If it is a diesel then it requires a special oil for diesels which is 15w40 weight and it holds 14. Typically, higher axle ratios deliver more torque to the wheels, which increases the amount of pulling power. Mechanically, the trucks are the same. Jun 13, 2010 You did not give your engine size or other information, but here is a list from the handbook. One professional reviewer, however, found the brake pedal to be a bit too spongy for his or her taste.
Capable of hauling up to 9,100 pounds of trailer, the 4. For heavy off-roading, a locking rear differential and skid plates are available. It's not just the sound though: the bite behind the bark is a force to be reckoned with. The standard axle ratios include a 3. Most owners, of course, overlook the glitches and focus on the positives with this full-size heavy hauler.
The biggest reasons people buy trucks like the light-duty is for the convenience of transporting large objects in the truck bed and towing abilities. The more a truck weighs, the less it will be able to tow. Most V-8 models are rated to tow around 9,000 pounds, but some models get more than 10,000 pounds with an enhanced trailering package. Not sure why my 2015 user manual has not been updated since this is from October 2014. Your owner's manual will list the capacity. 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. This full-size pickup is designed to tow trailers, haul loads, and, occasionally, strike out overland.
Anyone know how much oil actually goes into a 2015 5. The rest of the Sierra's eight-cylinder lineup benefits from increased availability of its new six-speed transmission for regular and extended cab models equipped with the 5. Especially if you have an early model. You will need a rebuild after 275,000 anyway most likely. . Hard cornering results in significant body lean, but overall, according to most reviewers, the ride with the Z85 suspension is placid enough, with the addition of a stiffer Z60 suspension leading to a bit better handling response on paved roads, but also a somewhat harsher ride. Transmission Std Std Engine: V8, Flex Fuel, 4.
Though few reviewers have taken the Silverado off-road, those that have are impressed with the truck's capabilities. Reviewers note that steering with the standard suspension package is well-balanced, if somewhat numb, while braking is better than adequate, despite all trims using front disc and rear drum brakes. The entry-level V8 is a 4. There might be slight differences in curb weight and payload, but they share the same powertrain and chassis components. Mechanically, the trucks are the same. The same thing applies to other equipment that may be on a truck like audio systems, seating materials and interior features.
Integrated trailer brake control is available on some models. The weight of a truck varies based on the size of the truck cab as well as the other equipment on the truck. Owners consistently use one word to support their purchase of a 2010 Silverado 1500: Value. An enthusiast who is tired of hearing about small displacement engines and longs for the sound and fury of eight cylinders firing away, delivering that beloved torquey thrust. Oil consumption has been documented to start between 30,000 and 40,000 miles.
Drivetrain The deletion of the 6. While the offers a coil-over suspension that some reviewers say allows it to out-handle the Silverado, most reviewers say the Silverado is easy to drive and live with every day. The four-speed automatic with both the V6 and 4. The Chevy Silverado 1500 is available with three engines: 4. Trucks that are equipped with four-wheel-drive typically have a lower towing capacity typically less than a couple hundred pounds than trucks with two-wheel-drive because the extra equipment needed to transfer torque to all four wheels, or in other words, the four-wheel-drive equipment, adds weight to the truck, and that weight takes away from the amount of weight a truck can tow. There might be slight differences in curb weight and payload, but they share the same powertrain and chassis components. Trailering Package that includes a 3.
Someone who thinks driving should be brash, engaging - and, above all else -- fun. No matter the cab or bed size, however, these are big trucks, with a correspondingly wide turning circle, thus maneuvering any of these beasts in a crowded parking lot is not for the feint of heart, though the fully opening rear doors on the Extended Cab trims will make entering and exiting the rear seats a tad more torso-friendly once a suitable spot is negotiated. Comments on this entry are closed. New-truck buyers get a one-year subscription to the Safe and Sound Plan, after which owners can subscribe annually. The new powertrain puts the Silverado right back on top of the game, running quick strip times and hauling our test trailer without even breaking a sweat.
Depending on the model and equipment, the Silverado 1500 can tow up to 10,500 pounds. There are five engines and five suspensions in the lineup. The Sierra comes in regular, extended and crew cab forms. Then tighten according to instructions on filter using tightening guide markers. If an airbag deploys, OnStar contacts an adviser and can report crash data to emergency services.