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    A DIFFERENT STUCK SPARE TIRE PROBLEM

    Tech tip 007.
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    GM Floor Mats

    Guess the first question would be: Why would you want to do that? Purchased Certified 2019 Suburban Premier and at the end of one winter's use, the carpet outside of the stock floormats was salt stained and worn. The stock mats were just not a useful size. Fortunately the full coverage Weather...
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    Finally Jumped on the Oil Catch Can Bandwagon

    I'm on my second vehicle with the second Moroso catch can. Couldn't be happier--quality piece, quality materials and design. Suppose I could have bought one on Ebay for less or maybe even made one out of a couple of SOS pads, a 12 oz. PBR can and some duct tape and tie wraps. But I have found...
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    High cost of livin' high

    (Apologies to Jamie Johnson.) Sunday's Chicago Tribune had a story about the 2021 Escalade--"Ready for hands-free driving?" The last sentence of the article: "The 2021 Escalade 4WD Sport Premium I tested had a sticker price of $113,065."
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    Bad News from Blackstone

    I asked for advise, so I'd better listen to it. Just now emailed Blackstone asking them to disregard my most recent sample. I'll pull another one in a few days and get it off to them at that time.
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    Bad News from Blackstone

    Think possibility of inducing contamination would be minimal. Used clean stainless awl and no indication on filter itself of any transfer of materials.
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    Bad News from Blackstone

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    Bad News from Blackstone

    Definitely not clear oil color. Looks like, well, used engine oil.
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    Bad News from Blackstone

    Can't say that I was.
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    Bad News from Blackstone

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    Bad News from Blackstone

    O.P. again saying thanks to all. Was able to get latest sample mailed off to Blackstone today. Used Harley technique of just poking a hole in the top of the filter and letting it drain to get enough oil for the sample and to mitigate the mess in removing the filter. Results of filter teardown...
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    Bad News from Blackstone

    First of all, thanks to everyone who has taken the time to respond and share their knowledge. Here are some answers to various questions and additional information. The mileage at the time of the oil change which was submitted to Blackstone was 4,477. This is in keeping with the average distance...
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    Bad News from Blackstone

    2013 Suburban LTZ 74,000 miles Here's the results from Blackstone Labs: "It looks like this engine may have developed a problem. Aluminum shows excess piston and/or bearing wear and chrome is from rings. Iron shows excess steel wear. Piston scuffing is a possibility, but it could be a bearing...
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    Please help!! Distributor problems..

    Once the truck is running, you do not need a sophisticated scan tool or pay a shop for their labor to set the final timing. All you need is some time and patience and a few simple items. First, make a pointer that will run from the distributor to the firewall. I used a yardstick. Put some...
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    Please help!! Distributor problems..

    You do not need a scanner or pay a shop to set the final timing. All it takes is a little time and patience. Once the truck is running, and it
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