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  1. Jhwhite05

    Is it possible to keep truck too long?

    I have a 2009 Yukon XL with 270k miles. I decided around 90k miles to keep our vehicle as long as possible and keep up on routine maintenance, fix problems immediately as they came up, and save for big repairs (engine, transmission, etc) I’m glad we did this - the prices of newer vehicles...
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    Lost Cruise Control Set Button

    Yeah, totally. My wife got a flu-thing and it lasted 2 weeks! Crazy. I’ve got a lighter version, so I’m planning on bouncing back asap!
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    Lost Cruise Control Set Button

    Hahahaha! I’m still here. Just got sick and out for the count until this thing passes.
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    Lost Cruise Control Set Button

    Ok! I will try that and report back!
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    Lost Cruise Control Set Button

    That’s really helpful. Thank you. I’ll check that!
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    Lost Cruise Control Set Button

    No. Interesting connection, though. What was your thought?
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    Lost Cruise Control Set Button

    Hey everyone. 2009 Yukon Xl, 5.3 4WD. Today I pushed my cruise control “set button” only to discover it stopped working. I’d really appreciate your advice for fixing it! We do a lot of long road trips, and cruise control is a game changer for us. What do you think is going on?
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    Engine cover question

    I’ve always wondered if the beauty covers are in any way useful?
  9. Jhwhite05

    Transmission Temp - did I make a mistake?

    Yes, thanks Nick. I did that. Tomorrow morning is coming sooooon. Hahahah , I probably could use that. Therepy is getting expensive. Lol.
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    Transmission Temp - did I make a mistake?

    Hey everyone, sorry it’s taken me so long to respond. I had some family issues that took me out of commission since @Geotrash last post. Thank you for outlining exactly what to look for to confirm everything is plumbed correctly. I did inspect it, and everything is done correctly. When I got...
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    Transmission Temp - did I make a mistake?

    This is the key question! Thank you for teasing it out. This is what I asked of my mechanic: that the Derale be “plumbed in series after the fluid-to-fluid cooler in the radiator” after having read about that on this forum. ….that said, I never visually confirmed this was done correctly after...
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    Transmission Temp - did I make a mistake?

    I mounted the Derale 13960 passenger side of the radiator, as far left as I could get it. Here’s a picture. Maybe that’s the culprit. Maybe I should have mounted it on lower bumper?!
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    Transmission Temp - did I make a mistake?

    My model didn’t come with a cooler, so I mounted one to the passenger side of the radiator. Do you suspect the heat coming off the cooler/slightly blocking the radiator impacted the performance of the radiator and led to higher trans temps?
  14. Jhwhite05

    Transmission Temp - did I make a mistake?

    So much helpful information in this thread. Thanks to all for your contribution! When I get home from this trip, I’m going to get a full flush.
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    Transmission Temp - did I make a mistake?

    Thanks helpful, thank you. I’ll do that!
  16. Jhwhite05

    Transmission Temp - did I make a mistake?

    My reman transmission with less than 20k miles with an updated torque converter typically runs below 185 on warm days and 230 when going uphill on mountain pass at 45-55mph in tow mode. I have an external Derele transmission cooler. Recently while towing in tow-mode on a very steep grade for 25...
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    Bilstein 5100 Review

    I’ve loved 5100s on mine as well. Thanks for the update.
  18. Jhwhite05

    Reliability

    One of the reasons I love this forum is because there are so many knowledgeable people with lots of experience maintaining these reliable vehicles. Mine has 270k and we still use it every day as our daily-driver and our road-trip vehicle. When I’ve gotten weary with maintenance, folks on this...
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    Faded/Oxidized Paint Question.

    When I did mine, I went to “YouTube University”. There were a few channels I found with step-by-step instructions. I think one was chemicalguys and maybe the other was chrisfix…I really can’t remember though, so just google it. Good luck! You got this.
  20. Jhwhite05

    Faded/Oxidized Paint Question.

    An experienced car detail guy may be able to do a color restoration process that blends it all in.
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    Fueling issue

    You may want to look into a new charcoal canister - I believe that’s a symptom of a canister gone bad.
  22. Jhwhite05

    I’m weary….

    So back to the preventative maintenance question for those just tuning in, what are the things I should be having on my radar given the mileage of my vehicle (260k +)?
  23. Jhwhite05

    I’m weary….

    I missed that post, thank you! I’ve actually moved to California’s Central Valley and am hooked up with a great shop. Thanks for reaching out though.
  24. Jhwhite05

    I’m weary….

    Yeah, I got the install kit with the add-ons. Glad I did. So far this Jasper engine has been a good choice.
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    I’m weary….

    The engine was done at a local Indy shop (trusted where I live), they did a Jasper reman for 9200 with a 100k or 3 year mile warranty. The transmission was a certified transmission - https://overland-park.certifiedtransmission.com/road-ripper/2000/ done by a locally owned transmission shop. That...

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