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Re: Tahoe MPG [shawnhackett]
by dardson1
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Apr 19, 2006 (8:33 pm)
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Replying to: shawnhackett (Apr 19, 2006 11:57 am)
I tried Shell's VPower premium in one tank last month in my 06 Tahoe 2wd Z71. For reasons I don't understand, my milage went down 10%. I know there are many variables, but I typically top-off my tank so I know I'm comparing apples and apples. I divide miles by fuel and check it every tank. I get low to mid 15's with regular and got 14.3 with the high dollar Shell. Go figure, but I'm back on regular. For the record, I think these trucks get amazingly respectable milage. I drove a Toyota minivan (2001) for 18 months trying to be PC. The darn thing maybe got a mile per gallon better than a Tahoe (nevermind the lofty promises on the Toyota MPG window sticker.) I love these darn trucks.
ps. my wife's 04 Lexus RX330 that weighs 10%+ less gets almost 20% better milage but with premium fuel. If you do the math the costs difference is tiny. Pound for pound the Tahoe is more efficient (driven conservatively as I do).
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Re: 2007 Tahoe Rear Fascia Cover [shawnhackett]
by rat55chevy
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Apr 20, 2006 (7:47 am)
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Replying to: shawnhackett (Apr 19, 2006 6:55 pm)
I'm not sure I can explain this in words (I could draw a picture tho) but will try. The top brackets (connected to the bumper) have a square key slot that hold the top of the cover in place. Seems to me, the raised part of the tabs need to be closer to the cover, so the top part of the cover is held closer to the bumper. I'm thinking about gluing a small stop on the upper tabs. Moving the lower holes doesnt seem right. In terms of a radius, I would think that would pull the top of the cover further away from the bumper
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Re: 2007 Tahoe Rear Fascia Cover [rat55chevy]
by shawnhackett
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Apr 20, 2006 (8:42 am)
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Replying to: rat55chevy (Apr 20, 2006 7:47 am)
I just got back from the store with my superglue and read your post. I was going to try the same thing (and repair my broken plastic bracket).
I'd planned on superglueing another small piece of plastic about a half-inch thick to the top bracket to pull it tighter to the bumper.
So this may work after all.
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Re: 2007 Tahoe Rear Fascia Cover [shawnhackett]
by rat55chevy
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Apr 20, 2006 (1:14 pm)
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Replying to: shawnhackett (Apr 20, 2006 8:42 am)
Now that I'm home and can see the truck and the color keyed flapper.........
I see the problem and why the top isn't engaging properly.
The bottom holes are definitely not the problem. Only one place they can go with the cover aligning with the bumper edge.
The top tabs engage into the square key slot brackets that are push-clipped to the bumper top. This may be the locations that are drilled and located improperly on the template.
The bracket has an identical square key slot 7/8" behind the one you can see. So there are two locations where the tab holder could engage the bracket.
Explains why the first slot leaves the cover approx 1" from the bumper. Problem is... my cover will not push in far enough to engage the second (rear) key slot. It cant be off by much, I think less than 1/8".
Not sure what the solution is, YET. Not a good design, there is no adjustability anywhere to allow for plastic tolerances.
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Mileage MPG
by junglegeorge
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Apr 20, 2006 (4:44 pm)
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Just ordered a new 2007 LTZ (loaded) to replace my 2004 LT, it is 4-6 weeks out, does any one have any real world mileage experience yet? How close is the window sticker 15 – 21 MPG. Are you running 87 – 89 – 93 octane ?
Any electrical problems? Chevy had to buy my 2003 Tahoe back as they could not fix a no start problem in the computer.
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Re: Tahoe MPG [dardson1]
by beach15
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Apr 20, 2006 (6:00 pm)
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Replying to: dardson1 (Apr 19, 2006 8:33 pm)
Pretty simple...higher grades of gas actually have less energy in them, and when put in a vehicle MADE to run on 87 only, it has to burn more to make the same power level.
If you're driving a Lexus, etc., where Premium is recommended or required, use it. If you're driving an un-modded Tahoe, you're a complete idiot to use anything BUT 87 
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Re: Mileage MPG [junglegeorge]
by 73shark
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Apr 20, 2006 (7:47 pm)
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Replying to: junglegeorge (Apr 20, 2006 4:44 pm)
Did your dealer mention anything about availability of nav/radios, rear cameras, and 20" wheels? Mine doesn't have any info when any of these will be available.
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Re: Mileage MPG [73shark]
by junglegeorge
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Apr 21, 2006 (4:42 am)
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Replying to: 73shark (Apr 20, 2006 7:47 pm)
He did state that there was a problem with availability of the NAV radio; however he stated that it was a very short term issue. He did not mention 20 in wheels or rear camera.
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- #844 of 3125
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Re: Tahoe MPG [beach15]
by junglegeorge
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Apr 21, 2006 (4:47 am)
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Replying to: beach15 (Apr 20, 2006 6:00 pm)
Thanks, I agree with your BLUNTNESS, however that was not my question. I asked if anyone had any real world MPG data and what octane THEY were using.
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Re: Tahoe MPG [junglegeorge]
by 07tahoeguy
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Apr 21, 2006 (5:10 am)
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Replying to: junglegeorge (Apr 21, 2006 4:47 am)
I have 2007 Tahoe LT2 4X4, City 15, Mixed 17 and 19 Highway. I run on 87 octane, no idle or pinging problems. I have 3,300 miles, so far. I just had a problem with an EBCM module which shorted out causing my stabilitrack to be disabled automatically. I have had 4 fit and finish and a radio problem on a non-nav radio. All items have been repaired/replaced by dealer except the radio problem which is waiting on a fix from GM. Since I purchased my Tahoe on 1-25-06, it has been in the shop a total of 6 days. Three of those days were idle days waiting for a EBCM to come from the factory because there are no parts in the system. I still love my Tahoe, it is a top notch vehicle and I attribute most of my problems to being the first year/first run. Would I buy the same suv knowing what I know now? OH YEAH! Hope that helps you.
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