I have 2001 Chevy r/c s/b with the 5.3 in it that has about 61,000 miles. I just got it about a month ago and switched to mobil 1 synthetic oil. Me being 20 years old, I sometimes feel the need to get on it. And after everytime I do it, I just wanna kick myself. I dont do it that often, but will romping on it ocasionally really really effect the life of the engine and transmission that much? I know cars now days are built to handle the abuse of stop and go driving. I want my truck to last. I need some opinions guys. Thanks in advance

 

I beat the living $hit out of mine every day.

 

Gen III motors can take anything stock. Don't feel bad. These motors are engineered to take more abuse than I could imagine. As far as the tranny; I'm sure a couple of fellas will tell you their stories.....
Philip S.

 

I feel bad... I either drive pretty slow, or like an idiot. I push corners as hard as I push the truck in a straight line. My whole truck is doomed.

 

nope

 

 

I have a 04 and i'm 22. Got it new with 5mi. on her. And since the 500mi. break-in I have been goin with my favorite motto. DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!!! And I do. all the time. Got 19,000 on her now, and I will untill she has 190,000!!!

 

Somethings wrong with me, If I don't w.o.t. it thru first,at least once during every drive.

 

not me i drive it like a bad out of hell all the time. got 35,000 on her and probably going to have to replace the tourque converter, but you have to pay to play the game.

 

every stop light a 0-60 test, every construction zone is road racing practice, every newly paved parking lot is signature time.