RideBlue

ill see what this stuff is like, if i dont like it then i will definitely switch to the AutoTrakII. Im more concerned with just getting some fresh fluid in there for now, its probably the original stuff. Same for the axles

ill definitely get some pics up when i get home. It came with a tonneau cover and spray in bedliner already, made my day, saved me $800 right there. As far as mods ill start out with the traditional, air intake and cat-back exhaust. Before that even i want to focus on beefing up the tranny, at minimum corvette servos, would like to do a full shift kit. Reading up on all that now. Like to get it bulletproof for this riding season coming up, truck will be hauling quads cross country a couple times this summer

yeah i agree that i definitely would have used the AutoTrakII if i didnt find this other bulletin. I just got this other fluid delivered, its red and looks just like ATF, but it definitely does not smell like it. Smells like hydraulic fluid. On the back it said it contains ATF and a bunch of other ingredients. I guess i'll try it out since it says thats what should be used the bulletin im speaking of is 04-07-30-037

i am planning on doing a complete fluids change this weekend and have been doing some research on what fluids i need. Everything seems pretty cut and dry except for the transfer case. I assumed it would take the Autotrak II that i use in all the other GM transfer cases, but Mitchell OnDemand says to use DexronIII. I did some digging in the service bulletins and i found one that says all GM manual transmissions and transfer cases that were originally designated to use Dexron III should not use the new Dexron VI, but another fluid #88861800. Its called Manual Transmission and Transfer Case lube. I just ordered some from the dealer, havent got it yet. Anyone use it yet? is it the AutotrakII rebadged or something all new? thanks for any thoughts

Just picked up my first SS last weekend, bought a Arrival Blue 2003 SS AWD with 61,000 miles for $18,200. I love it so far. I will never be able to go back to standard half ton again. I wanted something that looked unique, was GM, and would tow great and this truck fit the bill perfect. My only concern was the MPG but i am getting BETTER mileage then my 2002 5.3 Sierra ext cab i traded in on the SS or my 1997 5.7 K1500. I am blown away. Great site, i love the amount of techncal info.