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What should the RPM be on a Chevy Silverado?

What should the RPM be on a Chevy Silverado?

Farside, we have the same trucks (roughly). At cold start, mine jumps to 1400-1500. It quickly drops down to 1,000. After it warms up, it is consistent at 500-600. So I think yours is pretty normal. If it is sluggish, I agree with using a Top Tier fuel, and a can of Sea Foam or Amsoil Performance Plus in the next tank.

What’s the idle speed on a Chevy Silverado?

Although mine is a lot different than yours, I can tell you it will idle down to about 500 RPM when warm. However, if it’s been acting sluggish, you may need that checked out (or just spend more money on more HP ). Put in some better fuel (Shell or Mobil premium) and just DRIVE it. Very little extra cost to you and it cleans as you drive.

What kind of engine does a Chevy Silverado 1500 have?

Four engines are available for the Silverado 1500. A 195-hp, 4.3-liter V-6 is standard, but most buyers select one of two available V-8 engines: the 4.8-liter produces 285 hp and the 5.3-liter delivers 295 hp. A version of the 5.3-liter V-8 can run on either gasoline or E85 ethanol.

What are the specs of a 2004 Chevy Silverado?

Base trucks now include cruise control, power locks, black bodyside moldings, chrome bumpers and a CD player. The Work Truck Package is available in 2004 on all models except the 2500 Crew Cab. The Silverado 1500 has a half-ton rating while the 2500 and 2500HD have a three-quarter-ton rating.

What kind of idle does a Chevy silveraor have?

Misfire – Rough Idle: Hi, I Have 2009 Chevy Silveraor with About Hi, I have 2009 Chevy Silveraor with about 88,000 kms. Purchased the truck in December and have been having rough idle conditions and what feels to be misfiring (on morning start up, sitting at lights I can feel it, and during the daytime if it has sat for a couple hours).

What kind of power loss does a Silverado have?

Silverado with a 5.3 v8 and I have had a terrible power loss problem. From a dead stop when I step on the gas its really boggy and wont pick up speed until about 3000 rpm.

What is the OBDII code on a Chevy Silverado?

P0300 is one of the most common OBDII codes that occurs in the Chevy Silverado vehicles. It stands for: P0300: Random Multiple Misfire Detected. P0300 is certainly a cause for concern, and can be a threat to the drivability the Chevy Silverado. It will often be accompanied by codes P0301-P0308.

Can a Chevy Silverado go from 1st to 4th shift?

Transmission is in Limp Home Mode or has no electrical power. Also, PCM has lots of error codes. No 1st or 4th, shift 2nd to 3rd by itself when put in D or OD and locks converter: Goes into gear but sluggish like brakes are on, can manually shift to 2nd to get moving, then put in OD and truck shift 3rd as well as 4th are OK.

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Ruth Doyle