Recent content by ron81
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Transmission gone... does this rebuild estimate seem fair?
Anyone filed complaints to car complaints and NHTSA ? trans is a common issue with these GM now days, i think we should at least start reporting and have GM do somthing about it ? here is the link to file the complaint : https://www.nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem- ron81
- Post #62
- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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Which engine Oil to use ? no dod delete yet, just using OBD device to keep V8
thanks, since I have 5.3L slt and running V8 always via obd device, do you feel 5w30 is better for preventing lifters issue in my case or 0w-20 ? I guess 0w-20 might burn easily due to being thin and always v8 might cause overheating as compare to v8~v4 flip flop ? although I don't tow but...- ron81
- Post #7
- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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Which engine Oil to use ? no dod delete yet, just using OBD device to keep V8
Thanks @George B and @wjburken I just double checked, and found i have dexos 1 gen 3 (brought few of them on deal earlier, knowing i will be changing oil often on this truck) Also, per GM manual, it says use dexos1 but its from 2018, so i guess either dexos1 gen 3 or dexos2 should be okay...- ron81
- Post #4
- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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Which engine Oil to use ? no dod delete yet, just using OBD device to keep V8
Hello there ! Hope you all are rocking well:) I have few questions to clarify and suggestions needed : Recently brought the Yukon and had to do transmission rebuild :( now worried for lifters: 2018 Yukon XL SLT 5.3L 95K miles No DOD delete yet, recently started using OBD device to keep V8...- ron81
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- afm obd afm disabler oil brand oil change protect lifters
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- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
