The failure mileage was 76,400. Summer travels can also include several 3+ hour road trips up north, idling in traffic and highway use. I just filled the diff til it ran out then suctioned out a little with a pump. A certain amount is added so why not publish it. If it ain't burning or leaking oil. I know more often is better, but I also don't wish to create extra work or expense for myself. Summer travels can also include several 3+ hour road trips up north, idling in traffic and highway use.
No one gives a capacity because it depends on which diff is under the truck how much fluid it holds. You never know what could be dripping down from the engine, battery acid, engine coolant, brake fluid, etc. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. You'll get slightly better mileage, too. The function and purpose of Automatic Transmission Fluid. Fluid level should be checked periodically. I've never really left Texas except for the time I was deployed to Iraq but I can imagine that winters in Canada are extremely cold! That was about 10,000 miles ago.
It's just a cost thing right now, that's all. It's just a cost thing right now, that's all. Fluid level should be checked periodically. Keep doing as you've been doing. But do not pay the dealer for what can be done a lot cheaper at home. Here it goes, opening another can of worms. Welcome to your best source of information for automotive and light truck oil and fluid capacities.
We recommend wearing safety glasses whenever you are working under your Sierra 1500. Drain and replace differential fluid immediately if the axle is submerged in water. This video shows you the location of your oil drain plug, oil filter, oil fill cap and dipstick in addition to the steps needed to change the oil and filter in your Sierra 1500. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. Wouldn't hurt to do it; might not need it.
There must be a known amount that will put you in that range. I recommend full synthetic lubes, and personally believe Amsoil will give you the best protection. It's your car's most important system! The information provided herein is a reference provided to you at no charge. We'll hook you up with the correct oil and service, all at the right price. Thats one of the reasons I changed the gear oil.
You'll get slightly better mileage, too. Glow plugs are not interchangeable with all model years. This link also has a vintage vehicle lookup, along with a power sports oil and filter guide. I have always used Mobil synthetic in all my axles, and on my H3's the axles get pushed to the limit and remained locked for quite some time. You should always attempt to verify the information with your vehicle manual or information provided on the underhood stick, sometimes also located on the top of the accumulator.
You never know what could be dripping down from the engine, battery acid, engine coolant, brake fluid, etc. Our shops are open late and on weekends too. The diffs are pre-filled before they ever get to the assembly line, so are manual transmissions be it a Saginaw gear or a dyna or what have you. Is this necessary at this point? We're experts at making sure your car gets the right oil at the right price, fast! If it ain't true, don't say it. Why are you opposed to syn? If it ain't yours, don't take it.
. I would stick with 5w30 year around maybe even 0w30 winter only but not 10w30. In other words, stick to the 5w30. Edited June 4, 2010 by jerseydrew a lot of you change oil way too early. With today's oils I would go back and forth with no worry. We are changing oil in a 2004 Sierra 1500 pick-up. It's enough to make most guys gag.
In other words, stick to the 5w30. In other words, stick to the 5w30. There were no warning indicators illuminated. And I was asking to make sure the nut was properly tightened with a torque wrench, so that the bearing preloads would be correct, the crush sleeve not messed up causing the ring and pinion to be out of proper alignment, which results in a howl after about 5,000 miles or so that can only be corrected by new a ring and pinion gear, new pinion bearings and crush sleeve. Supposed to be good for 15k miles obviously not in every situation.
Jbo +1 no it's not leaking or burning oil i just wanted to make sure, since the guy at walmart suggested the high mileage. If it ain't burning or leaking oil. Buy a target engine from the dealer and it will be pre-filled, pe-oiled and have a new filter. You can do it for far less, with better materials. It's just a cost thing right now, that's all. Always verify fluid specifications and capacities in your owners manual, if applicable.