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  1. SethSwitch

    PPV brake pads interchangeable?

    Hello All, I have a 2010 Tahoe LT and need to replace the rear pads. I noticed that the ppv acdelco pads are substantially cheaper, and I would assume are better. I am wondering if these are interchangeable with the non PPV gmt900? They look the same but I have been fooled before so wanted...
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    Black Soot In and Around Exhaust o2 sensor?

    Hello All, I have a 2010 tahoe 5.3 and am getting a substantial amount of soot in and around the exhaust tip. My vehicle burns maybe 3/4 of a quart in 6,000 miles so nothing crazy there. I am wondering if I should consider replacing o2 sensors and if there is anyway of knowing if they are bad. I...
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    110miles and exhaust tip is black

    Hello All, I have a 2010 tahoe 5.3 and am getting lots of soot in my tail pipe. Washed the vehicle yesterday and after 110 miles of driving the exhaust pipe is covered in soot. It consumes about 1 quart every 5,000 miles so not terrible. It has a catch can, cai, magna flow, and tune. I have...
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    Options for long tubes with cats

    Hello All, I unfortunately am required to run cats where I live and am trying to find some long tubes with cats. What do y'all recommend? Seth 2010 Chevy Tahoe 5.3
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    What would you do with 2K

    Hello All, Planning to dump some more money into the tahoe. I don't want to spend more than 2,000 and am wondering what y'all would do? I know I want to swap out the rear gears from the 3.08 to 3.42 or 3.73. I have done a 3" four corner lift magna flow exhaust cold air intake light bar and black...
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    Nav Repair Company Recs?

    I need my 2010 tahoe nav and am wondering if you have any repair companies that you recommend? Thanks, Seth
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    Carmax nightmare

    So yesterday I went to Carmax to get an appraisal for shits and giggles. I knew I wasn't going to get a decent offer due to the modifications and it being Carmax but when they came back with $13,000 I was shocked. They told me my vehicle had frame damage and had front end damage(this I knew...
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    Switching oil weight?

    Hello All, I was talking with a friend who has a suburban about the slight oil consumption in my tahoe and he told me that he changed to 10w 40 high milage blend and that corrected his oil consumption. I am wondering if I should worry about changing oil weight and going back to blended oil...
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    Rear suspension track bar recommendations?

    Hello All, I have a 3" lift on my 2010 tahoe and am looking for track bars to go along with my spohn adjustable pan hard bar. I like the look of the gloss black bars instead of the bent pieces that come from the factory. What ones do y'all recommend.
  10. SethSwitch

    3" lift what pan hard to get???

    Hello, I put a 3" front and rear lift on my 2010 2wd tahoe. I have noticed the rear axel is off center due to lift so I am wondering if I should get a new pan hard bar and if so which one? I am also wondering if there is a relocation bracket for our vehicles? I couldn't find anything online so I...
  11. SethSwitch

    Strange Shift 6l80

    Hello, I have a 2010 tahoe 5.3 with the 6 speed. My tranny went out when my torque converter failed. I had the internals replaced at Mr. Transmission and a hd torque converter put in. After spending over 4k to get it fixed it doesn't seem right. I keep taking it back to the mechanic and they say...
  12. SethSwitch

    How much blow by???

    Hello, I know all engines have some blow by but today I noticed that a decent amount of air is coming out of my crank case vent. I don't know how to give a good idea of how much air is venting into the intake, but I would assume that about a gallon is venting every 2 minuets at idle. Should this...
  13. SethSwitch

    Temp gauge off and headlights stuck on

    Hello All, Last night was cold and today was decently warm but when I started my vehicle the team gauge read 34 degrees instead of the true outside temp of 60. Driving home it did not move at all and I noticed the headlights were on even though it was broad daylight. Unfortunately this...
  14. SethSwitch

    Where to get OEM nav repaired

    Hello All, I purchased an OEM gm nav from a wrecked 2010 tahoe for my 2010 tahoe. I have had issues with it and am now ready to get it repaired so I can throw it back into the vehicle. It makes noises after the car is off and the door is closed and it has drained the battery every night...
  15. SethSwitch

    Nav making sounds

    Hello All, I recently installed an oem nav unit into my 2010 tahoe from a 2010 tahoe. I had it programed at my local gm service department and had issues from day one. First off the power volume is very touchy. When I twist the knob sometimes it changes the volume and other times it powers off...
  16. SethSwitch

    Torque converter failure $3898 repair quote

    Hello All, So last weekend I felt my tranny slip in my 2010 tahoe(93,000 miles). I took it in to a shop that specializes in transmissions to have them diagnose the issue. They found that the torque converter failed and metal went through the entire transmission burning up clutches clogging the...
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    Navigation help

    Hello All, I am looking for an oem navigation to install in my 2010 tahoe and found one with this part number. I am having a hard time verifying if it is the proper unit for my tahoe and if it will need to be reprogramed. The description says that it is from an acadia denali. Thanks in advance...
  18. SethSwitch

    Silver lake dune registration

    Hello All, I will be heading out to silver lake on the 31st and am wondering what kinds of registrations I will need? I know that I need the whip but am confused on the rest. Thanks, Seth
  19. SethSwitch

    Emergency demolding issue

    Hello All, So today I decided to take of the side molding to try to achieve a cleaner look. So I used heat and floss then gently used a 3m eraser wheel to remove the adhesive. After a while I noticed where the adhesive was were scratches running vertically through the paint. I was surprised as...
  20. SethSwitch

    3.42 vs 3.73

    I have a 2010 tahoe (6 speed) with the escalade 22" wheels (diameter 32.1) and am going to change out the rear gears. I am debating either getting the 3.42s or the 3.73 but can not decide. I do a fair amount of highway driving so I don't want to hurt mpgs too much. I have the 3.08s now and have...
  21. SethSwitch

    Rattling from door and rear pillar

    I have a 2010 Tahoe and have a rattle coming from the driver door and the passenger rear pillar next to the lift gate. The door rattle sounds like air coming through the door and the rear sound like plastic on plastic. I have no idea where to start to fix this issue so any input would be...
  22. SethSwitch

    Regular Radio to OEM Navigation

    I am looking to swap my stock radio with an OEM Navigation replacement. I am wondering if I will need to do any wiring for a gps antenna? I am hoping that the switch will not be difficult and if they are interchangeable that would be great. Thanks in advance for the help. Seth
  23. SethSwitch

    Best Spark Plugs?

    Hello All, I am wondering what spark plugs work best for y'all? Seth
  24. SethSwitch

    Is throttle body reprogramming necessary?

    I have been having problems with my vehicle starting for a long time and was forced to take it to the dealer after my mechanic couldn't figure anything out. The dealer said I need a new throttle body and to reprogram the computer as well. The quote for the part is $325.63 and the labor was...
  25. SethSwitch

    Rough Idle and Bad MPGs

    Hey all I am new to the thread an am looking for some help. I recently put a spectre cai intake on my tahoe and am starting to have some issues. First off I got a check engine light about an hour of driving after the cai. I bought some mass airflow sensor cleanerand cleaned that and the two...

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