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  1. KC 2013 Tahoe

    AFM Disable Options

    Good detail! Don't even get me started on Direct injection! Just read all the posts on here from the new Tahoe/Denali/Sierra owners with seized or destroyed new engines. Ford having similar issues on their Direct Injected engines too. Very happy to keep driving our '13 Tahoe. Kevin
  2. KC 2013 Tahoe

    AFM Disable Options

    I I also reside in Arizona (Chandler) and have the AFM delete dongle on our '13 5.3 Tahoe. All I've ever done is remove it from the OBD2 port in my driveway before heading over to the emissions station. All they do there is plug in their cable and start the engine, leaving it in park as they...
  3. KC 2013 Tahoe

    LR Window dropped down into door

    My bride called shortly before I left the office yesterday. Her LR window dropped down into the door after she stowed her bag of books (7th grade Science teacher) and shut the door. The RR window did the same back in 2019, so figured the regulator on that side had likely broken too. The white...
  4. KC 2013 Tahoe

    DFM disabler released

    AFM cuts off oil to the lifters on 4 cylinders, whereas DFM is a bit more elegant in that it selectively decides which cylinders to cut out. The disabler works on either system, both of which eventually destroy our engines and transmissions in favor of marginally better fuel economy.
  5. KC 2013 Tahoe

    DFM disabler released

    I've had it on our 2013 for several years and it simply plugs into the ODB2 port and stays there. We have annual emissions inspections here in metro-PHX, so all I do is unplug it before heading in for the emissions test (all they do is plug into OBD2 port and check for any emissions related MIL...
  6. KC 2013 Tahoe

    Rear Shock Options

    Yes - Hope you can get them covered without having to pay any out of pocket costs! Good luck
  7. KC 2013 Tahoe

    Rear Shock Options

    Rock Auto usually offers choices of original GM, AC/Delco/Delphi as well as aftermarket options too. No way I'd ever pay a stealership $2400 to replace my rear shocks... the same folks that wanted to charge $700 to replace my spark plugs. Took all of 45 minutes to do them myself, plus the cost...
  8. KC 2013 Tahoe

    The good and bad.........5.3

    We have 130K+ on our 2013 5.3 and she's still running great. Pretty sure the oil pooling/PCV issues had been resolved by the 2013 model year. She doesn't consume any oil and the plugs were all a nice tan color when I changed them back at 100K miles. Installed a dongle back around 60K miles...
  9. KC 2013 Tahoe

    Completely broken driver door handle

    Great video! Watching it was like Déjà vu of when I did mine on Monday. The color on mine was pretty darned close and is a huge improvement over the deformed/dirty, broken original. I cleaned/scrubbed the door panel with upholstery cleaner. The dirt in the plastic grain makes the Dorman...
  10. KC 2013 Tahoe

    Completely broken driver door handle

    Finally got the 80995 Dorman door-pull installed yesterday and blown away at what a good solution it is! Very sturdy and well made. Matches interior color very well too. What a difference not to grab a squishy/broken handle! Particularly with our 110+ temps expected all this week. Update on...
  11. KC 2013 Tahoe

    Completely broken driver door handle

    I saw this post and just ordered the Dorman 80995 repair piece for our '13 Tahoe's driver's door. Damn - it's just what we all needed! As our Tahoe's RH handle is broken too, discovered they don't make one. Reached out to their online help/suggestion line requesting this and went into some...
  12. KC 2013 Tahoe

    Broken Driver's Seat Belt Receptacle

    Got it installed rather easily other than getting at the seat belt warning harness plug. One simple 15mm bolt that easily came off/on with a ratcheting box end wrench. Used a hacksaw blade to manually cut the stem off the old white plastic wire holder so it fell off, allowing the new one to...
  13. KC 2013 Tahoe

    Broken Driver's Seat Belt Receptacle

    I'm sure our metro-PHX 110+ summer temperatures don't help the situation either. Should indeed be interesting to see how faded the old one is compared to the new ;) The replacement is supposed to be delivered today, so planning to install this evening.
  14. KC 2013 Tahoe

    Broken Driver's Seat Belt Receptacle

    My bride discovered the seat belt in our '13 Tahoe wouldn't latch when leaving work yesterday. No matter how much she fiddled with it, she couldn't get it to latch, so she drove home without a seatbelt. I checked it out and it appears a spring inside the plastic end has broken, preventing the...
  15. KC 2013 Tahoe

    Small Coolant leak from hvac heater hose quick connector

    Thanks - Got it! Kevin
  16. KC 2013 Tahoe

    Small Coolant leak from hvac heater hose quick connector

    ScottyBoy - The Dorman and other aftermarket connectors seep/leak, usually from the very start. The only connectors worth using are either the OEM GM Tee's or the metal ones from Gruven Parts. I've stuck with the OEM as they're so easy to swap out and readily available. I replace the Tee's...
  17. KC 2013 Tahoe

    Fuel Pump Access Door in floor of 2007-2014 models

    July 9th, 2024 Update: Just picked up the Tahoe from the shop. The new Fuel Pump, Vapor Canister and lock ring installed by the shop for $380. Currently 113 here in metro-PHX... so glad I didn't try doing this myself. Just filled her back up and all is good. :) July 12th, 2024 Update: 600+...
  18. KC 2013 Tahoe

    Loosing coolant. Underhood coolant smell

    Checkout Rock Auto. They offer multiple radiators across different price points. I've used Spectra Premium and Murray radiators over the years with great results for a lot less than GM. Here's their equivalent for your GM# 20935856: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=499736&cc
  19. KC 2013 Tahoe

    Hello from South Carolina

    Welcome from Arizona! What's up with your '09?
  20. KC 2013 Tahoe

    2023 Tahoe Induction/Carbon buildup service at 15k miles?

    By "cleaning" I was referring to the direct injectors, not the internals of the engine. In a conventional carbureted or fuel injected engine it has the added benefit of cleaning-off the intake valve stems that accumulate carbon buildup. It can't do that on Direct injected engines as the fuel...
  21. KC 2013 Tahoe

    2023 Tahoe Induction/Carbon buildup service at 15k miles?

    Ditto here regarding popping the hood and giving everything a once-over. Do the same when I'm underneath doing an oil change. Great opportunity to look for any dripping/seeping fluids from the engine/trans/transfer case. Also easy to spot any deteriorating or worn suspension bushings or leaky...
  22. KC 2013 Tahoe

    Fuel Pump Access Door in floor of 2007-2014 models

    Update: Going to do an about face. A work buddy referred me to a highly recommended, family-owned shop w/50 years in business. They'll charge me 3 hours for a total of $390 to drop the tank and change the fuel pump. They're fine with me providing the parts. In light of that, went ahead and...
  23. KC 2013 Tahoe

    The engine on the Yukon I got as a replacement for the Yukon that got two engine replacements needs replaced. Yes, you read that correctly.

    Our '13 Tahoe has the 5.3 Flex Fuel engine with AFM (runs as 4/8) based on demand. I purchased a Range Technology AFM Disabler that plugs into the OBD2 port and simply keeps it in V8 mode 100% of the time. https://www.rangetechnology.com/products/afm-dfm_disabler/ Have had it for several years...
  24. KC 2013 Tahoe

    2023 Tahoe Induction/Carbon buildup service at 15k miles?

    mestes1999 - That's right up there with getting the muffler bearings repacked. If you're concerned about carbon buildup add a bottle of Techron to your next full tank for ~$12. You can always send me the $177 you'll save if you really feel compelled to give away your $$ ;) BTW - Was just...
  25. KC 2013 Tahoe

    Fuel Pump Access Door in floor of 2007-2014 models

    Yes - It's an old post but very applicable. Just got a quote for $1,593 to have mine replaced. At 128K miles don't trust it, as it's my wife's primary driver and we do use it to travel from the metro Phoenix area to Carlsbad, CA every summer along I-8 in 110+ heat. Definitely not a place I want...

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