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    Long Crank when Lukewarm ?!?

    I've been searching for months for ideas on what might cause this issue. '08 Tahoe LT 4x4 with 95k miles. Starts great when cold, even at subzero temps. Starts great when hot. Cranks for a looong time and eventually starts when engine temperature is ~170F. Basically after siting for an...
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    Yukon is now undriveable

    Good find !
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    Heater questions

    You could be low on coolant. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Anyone ever install a block heater?

    Oh yeah, well with a diesel I might get one. And let it idle in the store parking lot !
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    Grade Braking/Safety Issue

    Lemon Law details should have been included in the paper work at the vehicle delivery. I used the Lemon Law in Ohio to get rid of my 2008 Subaru STi. No need for an attorney in my case. Got a full refund of purchase price, tax and loan interests (5 months).
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    Anyone ever install a block heater?

    I don't like block heaters because it might allow your engine to start with a battery that otherwise would be to weak to start it on it's own. So once your engine cools down at your destination, you might not be able to come back home... I prefer to go for lighter engine oil in winter and be...
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    Grade Braking/Safety Issue

    Definitely Lemon Law this truck ! As for the grade breaking, is this an issue you are foreseeing or did you have actual problems ? Stabilytrack should kick in before any actual real danger. Like Lyon said, nothing can replace winter tires. Just mounted some Blizzaks DM-V1 on my truck.
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    how to remove spark plug wires

    I used big pliers and leaned against the exhaust manifold heat shield for the hard ones.

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