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    OR VietVet Is Still Throwing $$$ at 2005 Z71

    Yes, the Wix 51522XP or even the Wix 51522 is longer than the Wix 51042 standard filter. Longer by approximately 1.5 inches. Same diameter. It is way easier to get an oil filter tool on and still is protected by the surrounded skid plate. I almost forgot. I always replace the oil drain plug...
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    OR VietVet Is Still Throwing $$$ at 2005 Z71

    Today was oil & filter change day on the Tahoe. I used Valvoline Restore & Protect 5w-30 and a Wix 51522XP deeper filter. Removed filter and changed and all looked good there. I also removed my magnetized oil drain plug and found an absolutely completely clean magnet. Notta/zilch on that magnet...
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    No A/C, driving me crazy.

    Yes, attempt a reset/recal. How much refrigerant was put in?
  4. OR VietVet

    2021+ Transmission Service

    Always think of your driving as severe. Find a qualified shop and get a detailed estimate/quote and post info here. One flat price, without a breakdown, is not detailed.
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    Parts

    There is a sister forum for this forum.....GMT400 Forum. Join there and ask around.
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    new rear shocks & springs --- now squeak.

    Take a can of silicone spray and spray all contact points of what you just installed. Top and bottom of springs. Top and bottom of shock mount areas. All over the end links.
  7. OR VietVet

    02 Yukon motor tilting down at firewall

    Yea, you can have a broken motor mount and it will still sit at the same level. If is low in the rear, at both sides, sounds like transmission mount or crossmember problem. If is just one engine mount, it will be lower at rear and be leaning to one side. Any strange noises when accel, decel...
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    just changed my plugs....

    Ignition coils age? Last time the throttle body was cleaned? I asked this earlier. Likely missed it. There are several videos showing the proper way to clean the throttle body and why you should clean it. Does relate to the concerns you listed.
  9. OR VietVet

    just changed my plugs....

    Gaps change over time as the tips get burned away, especially since, like @Fless said, nickel plugs instead of platinum or iridium. How long were the old plugs in there? Unknown? Age of ignition coils? Age of wires? Since, IMO, looks like a slightly rich concern on all of them, may have been a...
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    Poll: Best Looking Hoe

    I like a clean stock look. No lift and no different sizes of wheels and tires. I did not like the "spider web" wheels and got these GMC wheels for free. It's the tune under the hood and the Hellwig Performance sway bar kits, front and rear, that lets you know that there is something special that...
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    Poll: Best Looking Hoe

  12. OR VietVet

    what's everyone do for work? new here - from eastern eastern nc!

    Worked for the Government for 4 years. Then was in the automotive/light truck repairs shops for 40+ years. 10 as a tech and 35+ as a service manager/advisor/writer. Then 2 years out of work during the "Oh Dumbo" economy and then I was a resident manager at 2 different self storage facilities for...
  13. OR VietVet

    Hello from Montana

    Welcome to the forum, from Oregon.
  14. OR VietVet

    Well I'm back in Tahoe..

    Linda hates red or burgundy. Can't stand it and will not even consider it. The vehicle color doesn't mean anything to me. If is a solid mechanical vehicle, all good to me. Also, she is "not a fan" of black.
  15. OR VietVet

    Well I'm back in Tahoe..

    The GMT800? I think it is called Indigo Blue? The GMT900? Unsure of that one.
  16. OR VietVet

    Well I'm back in Tahoe..

    IMO, you should have stayed with the 1 year older series, GMT800.
  17. OR VietVet

    Repair Shop Costs!

    They really like me there. When I am there and standing in a line. If someone comes in and wants a CEL code read, I plug in and tell the customer and the counter people the codes.
  18. OR VietVet

    OR VietVet Is Still Throwing $$$ at 2005 Z71

    I just decided to do it this simple way, for ease of install and second battery availability. I am not running anything extra on the system. This is just me carrying around a second charged battery. Total cost of this parts setup is about the same as the battery that was brought to me, service...
  19. OR VietVet

    2021 Yukon AT4 5.3 using oil

    I still don't see the answer to how often you check her oil? Problems can start at any time. I check mine every other day. At least you should check once a week. Plus, the oil may not have been filled properly.
  20. OR VietVet

    Repair Shop Costs!

    Most parts stores show list prices on their web sites and that is higher than what you can buy it for when you walk in. Shops get a bigger discount. For instance: I am doing an oil change on a 2017 Jeep Cherokee 3.2 engine, tomorrow. I use O'Reilly for most all my parts on a quick notice for...
  21. OR VietVet

    Repair Shop Costs!

    Linda thanks me at least once a week for taking care of her 2002 Trailblazer. She loves it and at 78k miles, it is a great vehicle for her. I was in the shops for 45+ years. 10 as a tech and the rest, running them. I have seen labor rates and parts prices rise and rise. I have also had to see...
  22. OR VietVet

    Repair Shop Costs!

    Length of warranty and is it warrantied anywhere else in the USA? You said local shop well respected shop earns that respect if they have quality techs that they pay more to keep there. The labor fee seems high but you said local and "Earth" I heard is pricey. Does the total price include an...
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    OR VietVet Is Still Throwing $$$ at 2005 Z71

    This morning, I looked at the backside and there was no threads poking thru, when tightened down. I read reviews and found similar complaints and complaints of power not disconnecting. I also tried removing knobs completely and used my battery pliers and pinched the last 2 threads at 4 spots...
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    6.2 Engine Replacement

    Should have stayed with the GMT800's. The newer they get the quality takes a dump. I feel for ya, I do, but the new stuff is crap. If I ever buy another vehicle, it will be a Toyota.
  25. OR VietVet

    OR VietVet Is Still Throwing $$$ at 2005 Z71

    That was what I expected, too. But both unthread easily. I may just rig something like what you talked about. They tighten easily and loosen easily. I will look tomorrow the see if has enough thread on backside to booger the threads. Thanks for input.

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