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Pauleo

I have filled up once so far. Got 15 miles to the gallon. Pretty much all city driving. Sticker said 15-19 mpg. So I guess I'm right on. I had heard from a couple Silverado owners that gas milage got better after it was broken in. I am just hoping they, as well as you guys, are right.

Pauleo

Does any one know if the gas milage of a new vehicle is true? I mean, could it get better after a vehicle gets "broken in?" I understand that driving conditions, driving habits, etc are factors but is having a brand new vehicle a factor?

Pauleo

HenryJ wrote:...I have never had to suspend or ban a member of this forum...

You mean to tell me that you haven't at least CONSIDERED Barch?????

^ more flaming ^

Pauleo

I put a V-Force muffler on mine. It was about $90 installed. It gave it a bit of a growl. Just enough in my opinion. As for performance, I can't recall any noticable gains. Maybe a little low end. But I really liked the muffler just the same.

Pauleo

shakin wrote:I may be interested, if he is not. How much?

Thanks for the interest!!! Top has first dibs on this one but if decides against it, I will certainly let you know.

Pauleo

Hey Top! If you didn't already know, I got rid of the S-10 Crew Cab for a Silverado Crew Cab. I still have my small Rockford Fosgate amp and 2-8" sub woofers in a home-made box that will fit behind the back seat of your rig. That's without having to remove the jack also. I will sell them REAL cheap ...

Pauleo

I just hope you didnt give them your chrome wheels and any other mods that could be sold here Nope. I had taken my chrome wheels off for the winter and got real lucky and sold them right after I bought the new truck. :D As for the other stuff, I don't think I would have gotten enough for any of it ...

Pauleo

I have been going back and forth about buying a NEW vehicle for a couple months, actually. I have never owned a new one. Always used. See, I have a real "disorder" of some kind. :!: I never keep a vehicle very long. I always find one way or another to get out of it. As far as this goes: That'll teac...

Pauleo

Well boys, (and girls as the case may be) we lost another crew cabber today. Me! I took my truck in for service for my ongoing thump-clunk noise and they told me they wouldn't cover it. Said that it was the torsion bars and the wrong sized shocks. They noticed that I cranked the T bars and have afte...

Pauleo

All looks sweet! Be sure to post your pics & info when you get r dun!

I was gonna trade in my CC for a new Nissan Titan. Caused a HUGE blowout with the wife! So I'm keepin' the S-10 and modding the heck outta it!!!

Pauleo

I am no mechanic, but I have to agree here. Spacers can cause extra stress on other components. Haven't any of you seen any of those older "gangsta" rides out there with the wheels sticking way out the sides? :!: (I've seen some 4x4's this way too.) After time, the vehicle starts to sag in the cente...

Pauleo

I've got a Sony 4 Mega Pixel camera. I like it pretty well. I'm pretty much with F9K9 on this one. 3-5 mega pixels is plenty. I can enlarge my pics to 8x10 with no problems what so ever. No noticable difference in picture quality. A question you need to ask yourself is, are you going to print your p...

Pauleo

Pauleo , would you mind describing the sound in more detail... Well, it very well could be that I am having the same problem. Mine sounds like a knock over medium to hard bumps. I can hear it best over speed bumps when the tires come back down. It could very well be something hitting the frame beca...

Pauleo

The shocks are still O.K. in my opinion. But I am still having problems with that thump/clunk noise. I have been to the dealership about four times now and they always find something wrong. Just not the problem I initially brought the rig in for. (I have all this info in another thread somewhere!) T...

Pauleo

I was reading an article about the `07 Tahoe and it said that the big differences in it versus the current ones are in the interior and things that you cannot see. The article didn't keep my attention so I don't remember what exactly those improvements were. .... Uh, ...... well, ...... maybe I bett...

Pauleo

Nice job! Thanks for all the pics! :thumb: I was wondering, does that CD storage tray just pop out? Or do I have to remove the console to get at it from the underside? I don't know if I'm gonna put an inverter in that space but I would like to use it for something other than the trash it seems to co...

Pauleo

I hate to say it, but my next vehicle is going to be a Nissan. I REALLY like them! I am leaning towards the Xterra. I don't think I really need a pickup anymore since I have a decent trailer now. Trouble is, I really like the full size Titan too for the towing capacity. But then again, I like that N...

Pauleo

For any do-it-yourselfer, here's some tips I used to use: Spray the OUTSIDE of the window with water, lay the tint film GLUE SIDE OUT over the water and trim most of the excess off to get a inch larger that needed fit. Then when you actually stick it to the inside of the window, you won't have to fi...

Pauleo

And I just happened to think....

You could have made the same smart remark to me as well!!!! I'm sitting here AT work and checkin' out the `ol forum when I should be actually WORKING!!!

Pauleo

HenryJ wrote:
Pauleo wrote: HJ! Don't you work??? Man! You're on here all hours of the day!!!
Four tens makes every week a three day weekend

I C. I was just teasin' ya anyway!

Pauleo

I noticed that some of the chrome door handles were really plastic covers. I dont think they will stay on for long. Yeah. The only ones that I have seen are just plastic. But then again, my "chrome grill" is also just plastic and seems to be holding up fine. (Knock on wood [Need an avatar for that]...

Pauleo

I say leave the bug shield. Withiut it you wiil get rock chips on that area of the hood. My mother has an S-10 Blazer and has been wanting a bug sheild. I thought about giving her mine but my wife told me I was crazy. For the same reason you mentioned. Well... she thinks I'm crazy sometimes anyway ...

Pauleo

Looks really good :thumb: I'm not sure about removing the bug shield. It may tend to tie the weatherflectors and tonneau cover together? Chrome body side moulding would be a nice touch? Seems like Jim brought it up , but I have yet to see it on a crew. HJ! Don't you work??? :lol: Man! You're on her...

Pauleo

OK. Now I have the all chrome grill AND inserts. Check it out..... http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-3/970646/DSC01195.JPG http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-3/970646/DSC01194.JPG Snagged HJ's before he had a chance to put them back on his rig! :wink: I've been considering taking the bug sheild o...

Pauleo

Mine is a FULL chrome grill. Not just the inserts. It came with the clear corners & a billet bowtie. Can't remember where I got it from though. Only that the place was in London, KY. F9K9's stompin' ground! IMAGE (This is an older pic. I have the BL, T-bar crank & shackles, & bigger tires now.) Mar...

Pauleo

Also, I liked this place for their inserts.

Pauleo

I just saw a TV commercial for one of the new Buick models. They boast having the heated washer fluid as a factory option.

Pauleo

Mine is a FULL chrome grill. Not just the inserts. It came with the clear corners & a billet bowtie. Can't remember where I got it from though. Only that the place was in London, KY. F9K9's stompin' ground! http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-3/970646/mysdime2.JPG (This is an older pic. I have the B...

Pauleo

Oooh! Oooh! How `bout some of that chrome rocker panel tape!!!

Pauleo

Sent my vote even though I don't really want flares.
I just did it for you guys. Am I a nice guy or what???!!!

Pauleo

Pink would be cute!

No. I'm with Mark. The Light or dark grey would look pretty good IMHO.

Pauleo

Aww, shucks! I have MAYBE an inch with no accumulation on the streets. I WANNA PWAY!!! WAAAAH!

Pauleo

Hey! Coincidence?? I just found that that one of my business associates left for Brazil last night!!! Ya think he would ship one back for me for an early Christmas present???

I wonder. Can that even be done? Can you buy a vehicle from over seas and register it here in the states???

Pauleo

Thanks, Pauleo. very helpful advice. this part in particular: My suggestion would be to go to Sears or Home Depot or somewhere and look at the specs of the air tools you think you would want to run. The tools will have specs on them to let you know what size compressor you need for that specific to...

Pauleo

border man wrote:This is my setup......

Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!!! Thanks Border Man! I just foung my next little mod!

(It's amazing the stuff you find when you're not even looking for it!)

Pauleo

I have a little 5 gallon pancake compressor by Bostitch. It works well for running a finish nailer and would do an OK job of running a framing gun. I use it for small stuff though. And I really wanting something that was portable. As a garage compressor, forget it. It'll air up a tire or your kids f...

Pauleo

BRAZIL! That sucks! I want one! They look better than the dang Colorado!

Pauleo

No. My tires on not directional. I never thought about tire rotation from left to right! That's the same dag-gone thing!!! Stupid kid! I should have thought of that! I really should have been more cautious when he told me that putting the factory wheels back on with my after market spacers could rui...

Pauleo

I found out something interesting about my tires. I bought them from Wally World several months ago & had them put the white letters out with my chrome wheels. When I had the truck back to them to put my N90's on for the winter, I asked to have the black walls out because I think I would like that m...

Pauleo

HenryJ wrote:... You'd be better off getting a set of N90's. I see them going for as little as $25 a piece. Or steel spares. People are giving them away.

I use my N90's for winter wheels now but I hate them. Oh well, just curious.

Pauleo

HJ. If you don't mind me asking, what did you end up having to pay for your wheels? I would love to have a set for my winter runners.

Pauleo

Although, if I was under warrenty, I'd probably bring it in for things that I now just ignore. The airbag light for example. :roll: Hey Barch! Does that light ever come on when anyone ELSE drives your rig or just when YOU do??? ...Oh....wait a minute....... you said AIR bag, not WIND bag!!!! My bad...

Pauleo

I had my bearings replaced about a month ago. I had the truck in the dealership for my "thump/clunk" noise (that I've ranted about in other posts) and they found the bearings to be bad. (Among other things.) At the rate I'm going, I'm gonna have new parts in the front front end of my rig!!! Good thi...

Pauleo

barch97 wrote:that's a very common occurance if your radiator cap is leaking. You're not still using the stock cap on your '01, are you?

Pauleo

My truck is an `01 with 51k miles. Just had it replaced but not because it lacked the juice. My positive terminal rotted off!

The guy at Advanced Auto Parts said that it was a pretty common occurance with GM batteries.

Pauleo

While we're on the subject of trannys, I had sort of an issue with mine. It would slip on in a blue moon, but since I had the tranny mount replaced, it hasn't done it. (Knock on wood!!!) It may still do under the right conditions I guess. I'm just wondering if the mount COULD have been the culprit.

Pauleo

Hey, Brule! You really are out there in no man's land!

Pauleo

Probably. I don't know any of them personally. Just the business.

Wow! Small world, huh? I'm assuming you know her from school or something?

Pauleo

RaleighBlaZeR2 wrote:Hey Pauleo,

Do you know a girl named Kris Reinshield (that was her name prior to marriage) from Lancaster? She was born and raised there. Think she is a teacher now.

I definately know the Reinshield name! The family has a butcher shop out in Bremen. I don't, however, know Kris. Sorry.

Pauleo

By the way, according to another reply to this thread the problem is corrected by the addition of 1/2'' washers... surely that isnt a measure of thickness. That would be one hell of a washer! Yeah. Sorry. :oops: That was my post. My brain didn't mean what my fingers typed! :? I have had that thump/...

Pauleo

Woo Hoo! Awesome! And to think. I get excited when I drive through a puddle on the street after a hard rain!!!

Pauleo

HenryJ wrote:...shoving wires under the spade of a fuse is a "no-no" in my book ...

That was how I powered my aftermarket fog lights! So they will come on only with the ignition & AHL.

Pauleo

Yeah. I would do all those things you mentioned. No question. But I would also get rid of those stock shocks if you still have them. They are definately junk! But why would you even CONSIDER taking this work to the dealer??? They will most likely rip you off BIG time! Why not do some or all of the w...

Pauleo

snocat1 wrote:Went and got tires for my truck. the service rep said my idler arm needs to be replaced. i've have 60,000 miles on my cc. Was wondering if any one has replaced theres yet?

Had my idler & pitman arms replaced at 50k.

Pauleo

HenryJ wrote:but on a good note.....I saved a bunch of money on my car insurance

TOO funny!

Pauleo

killian96ss wrote:Pauleo, check your upper control arm bushings! Maybe this is your problem.

Steve

OK. But what is and where are the upper control arm bushings???

And what do they look like???

(Sorry I'm so illiterate!)

Pauleo

Don't get too excited. Mine were replaced pretty young as well. Those sold before the redesigned ball joints were introduced can expect an early replacement. The new design seems to be holding up much better. GREAT! Just what I wanted to hear! :x After having drivin the truck home & now back to wor...

Pauleo

Finally confirmed!!!! The dealership replaced both lower ball joints and now my thump/clunk noise is gone. Approximately 13,000 miles on a set of ball joints. Not to shabby, ay?

I hope they don't need replaced every 13k miles!

I'll be trading this puppy in the next time it needs them!

Pauleo

It sounds like your front caliper slide pins are not lubed enough... Thanks, Steve. Yeah, those pins didn't have much grease on them to speak of. That HAD to have been the problem. I'll have to get some ASAP. Every time I change the oil I also relube the brake pins and all the suspension fittings. ...

Pauleo

But test drive the vehicle and make sure that the customer's complaint has been addressed. Don't assume that a bad idler arm was the culprit, (which was one of the things they fixed) change it out and hand me the keys. For crying out loud, CHECK IT!!! This would be my main complaint also which has ...

Pauleo

I don't know where I would be without you guys holding my hand!

I did the brakes today. VERY easy job. My rotors were pretty screwed up. The back sides had tons of pits in them and the pads were worn unevenly in the back sides also. Is this cause for concern? Shouldn't they wear evenly?

Pauleo

Yep. The key word there was "TRY!"

Pauleo

Use that "Turkey baster" to suck as much fluid out of the master cylinder as you can... Brake fluid is hygroscopic. It seeks out and absorbs moisture... Oh, and don't put the baster back in the kitchen when you're done. Buy a new one :roll: Oh yeah! I'd definately go buy a new one! My wife's turkey...

Pauleo

WOW! I just realized that I kinda turned poor HJ's "Balljoint Failure" thread into a "Dealership Service Bashing" thread!

Sorry, Brule!

Pauleo

sorry if I was comparing apples to oranges. I was just explaining a problem I had and was sure that it was consistent enough to show them and Murphy and his law reared his ugly head.... :) Oh, you have nothing to be sorry about, buddy. I know how those things work too. I have a fuel pump that is "e...

Pauleo

I am entirely on your side but, sometimes the old "Could not duplicate customer's complaint" is valid.... :( If'n they "Couldn't Duplicate Customer's Complaint" on this issue, then they are even dumber than I originally thought! When you pull out of their driveway, it's a slight drop. So the truck ...

Pauleo

I realize that EVERY business is out to make money. If they found something else wrong with my truck while they were looking for the problem I brought it in for, good for them. They deserve a pat on the back. They were just being thorough. But test drive the vehicle and make sure that the customer's...

Pauleo

ALL very good info! Just what I was looking for! Thanks a million. I'll be doing the brakes tomorrow.

I am SO VERY thankful for this site!

Thanks again!

Pauleo

One more thing. Am I going to need to bleed the brakes? If so, where are the release valves? I've done this before but I was always the guy inside pumping the pedal.

Pauleo

barch97 wrote:I've paid more than a hundred bucks for a little satisfaction a time or two

Barch, I don't even think I wanna know what you're talking about!!

Pauleo

Did it. We have some more work to do to get you above 3rd place though! C'mon guys! Log on once a day for a few days & lets help the guy out!

Pauleo

Yeah! I love this dealership. Really. All the departments are VERY good to me & treat customers fairly. But I absolutely HATE the service dept.. The only reason I go there is because my extended warranty is from them. If I go any place else to have warranty work done, I have to pay a $100 deductable...

Pauleo

Hey Brule. Wouldn't that tank be a bit dangerous if you had someone rear end you???

Pauleo

I have had my Crew in the shop 3 times since I last posted about the thump/clunk noise in my front end. Each time the dealership replaced different parts and called the job done. I guess they never test drove it after they worked on it because the noise was and is still there. The last time it was i...

Pauleo

OK, OK, OK! Yellow is pretty cool too!

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