David Long, also known as ‘The Car Wizard’ on YouTube, frequently fields questions from his viewers about what pickup truck they should buy and what pickup trucks to avoid buying. Long, who owns a repair shop in Kansas, recently decided to answer these viewers’ queries, putting together a video explaining why he thinks the 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 is one of the best pickup trucks to own.
Being a mechanic, Long’s favorite part about the GMT900 Chevy Silverado is how easy it is to work on- particularly the model equipped with the 5.3L Vortec engine. The large space between the water pump and the radiator makes working in the engine bay a breeze, and crucial components like the fuel injectors, throttle body and spark plugs and wires are all easily accessible. Long says that a 5.4L Ford Triton motor, by comparison, takes about three times longer to perform simple repairs on.
Long also has plenty of reasons to buy a 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 for those who don’t perform their own maintenance and repair work. Since these trucks are so easy to work on, they’ll also save owners money when they take their vehicle in to the shop – as mechanics can easily work on them and won’t be stressed out when doing so. Long compares the Silverado to an Audi RS4 he recently had to work on, which he says is a frustrating vehicle to perform maintenance and repairs on and would thus drive up his quoted price.
In conclusion, Long recommends the 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 as it is easy to work on and results in lower repair bills. “I own several vehicles with this engine in them,” Long says. “And I’m always amazed every single time when I have to do any repairs on them. After I get the job done and I have to my tools away, I’m like ‘I didn’t even get my heart rate up, that was so simple.'”
Check out the video embedded below to hear what else Long has to say about the 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500.
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i have a 2006 Silverado she a beast of a truck bought it new in 2006 only has 64,000 miles the only thing i have to do on the truck change oil tires its a chevy WT
Had multiple trucks at my company of this era with major oil consumption issues. Very rare to find a GMT 900 here in Maine that isn't rusted out over the rear wheel well, they trap debris inside the fender which is what gets them. The bailout truck in my opinion, not their best work.
Yep I wasn't too happy about the fender rust on mine.
I have a 2012 Silverado LT z71 package w 180k so far bought it brand new. I am religious w all my fluid changes, great truck I hope to take it to 300k or more . Starting to get some rust around my rear fenders and some surface rust underbody. Only things I had to replace has been 2 front wheel bearings. I did all the shocks at about 100k bc I wanted bilsteins. My general philosophy is simple trucks are best.
Gave my 2008 to my daughter not too long ago. It has been pretty solid, some electrical issues. Not too happy about the rust on the rear fenders though.
They are OK but I prefer a GMT400 truck myself.
I Own A 2002 Silverado And It Has Over 200,000 Miles On It And It Still Runs Great, I Change My Oil Every Three Months And Get maintenance checks every 3 to 4 months replace the steering shaft and steering box other than that's My Next vehicle!!