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  1. SnowDrifter

    What sparkplugs are you guys using.

    NGK Iridium. Don't really have anything to say on the things other than they work. Get some feeler gauges to gap though. The little coin looking gap thing you can get at the register for 2 bucks doesn't work worth a shit IMO. And no, they aren't gapped out of the package. Spec 'em. Just don't...
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    Tahoe swaying side to side on interstate/bumps

    Nah it's not keyed. Can put left to right and vice-versa. IIRC the taper on it isn't that pronounced so you can even put it on upside down. Orientation is 'drooping' down and towards the rear of the vehicle. Here's orientation
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    Weird Issue Hard To Explain

    Has me wondering about the throttle position sensor.... Hook a scanner up and check live data Gearing/tire size/speedometer combo all accurate?
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    Tahoe swaying side to side on interstate/bumps

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    Starter/solenoid for 00 Tahoe 5.3l Vortec

    'Bout the only thing I have to offer, is steer clear of Oreilly reman units. Not sure what they do for refurbishment or quality control, but I've had more comebacks and dead starters from them, than I have anywhere else. That being said.... Not like these are difficult starters to get to, so...
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    2005 tahoe Oil Pressure Warning Keeps Coming On When Driving

    My first steps: If you think you truly aren't getting oil pressure, stop driving it immediately. Your next step should be to put a mechanical gauge on it and determine if there is an oil pressure problem. If you believe it to be a sensor / cluster issue, you can check it with a scan tool...
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    Does the winter/cold weather delay shift points?

    It'll shift to 4th, but torque converter lockup is disabled until trans temps are >75f
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    Rattling / Resonance from RR under light throttle

    Got a chance to go under today. Heatshield on top of the exhaust popped loose on the left-front corner. Just bent it up enough that it's not making contact any more. Probably should have welded it but the only 'welder' I have is an oxy torch and it's a bit too small under there for me to trust...
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    Mixed coolants

    Anything is better than nothing if you're in a time of need But I'd definitely clean it out, flush the system with distilled water, then fill 'er up with the good stuff. Just take note of how much you add and reference your system capacity so you can get the desired dilution. Personally, I run...
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    Topped off my oil level with a quart of synthetic oil.

    Catch can puts oil that would normally enter your intake through the PCV system, into a container that you can then drain and discard separately. There are catch can systems that drain back into the crank case - basically instead of a drain port, it's a hose that returns to your sump. Based on...
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    Balancing beads?

    Oh probably. Apartment complex would get shitty about a vehicle sitting on jackstands in their lot though
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    Topped off my oil level with a quart of synthetic oil.

    Can top it off with whatever you want. Just adjust your OCI to the lowest common denominator.
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    Balancing beads?

    1-3 weeks. Can lightly feel it on the freeway above 70, pretty pronounced at ~83 - seems to hit a resonance
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    Balancing beads?

    Curious if they work. My vehicle is always caught between two extremes... Either it sits for a while un-driven and gets flat spots in the tires, or I put a 1200 miles on the thing in a week. Pretty annoying getting re-balances constantly when they end up a half ounce off-kilter. Of note: Do...
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    Need a new radiator

    Honda gen II. Blue stuff. Make sure it's PHOAT.
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    Winter maintenance

    On mine..... 75w140 on front and rear diffs. Also run them oh-so-slightly overfilled to compensate for higher drain time amsoil multi vehicle ATF in the trans (normal stuff, not the fuel saver). Rig seems to like this one the most which is why I mention branding. YMMV. And the OE blue stuff...
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    2003 GMC Yukon 5.3L voltage gauge goes high then down

    Put a multi meter on the battery and note voltage there
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    2005 Tahoe Bleeding brakes question

    Of note: Aside from being more hygroscopic, dot 4 is also more viscous. Can affect ABS performance, though I've not spent any time fussing or testing it. I can at least verify on my rig, I've noted no ill effects from low viscosity dot 4. On paper, it better matches dot 3 spec. Only caveat is...
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    2005 Tahoe Bleeding brakes question

    Yes and no on the scanner. You need it to actuate the ABS solenoids to get the air out. BUT, you can cheese it by bleeding the system, taking the vehicle on some gravel, engage your ABS, bleed some more. Rinse and repeat until bubbles are gone and pedal feel is normal
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    Confused. Help with thermostat housing

    Preaching to the choir here dude. I had a CSA who liked to do his own 'diagnosis' and write up work orders with 'replace part' and provide no more info. Then get offended when I pried for details. Then get upset when he was wrong (about 40% of the time) and start blaming me or the replacement...
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    MASSIVE BACKFIRE result of injector cleaning?

    I could think of better placed to put your blow off valve :P
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    Confused. Help with thermostat housing

    At risk of adding a fluffer post: Thank you for that. Underrated, under-practiced bit there. Just fucking.... Don't pull an answer out of your ass because you feel the need to give *something* then and there. Hell, even your doctor does it. You go to the office, nurse takes down your info, then...
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    "Cat" at Jiffy Lube...

    Dude it's jiffy lube. The techs there are simultaneously uneducated on what it is they're working on, and have a pay scale that relies on upsells. With that said, the half truth in there is seal conditioners / swellers present in some high mileage oils may or may not need a consistent presence...
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    Confused. Help with thermostat housing

    OEM pumps vs some aftermarket pumps use different housings. Couldn't tell you why, only that it is. Match the housing to your pump. If you're not sure, just get both and return the other
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    Power Steering

    At risk of sounding like a smart ass, have you looked? Everything on a vehicle is a wear item. You could be leaking from anywhere. Until you determine where the leak is, you're guessing and checking. Also, I'd like to verify: Steering rack? Our vehicles don't use a rack, they use a...

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