What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[Geotrash]

Best I can do on a drive like that is 15-16.

That's exactly what I get on highway trips in our XL Denalis. And if I floor it just once to execute a pass, it'll drop my trip MPG by a half a point. Lol.

 

[07Burb]

On my 2007 (4WD), the best I could ever get on vacations was like 15.5 mpg. On my 2013 (2WD), I was getting 18 mpg. Now with the Denali ('17, 4wd) I am getting 17 mpg around town and 20+ on the hwy.

 

[89Suburban]

On my 2007 (4WD), the best I could ever get on vacations was like 15.5 mpg. On my 2013 (2WD), I was getting 18 mpg. Now with the Denali ('17, 4wd) I am getting 17 mpg around town and 20+ on the hwy.

Liking that torquey motor?

 

[MassHoe04]

This depends a lot on the State and the insurance policy. I have full glass coverage and don't pay a dime for a windshield on either the truck or the car. And my rates don't go up when I have windshields replaced. Yes, I'm sure that I pay for that, but peace of mind.

Same in MA. No out of pocket, but we pay.

 

[MassHoe04]

Tornado about 20 miles from me flipped this guy while driving, then flipped him back upright. He drove away.
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That truck would probably still fetch $5k, here in New England!
Most of that will buff right out...

 

[George B]

That's exactly what I get on highway trips in our XL Denalis. And if I floor it just once to execute a pass, it'll drop my trip MPG by a half a point. Lol.

On my 2007 (4WD), the best I could ever get on vacations was like 15.5 mpg. On my 2013 (2WD), I was getting 18 mpg. Now with the Denali ('17, 4wd) I am getting 17 mpg around town and 20+ on the hwy.

The best way I have found to gain MPG points is to coast to the stops from a distance as often as possible. I have perfected that on my daily drive.

 

[07Burb]

Liking that torquey motor?

Yes!!! So smooth and effortless. Cannot wait to get exhaust and tune done. There’s a shop here locally that has a good reputation that I’ll take it to for tuning and hopefully I can just stand there while they dyno tune. Hopefully do that before summer travels start

 

[Doubeleive]

Best I can do on a drive like that is 15-16.

mine will get to about 13 but it takes a longer drive pattern, the pickup on the other hand would have probably been up to 19+

 

[gooffeyguy]

I've noticed that my XL likes to coast rather far. I think the weight keeps the momentum up.

 

[gooffeyguy]

So I have one TPMS sensor that stopped working on the Acadia. I have the tool to relearn them and tried to do a relearn but that one sensor doesn't respond.

I called a local tire shop asking if I could just drop off the wheel and have the sensor replaced and they want $85.

Seems kind of pricey or is that about a normal fee to break the bead on 1 side and replace the sensor?

 

[Rocket Man]

So I have one TPMS sensor that stopped working on the Acadia. I have the tool to relearn them and tried to do a relearn but that one sensor doesn't respond.

I called a local tire shop asking if I could just drop off the wheel and have the sensor replaced and they want $85.

Seems kind of pricey or is that about a normal fee to break the bead on 1 side and replace the sensor?

I was quoted $20 per tire if I supplied the sensor.

 

[gooffeyguy]

I was quoted $20 per tire if I supplied the sensor.

That's more like what I was thinking. Sensors are like $25 tops for an OE, and only like $10 for off brand.

 

[89Suburban]

That's more like what I was thinking. Sensors are like $25 tops for an OE, and only like $10 for off brand.

Just do it yourself.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Just do it yourself.

How hard would that be to break the bead on a 20" wheel?

 

[89Suburban]

How hard would that be to break the bead on a 20" wheel?

You got a hitch? Lay it on the ground under it and use a jack to break it. You do it from the road side of the wheel. Remove the valve core first to let all the air out and help it vent better. Use a 2x4 to hold/wedge the tire bead open and use a knife to cut the old valve stem. Lube up the new one and pull it through. You will need a valve tool that threads onto the stem so you can get enough pulling/prying force on it to pop it into place. And don't drop anything in the tire in the process. It's a skills test but I've done it a few times.

 

[89Suburban]

@iamdub has done this and has a post with pics if I recall correctly...

 

[George B]

I've noticed that my XL likes to coast rather far. I think the weight keeps the momentum up.

My Burb does too.

 

[gooffeyguy]

You got a hitch? Lay it on the ground under it and use a jack to break it. You do it from the road side of the wheel. Remove the valve core first to let all the air out and help it vent better. Use a 2x4 to hold/wedge the tire bead open and use a knife to cut the old valve stem. Lube up the new one and pull it through. You will need a valve tool that threads onto the stem so you can get enough pulling/prying force on it to pop it into place. And don't drop anything in the tire in the process. It's a skills test but I've done it a few times.

So would any snap-in style 315mhz sensor work?

 

[07Burb]

So would any snap-in style 315mhz sensor work?

I would go OE unless you want to be in this same position a few months down tbe road

 

[Geotrash]

You got a hitch? Lay it on the ground under it and use a jack to break it. You do it from the road side of the wheel. Remove the valve core first to let all the air out and help it vent better. Use a 2x4 to hold/wedge the tire bead open and use a knife to cut the old valve stem. Lube up the new one and pull it through. You will need a valve tool that threads onto the stem so you can get enough pulling/prying force on it to pop it into place. And don't drop anything in the tire in the process. It's a skills test but I've done it a few times.

I learn something new here every day. Thanks!