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    Trying to Identify what this wire is.

    Hi Everyone, The other day I looked under my car and saw this wire dangling. I was wondering if anyone knew what this was for. The wire was located in the rear driver's side near the gas fill area. The wire is brittle and would like to replace it. It seems to look like a grounding point. Any...
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    Fuel pump suggestions

    So looks like my fuel pump died on my 2001 chevy tahoe. Figured I ask to see if there are any pumps better than others. Figured if I'm going to replace it get the best one I can get. Thanks in advance for your help
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    Rear driver side break pad wearing to fast

    Hey Everyone, Has anyone had this issue. I did a break job last march and replaces all breaks and rotors. Then this january I had to replace the Rear driver side break pad because it was worn out. I assumed the Caliper was bad so I replaced that as well. 4 months later and it sounds like the...
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    Throttle lag/ resistance 2001 tahoe

    Hey guys trying to figure out lag of power issue. When i drive the car it feels like something is holding the car back and i have to give it more gas for it to gain speed but there is a lag and then i feel the power jump and throttle kick in. I thought it was the brakes but just had the...
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    Trying to figure out if my pulley bearing are going

    Hey everyone, So I noticed my Tahoe making a new noise. It sounds like it is coming from the belt area. Sounds almost as if one of the bearings is going. Is there a technique on how to figure out where that noise is coming from? I attached a video to give you an idea of the noise it makes...
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    Water Dripping behind Ac Accumulator

    Hey Everyone, Behind the Ac Accumulator picture below there is a rubber house that has a 90 degree rubber elbow. There is a Lot of water coming out of it and will drip water a couple of days later with out the car being used. Does anyone know what that is? Is that just water from the AC condenser?
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    What kind of Fuel treatment and cleaners do you guys recommend

    Hey Everyone, I have never used any Fuel treatment and cleaners my tahoe since i bought it. Do these thing work and if so what do you guys recommend.
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    Rear diff cover drain plug

    Hey Everyone. This might be a dumb question. Do they sell rear differential covers with drain plugs. Just trying to find a solution where i dont have to take the cover off everytime and can drain it like an oil change? If not is there a reason why? Thanks everyone
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    A little break fluid came out during piston compression

    Hey Everyone, When I was doing a break job, while i was compressing the caliper pistons some brake fluid came out is that normal?
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    Brake Buying advice

    Hey Guys, So I finally bought a house with a garage. So now I can do more work on my car rather then take it to a mechanic. I noticed my rear brakes making the grinding noise so it is time for new breaks possibly new rotors as well. My question here is it worth spending a little extra on...
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    Transmission fluid and filter recomendations

    Hey Guy, So I think its time to get my transmission fluid and filter changed. Is there any brand fluid or filter that is the best?
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    Loose Parking break Cable

    Hey Guys, So i noticed today that my parking break is hanging low. I want to clip it back into where its suppose to go so it does not get snagged on anything. Does any one know where the clips are for the cable located?
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    Rumble sound when accelerating

    Hey everyone, My 01 tahoe has been doing something wired. When Ever I am at a full stop and then I apply gas to the car. I get a rumble sound like going over a rumble strip and some what of a sound of something shaking. It only happens for a couple of seconds and then it goes away. It is also...
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    Best Wheel bearing and transmission filter change

    Hey Everyone, So just want to get everyones opinion on what they think is the best wheel bearing hub. I started to get the abs kicking in on low speeds again. This is the third time i will be replacing a wheel bearing hub in the last 3 years and this time around I want to buy the part rather...
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    Looking for mechanic NJ or tips on finding a good one

    Hey Anyone know of a good mechanic in northern jersey preferably near jersey city or Central NJ. My old mechanic sucked and I need to find a new one. Also any tips on how to find good one would be greatly appreciated.
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    2001 tahoe grease fitting advice

    Hey Everyone, So i found out that the tahoe has grease fittings in order to grease certain parts of your car. I was planing on getting a grease gun this weekend and grease up some parts. I know i have to be careful to not burst the rubber bladder, but was curious if anyone has any advice, tips...
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    Ac pressure goes up and down what's wrong

    Hey everyone was charging my ac with the AC pro charging kit. When I hook the kit to the low pressure vaulve the pressure goes to 50 then the I hear I noise (think the compressor kicks on or off) and the pressure drops to 20. It cycles like this the whole time. Anyone know what's going on
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    Parting out 2003 avalanche

    Hey everyone I have a friend deciding on if he should part out his 2003 abalanche and was curious what you guys think he can get
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    What is the proper Trans temp

    Hey Everyone, I installed a gauge that has a trans temp. I been reading that the temp should range from 170 to 200. I drove my Tahoe around for awhile in 45 degree weather and the temp did not go past 150 basically stayed at that spot and never went over is that normal. Just want to make sure...
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    Correcting New Cluster gauge with higher mileage to correct mileage .

    Hey everyone. I am looking to replace my current cluster gauge with another one that has the trans temp gauge. The issue is the gauge with the tran temp has 320 miles on it when my car only has 112k. Where can I have that corrected. In the end Its not that big of a deal since I plan on driving...
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    20,000 recovery strap

    Is a 20,000 recovery strap enough for our trucks?
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    Neutralizing road salt any suggestions

    Hey Everyone, So I have been searching the web for a solution but keep getting mixed advice. I am looking for a way to clean off the salt of the undercarriage after a snow storm. People suggested using baking soda to neutralize the salt, others said using products like salt off or salt away...
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    Awesome Deals on tool and parts

    Hey Everyone, Not sure if this exist or if this is frowned upon, but I figured I give it a try. I figured start a thread on awesome deals on automotive tools or parts for our trucks to help make it cheaper to work on them. I come across deals that I always want to share and just never know how...
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    What type of oil to use for Winter

    Hey Everyone, I have been reading up on what type of oil I should be using for the tahoe in winter weather, but keep getting mixed advice. Would like to get everyone's input on what grade oil they use on their tahoes in the winter. I live in NJ so we don't have super harsh winters but I do...
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    Door Popper instal for tahoe Barn Doors

    Hey Everyone, I finally got around to installing a door popper in my 2001 Tahoe barn doors. I figured out a way to use the existing wires in the door by using a relay timer. I basically set it up so you hold the unlock button for three seconds and it triggers the door popper. Whats nice with...

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