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    What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Yesterday I drove for 8 hours in my 2001 Tahoe up to the Washington DC area to meet my daughter and pick up her dog for a week of dog care at my house. She is on her way to Disney World with friends from work so dad is on dog watching for the week. I drove from Virginia Beach to Alexandria, VA...
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    Michelin Defender LTX Tires

    I have had 3 sets of Michelin Defenders LTX on my 2001 Tahoe that I have owned for 24 years. The only reason I have had 3 sets was due to the age not mileage. I know the Michelins are a little more expensive but they last a long time. I even run the Defenders on my daily driver which is a...
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    What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Today I changed the oil and checked the other fluids on my 2001 Tahoe. I changed the oil at 3000 miles because the last time I did the oil change was February 10, 2025. The Tahoe is our trip vehicle but we did not go on many road trips this past year, we did a lot of plane travels instead due...
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    Why have more than one SUV?

    I own more than one vehicle because I really do not get rid of them. I still own my first car from college, a 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with a a 350 V8, 4 barrel carb and Turbo Hydromatic transmission. It has been restored inside and out and runs and looks great. The color is Tourquoise with...
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    What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Today was a day of waxing and polishing my 2001 Tahoe. I used Meguiar’s Ultimate Polish and Wax to get a good shine and cleaning before winter gets here. I used my Ryobi orbital detailer to apply the Polish and wax. I have owned this Tahoe since July, 2001 and I polish and wax it every 6...
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    I replaced the starter today as part of my plan for preventive maintenance. I loosened the oil dipstick and moved it over and did not have an issue removing the starter. I also decided to put in a new battery because the one in my 2001 Tahoe was 4 1/2 years old. It is not worth worrying about...
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    What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Today was a day of cleaning and shining my 24 year old Tahoe on its anniversary. I purchased my Tahoe 24 years ago this week on July 13, 2001 from Casey Chevrolet in Newport News, VA. My Tahoe is our trip vehicle and has been a great vehicle on the highway, it loves to do 80. The color is...
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    Resurrection: A Second Life for Our 2001 Tahoe LT 4x4

    My 2001 Tahoe LS has been mine for the past 24 years since July 13, 2001. I wanted an LS because I do not like leather in the LT due to the heat where I live in Virginia Beach, VA. It is our trip vehicle and has 133,000 miles on it and has original Forest Green paint that is in great shape...
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    Sweet SUV’s

    I have the same thoughts and feelings as I walk out of the garage past my 2001 Tahoe and my 1970 Monte Carlo that are parked side by side in my garage. The Tahoe is our trip vehicle and I have owned the Monte Carlo for 51 years, it was my first car in college.
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    2001 or 2025 for Summer Trips

    I do not have a 2024 Yukon Denali. My newest vehicle is the 2001 Tahoe that I bought brand new in 01. My wife thinks the Tahoe is too old and does not want problems on the road, she wants me to get a 2025 Tahoe for the summer driving trips.
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    2001 or 2025 for Summer Trips

    No rust at all. Originial paint that I shine every 6 months and it is in the garage every night, right next to my 1970 Monte Carlo.
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    2001 or 2025 for Summer Trips

    I know the feeling. On top of that I also teach Drivers' Ed both in a high school and privately. Even time she gasps for air, I already have the situation handled. You are right, I can't fix nervous Nellie.
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    2001 or 2025 for Summer Trips

    I know, I know, I know!
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    2001 or 2025 for Summer Trips

    The trip from VB to Albany is around 550 miles each way. With the around town visiting in New York the total miles would probably be about 1200-1500 miles for the this trip.
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    2001 or 2025 for Summer Trips

    The AC System was replaced in 2017 because of a compressor issue by the dealer and it works fine. I have it checked every year due to the heat in Virginia Beach. My Michelins are 4 years old. My wife is a nervous nellie in the car and likes the size of the Tahoe when we battle traffic on the...
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