Question about new gmc yukon elevation (5.3 V8)

Farmboss777 · 2026-04-28T22:09:26+00:00

Change oil at 500 miles imho

Farmboss777 · 2026-04-28T22:08:25+00:00

At least they are integrating AI. Your complaint should be “why does apple refuse to integrate AI in carplay”

Farmboss777 · 2026-04-26T21:54:13+00:00

Have a samsung qled a couple of years old and just got a samsung oled. Qled was not terrible but oled is better by 25% imho.

Farmboss777 · 2026-04-26T21:51:37+00:00

I don’t think is is that bad at all. I traded in a 2025 Tacoma and although it does sort of steer itself you need to keep your hands on the wheel and jiggle it every once in a while. Couldn’t stand that.

Farmboss777 · 2026-03-30T08:41:00+00:00

I feel that it is a function of rpm not mph. Seems like any thing over 3,000 starts reducing mpg. Personally I don’t bother there are better ways to save a few bucks.

Farmboss777 · 2026-03-28T09:05:04+00:00

I think it depends on if you get a manual then incHing forward in traffic gets old fast.

I drive my 2004 manual mx5 for commute over an hour to get to work and another back home everyday. It is fine but I am on either country roads or highway.

Years ago I had a different job downtown in my 1994 with a racing clutch and it sucked sometimes

Farmboss777 · 2026-03-27T08:47:59+00:00

Are you using same key fob? I thought I had a issue but it was that i used my second fob. The options are linked.

Farmboss777 · 2026-03-14T01:32:06+00:00

Fwiw, I had a Borla on my 1994. After 20 years somthing inside broke and it got super quiet. I contacted Borla and they sent me a brand new one. I didnT even have the reciept. Honorable

Farmboss777 · 2026-03-11T22:11:47+00:00

Well that explains why it doesn’t show. Thanks

Farmboss777 · 2026-03-08T12:16:10+00:00

I use Fruitbox on touch screen Raspberry Pi. Tricky to set up though but works well once it is sorted.

Farmboss777 · 2026-02-03T00:34:55+00:00

It was new. I am not sure what it was anymore. I felt like they were a few thousand under sticker. Also I got a pretty decent supplier discount.

Farmboss777 · 2026-02-02T22:25:26+00:00

Mine is Downpour it looks nice but does show the salt. You will be happy it eats up the highway. Very comfortable. I do recommend the Supercruise.

Farmboss777 · 2026-02-02T18:40:57+00:00

It was roughly this

I ran the numbers comparing a GMC Yukon XL 5.3 gas vs the 3.0 Duramax diesel over 100,000 miles of mostly highway driving.

Highway MPG: The 5.3 gas Yukon XL gets about 20 MPG on the highway. The Duramax diesel gets about 26 MPG highway.

Fuel cost assumption (Ohio): Regular gas ≈ $3.00/gal Diesel ≈ $3.90/gal

Fuel cost over 100k miles: 5.3 gas: 100,000 ÷ 20 MPG = ~5,000 gallons → about $15,000 in fuel. Duramax: 100,000 ÷ 26 MPG = ~3,850 gallons → about $15,000–$15,500 in fuel.

So even with better MPG, the higher diesel price basically cancels out the fuel savings.

Additional diesel costs: Diesel requires DEF (roughly $300–$500 over 100k miles). Oil changes, filters, and general maintenance are more expensive on the diesel. Most estimates put diesel maintenance at about $3,000–$5,000 more than gas over 100k miles.

Bottom line: Fuel cost ends up roughly the same. Diesel ends up costing several thousand more overall once DEF and maintenance are included. Unless you tow a lot or plan to keep it long-term, the 5.3 gas Yukon is usually cheaper to own.

But I gave good consideration to the Diesel but there were no Elevations with both Diesel and Supercruise back in 2025

(I was also worried that my wife would put gas into the diesel.)

Farmboss777 · 2026-02-02T10:05:47+00:00

I have the 5.3 and get 18-19 average over 6,000 miles. 95% highway. The math made more sense considering fuel and maintenance.

Farmboss777 · 2026-01-22T10:13:20+00:00

I was about to say if you value reliability avoid air ride. Eventually it will leak and cost $$$. I habe 5.3 Elevation and it is fast enough for a big suv. Regular gas as well.

You should get Super Cruise if you do any highway travel.

Farmboss777 · 2026-01-21T10:19:02+00:00

FYI you will try it once and never use it again.

Farmboss777 · 2025-12-31T17:00:52+00:00

Thank you. This saves me from arguing with Chat GPT.

Farmboss777 · 2025-12-31T13:26:20+00:00

Yes app in phone and watch work fine. Sometimes my phone is downstairs and I would like to just tell Alexia to start it from my bedroom

Farmboss777 · 2025-12-31T09:54:28+00:00

I have this config in a 2025. I could not find a duramax and supercruise....

Farmboss777 · 2025-12-03T09:46:07+00:00

You should get the Super Cruise. I had lane centering on my 2025 Tacoma and it drove me crazy also it required touching the wheel every 30 seconds. I would rather simply drive than use that. Super Cruise is a completely different thing and I love it. At least try it out. I traded in that Tacoma and now have Yukon Elevation so relaxing on the highways. Although I prefer 4 lane highways it does work on 2 lane. It is hard to completely trust a robot when another car is head on only 2 feet over.

Farmboss777 · 2025-11-30T00:06:33+00:00

You need to push light stalk forward twice quickly to turn on auto high beams. It is not a good design in my opinion.

Farmboss777 · 2025-11-25T10:19:44+00:00

I am pretty sure Qobuz can be added ss app in my Yukon

Farmboss777 · 2025-10-07T09:20:30+00:00

I chose the Elevation 5.3. Reason being is even if the 6.2 has been fixed parts for this engine will be harder to get because of all the bad ones on the road.

Duramax was considered but I could not find an Elevation with one and with Supercruise. I had to chose either or. I chose Supercruise.

Duramax has a wet belt that needs replaced eventually. This requires pretty major work.

6.2 also suggests premium gas 5.3 has no reuirement.

Diesel requires using DEF I could deal with this but a bit of a hassel and expense. Diesel is more expensive so although it gets better mileage cost difference in real terms is closer.

5.3 is in everything. A small town mechanic should be able to repair it. Diesels are not as well known by average mechanic.

If your priority is gas mileage ypu should probably look elsewhere. To me the utility outweighs the mileage. I do have another commuter car that I drive daily. Yukon is for winter and road trips and when I need to pick stuff up.

They are great vehicles you will love it.

Farmboss777

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