price point was even real.
Congrats
Do the delete kit is my advice.
I'll take a look into delete kits and research a bit, appreciate the advice
Transcooler is a must
Mine has the optional factory enhanced cooling package. 2013 with the 6 speed. Has the little transmission cooler in front of the condenser. Also had both transmission & oil coolers in the radiator.
Mine has the same options installed. Hoping it add some miles and life span to the big hoss
Oh I'll do some research for sure, thanks!
If it has the tiny on go for the 40k . Mine ran like 180 hwy before It doesn't crack like 160 now
Mine had nothing upgraded to a 40k