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    Used 2023 Yukon Denali with 25k miles on it

    Sounds like a good find. If you don't mind me asking, why are you moving from the BMW to the GMC? We have a Tahoe and are considering an X5 for our second vehicle.
  2. J

    Used Yukon XL Denali advice?

    I've got 85,000 miles on my 2021 6.2 and about 15,000 of those miles have been towing. I run 30w Amsoil oil and at least 91 octane. Zero issues. I think it's a great engine.
  3. J

    2021 MagRide blown strut

    For what it's worth, I just had all 4 of mine done for about $2,800.00. In my experience, you can get far better pricing at independent shops than at dealerships.
  4. J

    Long Haul with boat

    Thanks this is good information. I may have to give one of these diesels a try...
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    Long Haul with boat

    Do you mind sharing the type of boat? I'm mainly interested to hear if it's a bass boat style where there is virtually no wind resistance or something more like a center console that rises above the vehicle and has some wind drag. 17.5mpg if it's something with wind drag is excellent. However...
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    Cost to replace shocks/struts

    I ended up having them installed last week. $2,815 for all 4 shocks/struts. Ride is definitely improved and the truck is sitting higher now - replacements were OEM so I guess the old ones were wore out and causing the truck to sit a little low.
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    Cost to replace shocks/struts

    Finally got another quote. Tire Kingdom said they were going to provide a quote but couldn't figure out how to do so. I went to another independent shop and was quoted $2,700. Everyone is telling me the OEM stocks and struts for magneride is expensive and there is not a good quality after market...
  8. J

    2022 Denali 6.2 Oil Consumption Test

    I don't know about a dealership but I think most independent shops would have no issue using 30 weight oil. My independent shop insists on using 30 weight (they refuse to put in 0w-20).
  9. J

    2022 Denali 6.2 Oil Consumption Test

    Are you using 0w-20 oil? At my mechanics recommendation, I went up to a 30 weight oil and my oil consumption issues significantly decreased even with heavy towing. I use Amsoil.
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    Cost to replace shocks/struts

    Good information. I went to a second shop (Tire Kingdom / Mavis) for a quote today. They said they were having computer issues and would call me back with a quote, but no return call yet. I'm also going to check with a suspension shop I have used in the past. They mainly work on doing major...
  11. J

    Cost to replace shocks/struts

    I can feel a little bit of the suspension loosening up, but miles is the main reason. I also had tires wear out on a 2003 tahoe with around 130k miles because the shocks wore out and the tires wore unevenly. To your point, if I can't find a more reasonable price, I will probably run what I have...
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    Cost to replace shocks/struts

    I appreciate the responses. The shop dropped the cost to $2900 total, which is based on $900 in parts for the front, $950 in parts in the back, and 6 hours labor. That still seems to be about 3x what I would expect to pay. I'm going to get another quote and will update the thread.
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    Cost to replace shocks/struts

    My 2021 Tahoe HC is at 75k miles. It does not have air ride. I figured I would get the shocks replaced given the mileage. To my shock, I was quoted $3,400 for all four wheels. This seems astronomically high to me for a simple shock replacement. Has anyone else had any experience with this they...
  14. J

    2021 Yukon Denali trailer light issues

    On my 2018 F150, I had a "diagnostic" function like you describe - it would literally tell me that each light and function was working, or it would identify the problem. These Tahoes/Yukons do not do the same thing (at least as far as I can tell). Instead, the Tahoes/Yukons have the "Light Test"...
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    2021 Yukon Denali trailer light issues

    First I would wiggle the plug some with someone watching the turn signal. If you get any response while doing this, you know it's an issue with the connection. If you know how to use a tester, that would be my next step on the truck. If it tests okay, you know you've got a trailer wiring issue...
  16. J

    2021 GMC Yukon Denali Oil Burn

    What weight oil are you using? My oil consumption issues stopped when I switched to Amsoil and went up to a 0w-30 weight oil.
  17. J

    Driver side mirror issue

    No one else is having this issue?
  18. J

    Driver side mirror issue

    Mods, I accidentally posted this in the wrong forum. If you would be so kind, I would greatly appreciate it if this thread were moved to the 2021 year Exterior forum. Or, feel free to delete and I can repost there. Thanks in advance.
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    Driver side mirror issue

    I have a 2021 Tahoe High Country. I have the driver seat set to retract for exit and then move back into position for entry. For some strange reason, the truck has started moving my driver side mirror too (to the wrong position). I have tried resetting the mirror position (both the exit position...
  20. J

    Oil consumption between changes

    Fair point. Most of what I read involves relatively low mileage failures, so hopefully I am not one of the statistics. I remain optimistic but, of course, time will tell.
  21. J

    Oil consumption between changes

    I appreciate the information. I will keep running the best oil I can find (Amsoil) and using the appropriate fuel for my 6.2l (at least 91 octane) and will hope that this engine gives me nearly 200k plus thousand miles and is still running fine when I sell it, which is what happened with my last...
  22. J

    2022 Denali oil comsumption

    My 2021 6.2L has 65K miles on it. I have had it since 26k miles and run Amsoil 0w-30 weight oil. It burns little to no oil between changes and that is with quite a bit of towing.
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    Oil consumption between changes

    I appreciate the information. I see snow in your profile picture and assume you are somewhere up north. I am down in Florida. My mechanic here believes many of the engine failures (in all makes and models) his shop sees these days are due to running 0w-20 oil in our hot Florida temperatures...
  24. J

    Oil consumption between changes

    I'm late to this thread, but both of my most recent Tahoes (a 2015 5.3 and now a 2021 6.2) stopped burning oil when I switched from 0w-20 to a heavier 0w-30 Amsoil.
  25. J

    Here's a new one - transmission

    This may be antiquated knowledge, but I was always taught to keep a transmission around 2k rpms when towing anything heavy and/or with wind resistance. This is to keep the engine where it is making power and to keep the transmission from hunting for gears and burning up. I tend to think this is...

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