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    6l80e pan feedback

    It's hard to believe that they don't have a drain plug. Now I drop the pan, replace the filter and O-ring every other fluid change. I replaced the pan on my 2011 chev sub with another pan (same design stamped metal) that has a drain plug (which itself is magnetic) and I also replaced the pan on...
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    New Tires Installed, New Vibration

    IMO - Continental is not the best tire around. Speaking of round, check for radial and lateral runout. I'm strictly a Michelin Man and after having worked in Service in a dealership for some time, (seeing all the different tires being used), it's obvious which tires are made within better...
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    2007 Tahoe Sporadic Parasitic Battery Drain

    Disconnect the fuse for the radio/power amp. The power amps located in the bottom of the console are famous for a parasitic dray.
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    Converting my Air Ride to Regular Suspension?

    Garcia is spoke on with his comments. I've been through this many times and if it's the expense that you're concerned about, you're right to say that the dealers are crazy. Eight months ago, replaced my rear level ride shocks on my 2011 chev sub LTZ for new ones off EBAY for $78. You should...
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    What to look for and avoid in buying a used 2015-2020

    Go with 6.2 and 6L80 IMO - or 6.2 with 10L80. I have a 2019 Yukon Denali 6.2 with 53K and 10L80 - no problems at all but I'm religious about changing transmission fluid and filter about every 30K. Also I have a 2011 chev suburban with 5.3 with 156K miles. Replaced Torgue convertor once under...
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    Credit card fell into console below drinkholder

    I've done it many times on my 3 GM SUVS> Yukons and Subburbans eat those cards when you set them on the console in the right spot.:) The proof was when a radio shop on my 2004 Yukon Denali took apart the console in order to replace the Bose power amp that had a continuous draw. Found several...
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    Anybody had Driveline and Transmission Service -- What did you Pay?

    That's why the PPE Trans Pan is nice - In addition to the large capacity and cooler running temp, it has a drain plug.
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    GMC v. Chevrolet - Does Brand Matter?

    "YUKON DO IT!" Seriously - I've had two XL Denali's and one 2011 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ - For me it's Yukon all the way but I would not buy anything newer than 2019 or 2020. Good luck.
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    GM recommending 0-40 oil on newer 6.2 L87 engines

    We see where GM has a recall for Crankshafts on the newer 6.2 L87s and is recommending 0W-40 oil instead of 0W-20 oil. I've often questioned where the 0W-20 is too thin for the hot NC Coastal climate in the summer and was thinking about switching it to 0W-40 for our 2019 GMC Yukon XL Denali...
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    On a 2019 GMC Yukon xl denali 6.2 10 speed Transmission - Drain and Fill, not a "Flush"?

    On a 2019 GMC Yukon xl denali 6.2 10 speed Transmission - Does it sound correct that GM recommends a Drain and Fill and not a "Flush"? Does the Crossmember have to be take out? Really? Tks
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    Water spot damage in 2024 Yukon

    Down here is coastal NC a lot of folks have DYI wells for their irrigation system (even though they have county water) and the iron as well as sulfur content is extremely high. If their irrigation system goes off and sprays your car, the high iron content makes it very difficult to remove the...
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    2015 buying advice, what to look for?

    I don't know - Sometimes simplier is easier to maintain and cheaper to service.
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    Battery Replacement: What is required?

    I know that this is not exactly on topic, but with the newer GM products the "Gel" AGM batteries are the only way to go. IMO.
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    Gauge cluster from a Yukon Denali

    I used Circuit Board Medics (https://circuitboardmedics.com/) on my 2004 Yukon denali and they were awesome - Changed over to Blue LEDs - Real nice.
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    2003 Yukon Speakers went dead then battery drained

    The separate Power Amp located at the bottom of the center console was the culprit of the draw on my 2004 Yukon Denali. It's a very common issue. There are shops out there that rebuild the amps but I wound up replacing it with LKQ used.
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