My first Suburban 1997 6.5 TD

[tightgroup]

Well I just bought a 1997 Suburban 6.5TD with about 155k miles on it. The maintenance history does cover some work aspect as it pertains to the relocation of the PMD.

But what I am looking for is a maintenance schedule for this 6.5.

What is the best opil for this engine? Do you use an addative ? What prep should I do for winterizing ??

Point me to where I can get information.

BTW excellent forum,

thanks

TG

 

[3500GMC]

Depends on if you want to keep it for the long haul. Depends on your wallet thickness also.

Synthetic is king in the cold. Otherwise Rotella 15w40. Additives is a can of worms I do not want to open.

Get all the glows working. Fresh batteries.

Buy a Fluidampr.

155k is about the time you need to do some injectors if it hasn't already had that done..

And talk nice to her.

 

[Crankme69]

Merry Christmas & welcome to the forum...

There is a huge amount of info in the stickies that ya should get familiar with.

How about sharing a few pics with us?

 

[btfarm]

Welcome to The Truck Stop!

 

[Matt Bachand]

Fuel additives very important. Power Service AND SAE 30 ND oil, or 2 = stroke oil. I use a quart per 25gallons or so. Faithfully. These older systems are designed to run on LSD instead of ULSD and need the extra lube to survive long term. Do it.

 

[Brooklyn Tow]

Welcome to TTS.....and your first mod should be exhaust, IMHO.

Good luck with the new rig!

 

[GM Guy]

glad you made it over! I thought you and the burb both would like it better over here!