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tom3 replied to the thread 2025 Tahoe 6.2-liter Z71 engine light flashing, stuttering engine.Probably 25 different things that could cause that condition. Is it always the same cylinder mis-firing? -
tom3 replied to the thread Polished Aluminum vs. Silver Painted Aluminum Wheels? Pro's/Con's.Not a fan of fully painted wheels. Machine finished polished aluminum for me. Chromed wheels really look good but, generally, chrome on...
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tom3 replied to the thread What type of metal is the exhaust?.The parts being welded have to be really clean and shiny bare steel, crud of any kind will pretty much make for a lousy weld. If the...
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tom3 replied to the thread Need measurement, ATF, cold.Yes, maybe. Not sure how the transmission internals and cooler might be different on a 2012 and my 2019. A cold check would have most...
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tom3 replied to the thread Torque Converter.Son's 6l transmission completely failed at 105K miles. Some slight warning that we thought was a load of bad gas, felt like a slight...
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Glad your tyranny job worked out well. Question: it appears the trans oil pan photo was taken on top of your kitchen stove. How is it...
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Sure appreciate it if someone would give me a measurement from the bottom of the stick to the fluid line on your 6L80 trans. dipstick...
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tom3 replied to the thread Rescued 2004 Z71.That was a good year for those machines. I'd guess another 100k miles possible.
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tom3 replied to the thread 2016 Tahoe LTZ 140k - Houston TX.When it does this I'd turn on the headlights manually for loading and indication, leave doors open, then get under the hood and start...
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tom3 replied to the thread What is P0563 (Ignition Voltage above 18v) - And why does my car not AUTO-STOP?.Don't know anything except basics but I'd get out the volt/multi meter and actually check voltages at the various spots. I sometimes...
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tom3 replied to the thread Looking to buy a work truck. Need expert assistance..Well, it WAS a good vehicle, still some life left in it but it would have to be cheap. What year is the Caddy?
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The washer on the drain plug doesn't need to be replaced each time, actually hardly ever in all the GM vehicles I've put over a million...
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tom3 replied to the thread Looking to buy a work truck. Need expert assistance..A rust free less than 100k miles for that price would be a really good deal. Those things run forever if maintained. Do have some...
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tom3 replied to the thread Coolant Question.Are you actually adding coolant? Not unusual to have a leak when warming up and not see a leak cold or hot. When warming up the...
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tom3 replied to the thread What did you do to your 2015-2020 K2XX Tahoe/Yukon Today?.That does make a difference, good looking rig!
