The brakes are responsive, though one test example suffered from slightly spongy pedal action. Safety Adding dual front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, and stability control to the list of standard safety features on the 2010 Silverado 1500 is, according to numerous reviewers, a laudable move, and one that was long overdue. As to oil capacity that is easy to find out. Buy 6 quarts of oil and new filter, Drain old oil and remove old filter. A number of towing packages are available from Chevrolet.
There are 2 bolts holding the thermostat housing to the intake manifold. There are no bolts there. Jun 13, 2010 You did not give your engine size or other information, but here is a list from the handbook. I also checked to make sure the dip stick tube is properly seated in the block. From my 2009 Owners Manual 1500 Series Standard and Short Box 26.
Side-impact testing was not performed. The owners manual states the oil capacity is 6qt. Though the new six-speed automatic transmission, for the most part, earns kudos from professional reviewers, little difference in acceleration is noticeable between the 5. The entry-level V8 is a 4. Even on rough dirt roads, the ride remained smoother than in the others. There have been other threads addressing this and you will see some where 6 qts fills it to the mark and others where it is above the mark.
You now know the capacity. Drain the oil and change the filter. Add 5 quarts of oil then start the engine and let it run. The top-line engine is the 6. One professional reviewer, however, found the brake pedal to be a bit too spongy for his or her taste. Though few reviewers have taken the Silverado off-road, those that have are impressed with the truck's capabilities.
Oil used in a petrol engine will not be suitable for this application. With 6 quarts, from the factory and after myself changing the oil, the level on the dipstick is slightly high. Let it sit so oil drains back… Park the vehicle on a level surface. As far as oil additives go, I recall the owner's manual specifically advising against using any additives at all. This full-size pickup is designed to tow trailers, haul loads, and, occasionally, strike out overland. The ride is smooth, the steering is crisp, the brakes respond without slack.
Drain the oil, change the filter. Mar 04, 2018 It will be a diesel oil only, with a viscosity rating of 15w-30 or 20w-50 depending on the ambient temperature of your area. I drained the truck till there was almost no oil coming out of the drain and the oil filter hole. Check the oil level and add as necessary to reach the full mark on the dipstick. I took my time filling it then let it run and drain back in to the pan overnight before checking the dipstick.
Most owners, of course, overlook the glitches and focus on the positives with this full-size heavy hauler. All Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models are available as two- or four-wheel drive vehicles. I was wondering if anyone else has run into this. When cold after sitting, 5. Reviewers who used the Silverado as a tow vehicle were generally happy with its performance. Follow the upper radiator hose to the engine. First Oil change on the truck that I have done and I have never run into this with any other vehicle in all the years.
I took my time filling it then let it run and drain back in to the pan overnight before checking the dipstick. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. I have a 2004 Chevy pickup with a 5. I took my time filling it then let it run and drain back in to the pan overnight before checking the dipstick. The four-speed automatic with both the V6 and 4.