Ep 4 | Maintenance: Can Mods Help Your S10 Blazer Get Better Gas Mileage?

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This time I'm doing some maintenance and modifications on the 1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer to see if I can get some more MPGs out of the 4.3L V6.
Maintenance items include; checking ignition timing and engine vacuum, New Plug Wires, a quick intake cleaning, and an oil change.
Modifications: New 2.5 Cherry Bomb Salute Muffler, Front Belly Pan to reduce aerodynamic drag, and Dual Electric Fan conversion.
For full Details on the Electric Fan Conversion check out detailed video I made of that process: • Upgrading to Dual Elec... .
If you like to do anything I've done, here is a partial list of parts I've replaced, and upgrades I've made.
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Just a Partial List of what's been done:
-Rebuilt Transmission (New Band, Drum, Pistons, & Clutches)
-B&M Shift Kit amzn.to/3B1LVJE
-New OE Trans Mount
-Upper & Lower Ball Joints Upper (Use AC Delco, Trust Me!!): amzn.to/3HBkyIH
-New Hubs/Wheel Bearings amzn.to/3B3IlyA
-KYB MonoMax Shocks amzn.to/3rvnK2T
-New Poly Leaf Spring Bushings amzn.to/3gvxEeM
-New Poly Sway Bar Bushings amzn.to/3B7GskC
-Pro-Comp Add-a-leaf amzn.to/3uugKp5
-New Front Bumper amzn.to/3Lj33iw
-Jeep Cherokee Steering Shaft Upgrade
-New Steering Box, Tie Rods, Pitman & Idler Arms
-e3 Spark Plugs amzn.to/3oqh4kT
-New 145 Amp Alternator amzn.to/3LbYS8t
*Will Need Longer Belt amzn.to/3HADdob
-New A/C Compressor amzn.to/3B3IPVj
-New Evaporator Core amzn.to/34EtChB
-New Water Pump amzn.to/3HL3T5q
-New Starter amzn.to/3HzBVd0
-New Knock Sensors (There are 2 different ones!)
-New Ignition Module amzn.to/3GLd4C1
-New Coolant Temp Sensor amzn.to/3Bc2SkI
-New O2 Sensor amzn.to/3smv8gv
-New Radio & Speakers Front: amzn.to/3LcrTRg Rear: amzn.to/3ov38WV
-Rockville Subwoofer amzn.to/3LfYOnR
-Added 80 Mil Sound Deadener Like This: amzn.to/3rzp3y6
-LED Headlights amzn.to/3JqfcAP
-New Tailights
-New Windshield Wiper Pulse Board amzn.to/3HxBcJe
00:00 Introduction
00:22 The Plan
01:24 Spark Plugs
02:07 Checking Vacuum
03:50 Intake Valve and Seafoam
08:29 Electric Fans
09:46 Belly Pan
11:14 Exhaust
13:55 The Most Basic of Maintenance
14:55 MPG?

Пікірлер: 20

@mynorchinchilla2932 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1987 s10 blazer and I’ve been wanting to work on it but it’s hard to find other guys on here that have a blazer and provide step by step mods and maintenance videos such as yourself. Thanks man!

@VHickleGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. The forms are a great resource as well. I'm KnightBlazer on Blazerforum.com

@Whisp3o 3 жыл бұрын

i am 16 and i just got a 94 4 door s10 blazer as my first @t uncle gave it to me because it had some things to be fixed and he was frustrated with it.He already had a truck he wanted so he was gonna get it scrapped.I brought up that i was looking for a small truck/suv and he brought up the blazer and few days later we went to pick it up.Runs great and only has 155,000 MILES.It has a 3 inch lift, aggressive all terrain tires, and has exhaust upgrade.

@VHickleGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you've got a nice uncle. 155k is pretty low mileage for a 1st gen these days. I'm up to 246k. Thank you for saving another one from the scrap yard!!

@Whisp3o 3 жыл бұрын

@@VHickleGarage Yeah iv'e seen good ones get scrapped and nowadays it is hard to find them.I am just grateful i got a vehicle.

@Whisp3o 3 жыл бұрын

@@VHickleGarage Think im gonna pick up the same pair of headlights that are on your blazer and since mine is maroon think im gonna buy a black grille

@Billy420-69 3 жыл бұрын

The vacuum controls the cruise control too.

@randyluca6339 3 жыл бұрын

Great job in your mods and improving your gas mileage. I have something going on with my 94 Blazer. I when you first start it up, it makes a loud sound like the fan blade is hitting the shroud. After it warms up, the noise goes away, and runs smooth. You know your Blazers and just wondered if you have any idea of what it could be. I like how you do your own maintenance. Thanks for having very informative videos. Green/beige Blazer from Ohio.

@VHickleGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You! Does it happen every time you start it, or only on cold starts? It's possible it's your belt tensioner, one of the pulleys and/or accessories. I've replaced all of that on mine because they were making horrible noises. Could be that your fan clutch is bad, but with out a little more info I'm just guessing. Pop the hood and have someone start it to see if you can narrow down where it's coming from, make sure nothing is hitting or loose.

@randyluca6339 3 жыл бұрын

It has the 4.3 Vortec engine with 89,000 original miles. It is a lot louder in the colder months than it is in the warmer months. It is also gets louder when I back up and turn the wheel. Very weird. Then after the engine warms up it sounds smooth and normal and doesn’t do it again until the next cold start up. Also It has no power loss and runs great after it warms up.

@VHickleGarage 3 жыл бұрын

@@randyluca6339 99% sure that's your Power Steering Pump then. It's also not uncommon for these trucks to develop steering box issues too. I had to replace the steering box, but I still need to replace my PS pump. The pump is like $50-60 at the store, and a relatively easy swap. Just be sure to get one with the reservoir, and remember you'll need to rent a puller to swap the pulley.

@randyluca6339 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your expertise. I will try to change it out myself. Thanks again.

@juliangalicia6316 Жыл бұрын

I also have a cpi 1994 and that little valve I believe depends on how much throttle you give.

@VHickleGarage Жыл бұрын

Correct, it changes the intake runner length for increased torque at low rpm, and more HP at higher rpm.

@taylorharris6622 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video about your headliner please? I just got a 1994 Chevy s10 blazer and i finally took 4 hours out my day and detailed the whole inside but unfortunately I bought it with no headliner and I don’t want to pay 200$ for a new one

@VHickleGarage 3 жыл бұрын

I'll try to get something together on that. One of the areas I haven't messed with yet. Do you have the molded part of the headliner, or is it down to the steel? If you don't have that you're prob going to end up spending some money. When I get to it, I'm going to try to strip and recover mine with some material I found on ebay for $70.

@taylorharris6622 3 жыл бұрын

V.Hickle Garage I still have all the fabric. Thank goodness.