12-13-2015, 11:13 AM
Mileage: 142,500
The truck did great on the Road Atlanta trip. Right about 1,300 miles and didn't skip a beat. Managed 12.x mpg throughout the journey, which I was happy with given how hilly parts of that drive can be.
It threw a CEL as we were filling up to leave NoVA (really). My Bluetooth OBD II adapter wouldn't connect to the ECU so I said "screw it" and we did the trip with the light on. Did some reading once I got home and I guess all cheap Chinese Bluetooth adapters are not created equal, and some of the worst offenders have a hard time with Ford and GM ECUs. No idea what makes one $20 adapter better than other $20 adapters, but the one to have is by "BAFX" and is $23.
That showed up this morning so I pulled the code - P0499 which is for the evap canister "vent solenoid". I cleared it and am going to see if it comes back before bothering to order anything. When I initially saw the CEL light up, I checked the gas cap and it was a bit loose (had just filled up) so maybe that's what set it off.
In other news, time to fix more shit! I got the ol' girl through the track season and now it's time to fix a few little things that I've been ignoring.
So, not all bad... just little stuff to take care of. The GMT800 trucks are notorious for rusting brake lines, so I checked mine yesterday - just follow 'em along the frame rail. A bit of surface rust on mine, but nothing worrisome, so that's good.
Still love this leaky, rattly old GMC. No plans to sell it anytime soon.
The truck did great on the Road Atlanta trip. Right about 1,300 miles and didn't skip a beat. Managed 12.x mpg throughout the journey, which I was happy with given how hilly parts of that drive can be.
It threw a CEL as we were filling up to leave NoVA (really). My Bluetooth OBD II adapter wouldn't connect to the ECU so I said "screw it" and we did the trip with the light on. Did some reading once I got home and I guess all cheap Chinese Bluetooth adapters are not created equal, and some of the worst offenders have a hard time with Ford and GM ECUs. No idea what makes one $20 adapter better than other $20 adapters, but the one to have is by "BAFX" and is $23.
That showed up this morning so I pulled the code - P0499 which is for the evap canister "vent solenoid". I cleared it and am going to see if it comes back before bothering to order anything. When I initially saw the CEL light up, I checked the gas cap and it was a bit loose (had just filled up) so maybe that's what set it off.
In other news, time to fix more shit! I got the ol' girl through the track season and now it's time to fix a few little things that I've been ignoring.
- Valley pan gasket - it's leaking oil down the back of the motor. DIY looks like a simple enough job, actually.
- Intake manifold gaskets and knock sensors/harness - since they come off for the valley pan, do 'em.
- Center diff/transfer case/whatever (AWD) is leaking a teeny bit. Enough to make me uncomfortable but not panicked. Going to have a friend (full-time Toyota tech, loves side work, is not Jason) do this one.
- Trans fluid drain/fill - it was done 40k ago and with so much towing... might as well.
- Rear brake pads/rotors have a few months left, but should be done before my next tow
- Brake fluid is this disgusting, vile color and may be from 2005. Doing this one ASAP.
So, not all bad... just little stuff to take care of. The GMT800 trucks are notorious for rusting brake lines, so I checked mine yesterday - just follow 'em along the frame rail. A bit of surface rust on mine, but nothing worrisome, so that's good.
Still love this leaky, rattly old GMC. No plans to sell it anytime soon.
Now:
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M