pitboss
Full Member
I've been a lurker here for several years, and have gained a lot of good information from the members. However, I never joined the forum until today.
This morning I took a picture of the odometer in my 2002 Avalanche to send to a friend, and I remembered back when there was a 100,000 mile and a 200,000 mile club here. So, I thought I'd share my current odometer reading with you guys -- 415,383 miles.
The engine has been almost perfect over the years. I've replaced the alternator, water pump and thermostat, and both knock sensors. Changed the plugs at 150,000, and again at about 375,000. I had to have the cats replaced around 120,000. That's it, other than changing the oil when needed along with doing a throttle body cleaning a couple of times. GM got it right when they designed and built the 5.3 Vortec.
I lost a rear end at about 135,000, but it was probably my fault as it went in the water launching my boat many times. The transmission was rebuilt last year, but I had well over 350,000 when it finally failed. I've replaced the shocks a few times, but like tires, I consider them to be a wear item.
I've owned several trucks and Suburbans over the years, but this 2002 Chevy Avalanche is the finest vehicle I've ever owned.
I'm not on the road every day any more, but the Avalanche is still my daily driver, and will continue to be for a while. I'm hoping to make it to the 500,000 mile club someday.
Since I'm a brand new member, I understand I can't post pictures until I get some more posts, but as soon as I can I'll post a pic of the truck and the odometer.
This morning I took a picture of the odometer in my 2002 Avalanche to send to a friend, and I remembered back when there was a 100,000 mile and a 200,000 mile club here. So, I thought I'd share my current odometer reading with you guys -- 415,383 miles.
The engine has been almost perfect over the years. I've replaced the alternator, water pump and thermostat, and both knock sensors. Changed the plugs at 150,000, and again at about 375,000. I had to have the cats replaced around 120,000. That's it, other than changing the oil when needed along with doing a throttle body cleaning a couple of times. GM got it right when they designed and built the 5.3 Vortec.
I lost a rear end at about 135,000, but it was probably my fault as it went in the water launching my boat many times. The transmission was rebuilt last year, but I had well over 350,000 when it finally failed. I've replaced the shocks a few times, but like tires, I consider them to be a wear item.
I've owned several trucks and Suburbans over the years, but this 2002 Chevy Avalanche is the finest vehicle I've ever owned.
I'm not on the road every day any more, but the Avalanche is still my daily driver, and will continue to be for a while. I'm hoping to make it to the 500,000 mile club someday.
Since I'm a brand new member, I understand I can't post pictures until I get some more posts, but as soon as I can I'll post a pic of the truck and the odometer.