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  1. swathdiver

    Hard pull to the left when braking - means what?

    We've bought some for the white pickup but haven't begun putting it back together yet. Reviews are good.
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    2012 Yukon XL Riding horribly

    Reading these last two posts jarred a memory which could be a possibility. A hub! Get the front wheels off the ground and check the hubs. Mine had a vibration at speed that was getting more and more noticeable albeit quite slowly over months. Especially above 75 mph which I don't often do...
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    Engine failures

    You got more metal (about double) in your oil than mine when it had 187K on it. If that is your first oil change with the new oil, do two more and take a sample. Then run 3 with the oil that was made for your car, ACDelco and take a sample. I did this between Mobil One and ACDelco and the...
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    Does a 2024 Z51 with 6.2 require premium fuel?

    $20 a fill mean that much to you in this day and age with a $80K car? You know that a $20 is the new $5 bill right? Is the extra 65 horsepower worth it to you? So with 5 cars taking high octane gas how is one going to make a difference? At that, you ought to put in a 300+ gallon tank and buy...
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    Does a 2024 Z51 with 6.2 require premium fuel?

    You know how it adjusts timing? AFTER it detects detonation. You pull off from a stoplight and it knocks, pulls timing. You give it some gas to pass a slow poke, it knocks and pulls the timing. Do this 500 times a morning and evening and you soon have a worn out motor with busted rings and...
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    2012 Yukon XL Riding horribly

    Have someone jounce the suspension and see if it moves. If you have a bi-directional scan tool you may be able to see it working electronically as well.
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    Hello from Finland

    Welcome from Florida! Post up some photos when you can.
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    Replace 31 gallon tank with 39 gallon tank from 2500 series Suburban?

    Pumped aboard 28.3 gallons just now, Torque Pro app showed 92% full when driving. Usually shows in the 80s with a 25 gallon fill. That was 44 miles of additional driving since the light came on last evening. It's consistent and predictable.
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    How much for a paint job?

    Body shop labor is barely keeping up with the times. Good men are hard to come by, especially those who will work for less than they are worth. About two years ago my daughter backed into a tree in my new to me 2013 pickup. That cost almost $6,000 to repair and that dealership did a pretty...
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    How much for a paint job?

    Four years ago I had my new bumper cover painted for $500 and I brought to them. It's going to cost about $1000 to repaint my hood and double that for the roof next year. To "properly" paint the whole truck it would cost about $30K. Don't paint the whole car with Maaco garbage. Modern paint...
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    2011 Tahoe LTZ Electronics shut down, loss of power, and Service Traction Control, Stabilitrac off, reduced engine power msg coming on

    Ok. That's a clue. The alternator is running at full output trying to keep that battery going and you guys from getting stuck. Like we said before, corroded or loose wires can cause this or it might just be time for a new battery. If you have an advanced scan tool, you can pull up the state...
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    HVAC refurb - PAG oil for each component

    Do just like it says.
  13. swathdiver

    2012 Yukon XL Riding horribly

    I would check for a seized front shock. Check the torque on the control arms and ball joints and tie rods. Check the swaybar end links.
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    Rockauto part number for flywheel?

    To change the flexplate the transmission has to come out. If the truck is a 4x4 or AWD, the transfer case too. While you are in there, it's a good time to replace the rear cover and rear main seal on the engine and maybe even the torque converter with a new one with fresh clutch lining...
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    Replace 31 gallon tank with 39 gallon tank from 2500 series Suburban?

    I know people who used to bend the fuel level wire on the float to adjust how they read. I don't get more than 26 gallons unless I really run it down. When the light comes on, if I fuel up right away, it will take high 24s or up to mid 25s for fuel. Drive for an hour afterwards and she goes...
  16. swathdiver

    Hard pull to the left when braking - means what?

    At this age, replace the calipers and rubber hoses and either get new brackets or rebuild the brake portion for the pins with the boots.
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    2011 Tahoe LTZ Electronics shut down, loss of power, and Service Traction Control, Stabilitrac off, reduced engine power msg coming on

    Do you notice that your voltmeter shows the needle running high all the time lately? Either a bad connection due to loose/corroded wires or the battery is about dead. Check your work around the throttle body, make sure there are no pinched wires that are grounding out and of course, check your...
  18. swathdiver

    Preferred Universal Joint Brand?

    GM OE, AAM and Spicer. The latter two can often be found in the box of the first one. The solid ones do not have grease fittings and are stronger. Use it as a guide, not as gospel. doveryay, no proveryay
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    Useless Information

    Work on the axle project continues at a slow pace due to my infirmities. My helper took a wire wheel to the wheel studs and cleaned the surface rust off of them. Cleaned up the axles we're going to use and the bearing surface looks fine but there are some light grooves where the seals go...
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    Upgrade my brakes

    The brake parts that came on your truck from the factory are pretty robust. Are you still running the original brakes or have any parts been changed since new? GM Performance made a Brembo upgrade for yours.
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    My 2013 Yukon XL 1500

    The main reason that the lifters collapse is because the VLOM solenoids get out of time. It is SOP to replace the VLOM whenever an AFM repair is made. AFM is not part of the emissions system and BlackBear tunes are undetectable.
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    Headphone replacement pads??? Anyone know where to find them for a 2023 Tahoe???

    Yep, I used to buy them off Ebay when we needed them.
  23. swathdiver

    2009 Tahoe Codes

    P0480 - Cooling Fan Relay 1 Control Circuit P0690 - Engine Controls Relay Feedback Circuit High Voltage P069E - Fuel Pump Control Module Requested MIL Illumination. Sign up for the shop manual and troubleshooting guide at AllDataDIY to solve these.
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    Gas Mileage

    What was your average speed for the last tank of gas? When my average speed is below 21 mph for a tank of gas the mpgs will be about 12-13 mpg. She'll be burning about 1.2 to 1.6 gallons per hour. She burns about 3/4 of a gallon per hour just idling with the AC on. It's even been in the...
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    Remote Start Troubleshooting

    In the BCM section there is another BCM menu and within that one towards or at the bottom is one called anti-theft or something like that. When you click on that it will give reasons for the alarm going off or the remote start not working if memory serves. I went outside to do it today twice...

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