DaveO9
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Picked up this 2013 early in the week to replace our totaled 2009. High miles (almost 200k) but body, paint and interior are all in great condition and mechanical issues and associated rebuilds/replacements don't worry me. I'm expecting to deal with engine and trans at some point in the next few years. But right now they seem to be doing OK.
Immediate issues to resolve:
- there's a dash notification saying to service parking assist. Need to figure out what's going on there.
- loud rattle inside the driver's door panel. And window up and down seems janky. Need to pull the panel and see what's going on in there.
- start replacing fluids one at a time. Bought it private party. It seems pretty obvious it's been taken care of, but I think it's had oil changes at jiffy lube-type places.
- It will get an Apple car play head unit soon. Also it doesn't have a rear camera - weird for a 2013 LT? (my 2009 LS had one in the mirror). Probably will add a camera when I do the stereo.
Longer term:
- It doesn't have the heavy duty trailering option so it's got a single speed t-case. I plan to find a 2-speed t-case and swap it in.
- Lack of that package means it's missing aux trans cooler and engine oil cooler. Plan to add at least a tru-cool aux trans cooler soon.
- I'll have to decide if the 3.08 axle ratio bothers me too much. Possibly a re-gear at some point, especially if I start using it to tow regularly.
- Engine rebuild or replace at some point Either a larger displacement (5.7, 6,0, 6.2) or (more of a long-shot) turbo.
Burning question of the day:
- AFM is still present and functional. (I see the V4 notice come on at what seems the right times) I'm not hearing any valve ticking or other unusual noises. Do I keep it functional for a while? at 200k, would problems already have occurred if they were going to occur? I have good access to a tuner that could easily turn it off for me. In any case, I do want to have him do a minor tune so lockup is prevented in anything but 5th and 6th.
On the road right now, but interior pics coming. Color is "Mocha Steel Metallic." It's growing on me.
Immediate issues to resolve:
- there's a dash notification saying to service parking assist. Need to figure out what's going on there.
- loud rattle inside the driver's door panel. And window up and down seems janky. Need to pull the panel and see what's going on in there.
- start replacing fluids one at a time. Bought it private party. It seems pretty obvious it's been taken care of, but I think it's had oil changes at jiffy lube-type places.
- It will get an Apple car play head unit soon. Also it doesn't have a rear camera - weird for a 2013 LT? (my 2009 LS had one in the mirror). Probably will add a camera when I do the stereo.
Longer term:
- It doesn't have the heavy duty trailering option so it's got a single speed t-case. I plan to find a 2-speed t-case and swap it in.
- Lack of that package means it's missing aux trans cooler and engine oil cooler. Plan to add at least a tru-cool aux trans cooler soon.
- I'll have to decide if the 3.08 axle ratio bothers me too much. Possibly a re-gear at some point, especially if I start using it to tow regularly.
- Engine rebuild or replace at some point Either a larger displacement (5.7, 6,0, 6.2) or (more of a long-shot) turbo.
Burning question of the day:
- AFM is still present and functional. (I see the V4 notice come on at what seems the right times) I'm not hearing any valve ticking or other unusual noises. Do I keep it functional for a while? at 200k, would problems already have occurred if they were going to occur? I have good access to a tuner that could easily turn it off for me. In any case, I do want to have him do a minor tune so lockup is prevented in anything but 5th and 6th.
On the road right now, but interior pics coming. Color is "Mocha Steel Metallic." It's growing on me.
