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Re: Mileage MPG [junglegeorge]
by landy man
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Apr 22, 2006 (4:51 pm)
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Replying to: junglegeorge (Apr 20, 2006 4:44 pm)
I run regular in my LT-3 with 3500 miles. It is getting average 16.9 in mixed driving but on a 200 mile highway trip I did indeed hit 21.8!! Very light right foot and lots of V4 action.
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- #860 of 3122
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Replacing The Headlamp Bulbs
by petey310
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Apr 22, 2006 (4:51 pm)
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Hey Does Anybody Know How To Replace The Bulbs For The Headlamp , I Am Trying To Install The Hyper White Bulbs, But I Haven't Got The Slightest Idea On How To Do It
Thank You !!!!
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- #861 of 3122
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Re: Tahoe MPG [73shark]
by 07tahoeguy
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Apr 22, 2006 (5:26 pm)
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Replying to: 73shark (Apr 22, 2006 3:51 pm)
I reset my DIC each fuel fill up, then average them based on driving conditions during that round of driving, either mixed, highway or city. Highway reading was taken during a recent trip which was based off of my DIC reading both there and back. Reset at the beginning and end of trip. Most accurate reading is the mixed because that is based on weekly commute then averaged. Both city and mixed include some amount of idle time. City driving is based on one week total while off on vacation never got on a highway that week. Hope that helps.
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- #862 of 3122
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Re: Waxing my new Tahoe [landy man]
by ahightower
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Apr 22, 2006 (6:02 pm)
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Replying to: landy man (Apr 22, 2006 4:47 pm)
I saw this recommended somewhere very recently. I asked my dealer about it and he agreed it was probably a good idea, especially if you are going to use an orbital buffer.
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- #863 of 3122
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Order turnaround time.
by smedlotoys
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Apr 22, 2006 (6:21 pm)
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Howdy. For those of you who have ordered your Yukon/Tahoe/Suburban: What was the time between placing your order and delivery? Has anybody ordered one of these trucks with the nav radio and taken delivery yet? Does anybody have any complaints about their nav system? Thanks.
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- #864 of 3122
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Re: transmission calibration? [junglegeorge]
by dsquare
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Apr 22, 2006 (7:56 pm)
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Replying to: junglegeorge (Apr 22, 2006 8:31 am)
I Am running 410s and have not changed the stock 20s. I have had the truck in 2w high during the city driving. I am not sure if the truck is stuck in 4x4 mode. I have contacted the dealer and they told me that I should be getting at worst 14mpg. I am running regular unleaded 87. Maybe I should let her break in for another 1000. can anyone else tell me their mpg on the 4x4 LTZ city?
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- #865 of 3122
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Re: Tahoe MPG [07tahoeguy]
by 73shark
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Apr 23, 2006 (8:15 am)
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Replying to: 07tahoeguy (Apr 22, 2006 5:26 pm)
Just be aware that you need to actually do the math on several tankfuls to get an idea of the DIC accuracy. My '02 TrailBlazer DIC reads about 1-1.5 MPG high. Still waiting on the '07. Hope they can get those 20" wheels. My dealer said they now have about 100 nav/radios and rear cameras nationwide. 
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- #866 of 3122
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Re: transmission calibration? [dsquare]
by junglegeorge
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Apr 23, 2006 (10:53 am)
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Replying to: dsquare (Apr 22, 2006 7:56 pm)
you defiantly have a problem, the 410’s will bring the MPG down a little, but you should be in the 15-16 range in the city. My 14 with the same engine (less the DOD electronic control) consistently gets 15-16 city – 17-18 highway depending on load and wind. Take her back.
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- #867 of 3122
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Re: Tahoe MPG [73shark]
by junglegeorge
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Apr 23, 2006 (10:57 am)
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Replying to: 73shark (Apr 23, 2006 8:15 am)
When did you order yours? P placed my order 2 weeks ago. I heard that the nav radios were delayed, did not hear anything about the rear camera or 20 in wheels. Mine has all 3 options. how long have you been waiting, what is the ETA?
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- #868 of 3122
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Re: transmission calibration? [dsquare]
by normy
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Apr 23, 2006 (12:35 pm)
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Replying to: dsquare (Apr 22, 2006 7:56 pm)
dsquare,
Someone (Tahoe Owner) told me that the m ileage should improve as the engine breaks in for the first 3 -4 weeks. I had my doubts but he was right.
I bought my 07 Tahoe on 3.30.06, the first week was ~ 14.2 mpg which I was a little worried. As of today, I am seeing 15.5 which is becoming encourage. I do about 60% city 40% highway. I expected it to get "a little better". 
I am actually getting better mpg than my 99 Explorer 6 cyl which was posted as 15/20 and was getting ~ 14 mpg before I retired it.
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