Search results

  1. Stbentoak

    YUKON 2022. Driving on AUTO Mode

    Except for resale EVERYONE expects these to be 4WD, you'll take a big hit with 2wd. Consider yourself lucky......
  2. Stbentoak

    YUKON 2022. Driving on AUTO Mode

    Mine has 26K miles on it and probably 200 of those were in any conditions that needed anything near 4WD/Auto mode. Mainly hydroplaning fears due to crappy tires! Leave it in 2wd unless conditions really dictate something else.....Better for your drivetrain.
  3. Stbentoak

    2024 Chevy Tahoe, Suburban To Keep LM2 Duramax Diesel Engine For Now

    They don't HAVE to be driven hard. This is not a HD Diesel that needs to be pulling a 5th wheel to be happy. It is engineered around daily driving, potential short trips and not towing a thing if that is what the owner wishes. As long as you get it out on the road once in a while, it has the...
  4. Stbentoak

    2024 Suburban/Yukon

    The real question is how long will the diesel be an option in these vehicles? May potentially re up the last year they are available....
  5. Stbentoak

    2024 Suburban/Yukon

    I used Lloyds luxury carpet mats as my vehicle is never in nasty winter conditions, very happy so far, protect well and clean easily.
  6. Stbentoak

    6.2L or Duramax reliability

    Yep, I'm sure... I have 23K on mine and have put 3 jugs in it besides the factory fill. 3/4 full right now. It may not be quite 10K, but it for sure is 7K+...DEF is a non issue for me. 1st warning....dump 2.5 and motor on !
  7. Stbentoak

    6.2L or Duramax reliability

    I dump in a 2.5 appx every 10K miles from Wally World. About 10 bucks... a total non issue.... And a great oil change container!
  8. Stbentoak

    6.2L or Duramax reliability

    If you don't know anything about Diesels and don't want to learn.. Stick with gas. However, if you do know about them or DO want to learn. The Dmax is a far better choice.
  9. Stbentoak

    1500 miles towing | comparing to ecoDiesel and Cummins

    Just did 400 miles yesterday... avg 28.5 MPG at 80 MPH. Diesel still .30 Cheaper than premium and 50% better mileage. Better than a Camry. Happy.
  10. Stbentoak

    Lamin-X Tail Light Tint

    The only way to do these right, is to take them off and give them to a professional shop to spray the interior of the lights with tint. It’s the only thing that holds up looks professional day after day and never deteriorates.
  11. Stbentoak

    No Refresh for 2024

    All I care about is what is the last year they will offer the LZ0 Duramax, because that's the next/last one I'm buying.
  12. Stbentoak

    Anyone have experience with Endurance? Failed Lifter coverage

    The best warranty is the one that your local dealer or repair facility TELLS you that it is the best one. They have the history and knowledge of what will be covered and what won't. I thoroughly vetted my plan against the components I thought would fail and didn't buy until the service manager...
  13. Stbentoak

    New Instrument Cluster Failed on 2022

    If I get through 6 to 7 years with a vehicle. It has pretty much done its time with me by then. Technology has moved on to other levels and they are starting to get long in the tooth. I know some people keep them 10+ years etc. etc..If I get through 6 to 7 years with a vehicle. It has pretty...
  14. Stbentoak

    New Instrument Cluster Failed on 2022

    Thats why you get an extended warranty early. One decent fix pays for it and you still have it... I used to be against them, but with these machines' complexity and vulnerability...not so dumb anymore...
  15. Stbentoak

    LM2 Duramax Oil Analysis - Blackstone Labs Report

    Sometimes there are mitigating circumstances that might make this necessary. I can change my oil in less than 15 minutes with a valve and a container with zero mess. There is about a half a quart of old oil in the filter. 6 1/2 quarts of new oil. Nothing wrong with that in my mind as long as you...
  16. Stbentoak

    LM2 Duramax Oil Analysis - Blackstone Labs Report

    How do you change your filter without draining the oil? From my experience, the oil level is up over the filter port when full. Don't you get an oil bath? I use the AC Delco gold filter. I believe it's the better balance of price to build quality/longevity. You can tell it is not a cheap filter...
  17. Stbentoak

    LM2 Duramax Oil Analysis - Blackstone Labs Report

    It pretty much reinforces that these vehicles can easily go 7500 miles plus on any approved DexosD oil. I would have zero qualms about running the 7500 limits if needed, but I basically change it when time and nicer weather situations arise. Most oils today can actually go further than most...
  18. Stbentoak

    Engine coolant level in surge tank ?

    My leak was a transmission oil/coolant heat exchanger mounted to the side of the transmission. Looks like a solid block of aluminum with a bunch of sandwiched plates. Once replaced, my coolant has held steady.
  19. Stbentoak

    First issue with 23 Tahoe

    I agree, I don’t see any exceptional features on the 22+ models that make me want to have it over what I have. Every upgrade I’ve received over the air has done whatever it supposed to do without screwing anything else up.
  20. Stbentoak

    GMC maps+. What’s the lowdown?

    Could be, Need to play with it more. Not sure if it's a winner or not.....
  21. Stbentoak

    GMC maps+. What’s the lowdown?

    I just downloaded this and opened it up. It looks like it could be a little bit better than the native navigation. Some questions are, Can this be set up to be the default navigation when you push the navigation button? Can this app by chance read texts? ( I can only hope…) Also, sounds like it...
  22. Stbentoak

    Husky, vs Husky, vs ...

    This right here.... #1 reason to have them. X-Acts are more rubber than plastic. they lay down, cover well and are tough. Composition is the main reason to buy Huskys.....
  23. Stbentoak

    2022 Tahoe Premier – New Transmission Needed at 8100 miles (under warranty)

    While that is a sad situation, they made it right and life goes on. You are reading way too much into the situation. You have the same vehicle now as you had before it happened. All it is now is a story with a decent ending. Carry on and enjoy it...
  24. Stbentoak

    Pump DEF or bad idea?

    I don't believe so, that's why they say to be somewhat careful about neck and filler cleanliness.
  25. Stbentoak

    Pump DEF or bad idea?

    It's a no brainer to buy it a Wal mart. They told me they go thru SKIDS of it a week. You never have to worry about it being old. Most of the time DEF is in the big rig lanes and you have to go in and pay 1st, etc. Plus the container makes a great oil container. I dump my Fumoto straight into...

Forum statistics

Threads
132,681
Posts
1,872,473
Members
97,484
Latest member
Jeff1367

Latest posts

Top