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  1. Stbentoak

    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!
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    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….
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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...
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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.
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    Main Bearing Failure with 6.2L at 3,200 miles

    What's crazy about this is, while the vast majority don't/won't/haven't had a problem yet, there is enough failures floating around to make you stop and think every day.... Am I driving one of these ticking bombs or not? And most people's outcomes won't be a 5-10 day fix.....
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    Help needed getting sirius xm to play

    In theory, you’re a dealer should call and get this hooked up to you for your trial. You also may have to call yourself and give them your radio ID number annd personal information and they will get you going for three months. Many times they need your information because they are going to be...
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    how to protect your rig from salt damage??

    IMHO you will have much larger problems with the vehicle before underside rust will be a vital concern. I've never got rid of a modern vehicle because it was rusting to death...
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    21 Yukon bad wheel bearing with only 30000 miles

    Every place I’ve ever been uses a torque limiting extension on the air driver. It won’t torque over 140 foot pounds. I have one in the toolbox of my truck…. quick and easy to rap the nuts on and not worry if they are over torqued.
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    Battery Replacement a Professional Job?!

    Well, they went easy on me... only 444.00... Ha Ha...!
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    Battery Replacement a Professional Job?!

    At least you don't have a Jaguar like I do... When you put a new battery in it, the whole BCM/ECM has to be re coded to recognize the new battery or else it will still try to charge your new one like the old rundown one and ruin your new one in short order...500.00 at dealer...
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    High Rpms in Park

    FYI unless you are subscribed to the highest tier plan, OnStar will not give you vehicle code information. As me how I know... That's OK, I can pay for a code reader pretty quickly at the level I'm at...
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    2024 diesel allocation?

    The real question is what is anyone's opinion on when the last year they will offer the diesel? You KNOW that day is coming and I potentially would order "Just one more" before the end of the end.... As far as perfection goes, the next one you get in could have paint defects? Then what? I...
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    NO DRILL Rear Cargo Area Tie Down Solutions?

    I think I'm going to strap to the cross piece where the 2nd row bucket latches to and keep the seats flipped up for the duration of the haul. That is a solid anchor point and doesn't rely on seat integrity.
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    NO DRILL Rear Cargo Area Tie Down Solutions?

    I'm going to resurrect this again as I see the solution proposed, but I'm wondering if this isn't too much pull on the seat. Also, how would you get those forward-facing rings to face backwards toward the load? I'm thinking about possibly folding both rear seats straight up and trying to anchor...
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    Sign in ?

    About once every 2 weeks now my infotainment system is now randomly asking me to "Sign in with password to use connected services" while driving. I haven't changed anything and have been "signed in" continuously for almost 3 years till this point? When I reenter it..its happy for a while, but...
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    Pre Purchase Inspection out of town

    You may want to do all of this….but #1 I would make sure to agree on a price that won’t change ….before traveling, unless show stopping deficiencies were discovered. #2 If the vehicle is THAT decent or desirable, the seller might not want to screw with all of your demands…Someone else will...
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    Trim Illusion vs vinyl wrap

    I had some things painted and somethings wrapped remarkably after almost 3 years most of it has held up pretty well. I’ve only had to have one piece of wrap section fixed.
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    2021 6.2L Yukon Denali Dead Battery Gremlin? Not the truck?

    I don’t think this fob to close thing is true. Mine sit within 10 feet of my truck ( other side of wall) and have for the whole time I’ve owned it…..doesn’t do a thing.. The only real way to know is start pulling fuses on unneeded features till you pin it down or have a way to monitor the BCM...
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    In what situations have you used 4L/4Low?

    I have not used mine once since new but I don’t spend winters in snowy regions anymore. Don’t care…. But you only need one or two times to really save your neck when you really need it. It also helps immensely on resale value as most people won’t buy these used without 4wd, especially in mid...
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    Recommended warranty that covers emissions ?

    You’ll never find one that covers “Everything “ especially emissions related. They know this is a high failure point. But I’ve got lucky in the past by having an issue where emissions related things WERE covered as part of another covered failure (IE; blown turbo). if a covered item takes out a...
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    Any tips on bug and road tar/gunk remover?

    Except when you mist something on like Tar X, it finds every microscopic spot, even ones you can’t see, that’s what makes this method more valuable. You may not see it but it’s there.
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    Any tips on bug and road tar/gunk remover?

    The best Ive found is Tar-X. You mist it on and it immediately turns every microscopic dot of tar purple then it dissolve and runs like blood down your paint. Used it for years. Never harmed a thing….
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    All Weather Tire Recommendations.

    Pirelli’s never run the miles they advertise, then when you try to claim warranty, they say “we will give you 10% off a new set of Pirelli’s only” Big whoop…I’ll stick with Michelin. Every set I’ve ever had went at least 90% of the distance with proper care….
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    Buying Used

    Based on what I’ve gleaned here on this site, there is a whole lot more basis in owning a diesel vs a gas model….
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    Who has Tuxmats in their truck?

    Husky X Act countours are the best as they are mostly rubber and not molded plastic. They lay down and stay down. I personally went with Lloyd’s luxe mats as deep carpet is cushier and I don’t deal with wet debris and snow. They clean up great have a rubber backing and fit perfectly. Did a...

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