Approaching 200,000 Miles on the Yukon....

[lip277]

And thought I'd toss out some interesting numbers.... (I have kept a journal since the very first fill up....)

These are for a 2001 GMC Yukon 4x4 5.3L that I took delivery of in June 2000.

The truck has 197,250 miles
Has used 12,615 gallons of fuel (from 819 stops)
Has used 73 1/2 gallons of oil (49 changes @ 6 quarts each) - All except the first two - Mobil 1 5W-30 (the first two were conventional oil)

Average mileage is 15.6 mpg (highest 21.6 - lowest 11.0)
No - It's not an economy car.. But it does what I ask of it VERY WELL

There has had one 'problem' - The BCM (Body Control Module) crapped out - I knew of that only because the transmission would not go into tow/haul mode. Other than that - I replaced the fuel pump cause it was wailing like a banshee (replaced as a preventative measure)

The window motors FAIL often...
Drivers - I am on regulator #4
Passenger - #3
Rear - #2 each side

The rear defroster connection to the window fell off and the repair doesn't really work that well (electrically)
One of the exterior mirror's stopped heating and had to be replaced.

But - other than that -

And YES - I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL BRAKES on all wheels.

I replaced the OE POJ shocks at the 40,000 mile mark with Bilsteins.
Still working great.

I think I am on my third windshield.
I replaced the plugs/wires at 75,000 and 150,000 miles 'just because'.
I also replace the pre-cat 02 sensors at the 150,000 mark 'just because'.

I get about 80,000 miles on a set of tires.
I like the Bridgestone Dueler H/L's but the Michelin LTX's are good too

I know this may not be of great interest to most folks here - but just want to toss this pebble in the pond for anyone who might be interested.



Thanks

[John V]

Original 4L60E too?

[Plaz]

Originally Posted by lip277

I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL BRAKES on all wheels.

Originally Posted by lip277

I get about 80,000 miles on a set of tires.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by lip277

I get about 80,000 miles on a set of tires.
I like the Bridgestone Dueler H/L's but the Michelin LTX's are good too

Originally Posted by Plaz

80k miles is the absolutel minimum you should expect for a good set of tires on the big SUVs. The Michelins are pretty well known for 100k+ on 1/2 and 3/4 ton Suburbans, Excursions, and Armadas even when they do a lot of towing. The tires are pretty comfy, quiet and have a goodly amount of grip in dry, wet and icy/snowy conditions.

[John V]

Originally Posted by clyde

80k miles is the absolutel minimum you should expect for a good set of tires on the big SUVs. The Michelins are pretty well known for 100k+ on 1/2 and 3/4 ton Suburbans, Excursions, and Armadas even when they do a lot of towing. The tires are pretty comfy, quiet and have a goodly amount of grip in dry, wet and icy/snowy conditions.

Normally I think Michelins cost about 150% of what they should when compared against other tires.

But those Michelins you had on the Armada were amazing.

[lip277]

Originally Posted by John V

Original 4L60E too?

Yep - and no probs to date. (Two trans services')

[John V]

You are the luckiest 4L60E owner I've ever encountered. Whatever your maintenance routine is and however you drive - don't change!

[clyde]

Originally Posted by John V

Normally I think Michelins cost about 150% of what they should when compared against other tires.

But those Michelins you had on the Armada were amazing.

I agree, but if I'd kept the Aramada long enough to wear out that set of tires, I think it would have worked out well from a strictly objective $/mile perspective.

Still, I remember getting really happy when I got that flat on the way to work that one morning because it gave me the excuse to get the new tires.

[FC]

Originally Posted by Plaz

[lemming]

Originally Posted by John V

Original 4L60E too?

is there something here worth noting about this transmission?

sounds ominous.