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  1. skpyle

    2021 PPV 6 piston brake caliper bolt torque, is it Torque To Yield?

    Hello Gentlemen, In my other thread, I am fitting 2021 PPV spec 6 piston front brake calipers and rotors to my 2013 Escalade ESV. I was searching for the correct torque for the caliper mounting bolts. The GM bolts are part number 11546469. These are spec'd for 2021 PPV calipers. They are...
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    2021 PPV Front Brakes on 2013 Escalade ESV, and rear brake overhaul

    WARNING!!! This is NOT a straight bolt-on upgrade. Hand grinding is required on the spindle mounting ears and wheel spacers with longer lug studs will be REQUIRED! (At least they were for my stock 2013 Escalade ESV.) Good Evening, Gentlemen! As the title states, I am installing 6-piston...
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    My turn at front end rebuild...2013 Escalade ESV AWD

    Hello All, As I can never leave well enough alone, I am planning the next project for my 2013 Escalade ESV AWD. She has 153,6** on the clock. As of now, all seems good in the front end. However, sooner or later, it will not be. I plan to preemptively rebuild the front end between now and...
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    2013 Escalade ESV Next BIG adventure: Cooling system refresh, Big 3 Electrical upgrade, Reseal intake, and VLOM mod...

    Hello All! I had been planning on refreshing the cooling system and doing the Big 3 electrical upgrade after Thanksgiving. Two weekends ago, while cleaning the throttle body, I found the front two VLOM bolts were finger loose. Sooo...add intake R&R to the To Do List. Yesterday, I started in on...
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    Stupid Question: How to effectively clean interior windows?

    Hello All, I feel idiotic for having to ask this, but how do you all effectively clean your interior windows? Specifically the windshield? In times gone by, I have used Windex and newspapers quite effectively in other vehicles. Nice clean windshield, no streaks, no residue. On my 2013...
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    Falling down a rabbit hole for intake manifold R&R on 2013 Escalade, help me find bottom

    Hello All, I am ordering parts for replacing the torque converter and doing some internal upgrades to the 6L80 in my 140,3** mile 2013 Escalade ESV. As such, I have talked myself into pulling the intake manifold as part of the job. To have the fuel injectors cleaned, replace gaskets, and for...
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    Circle D 300mm Triple Disk vs CVC BU60FHD for the 6L80 in my 2013 Escalade

    Hello All, I am gathering parts to replace the torque converter in the 6L80 for my 2013 Escalade ESV. I have been researching here on TYF and on the internet about 6L80/90 torque converters. I have it narrowed down to the following choices: Circle D 300mm Pro Series Triple Disk, 1800-2000rpm...
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    2013 Escalade ESV Annual Maintenance Update: the good, the bad, and the incompetent

    Good Evening, All! I have just completed annual maintenance on my 2103 Escalade ESV: -140,000 mile oil and filter change, Mobil 1 5W-30 oil and WIX 57045 filter -replace the remote spin-on transmission filter, NAPA Gold 1269 hydraulic filter -replace the engine air filter, NAPA Gold 2488 filter...
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    Really Stupid Question: Where to measure for level on a 2013 Escalade ESV...?

    Hello All, As the title states, where do I measure on my 2013 Escalade ESV to see if it is sitting level? Reason being that I do not have a level spot anywhere on my driveway or such. So, checking oil and trans fluid is a pain. My intent is to raise the rear of the vehicle until it is level...
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    2013 Escalade ESV doesn't have K5L HD Cooling, do I need to search for the 700W fan motors...?

    Hello All, Random musing...I have seen mention on this forum about RPO K5L HD Cooling package consisting of 700W fan motors and such. My 2013 Escalade does not have K5L listed on the RPO sticker. It does have KC4 Cooling System - Engine Oil (oil cooler in the radiator) and KNP Cooling System -...
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    Front door 1, Key fob 0….

    Hello All! I have had a vehicle of some kind with a remote key fob since 2013. Every day leaving for work, my keys are in the deadbolt. I slam the front door, lock the deadbolt, and go on. Last week…it didn’t go so well. 6 month old GM key fob for my Escalade tried to act as a door stop. Not...
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    3457A or 3757A front turn signal bulb for 2013 Escalade ESV...I am confused.

    Hello Gentlemen, I feel stupid for asking this, but I cannot find any concrete information. What replacement front turn signal bulb does my 2013 Escalade ESV take? The owner's manual has no listing, only says, "For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact dealer." My AllData subscription...
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    2013 Escalade aftermarket turn signals flash too fast when ambient temp is warm

    Hello Gentlemen, I paid off my 2013 Escalade ESV Premium back in the middle of March. To celebrate, I purchased new aftermarket headlight assemblies, fog/turn signal assemblies, and LED tail light assemblies throuigh 1A Auto. About a month ago, I noticed the turn signals(as viewed from inside...
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    Tall jack stands for transmission removal from 2013 Escalade ESV

    Hello! I am laying out the plans to R&R the 6L80 from my 2013 Escalade ESV to install an upgraded torque converter in the future. Here is my question to all of you who have pulled a 6L80 from a GMT900 in the driveway/garage: how tall of jacks stands did you use? I have a transmission jack to...
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    Tech 2: Difference between 'knock retard' and 'total knock retard'

    Hello All, Random question about Tech 2 data. Under 'Ignition Data' in data monitoring, what is the difference between 'knock retard' and 'total knock retard' values? Background: Upon reviewing the datalog I sent back to Black Bear after downloading their tune to the ECM and TCM in my 2013...
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    Care and feeding of power running boards on a 2013 Escalade ESV

    Hello All! My 2013 Escalade ESV has the power running boards. I very much like them, and want to keep them working properly for a long time. Neither the owner's manual nor the service manual have any useful information (that I could find) on the care and feeding of these beasts. Searching this...
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    Stupid question: what exactly does Tow/Haul mode do on 2013 Escalade ESV?

    Hello All! I have what is likely a VERY stupid question: what exactly does the 'Tow/Haul' mode do in my 2013 Escalade ESV? I am assuming it alters the shift timing and characteristics of the 6L80E transmission? I have read section 9 in the Owner's manual, it discusses Tow/Haul some, but I am...
  18. skpyle

    Turn steering with engine not running...should or should no do? 2013 Escalade ESV

    G'morning, gentlemen. I have a stupid question: is it a bad idea to turn the steering of my 2013 Escalade ESV with the engine off? Meaning does it cause issues with the power steering hydraulic system? I know this seems simple, but I come from over 8 years with my 1999 Explorer. On it, turning...
  19. skpyle

    Ugly time with ABS Automated Bleed procedure via Tech 2 on my 2013 Escalade

    Hello Gentlemen, This past weekend, I submerged myself in the brake system of my 2013 Escalade ESV. She stopped just fine, but I wanted to clean and inspect the brakes. As well, bleed the ABS now that I had a Tech 2. Before any of this, I wanted to deal with the bleeder screw issues in the...
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    Replace spark plugs and wires, doing #8 the harder way, and then the hard way on a 2013 Escalade 6.2L

    Welcome to my misadventures in LS series engine Spark Plug Land!!! It was time for new spark plugs and wires on my new-to-me 2013 Escalade ESV AWD 6.2L. It had 124,*** miles when I did this work. My goal was to get all the maintenance done, especially tune up items prior to datalogging for the...
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    Clean MAF and throttle body, then Tech 2 relearn idle on 2013 Escalade 6.2L

    The last thing I needed to do before I could datalog for the Black Bear Performance tune was clean the MAF and the throttle body. I was forewarned by the service manual that I would have to either perform the Throttle Idle Relearn procedure via a Tech 2, or let it relearn on its own. Luckily...
  22. skpyle

    6L80 Sonnax ZIP Kit, Pressure Switch rebuild, remote filter install, and fluid flush in 2013 Escalade ESV (Pic heavy)

    Hello Gentlemen, Over the past few days, I have completed the following work to the 6L80 transmission in my 2013 Escalade ESV: -rebuilt the TECHM pressure switches using Sonnax parts -installed most of the Sonnax ZIP kit in the valve body -replaced the filter -installed a new pan with a drain...
  23. skpyle

    2013 Escalade ESV P0131 and P0171

    Hello Gentlemen, Well, the honeymoon is over with my 2013 Escalade ESV Premium. Last night, the check engine light came on. This morning, coming out of work, the remote start didn't work. :( Once home, I dug out my neanderthal scanners and pulled codes. I have the following DTC's stored: P0131...
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    2013 Escalade ESV AWD front differential left side axle bearing...loose?

    Good Evening, All I have run into the first potential issue with my new to me 2013 Escalade ESV Premium AWD. I think the front differential left side axle bearing is loose/worn/failing/etc... As with any new to me vehicle, I was changing all the fluids. While changing the front differential...
  25. skpyle

    New guy with a 2013 Escalade ESV Premium AWD

    Hello Gentlemen, Long time lurker, now finally able to post. I come here from the Ford Explorer world. My beloved 1999 Explorer Limited 5.0L AWD was taken out by an inattentive drive last month. Since I had to go back into debt to get a replacement, I decided to get something I wanted. I had...

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