how to make your Chevy truck run forever
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- How to preventive maintenance solutions for your second generation 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. Chevy Silverado report and truck review from the original owner. What modifications work for 2010 Chevy Silverado? What regular maintenance to perform for the longevity of your truck. I will let you in on some facts on how you can to get the most from your Chevrolet Truck.
00:20 burn out
01:01 Chevy Truck history
02:12 preventive maintenance
04:37 Chevy Silverado specs
06:06 Chevy Silverado truck modifications
06:09 Chevy truck peels a burn out
08:13 rear axle gear swap
09:03 walk around
11:03 Silverado reliability and value
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Replaced my Transmission at 90,000, but the engine is still strong at 200,000! Love my Chevys!
Hey Jimi GM should use you in their commercials!!
Great video! Thanks for taking the time and sharing your experience. I am about to get a used one and I love it. I subscribed. Last time I had a Chevy pickup was over 30 years ago. The more I hear about these gen 2’s the more I like them.
they will be a classic chevy truck some day.
Great truck and video . Thanks for making this video. American Iron all the way!
glad you were able to gain something from the video.
100k in 12yrs is not that many miles, but your right proper maintenance is key to longevity. My 2010 F150 has 240k still going strong.
Took me a long time to get there as a camprig. Miles mostly from travel and exploring.
5.4?
4.6 3v
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Good video 🤙🏻 Long Live the Silverado
Heavy Chevy
@@jimibreeze yea sir
I have the EXACT Truck but it's a 2008 5.3 Flex vin code 0 with 245K Miles with AFM Deleted and an Airaid Cold Air Intake tube to the Stock Airbox and E-85 Tune, BEST Truck I have Ever Owned and I'll NEVER Get Rid of It!
nice, and your Chevy Truck is still going strong
My gear ratio in my 4.3 has worked good. Of course I never do peel outs and I like the locking rear. For slower driving and work truck utility its good as is.
Right on
Got an 08 2500hd ltz z71 6.0 with 68k...Drove it across 4 States once, a few short trips and to work less than 2 miles sort of (I also have a 14 lex Gs350 great car too) . Finally putting in some tlc. In the process of putting a new head unit then repainting under carriage,reg maintenance, mf muffler etc. One of the best upgrades was the center console tray 😉. That's how good this truck is. Had it bone stock since day 1 when I first got it 10/2007. Almost made a huge mistake and sold it to get the new tundra trd pro because I did not think the new silverados where as tough anymore, but could not pull the trigger. Luckily there was no stock and they are asking 82k...Insane... I have a gem and all it needed was attention. Chevy 💪
yup, these trucks will become classics as the years go by. Imagine saying that "they don't make them like they use to"
2010 4.3 203k miles every winter in Michigan. Still strong 💪🏼
oh yeah. over 200k
Awesome truck. I have the 2009 but it's all factory
hey thanks.
I have never owned a vehicle as long as I had this truck, allows me more time to mod it the way I need to
Great video and tough rig
Thanks 👍
I have the exact 2010 truck 4x4 ...has 300k miles now. Original engine, original transmission. Only thing I can attribute to it's longevity is full synthetic oil and changing transmission fluid more often than recommended.
300k is an impressive sum of miles.
What do you recommend changing the transmission fluid at? If you don’t mind?
@@fortyfourrobo544 always check the Chevrolet owners manual for the maintenance schedule. I changed mine at 100,000 miles because it felt right too me,.
@@fortyfourrobo544 at least once a year....maybe twice a year if I was driving it a ton. And I just use Valvoline full synthetic from Walmart.
Ive got an 08' z71 with 180k. Absolute love it, best truck ive ever owned. So simple and straightforward to work on. So well designed. Theyre very common so parts are dirt cheap and readily available. You usually have to replace the broken exhaust manifold bolts and the leaking rear main seal at least once in the life of the vehicle, but $2500 once in a trucks life for ~300k or more miles who can complain about that?
right on
Absolutely, Take care of your Silverado and it will take care of you, these vehicles are Masterpieces in Motion, talking about Z71 4x4, 5.3. 6 speed with Displacement on Demand, but one has to understand how DOD ,works to use it effectively. My truck has close to 200k, no major issues so far.
What's your secret to understanding how to drive the the DOD?
I got a 2011 avalanche 5.3 as well 123k and runs smooth. The downfall to these 5.3 is the DOD. Alot of people delete the DOD. I havent yet but debating if I should. Good engine with one fatal flaw. Without the DOD they are bulletproof. Ik some avalanche fanatics will switch out the 2nd gen engine for the 1st gen since it didn't have DOD. From my research the DOD is only an issue if your towing alot and it's on the heavier side.
@@EZMerkZ Absolutely, In my opinion, once the engine is constantly over revved constantly, issues happen. The smart charging and DOD delivers exceptional fuel economy on long hauls.
I drive a 09 1500 V/6 with over 200k miles just pulled a boat 1500 miles no problems at all
right on
They are great trucks iva owned all kinds but all ways have a chevy or GMC, keep doin what your doin.
You know when you have a good thing that works - BowTie
I own a 11 just like yours great truck I’ve had zero issues I’ve owned it since 14
good to hear
Just retired my 2007 at 260k, live in the northeast so rust o' plenty but still runs well, tranny went. Was troublesome at first, burned a quart every 1000 miles, fouled plugs every 10k, lifters went at 160k, I did lifter job, afm delete, and relocated pcv with aftermarket valve cover. 100k trouble free ever since. No fouled plugs and minimal oil use, about a quart every 3.5k. For anyone buying one I would suggest a catch can and afm delete, diablosport makes a good one plugs into obd port, that's what I used, these simple mods and regular maintenance I don't see why 300k can't be reached. I believe my tranny went because of a couple times I had to get home in limp mode when plugs would foul. Brutal on drive train. Full line pressure in the tranny when in limp, jar the teeth right out of your head. Even in 2023 I think the afm still has problems
I think my saving grace is using AmsOil synthetic since new.
I didn't know Geddy Lee drove a Chevy
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My 2011 has 290k and still runs great
does your truck have the cylinder deactivation?
Inlets you changed your breaks and springs, your gvwr is still the same regardless if you change the gear ratio
yup. however I just recently added air bag load springs to level things out when running with the camper.
I've had, chev, ford, and dodge, they all bring something to the table. I currently have 11 sierra, but the previous 07 F150 was a better overall truck.
Your right, all vehicle have their merits.
I have a 13’ Avalanche 4wd I’m preparing to tow a travel trailer, it came with 3.08 would like to change gears I have a 03’ I ordered new with 4.10 gears & I love that.. what’s your opinion on the 4.10’s with the 6speed? How big of job is that? Did you add a trans cooler?
with the gear swap, my truck runs fantastic.The six speed automatic trans operates just fine. I normally use the paddle shift feature as a "manual auto trans". I did not add a transmission cooler or anything else. Gear swap is a big job that needs to be done correctly. I hired someone to do it which cost more than the parts involved. But is was hands down the biggest improvement for my use of the truck.
What size rims and tires are those and did you level it out ?
34"x 10.50" BFG All terrain tires
Haven't watched everything completely just yet! Still going, but do you have the AFM turned off? I just got a 2009 and just tuned the afm off, getting roughly 13.6 mpg combined according to the gauge.
This week I'm logging 14.6 MPG. ....what is AFM?
@@jimibreeze active fuel management. Or DOD displacement on demand. So when your running down the road, and say your in the city, ittl knock your engine down from V8 to only using 4 cylinders. It’s very prone to throwing lifters I turned mine off and now I’m at 16.5 average
@@notraseer The AFM is turned on, verified cuz I can hear the cylinders shut down/on.
@@jimibreeze I'd disable AFM before you drop a lifter. Pulling a cylinder head isn't fun
@@notraseer this is new to me, I never heard of issues with AFM.
Keep changing your oil often. That's the ONE major thing you can do to keep from having problems with the AFM. That and delete it.
simple maintenance pays off
I have seen a lot of 07 an newer getting new motor put in !
I guess you never know if those engines were ever taking care of with proper maintenance.
Yep. Active Fuel Management (AFM) blows up the engine and many transmissions from GM with more than 6 gears have problems.
I would STAY AWAY from newer GM trucks and vehicles in general. They use to make some good vehicles (3800 engine & 800 series trucks & SUVS) but their newer stuff is less than reliable. There is a reason GM vehicles are cheaper than Toyotas and Hondas. Buyer beware when it come to GM.
Is that a gdi engine as well my 2014 is and I hate it. Also does it have the stupid cylinder deactivation? I'm running 35 inch tires should I change the gear ratio with my tuner?
Larger diameter tires will have the effect of making your final drive ratio HIGHER affecting your engines RPM. Usually this means the engine is not operating with all available torque, suffering gas mileage and loss of power.
After my gear swap my truck is running much better with the larger tires than stock factory sized tires.
Look up tire gear ratio calculators online to get a better idea of what RPM your engine will be.
@@jimibreeze do you have a vídeo of the gear swap?
@@ILIKE2FIXSTUFF No video on the gear swap. I had a shop do it for me.
I have heard from the Master Mechanics that the Best Chevy Gas Trucks where 07, 08, 09 and 10's with the 5.3 / V-8 all they need is regular maintenance and they are easy to work on , just don't buy one from the rust belt !
yup. No problems with my rig.
Pre 2007 (800 Series) are more reliable and easier to work on. Fo your research. Stay FAR away from anything remotely newer from GM.
Research all the problems with Active Fuel Management (AFM) and GMs newer transmissions (anything with more than 6 gears).
Did you disable AFM?
I think the tuner he has on it disables it
The Active Fuel Management system stills functions. I haven't noticed any problems what so ever. In fact with the gear change the trucks runs and drives so much better.
Did you delete the AFM? Good video. Stay safe. 7/18/2023 13:23 13:23
No I have not deleted the AFM. I'm on the edge if I should or not..
I believe with your Banks system you can disable AFM (DOD) or it may be their default in certain modes
If it means anything I have a pretty much bone stock 92 exCab long bed 8ft with tow package. 350 tbi. She still runs. No smoke 198k will of course burn tires if you are heavy foot. Hahah. Second owner and original claims it was rebuilt both the engine and trans but I dont know. Hard to tell. No smoke is a true sign I assume. Now the interior is horrid but hey. 92. Lol.
ya i get it. I had a 1992 K1500 Z71 step side that never had the chance to reach over 100k. Truck was totally in a towing accident on a Maumee River Bridge. Truck spun a 180 and lost the trailer. Transmission and rear axel suffered catastrophic damage.
@@jimibreeze damn!!!! That's insane !!!!
12 years 100k miles my boy here drove it to the store and back for 12 years the fuck
2009 210k, second engine at 100k,transmission failed at 35k,same engine oil consumption problems on second engine, dont have to change it just add to it,door locks failed at 10 years,list goes on,Die electric grease doesn't go on the tip of the plug
I have a 2009 gmc seirra with 248,000 miles on it oil change is the most important maintenance you can do this truck runs like new I am the second owner first owner had high maintenance service done at dealer ship it has afm no trouble with lifters truck looks new I get 28 miles on highway city 18 not bad for 248,000 miles oh the engine is a 5.3 best little small block .
So good to hear that your truck at 248K is running so well. WOW the MPG your getting!
Do you have the afm removed/disabled?
No vehicle with cylinder deactivation will "run forever". It WILL bite you in the ass eventually. Is 1 mile per gallon worth replacing your engine?
I guess the more complicated the system increases the likelihood of something going wrong
Run the air pressure listed on the sidewalk of the tire. It helps with fuel economy and tire life. If doing long distance towing, add an auxiliary transmission cooler. There is no way to set the tow capacity with 4:10 gears, too much depends on the trailer. Just watch the tongue weight when loading the trailer (why a lot of RVs use a load leveler hitch).
I ended up going with 38 psi front & 40 psi rear when I have the camper on the truck. I came up with these numbers using the chalk test (coloring chalk on the tire then driving a short distance, then inspecting how it wore off, adjusting air psi then doing it again). I notice the air psi printed on the tires always list MAX pressure.
Wanna add value to that truck? But a gallon of milk in the front seat..
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Some might say that making a video about a 100 thousand mile vehicle is stupid
Well most of these new 8 and 10 speed transmissions they are not going to even go no 100 thousand miles. They won't because they have too many parts in them. Too many things to fail. And the new engines are junk as well. We got a couple of new Corvette's that have smoked engines in less than a thousand miles. And that technology is in these trucks as well. And the designers and engineers know it
I get it. When I bought this truck new I felt the same way about it. Now this truck is far behind the technology curve compared to todays vehicles. My 2010 Silverado will become vintage one day, perhaps when I reach 200k miles.
@@jimibreeze Hopefully you make it that far. Some do. Some don't. As stated in my other posts, anyone who buys anything with AFM is really rolling the dice. And as Gregory said, the newer transmissions GM has been using (8 speed, 10 speed, etc) have been problematic.
The 1st generation of these trucks & SUVs (800 Series GMT...Silverado, Sierra, Taho & Yukon) are simpler and more reliable. Lower mileage ones are getting more and more expensive even though older bc they are proven to be reliable with less issues. I'm starying FAR away from amost all newer GM products. About the ONLY GM product I would purchase that is newer is a used 2500 HD. Those have no AFM on them and a reliable six speed transmission.
Good luck with your's. Keep changing your oil frequently as that seems to help with the AFM issue. And get the electronic delete you plug into your OBD port to delete the AFM as soon as possible.
Music is way loud. Difficult to hear you talk.
appreciate the feedback
800 series are more reliable than the newer ones. Look up all the problems associated with Active Fuel Management (AFM) destroying engines.
As they added more and more gears to the transmission over the years they are also known to have problems. The transmission implodes.
I would look for a low mileage pre-2007, called the 800 series truck or SUV, Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon, before buying anything newer from GM. You are rolling the dice with anything newer from GM.
The only newer truck I would purchase from GM is a 2500 HD. No AFM and reliable six speed transmission.
Do your research. There is a VERY GOOD reason the newer GM trucks are less expensive. Because they are garbage.
100k miles is not a lot of miles. And this guy has been lucky so far. From reading the comments, he wasnt even aware what the Active Fuel Management (AFM) is or the problems associated with it.
Buyer beware. DO NOT buy a GM vehicle.
Thanks for the tip. You're correct, I'm just learning about AFM. It must be easy to disconnect, no?
Hahaha I put 100k on a car in 3-4years just daily use.
For me its where it takes me not how fast I get there.
Had a 94 GMC Sierra Z71 5.7L ,Had 437,000 on it when it got totaled. Still ran like a top. I got it in 97 with 30k on it and changed oil every 3k Started adding a bottle of Restore oil additive at 175k on every oil change
I throw in a bottle of additive every once in while too.
Till they bring back the cast iron engine ... Chevy engines are second rate.
Loosing weight is all in the quest for better fuel mileage. I don't think we will see cast iron engine blocks in passenger trucks much longer, we will probably more electric motor driven trucks. Someday the 2010 model years trucks will be referred to as classics.
I have a 2017 Z71, with the 6.2. Have had a total engine rebuild, due to AFM lifter failure. Two 8 speed transmissions, due to torque converter failure. Aero louvers stuck open. Brake failure at low speed. Leaf springs were replaced, due to wrong ones. Front drive shaft to the front differential fell off. AC condenser leaked all the freon out. And the interior electronics has never worked right. This is the type of bullshit to be expected. When a private sector company. Is run by the government.
whoa... sounds like some bad luck with your truck.