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Firstly, the one best qualified to answer this question is @BlackBearPerf 2ndly, I doubt that'd be the case if your ecu & tcu are any... -
Agreed. Just sharing the process I followed when I did my cam swap. Black Bear suggested the approach, so that's what I did.
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Agreed. For my part, I opted to get rid of VVT on my 2012 for simplicity and durability reasons. Haven't missed it at all.
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As I understand it, the concern is really about getting any moisture that has accumulated in the fluid, out of the system. Hence GM's...
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It would do better with (a) 4.10 axle(s), which is relatively easy. Making your vehicle properly utilize a 6L80E is not impossible, just...
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Since your truck is in at least 'pretty good' condition, you'd likely be better off money-wise altering your truck - especially if your...
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Airman68 replied to the thread Towing stability.Those are all great points. Yeah, my truck is pretty good, probably above average for my area considering the stupid WI rust cancer on...
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Airman68 replied to the thread Towing stability.Yeah, I would agree with the 4.10 axle. I guess sometimes you have to weigh out the better towing with the mileage for every day use. I...
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Airman68 replied to the thread Towing stability.Thanks for the advise. I'll keep a closer eye on it and see where it is in the colder weather.
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Airman68 replied to the thread Towing stability.I tow a #5000-ish boat with my 2008 Yukon XL and it does pretty well but I will have to say I think the 4 spd transmission is really the...
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13% is actually ideal. More tongue weight is more stable. Here's the money shot that melts brains, especially on the RV...
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Airman68 replied to the thread First year ownership and 5K miles 2011 Yukon Denali.I remember back in the 80's, 100k miles was a milestone that was talked about a lot. Now, I think vehicles over 200k miles are becoming...
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Airman68 reacted to WalleyeMikeIII's post in the thread 5.3 Guys, opinion on oil change intervals with
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Except OP asked for "5.3 guys" so I assumed he has a gasser. What you mention above is indeed factual, even if it is BS. -
Airman68 reacted to B-train's post in the thread 5.3 Guys, opinion on oil change intervals with Like.
I'd say stick with 5k intervals - thr dealership isn't wrong, and I'd even say PROACTIVE based on what the oil life monitor will tell...
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Airman68 reacted to OR VietVet's post in the thread 5.3 Guys, opinion on oil change intervals with Like.
Every 5k with Mobil 1 and a quality filter, like Wix XP, and if you don't want to pay $100 for oil changes, do them yourself. The 5k...
