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#3980 of 4070 Re: Yukon XL Spare Tire, Custom Rig, etc. [ahightower] by cheapengineer May 16, 2006 (6:29 am)
Replying to: ahightower (Jan 25, 2006 7:00 pm) My Yukon is a 2004 XL with 265x70 Bridestones with 17" wheels. While the spare may be full size it is a 16" Firestone. So much for roatation & getting use out of the spare! Did I get ripped off? What size spare was supposed to come with this? Replies to this message: ahightower (May 16, 2006 7:15 am) cheapengineer (May 20, 2006 4:54 pm) tdoh (May 23, 2006 10:13 am) ahightower (May 23, 2006 10:22 am) tireguy (Jun 15, 2006 7:52 pm) and 1 more...
#3981 of 4070 Re: Yukon XL Spare Tire, Custom Rig, etc. [cheapengineer] by ahightower May 16, 2006 (7:15 am)
Replying to: cheapengineer (May 16, 2006 6:29 am) No, you did not get ripped off, that's how they all are. It is a smaller wheel, but with a taller sidewall, so it has about the same circumference. It's "full size" but not "matching".   I suppose it would be nice to have an exact match so you could rotate them all through. But then we'd have to pay more for a matching wheel as well. Replies to this message: cheapengineer (May 20, 2006 4:54 pm) tdoh (May 23, 2006 10:13 am) ahightower (May 23, 2006 10:22 am) tireguy (Jun 15, 2006 7:52 pm) tdoh (Jun 20, 2006 8:41 am)
#3982 of 4070 Re: Windshield wiper problem on 2003 Yukon XL [peegee12] by schitwood May 16, 2006 (7:23 am)
Replying to: peegee12 (Apr 27, 2006 9:54 am) peegee12, I've had the same problem with my 2003 Yukon wipers except mine started when I pressed the wash button where they are suppose to come on for 4-5 wipes, but then they would not turn off even though I did not actually have the wipers in the "on" position. Had to pull the fuse like you did. Took it to the dealer on 5/12/06 and they said that it would cost $179.00 to replace the wiper module. Sounds like this is a recurring problem & I don't understand why it's not on the recall list. Replies to this message: peegee12 (May 19, 2006 10:42 am)
#3983 of 4070 car seat protector by ahightower May 19, 2006 (10:27 am)
I read about something on one of the GM SUV posts and decided to try it out. Thought I would throw in my two cents now. I recently got the Prince Lionheart mat that goes underneath a child's car seat to protect the upholstery. It is apparently only available at Babies R Us. I saw several other brands but they either covered only the bottom and not the back, or they were made of thin fleece material. This one is fairly thin, but it's very dense on the bottom cushion so the gouges I was getting in my leather seat are no longer a problem. The bottom is also non-slip like that shelf liner stuff. I'm happy with it for $20. I thought about getting two more, as we have a total of three kids in car seats. But, the other two ride in the third row, which is made of vinyl and not real leather. I've noticed that third row is much tougher, less susceptible to damage, and easier to clean. But I did want something good to save the middle row seat, and this is a great product.
#3984 of 4070 Re: Windshield wiper problem on 2003 Yukon XL [schitwood] by peegee12 May 19, 2006 (10:42 am)
Replying to: schitwood (May 16, 2006 7:23 am) Schitwood, that's the same story I got -- the module in the wiper motor goes bad, and the entire motor has to be replaced. This appears to be one of many problems (e.g., speedometer cluster, 4wd activation lights, daylight running lights) that GMC prefers to let the customer take care of after the warranty period, rather than recalling and fixing during assembly. If anybody from GMC is reading this, you have a lot of very dissatisfied customers out here! Doesn't seem like the kind of customer service attitude a failing corporation should be taking ... I've been a loyal GM customer since my first car (a new '62 Corvair), but this Yukon XL is probably my last. Poor quality, and an indifferent dealer network, are driving me away.
#3985 of 4070 Re: Yukon XL Spare Tire, Custom Rig, etc. [ahightower] by cheapengineer May 20, 2006 (4:54 pm)
Replying to: ahightower (May 16, 2006 7:15 am) I'd be happy with another 265x70-17 tire with a steel wheel. At least I could get some value out of the spare tire.
#3986 of 4070 Re: Real world MPG [tdoh] by cheapengineer May 20, 2006 (5:11 pm)
Replying to: tdoh (Feb 10, 2006 11:58 am) You're talking about saving 500-600 $/yr in fuel savings at today gasoline prices for the Honda vs. the Denali. The Denali is a $45,000 vehicle after discount & you're worried about $500? Buy the vehicle that you want and don't sweat the $500. By the way, buy major brand gasoline don't try to save $1.00/wk by buying the cheap crap. I make it, I know. Replies to this message: tdoh (May 23, 2006 10:35 am)
#3987 of 4070 Re: Yukon XL Spare Tire, Custom Rig, etc. [ahightower] by tdoh May 23, 2006 (10:13 am)
Replying to: ahightower (May 16, 2006 7:15 am) "...it has about the same circumference."   "About" is the operating word here; I dunno what size spare comes w/ the YXL, but on my DXL w/ OEM 265-70-17 tires, the OEM spare is--believe it or not--a 245-75-16...which is clearly smaller in circumference than the stock wheel. Dunno how well this would work out on an AWD vehicle if you had a flat, but that's the size of the OEM spare tire on my rig. Replies to this message: ahightower (May 23, 2006 10:22 am) tireguy (Jun 15, 2006 7:52 pm) tdoh (Jun 20, 2006 8:41 am)
#3988 of 4070 Re: Yukon XL Spare Tire, Custom Rig, etc. [tdoh] by ahightower May 23, 2006 (10:22 am)
Replying to: tdoh (May 23, 2006 10:13 am) It's close enough to be safe until you can get the original repaired or replaced. I really don't see what the big deal is. Most passenger cars come with "donut" spares, and this is far better.
#3989 of 4070 Re: Real world MPG [cheapengineer] by tdoh May 23, 2006 (10:35 am)
Replying to: cheapengineer (May 20, 2006 5:11 pm) I dunno where you got the impression that I was concerned about fuel costs in general, let alone worry about a $500 difference in fuel savings...

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