Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Powertrain Guides
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How to Reset Change Engine Oil Light
Read this article to learn how to get rid of that pesky change engine oil light.
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How to Reset Service Light
Turn off that pesky service light by reading these helpful tips.
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How to Replace Serpentine Belt
Have you checked your Silverado's serpentine belt? It's a good idea to do so as you approach 100K miles!
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How to Change Oil
First time changing the oil in your 2007-2013 Silverado (5.3L or 5.7L) Vortec? It's just as easy as you remember!
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Why is My Truck Acting Up?
Does your Chevrolet Silverado feel like a different truck? Well, don't settle.
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How to Replace Electric Radiator Fan
Is your engine overheating? You may need a new radiator fan. Here's how you install one.
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How to Replace Oxygen Sensors
Read this to learn how to replace the oxygen sensor on your Chevy Silverado.
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How to Replace Throttle Body
Is your check engine light on, displaying the code for the Throttle Position Sensor or TPS?
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How to Replace Alternator
Is your battery not getting charged? It might not be the battery's fault. Read this to learn more.
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How to Clean MAF Sensor
This simple cleaning can make your truck's idle smoother and prevent an expensive replacement.
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How to Drain Radiator Coolant
GM says you should flush your radiator and replace the coolant at 100K miles. Have you flushed yours yet?
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How to Replace Engine Air Filter
No one likes breathing through a mask of dirt and debris and your vehicle doesn't either. Make sure your Chevrolet Silverado is breathing fresh air through a clean filter.
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How Does AFM Work?
Does your truck have an AFM badge? Read this article to find out what those letters mean.
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Tuner/Programmer Reviews
Looking to tune your truck?
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Noise Diagnostics Guide
You love driving your Silverado, but those eeks, creeks, and buzzing sounds are driving you crazy. Let's see how to eliminate a few of them.
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Why Won't My Truck Start?
Is your engine refusing to start? Find out what might be causing this issue.
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Why Won't My Blower Work?
No heat, no cold, no air at all? Sounds like your blower motor may have gone out.
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Why is My Oil Pressure Low?
Did your low oil pressure light just come on? Something's not right under the hood, but what could it be? This troubleshooting guide will help you find out.
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Performance Diagnostic Guide
Got an engine issue? We are covering a lot of them, so come on in.
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How to Replace Crankshaft Position Sensor
Has your tachometer suddenly stopped working? It's most likely a problem with your crank position sensor.
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How to Replace Dipstick Tube
The dipstick tube broke off, but to check your oil, the dipstick has to be there. What to do, what to do?
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Why is My Check Engine Light?
Is your truck's "check engine" light on? Any number of problems could be to blame, but these four are the most common.
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5.3L and 5.7L Vortec Engine Differences
The Chevy Silverado has one of the strongest tickers in the world: the Vortec engine. But what's the difference between the 5.3L and 5.7L variety? Click here to find out.
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How to Replace Idler and Tensioner Pulley
Drive belt squeaky, but you've already replaced it once? You could have problems with your tensioner or idler pulley. Let's replace them.
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How to Replace Ignition Coils and Spark Plugs
You can't start a fire without a spark. You can't start your truck without one either.
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How to Find Vacuum Leak
Vacuum leaks are no fun, but it could be something simple. Let's chase it down.
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How to Change Oil With No Mess and No Spills
Changing the oil in the Silverado is an easy and important yet dirty, messy job.