2008 Chevy need advice
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chefdennis
Veteran Expediter
I'd have it inspected by someone you trust, then follow their recommendations as to what parts may be in need of changing. The belts, idler pulley, are a minimum and keep the old ones in case of a breakdown on the road.
Id also change out ALL the fluids with a good synthetic, engine oil, trans fluid and rear differiental gear oil , flush the cooling system and replace the hoses, and id also start using synthetic grease for the front end suspension pieces.
Balance the tires and do a 4 wheel alignment. All of this is simply good maintainance and will give you a base line to start from for regular interval of service....the key is to use quality stuff...a breakdown on the road will cost you a bunch and more then eat up any savings you might gain when using cheap stuff for maintainance......
Id also change out ALL the fluids with a good synthetic, engine oil, trans fluid and rear differiental gear oil , flush the cooling system and replace the hoses, and id also start using synthetic grease for the front end suspension pieces.
Balance the tires and do a 4 wheel alignment. All of this is simply good maintainance and will give you a base line to start from for regular interval of service....the key is to use quality stuff...a breakdown on the road will cost you a bunch and more then eat up any savings you might gain when using cheap stuff for maintainance......
yes it is.
chefdennis
Veteran Expediter
With it being a 3500. at 86,000 mile (and that will happen before you know it) you need to start listening to and paying attention to the front wheel hubs and bearing assemblies. They are NOT to old wheel bearings you can repack. They are a sealed unit that when they go bad, you replace the whole assembly..and if you need to change one, change the other even if it isn't making noise..sooner then later you will change it...they are fairly easy to change and cost less then a few hundred each if you can do it yourself....
