Pre-Trip Maintenance

[Sampuppy1]

But at the same time, you couldnt just roll up to a store and buy it...

My local napa stores have it. And I always buy and carry a couple extra quarts of every fluid at all times.

 

[sewlow]

My local napa stores have it. And I always buy and carry a couple extra quarts of every fluid at all times.

Factory under-hood storage boxes. Perfect for this!

 

[Parentnoia]

Factory under-hood storage boxes. Perfect for this!

I saw a couple of those the last time I was at the parts yard. Couldnt figure out how to get it out. Then again, I plan to use that space for a second battery in the future.

 

[sewlow]

I've never seen one other than pix! Not in the wreckers here at all.

 

[Sampuppy1]

I have a weather guard. Don't need under good boxes. :hide:

 

[Parentnoia]

Does the gas tank need to be dropped to get to the differential on a Suburban? I havent jacked it up to check clearance, but it looks like I might.

 

[1997chevydriver]

Does the gas tank need to be dropped to get to the differential on a Suburban? I havent jacked it up to check clearance, but it looks like I might.

Just jack up the chassis without lifting rear axle should have plenty of room. No need to drop tank

 

[Parentnoia]

Alright, slid under the back end and the verdict is that no, the gas tank does not need to come down.

Now, I do have another question. My local AutoZone carries RP Gear Oil. 75w90 and 75w140. First off, what is the difference? Second, why is the 140 cheaper?

 

[Sampuppy1]

Alright, slid under the back end and the verdict is that no, the gas tank does not need to come down.

Now, I do have another question. My local AutoZone carries RP Gear Oil. 75w90 and 75w140. First off, what is the difference? Second, why is the 140 cheaper?

Follow the recommended gear oil specs. My 97 takes 80w-90 in both the front and rear axles. Brand doesn't matter as much as weight but synthetic is the

 

[Parentnoia]

And how do I get that info? I dont exactly have an owner's manual.