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    Thinking about buying a low mileage 2005 Tahoe

    2005,only 44K miles, sign the papers as quick as you can or I will buy it. LOL My 05 has 142K and I hope to double that. Your millage will depend on your axle ratio and driving habits. Ive never got below 14mpg even pulling our travel trailer on a 3K mile Colorodo,Utah tour last summer...
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    Lucas oil red and Tacky #2

    I use Valvolene multipurpose on the front end greese fittings,it is compatable with gm greese. I use red and tacky on my Dexter axle travel trailer wheel bearings ,that is a high speed ,heavy load application. The red and tacky is overkill for your front end,perfect for wheel bearings.
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    alt needle jumps when directional is on ?

    Bad battery? on mine caused all needles to jump.
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    The official how many miles on your Tahoe Thread

    126,K 2005 no problems replaced only maintenance parts. Hope to drive until the kids take the keys away.:smiley-face-popcorn
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    5.3L (Tahoe) Transmission Temperature

    MY 05 Tahoe 5.3 did not have the tow package so I installed a Hayden Rapid cool #679 transmission cooler.I installed it after the radiator cooler section. I have towed my travel trailer a (17'Casita, 3500 lbs) thousands of miles in the last year and the temp always stays around 150...
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    Chevy Tahoe Tune up

    The newer plugs are a different gap. They changed from .060 thousands to a gap of .040 in 2004. Get the OEM plugs that are 41-110 AC Delco gaped at .040. Iridium. good for 100K . Cost--I paid $7. @ for plugs and $65. for the AC Delco wire set at Oreilly Auto Parts this week. Get the...
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    Yippi 2005 Tahoe

    Thanks. The carfax says my steering shaft was replaced 3-2009. Yippi
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    Yippi 2005 Tahoe

    Hi, Moved up to Chevy.Just bought a 2005 Tahoe.101K miles. Now I need to do the 100k service. Appears its always been serviced at the appropiate milage. Very Happy
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    High milelage 2005 buying advice

    Ive bought many cars with 100K on them and put another 100K on them. But at 242K I wouldnt pay that. Give them 1,500 max if you are desperate for wheels.
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    newbee to a Tahoe

    hello, I just bought a 2005 Tahoe LS.Appers to be in near perfect condition. Has 99,000 miles. Found this great web site,just what I need. :smiley-face-popcorn
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