Recent content by Stbentoak
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Nice Ride
Rented this 24 Tahoe Premier on a 4-day vacation. I will say, a very nice vehicle. Great ride and performance. There is just nothing like a big vehicle like this for hauling stuff and people. Still makes me a believer in this platform......- Stbentoak
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Extended Warranty
The cheapest time to buy it is w/in the 1st 60 days of purchase. Period. It's also long behind you by the time it comes in to play and you will pay much more 3 years later and get no more coverage. If it helps me get thru 6-7 years with this vehicle, whether used or unused, I got my money vs...- Stbentoak
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- Forum: General Discussion
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If you didnt have a Yukon/Suburban/Escalade, what would be your next choice?
Grand Cherokee L or the new Lexus TX Hybrid....- Stbentoak
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Pirelli AS plus 3 vs Michelin Defenders LTX M/S
Overall very happy.... much smoother ride and not near as harsh.. You can just tell a quality tire. Will get a good bath soon but raining quite a bit lately! Sam's club did an excellent job, 3 men ganged up on it with 2 changers and balancers and I was out of there in 35 min. All in for 1180.00... -
Low Battery, Engine wouldn't turn over, DIC goes crazy, is this normal?
This really still should not happen. Unless you are only driving a mile a day, normal usage should keep it charged. If you let it set for weeks at a time, that may be another thing, but if you use it.... it should keep it fully charged. If you live in hot temps all the time you may be getting to...- Stbentoak
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- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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Pirelli AS plus 3 vs Michelin Defenders LTX M/S
Ended up going with the Pirelli's at Sams club. They were 50.00 a tire cheaper than Defenders, had a 100.00 a set rebate, and free installation/balance. VS Discount tire they were 600.00 cheaper than if I bought defenders. Discount is getting too big for their britches, charging 92.00 for... -
Brake Pad Monitor
Can this factually happen, or did they just buffalo you into replacing things that may not be needed? If done early enough, should you need new rotors?- Stbentoak
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- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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Pirelli AS plus 3 vs Michelin Defenders LTX M/S
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Mileage for 21+ Brake replacement
Unless you are really ******* them, I'd say this is pretty early. I expect mine to go at least 60K plus. My last Grand Cherokee was at 90 K and the brakes were still good. I can't really believe the monitors are that far off.... If they are then it deserves a good explanation, or an independent...- Stbentoak
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- Forum: 3.0L Duramax Diesel Discussion
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5.3 Guys, opinion on oil change intervals
If you drive say 2-3K a year or have a seasonal vehicle and use modern synthetic oils, there is zero logic in changing it just because "It's been a year" I've went 2 years on seasonal vehicles and half the time that oil is as clean as it went in, in gas vehicles.- Stbentoak
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- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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Duramax rattle/vibration when accelerating, sounds like it's coming from exterior
This is about the most "Un-Dieselly" quietest diesel I've owned, and I've owned plenty. I've had many guests ride in ours and they are SHOCKED it is a diesel and said they would have never suspected that, otherwise....- Stbentoak
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- Forum: 3.0L Duramax Diesel Discussion
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2023 Tahoe Premier towing issues, no air ride
Air suspension or at least rear air bag support is helpful to mandatory if you are towing anything with decent weight. These things are sprung too softly otherwise..... I tow a 5k Tritoon and without air it would really sag in the rear.- Stbentoak
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- Forum: Street Suspension
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Has anyone received an OTA update in 2024?
Don't be sad... It's much better than the google based system. Works flawlessly and rear entertainment useability is much better.- Stbentoak
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Benefits of the diesel?
I've owned vehicles that would throw a CEL if you put regular in them and they recommended premium. Sure, you CAN do it. But there may be surprises down the road...- Stbentoak
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Benefits of the diesel?
Diesel is not cheaper than premium by a long shot. Diesel is .50 lower than PUL in FL. Most people have 6.2’s and they need premium to be At their best. Plus 40% better mileage…- Stbentoak
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- Forum: General Discussion
