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Another thing I should add is that my Suburban is a side post. My local Interstate only offers the MT-78 as a side post option. I have a couple of Interstate Marine batteries in my boat that are 3-1/2 years old and all I do is turn off the battery switch while not in use and start the boat for...

How would I know what brands are manufactured by Deka/East Penn batteries? The Rural King 53.00 battery may be an option, even if just to have on hand as a backup. I didn't realize 53.00 batteries existed.

I have a 2004 Nissan Sentra 1.8. I had alternator/charging issues about a year ago and parked it here in Florida with about a half tank of regular 87 fuel. I had been called out on several long projects since then, been sidetracked with other projects and the vehicle has been sitting and has not...

My go-to battery back in the day was the Sears Die Hard...that was a long time ago. My next go-to was Interstate and I had one that was from up north and it had a 7 year warranty. That lasted almost 5 years of trouble-free service in Florida. Now in Florida, Interstate does not offer the 7 year...

I hear a lot of problems with regards to AFM. I have been looking for used Suburbans and most that are over 2007, seem to have the AFM. I don't want to buy a problem and don't want to get into redoing cams. Is the AFM a time bomb, or can they be dependable? My wife doesn't want an older...

Is the 6.0 L with 4 speed 3:73 gearing as dependable for towing as the 5.3 with 4 speed 4:10 gearing? Is the 6.0 as easy to work on and as dependable as the 5.3? Fuel economy of 6.0 vs 5.3? How about the AWD on the Denali's? I am not sure about full time 4WD vs 4x4 on demand. Seems like more...

Thanks for all the feedback. I will search for the longer wheelbase Suburban or Yukon XL. Any advice on what years to stay away from? I think there were issues in some years with AFM and lifters. Rear ends? I think there were a few options over the years. I like my 4:10, but seems like they...

About 6k lbs. 29 foot towable. I looked at some newer 5th wheels as alternate options, but by the time I looked at the cost of that plus a truck that could tow it, the price got beyond what was reasonable for me at this time. I decided to stay with what I got for now and get a better SUV that...

I don't think I could psychologically handle the cost to fill at a diesel pump. I realize it may be more fuel efficient, but that fill cost and DEF would bother me. Not much of a van guy, but more importantly, when we are not towing 11 months of the year, it will be my wife's daily driver. That...

Anyone know how the older model short wheelbase Tahoes/Yukons tow compared to the longer wheelbase Suburbans? Looks like tow capacity is similar. We tow our RV with my 2003 Suburban 1500 and it rides and tows great, but does struggle a little in the mountains. I am curious if the smooth ride and...

Am I stupid to even consider this vehicle at this price? https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/40566856-1ff8-4fe8-ba49-b1e84a37b5aa/ I have a 2003 Suburban 1500 with the 5.3 Vortec and love it. Put some money into it...rear main seal, fuel pump, water pump, PS pump and a few others. Dash is...

Was the new Delco alternator the Professional/Gold series or OE Delco? All I can seem to find in the AC Delco OE line are rebuilds, so I am not sure what they are using for the rebuild that gives them confidence to still stand behind the OE label. The whining is annoying and was thinking to go...

Literally made me laugh out loud :ROFLMAO:

A couple years back my OE alternator went out on my 03 Suburban 5.3 while on a road trip. Fortunately, I was close to a parts store and was able to limp in with no headlights at 8:30 at night and get a new Carquest alternator at Advanced Auto to put on. As soon as I put it on, the first thing I...

All done. Another easy project. I love working on this engine. No tensioner rattling. The old tensioner was definitely bad. It was clear when I had a new one to compare it to.

Thanks, I will give it a listen when I hook up the new belt.

Ordered the green belt. 15.00 on Amazon. Thanks for the tip.

Took out the ac tensioner. The problem is not as obvious as I thought. The pulley is very dry and has a little play, but spins very freely. It is not locked up. However, as I have seen new pulleys, when you spin them, they spin a little, but will stop quickly. When I spin mine, it will continue...

As the title says, I change my plugs and wires and serviced my transmission on my 03 Suburban and on my test drive I found my AC doesn't work. I was racking my brain, think what I could have done to create an AC problem. Did I short something when moving a wiring harness out of my way, do I...

I don't know much about spark plugs, but these looked pretty good to me compared to plugs I have removed in the past on other vehicles. At least 138 k miles on these and likely 204k miles, assuming the previous owner did not service them prior to the 66k miles I bought it with. Gaps varied from...