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    Rear wiper not working anymore. NEW motor worked for a couple days

    I'm in a similar situation....but not meaning to hijack this thread. 2001 Yukon 5.3 sle I get 11.8v or so at the harness. Motor inop. Rear defrost works. The window and gate latches seem to work fine in that voltage stops when those are opened and returns when closed. So those switches seem ok...
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    Need advice...or a good mechanic

    Check your battery connections and grounds. And the MAF. My experience is top post batteries are prone to issues. My truck has side post mount and so far no issues I'm aware of. Corrosion may look "ahhh just a little hint" but actually stops voltage. Found that out on my lawn tractor. Ever...
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    2006 GMC Yukon XL cracks on radiator tank .[emoji15]

    After learning the benefits and the mess of pulling the lwr hose I still do that. I've always wondered if drain valves would reseal properly and the hose is easy to be sure it seals. What a mess it makes draining. Hate that.
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    2006 GMC Yukon XL cracks on radiator tank .[emoji15]

    Please know I meant no harm in stating that I chose not to use dex. I never stated not to use it but only that user accounts raised way too much concern that $25 could easily totally eliminate. When I got my yukon I didnt know what was in it but assumed dex and didn't know for how long...
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    2006 GMC Yukon XL cracks on radiator tank .[emoji15]

    It appears you have much frustration with opposing dexcool perspectives and that's ok. I am sure you also will oppose those who don't buy into "lifetime" fluids and that's ok. I am sure you will nit believe me when I say that software is used to predict end of life and failure cycles in...
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    2006 GMC Yukon XL cracks on radiator tank .[emoji15]

    Well I would agree that mixing of the coolant was an issue but I would also say the decision I made was after hours of reading on many different sites and many accounts of life experience and chemistry. GM is a profit center and we must not buy into the line that everything they say, make, or...
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    2006 GMC Yukon XL cracks on radiator tank .[emoji15]

    I drain/fill my cars every 2 yrs regardless. No 100k miles infinite life fluids for me. Acid state appears to be what kills cooling systems (major stuff, not rad) and regular changes prevents that. Im cool with $30 every 2 yrs.
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    2006 GMC Yukon XL cracks on radiator tank .[emoji15]

    I use peak global lifetime. I've read in a number of places that air causes dexcool to gel up. Maybe chemistry has changed over the years but my risk tolerance has not.
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    Rear Main Oil Seal

    And your 4x2 is exactly what I have thinking of getting from TX or GA or similar. No rust. No 4wd system. I live in snow belt but hardly ever put my yukon in 4wd anyway. Just like Scotty Kilmer says: if u don't NEED it don't spend $ on it.
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    Another oil leak thread

    At 232k miles mine needs an oil pan gasket and valley and maybe another gasket. But it's only a drip and maybe next year I can do them....but the pan on a 4x4 is maybe outside my skill set. Its been oozing for 50k miles. I hate it but for such non threatening issues I for now will ride it...
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    Rusted fuel line/ remove fuel filter

    Do u mean "rounding" the nut? As in its not hex-shaped anymore? My 2001 has nuts on both ends, but I would spray the connection liberally with pb blaster or some other excellent product. Let it soak. And depending on what wrench u are using you may need a better fitting one. Like a flare wrench.
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    Air filter restriction indicator

    My indicator mjst be broken. Never moves from "bad" even after a new filter, which I install every 12000 miles. Had oil analysis done on my car before and after air filter replaced. Huge diff. The old one didnt look bad but the lab found issues that they said was prob dirty air filter. Next...
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    Don’t forget to flush your brake system - 3yrs or 45k

    What Seems to work for me is to crack open and final tightening with a deep well socket. No rounding of the screw. And pb blaster if looks rusty. But...I ALWAYS liberally coat the threads with grease when done. I'm in rust areas. Once my hands have been on that screw it has never seized on me...
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    New brakes coming...

    That skirt in the pic is not fitting properly. Something is wrong. I reckon it should be scrapped.
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    Don’t forget to flush your brake system - 3yrs or 45k

    Why did the speed bleeders suck? Was thinking of getting 1 or 4 and do a temp install for bleeding or a permanent install of them. Curious of your experience.
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    Engine is running cold

    It seems to me either this ^^ or a bad therm but since this is supposedly all he messed with then I don't see how other parts would be the likely culprit. Like stated, air seems likely.
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    Rotor and pads recommendations

    Uneven wear on brand new pads in no time at all and few miles....and smoke... And the techs that are supposedly trained don't replace the caliper after the return from new install? Sometimes I feel dumb...sometimes I feel way to smart. That tech was not thinking or completely ignorant...
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    Brake Line replacement question

    Cant he loosen and lube the threads with some sort of approved lube and reseat and try that? I'm not talking a thread sealer but something that might help the threads mate more smoothly. Maybe he's got some rougher threads that are binding. Just a thought.
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    Limited slip additive or not?

    With an issue so debated online then my default answer is to change the oil more often than they recommend and that in itself is probably a better indicator of life expectancy than whether or not the additive is in the oil. Considering professionals disagree then there truly may not be a right...
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    Taking a road trip - any ideas or recommendations?

    I use rain x washer fluid and would say that I like it. Works good to help rain bead up.
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    Taking a road trip - any ideas or recommendations?

    I got mine last year and I can have it show dining or fuel or whatever I want in real time. Shows them on my route or I can have it show me, for ex., each Wendys and how far, etc. Or the next rest stop, etc. It's awesome.
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    $1200 Burban score

    ....like how "stupid cheap"??? Examples?
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    $1200 Burban score

    If it has no issues I would gladly pay much much more for it.
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    Taking a road trip - any ideas or recommendations?

    What years is this design on? Mine seems to only have a T and a cable??? This doesn't look like anything I have unless I missed something.
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    Taking a road trip - any ideas or recommendations?

    Buy/bring a Garmin gps. Runs off satellite instead of towers.....rural areas are issues for cell signals. And....imo its far better than silly phone app for gps. Oh yeah baby...

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