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    AGM battery?

    Lead acid batteries last a long time for me ... AGM in a car do not (they did for auxiliary Diesel engine and house batteries on a sailboat with a charger and shore power though). I, too, run a smart battery charger on the Lead Acid for rejuvenation. The last AGM I had registered as the most...
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    sending unit not really accurate

    I have a 96 Tahoe ... I am good for 100 miles from F to 3/4 ... about 60 miles from 3/4 to 1/2 ... same 1/2 to 1/4. At this time, panic sets in but the last quarter tank is more similar to the first. This has led me to distrust fuel gauges in general, even though this is the only one I have...
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    What motor oil are you running in your Vortec?

    I use SWEPCO 5w30 (was API SL until SWEPCO stopped putting API on their 5w30 containers, as opposed to other manufacturers who changed their SL oils to SM/SN, at least in California) and Wix filters on the 1996 5.7L Tahoe, now with about 155,000 miles. I use almost no oil or coolant, but have...
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    Fuel Pump Bad?

    Given the lack of a pressure tester, try putting some starter fluid in the air intake. If electrical is good then it will at least burn off the starter fluid. If that happens, and you are a bit shy of pressure, it might continue to run. If you can't get it to turn over with starter fluid...
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    LED Headlight Bulb Kit Recommendation

    @MatSLO ... you are correct! The plug on the light bulbs is keyed incorrectly though they do show a + and - sign. The nub that should be caught by the wiring harness plug is on the wrong side. Now ... I am waiting for darkness. Again, @MatSLO thank you very much.
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    LED Headlight Bulb Kit Recommendation

    Greetings All ... I have purchased two sets (inexpensive) of LED Bulbs to replace the Halogen in my 1996 Chevy Tahoe 4dr 4wd 5.7L. Neither set worked though both should have (either listed as proper fitment or claiming to replace 9005/9006 bulbs). One set did work on a 2009 Honda Civic so the...
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    Interested in 2 Wheel Drive Low - is it possible?

    @RPF207 ... Much thanks ... an actuator cut switch seems reasonable. This is not something that is needed often but sometimes you get a heavy trailer and a tight spot.
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    Interested in 2 Wheel Drive Low - is it possible?

    Hi, I have a 1996 Tahoe 5.7L with 4WD controlled by the dash push buttons (2 Hi, 4 Hi, 4 Lo on two separate buttons). Occasionally it would be nice to access 2 Wheel Drive Low. Is this possible? Easy? While keeping 4WD? Thanks in advance.
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    Will my truck tow car? Towing tips anyone?

    Most points have been covered. I have towed cars extensively with a 1996 Chevy Tahoe 5.7L, 4WD, 3.73 rear-end, G80 (not really important in this case), and with a Multiport FI upgrade. My trailer is open, dual axle with electric brakes and wood deck. I think it comes in at 1400 lbs. so think...

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