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    How to know if oil has been changed at dealership

    Pull the dipstick, rub some of the oil between your fingers. If it feels gritty, they damn sure didn't change it. Honestly 20 miles that oil should still be translucent for the most part. I would actually drive back to the service department, pull the dipstick right there and ask them if that...
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    Newest Addition 23 Escalade V

    You need to check out the Garage Journal for some finishing to match your house and rides!!!! Great looking rides man! I have been really thinking about a V also...
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    Had to scratch the itch!

    Towing in style!
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    AFM/DFM and Lifter Question - Moving from 07 Denali to Newer

    Ive had the later and the earlier 6.2, the extra hp on the LT is noticeable for sure. AFM failures are not a matter of if and more of a matter of when. If you get one, just try to aim for the 17 to 20 area if possible. Funny fact I think there are more lifter failures in the 21 and up than...
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    New ride

    Yeah, the early ones had the crest in the grille, and the later went to the updated badging. Just do the cooler bypass reprogram by Superior that will keep the trans cooler and help keep it going longer for sure!
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    Oil Leak - 2015 GMC Yukon

    If ya pull the intake, take a rag and run it right where the valley pan meets the block and if it comes up wet, then you found it.
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    New ride

    Welcome to the club. The 8 speed is great once you get the fluid flushed and changed to the updated type. When you get that done get a fast relearn done and it fixes alot of the concerns with the 8 speed. Tons better than the 6 speed for longevity and the 6.2 is a huge step up. I agree...
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    Oil Leak - 2015 GMC Yukon

    Well, you may try to look and see if you have any residue on top of the trans bell housing. That will help determine the leak area. From what you are saying, I wonder if the oil pressure sensor is going bad, I remember the old ones were right behind the intake on the block. Maybe worth...
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    2017 Escalade versus 2016 Tahoe for Towing

    Well, now that I have towed with both vehicles you mentioned and outfitted the same way. I can comment I think with some real world feeling. The acceleration difference between the two is only noticeable in the hills, flat land its minute till higher RPM functions. MPG I haul cars on a flat...
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    2025 Yukon refresh

    Man, everyone has their own taste for sure, that's what makes things fun. And you couldn't give me a new Ford for free.
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    From A NNBS to a NBS to a K2 comparison in driving and quirks

    Well, to re visit this, I broke my rule and bought a 8 speed. Yeah it has a hunt for shifts every once in a while under very light throttle for 1-2 shift, but if you commit and give it a 1500 rpm shift or better, its like butter and happy. It really shines under 1/2 or WOT applications, I like...
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    Those Who Moved From an '07-14 to '15+ generation... How Was It?

    I wrote a review on what I have noticed. https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/from-a-nnbs-to-a-nbs-to-a-k2-comparison-in-driving-and-quirks.129349/ The driving experience of the K2 is what has me hooked right now, the seats grab you better, the chassis hits the corners better. MRC is...
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    2025 ICE Escalade - Undisguised Pics

    That dash though is pretty trick. Just not 150K trick!
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    2025 Yukon refresh

    After seeing the dash, looks like they took a pot, mixed up the Ford and Jeep dashes, baked it for an hour and this is what you get... I was hoping for better but looks like the winner now is the Tahoe-Suburban lineup.
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    Rear axle cross compatibility.

    Finding the 3.73 gears will narrow you down on the years, I think only the z71 of the 00-06 had 3.73 gears. The 3.42 and 3.08 rule the roost from I think 08 and up. The only exception was the suburban 2500 but its not compatible. The main reason for the 3.42 and 3.08 option was the 6l80e...
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    If this is second time ummm either age or the born blond thang

    Welcome from Texas!
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    Operating Temperature - Transmission

    It takes mine in Houston weather about 30 minutes in traffic to reach my normal operating temp. I have the superior reprogram on the thermostat, Summer 140-150 degrees highway cruise temp, Winter 125 to 130 degrees highway cruise. The warmup time in winter on straight freeway driving is a bit...
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    Hard Trany shifts. Q’s for the pros

    Great advice, and a new filter with the updated fluid will probably help out alot also. Dont forget to do the Superior cooler bypass while you are down there. Personally find a good reputable builder if that doesn't fix it. But there are alot of threads on the internet of the harness and VB...
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    2023 Tahoe Premier towing issues, no air ride

    Personally I would bump your tires up when towing to max psi on the tires. This helps tighten things up a bit. The q7 vs the tahoe are a huge difference in suspension balance and feel. The low Center of gravity on the 7 helped make the feel of more planted and the suspension travel also has...
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    2020 Tahoe Premier Smash or Pass?

    Well, I'm on x2 of K2 myself. The RST does hold its value pretty well. I just picked up my Esky Platinum in December for 36k just a point to ponder. Less miles but a few years older than the RST you are talking about. If you can get it for under 40k then I would say to do it. It all...
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    Hello, and Goodbye!

    Guess his Dial up internet lost some packets...
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    Tahoe vs Yukon pricing and predicted reliability

    I have owned 2 of the 3 triplets... Food for thought. The 3 main issues on all 3 are the lifter failures, trans issues, and the mag ride... Once you take all 3 of those out of the equation, Its down right rugged across all 3. Lifter failure is a russian roulette, never know when its going...
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    black interior (upper)

    https://lkqonline.com/ Try searching here, and then if no luck then call their sales team, they can search nationwide the main yards not the pick and pull ones.
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    B Pillar Leak - 2018 Yukon XL

    I would look at the Roof Rack bolts. This requires dropping the headliner.
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    black interior (upper)

    I looked into this when I had my suburban. The A pillars are a ? mark for me, the dash differences would really be the question at hand. The B pillars, headliner, C and D pillars are all the same and interchange. You will need the interior pieces from a Escalade Platinum. Headliner etc...

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