Recent content by Stbentoak
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Main Bearing Failure with 6.2L at 3,200 miles
Believe me, I understand how it works. I was a high-volume AS-9100 parts supplier to GE Aircraft engines for years, working in the toughest of materials. If we made bad parts and they got on multiples of engines, we could have potentially been liable for at least a share of recall and tear down...- Stbentoak
- Post #51
- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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0-20w oil
As an opinion, I believe they are the exact same oil, bottled on the same line, and the only difference is the green dye they put in the Mobil to differentiate. Why would they want to mess with the formulation? Both work and both conform, and both come from the same big tank at the Mobil factory....- Stbentoak
- Post #53
- Forum: 3.0L Duramax Diesel Discussion
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This truck is incredible
More importantly, this is why you buy BIG stuff to drive! Any compact or mini-SUV, sedan or whatever would have been decimated. Putting as much Iron as possible between you and another party is more important than ever with the way some drivers drive today.....- Stbentoak
- Post #12
- Forum: General Discussion
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Benefits of the diesel?
Baloney.... I've short tripped mine for 3 years now. Occasional 30- 50 mile runs may be twice a month. Other wise most days less than 10 miles. No issues... Worst City MPG... 20 MPG....- Stbentoak
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussion
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Main Bearing Failure with 6.2L at 3,200 miles
So do Jet engine manufacturers, but only after they meet an exceedingly rigid set of quality requirements. The one diff? 99% of American jet engine parts are mfg. in the USA and have a high amount of engine mfg. scrutiny, critical requirements backed up with proof of compliance, and oversight. I...- Stbentoak
- Post #42
- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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0-20w oil
Emissions controls components are only FULLY warranted for 2 years 24k miles. Then only certain components are warrantied for the 8/80 or 10/100 duration, FYI.- Stbentoak
- Post #44
- Forum: 3.0L Duramax Diesel Discussion
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Pirelli AS plus 3 vs Michelin Defenders LTX M/S
If you don't rap on tons of miles, this could be a good choice. But we don't have the huge price difference here. If the defenders have an updated look, I'll give them a 2nd look. And yes, I do care about sidewall appearance. I don't want my vehicle looking like a 1 ton dually. -
Pirelli AS plus 3 vs Michelin Defenders LTX M/S
I'm within a few months of getting rid of these terrible Alenza's and still on the fence about Defenders or AS plus 3's. But either one would be a big improvement! -
2023 How to Check Codes Without Scanner Inquiry
If you don't have the proper OnStar package...IE; most expensive... They will not read codes for you. Been there, done that.....- Stbentoak
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussion
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Buyer Beware - Don't Buy a Yukon
Most every one of these are such small potatoes for the 50% better fuel mileage you get over the 6.2 with premium. Emissions is always a crap shoot. My last 2 were mostly good past 100K and what did happen was covered under warranty. Wet belt will go at least 200K, much longer than anyone will...- Stbentoak
- Post #62
- Forum: General Discussion
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Buyer Beware - Don't Buy a Yukon
If you look at this and other forums, you will see that there are FAR fewer issues with the dmax, period. It's had a few teething issues, but at almost 30K mine drivetrain wise has been flawless, and I don't lose any sleep over lifter or main bearing issues at all.- Stbentoak
- Post #60
- Forum: General Discussion
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better tires for my new 2023 Yukon Denali
Same here, I don’t care how bad they are. I’m getting at least 25 to 30,000 miles out of them then I’ll switch to the ones I really want and that will be this year. And they are bad! -
2021 Yukon 6.2L not driven much - how often does it need to be driven for good health?
Dump some seafoam in it, keep it on a tender, and don’t worry about it. i’d be more worried about the fuel going bad with non-use than anything. I have vehicles that sit six months at a time seasonally. Hasn’t hurt them a bit and have done it for years….- Stbentoak
- Post #4
- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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Buyer Beware - Don't Buy a Yukon
Who wants to go thru all that crap and paperwork to “rent” a vehicle not knowing who will pay for it or how long it will be. They should just toss you the keys to another newer vehicle on the lot and let you get on with your life. But as expensive as a vehicle it is…GMC dealers don’t guarantee...- Stbentoak
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussion
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how to protect your rig from salt damage??
I Ziebarted my 2004 RAM when new, never did another thing to it in 20 years and not one spec of rust when it sold last summer for a premium. Spray in bedliner helps a lot too.- Stbentoak
- Post #50
- Forum: General Discussion
