How many miles does your original Vortec V6 have?
#21
My 99 S-10 Vortec, had 212,XXX when I sold it two years ago, original engine and trans (just seen it going down the road last week too
Current Blazer 02 LS Vortec, 156,XXX original engine and trans.
My buddys 96, just turned 260,XXX
Current Blazer 02 LS Vortec, 156,XXX original engine and trans.
My buddys 96, just turned 260,XXX
#22
My 2000 4WD has 104,000 on the clock. Just gave it the first tune up, #3 plug is a pain in the butt, fuel filter and serpentine belt change. Transmission was rebuilt about 5 years ago because of the plastic overdrive ring they put in them, guy replaced it with metal. New radiator recently, soon need to put new pins and bushings in the door hinges the second time, other than normal maintenance, thats all that was done to mine. Need to replace the fuel pump someday but I'm not looking forward to that.
#29
the '97 has about 183,000 on it now. when i did a tune-up last year i checked the compression and it showed 180 on all 6! its only down a qt of oil in 4,000 miles (which is when i change it anyhow) and will get 23 highway mpg. gets about 17 combined. it does need shocks, but im amazed overall with this S-blazer.