dross99_si
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Hey guys, totally new to the Tahoe and American vehicles in general. My wife and I just picked up a beautiful white 2007 LT3 4WD and so far we're enjoying it.
I do have so many questions about this thing being new to Chevys.
If you could help point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.
I'm pretty mechanically inclined, but this is a whole different animal compared to our 2004 Honda Pilot and 2012 Mitsubishi Evolution.
So far we have given it a good cleaning/detail inside and out, ordered a Derale 8000 series trans cooler, new headlights, LED bulbs, wiper blades, mudflaps, a sunshade and a few other small things. I've been researching like crazy about fluid types and capacities as I plan to change transfer case and both diff fluids. I don't like the fact that the rear diff doesn't have a drain bolt though. I may order a new cover to make future fluid changes easier. Currently eyeballing the Mag-Hytec cover. If you guys have other suggestions please let me know. Same goes for the trans pan. I really like having drain bolts.
Speaking of drain bolts, do the Tahoes use crush washers? I've read conflicting things regarding this such as people buying new bolts every fluid change and others talking about putting Teflon tape on the old bolt threads??? Strange.. The latter is not something I would even think about doing.
So basically I just want to start with all new fluids including brake & PS. Add the trans cooler. I'll probably break down and change water pump, thermostat, coolant and belts as well. The truck has 128K miles and I don't see any signs of the water pump ever being changed.
I did notice a small leak coming from the steering rack when I was crawling around under the truck today. Looked to be seeping from a bolt/plug on the bottom of the rack closer to the driver's side.
I cleaned up the fluid and most of the undercarriage this morning and plan to keep a close eye to see exactly where it's coming from. Is this PS leak a common problem? Oh and the power folding mirrors aren't working either. Seems like the plastic gears are probably stripped or broken. Something else I will have to address sooner or later. Overall the truck is in damn good condition and we are really happy with it.
Well I guess I've rambled enough for now. Thanks in advance and I look forward to learning and contributing as I become more familiar with our new ride.
I do have so many questions about this thing being new to Chevys.
If you could help point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.
I'm pretty mechanically inclined, but this is a whole different animal compared to our 2004 Honda Pilot and 2012 Mitsubishi Evolution.
So far we have given it a good cleaning/detail inside and out, ordered a Derale 8000 series trans cooler, new headlights, LED bulbs, wiper blades, mudflaps, a sunshade and a few other small things. I've been researching like crazy about fluid types and capacities as I plan to change transfer case and both diff fluids. I don't like the fact that the rear diff doesn't have a drain bolt though. I may order a new cover to make future fluid changes easier. Currently eyeballing the Mag-Hytec cover. If you guys have other suggestions please let me know. Same goes for the trans pan. I really like having drain bolts.
Speaking of drain bolts, do the Tahoes use crush washers? I've read conflicting things regarding this such as people buying new bolts every fluid change and others talking about putting Teflon tape on the old bolt threads??? Strange.. The latter is not something I would even think about doing.
So basically I just want to start with all new fluids including brake & PS. Add the trans cooler. I'll probably break down and change water pump, thermostat, coolant and belts as well. The truck has 128K miles and I don't see any signs of the water pump ever being changed.
I did notice a small leak coming from the steering rack when I was crawling around under the truck today. Looked to be seeping from a bolt/plug on the bottom of the rack closer to the driver's side.
I cleaned up the fluid and most of the undercarriage this morning and plan to keep a close eye to see exactly where it's coming from. Is this PS leak a common problem? Oh and the power folding mirrors aren't working either. Seems like the plastic gears are probably stripped or broken. Something else I will have to address sooner or later. Overall the truck is in damn good condition and we are really happy with it.
Well I guess I've rambled enough for now. Thanks in advance and I look forward to learning and contributing as I become more familiar with our new ride.
