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  1. JKaechler

    Looking to delete the side body moldings

    I have been considering if I should repair the side body moldings that are beginning to come loose, or if I should simply delete the body moldings entirely. That would give me the smooth look. However, what kind of marks is that likely to leave behind? If I use heat gun and that eraser thing...
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    I gave it a much needed bath.. and a photo session. Then I went home and changed the spark plugs and air filter.
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    Carrying extra fuel in an SUV

    This is what we used to do with my dad's truck when i was a kid. he just carried a little empty gas can. we would siphon out some fuel when needed and use the little can to transfer. I would love to do that, but the modern fill tubes have anti siphon features. i would not have thought of...
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    Carrying extra fuel in an SUV

    I have this oddball, and only occasional issue. A number of times over the past few years I have been called upon to head out into the countryside to rescue somebody who has run out of fuel, or gotten stuck, or some other vehicular catastrophe. And while its easy to carry a tow cable, jumpers...
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    12v outlets always on

    on my 2011 Tahoe LT. both of the 12v outlets on the dash are always on. I would like to have them switch off with the key. is there a relatively easy way to make this happen?
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    Aux wiring - Turn on/off based on Ignition

    I have this same issue. I have a small bluetooth to aux adapter, and i want it to switch off when i turn off the key. But both of the 12v power jacks (lighter plugs) are always on. suggestions? 2011 Tahoe LT
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    Aux switches in place of the homelink buttons?

    On my 2011 Tahoe, there are the normal 3 homelink buttons overhead. This model has the sunroof control and the power hatch control up there as well. I am considering that row of homelink buttons (which i will never use) as a spot to put 4 small toggles for various other stuff. I know i wont...
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    Another oil pressure saga!

    An update on this saga, and some background. I bought this Tahoe 6 weeks ago, and its two issues were the low oil pressure and the tranny was nearly toast. straight to a full trans rebuilt it went. (it was in the budget from the beginning) This week i got it back from the tranny shop, and...
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    Onstar whole system delete?

    My Tahoe has the onstar system installed in it, and of course it does not function. I have zero intention of ever using it, and I would like to make it completely go away. Onstar is cybercrime looking for a place to happen. I will be putting in an aftermarket stereo headunit in the near...
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    Another oil pressure saga!

    that is excellent information! I will conduct that test in the next few days. many thanks!
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    Another oil pressure saga!

    i read somewhere that this test needs to be done on a slope? and its bad to leave the over capacity in there for a long time?
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    Another oil pressure saga!

    we are talking about this part? https://www.amazon.com/Fel-Pro-MS-96871-Intake-Manifold/dp/B0033DNA5S/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1AGIC5066KXSB&keywords=MS96871&qid=1681420271&s=automotive&sprefix=ms96871%2Cautomotive%2C200&sr=1-2&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840 to get to that...
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    Another oil pressure saga!

    o-rings under the plenum?
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    Another oil pressure saga!

    On my 2011 Tahoe with roughly 200k on it, I have the classic symptom of low oil pressure after it warms up. I will be swapping the sensor and deleting the little screen this weekend, but i dont hold out much hope that will resolve it. So, assuming i am moving onto the o-ring on the pickup...
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    2011 Tahoe/Wife says that I need a new vehicle..

    Stick with the one you have!. Take 1/4 of what you would spend on a new truck and refurb the one you have. Seats, carpet, dash parts... maybe a paint job? You may be due for a tranny rebuild and an upgraded torque convertor. You can probably spend less cash making the existing truck into...
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    TPMS and higher pressure tires

    285/65r18 on aftermarket 18x9 wheels
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    TPMS and higher pressure tires

    I have an Accel Supertuner that i used with my old Suburban. I had planned to 'unmarry' it from the old one by putting the factory tune back into my old 2001 suburban and then being able to use the Accel Supertuner to do things like tire size mods, AFM disable, and what small performance tunes...
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    TPMS and higher pressure tires

    I have a 2011 Tahoe, and with the current tires that use 35psi, all is well with the TPMS. However, I am about to set it up with a set of higher load rated tires that run at a higher pressure. How do I tell the TPMS computer that the higher pressure is correct? I have 4 new sensors to go in...
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    Rear spoiler backup lights

    i have been looking at options for better backup lights. It seems like the rear spoiler would be a fantastic place to add a pair of LED reversing lights. I have not found anyone selling a spoiler with such lights integrated. Has anyone added some LED's under the spoiler? Some kind of...
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    Buying a used Tahoe - possibilities

    that is a remove, rebuild, reinstall, and the convertor. so new frictions and steels, rubber edged piston thingys, seals, the little check balls in the valve body, and all the other bits and bobs, and cleaning out the TCM. He also said about half the 6l80 units come in with cracks on a...
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    Buying a used Tahoe - possibilities

    i finally got to talk to the local transmission guy, and his estimate for the transmission work, including the upgraded torqueconvertor is just shy of $4K. that is manageable, i can budget for that. he described the billet convertor in detail and why it is the right way to go. he says its the...
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    Buying a used Tahoe - possibilities

    ok, that was another thing i wanted to find out about. excercising the transfer case.. i get taking it off the pavement because that could break stuff. Should i simply turn into a field, switch to 4wd, and drive in a couple of circles? is that enough, done every month or two, to keep the...
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    Buying a used Tahoe - possibilities

    i find it amusing that i posted this in the section for the 07-14 models. specifically said that i was looking at 2011/2012 models (tho i will likely expand that to include 2010 models), and that i was looking at the 5.3 engine....... and yet every comment has been a variation of "you should...
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    Buying a used Tahoe - possibilities

    I am in Waco Tx Of all the abused, ragged out trucks i have looked at, there hasnt been much rust. Even my crunched fenders have barely any rust on them 2 years after hitting the deer. thats the difference made by not having salt spread on the roads i guess. round here, when we get a bit of...
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    Buying a used Tahoe - possibilities

    well, AFM disable is the first item on the list anyways. what a stupid idea to switch off half the engine. two problems that keep me from trying to extend the 2001 - I hit a deer at 65mph- the grill guard saved my bacon, and it only broke the headlight and crunched the fender... but i later...

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