Consumer Review Video - 2000 Chevrolet K3500 6.5L V8 Turbo Diesel Cab and Chassis

Common problems and easy repairs on a 2000 K3500

The 1999 Chevrolet K3500 is a very easy car to maintain. Removing the air filter is an easy process. You only need to disengage a few fasteners in order to lift the cover of the housing for access to the filter. Checking the oil level is easy to do, as the oil dipstick is easily accessible in the engine bay. The brake fluid level is also easy to check, as the fluid reservoir is very visible in the engine bay.

Some things are difficult on the 1999 Chevrolet K3500. To access the spare tire, you will need to lower it from beneath the vehicle. The lowering mechanism can grow rusted to the vehicle over time and be difficult to turn. Checking the engine coolant fluid level is tough, as the maximum and minimum level markers are located deep in the engine bay. Accessing the power steering fluid level is tough, as the fluid reservoir is located deep in the engine bay.

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Hans Angermeier has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road.

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