Continued 2010 GMC Acadia Maintenance Fun.

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Nail Grease

Discussion Starter · Sep 11, 2020 (Edited)

A very elderly family member failed to get TSB(SB-10056459-3388) done on a 34k mile Acadia within the 10 year limit, that switches fluid to Dextron VI. Surprisingly the power steering still works but the fluid is really black. What fluid would you use to flush it out with for now, to buy some time. What is the OEM fluid? Signed by: GM Vehicle Dumb

Added: Confirmed the original OE fluid as GM part #89021184 . Now searching for alternatives.

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xGS

· #41 · Sep 17, 2020

plplplpl said:
I do not like where the filter is
I do not like it Grease I is
I like Prestone antifreeze
Get some MaxLife, won’t you please
I like good viscosity
My shop rags are a curiosity
For a bargain I always Google
I’m not cheap, I’m just frugal

You may be a wise @$$
But you're not from Texas.

Nail Grease

Discussion Starter · #42 · Sep 17, 2020

xGS said:
You may be a wise @$$
But you're not from Texas.

Were you trying to ryme?
Don't waste your time.
😆

xGS

· #43 · Sep 17, 2020

Nail Grease said:
Were you trying to ryme?

WTH were you trying to spell?

Nail Grease

Discussion Starter · #44 · Sep 17, 2020

xGS said:
WTH were you trying to spell?

I got a C minus in English class,
If you don't like how I spell...(🤔hmm), then go fishing for bass?

Nail Grease

Discussion Starter · #45 · Jun 22, 2021

Just given this vehicle after maintenancing it 9 months ago.

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cintocrunch

· #46 · Jun 22, 2021

Congrats:

Water pumps are known to weep. Just keep an eye on the overflow tank.
Pre 2013 models did not require full synthetic oil and had smaller oil passages for the timing chain. Some have had stretched chains. Looks like you are extremely low miles so stick with full synthetic and keep the level topped up.
The PCV orifice (it's not a valve) was updated in 2013 to have a larger hole so the gases would slow down and let the solids drop out more effectively. Recommend popping the PCV off as well and drilling out the holes to prevent this from ever being a problem.
The transmission has the worst tuning for anything other than acceleration from a stop. Fresh Dex VI will help but mine still slams a downshift at a roundabout if I don't get it just right.
Waveplates (3-5-R) in the transmission were known failure points, I don't think it was a recall so read up on that.

Otherwise, they ride great and are huge, even compared to a Pilot. Excellent highway vehicle and excellent seat comfort for my big and tall arse. Good mileage. Happy motoring.

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Nail Grease

Discussion Starter · #47 · Jun 22, 2021

cintocrunch said:
Congrats:

Water pumps are known to weep. Just keep an eye on the overflow tank.

Pre 2013 models did not require full synthetic oil and had smaller oil passages for the timing chain. Some have had stretched chains. Looks like you are extremely low miles so stick with full synthetic and keep the level topped up.

The PCV orifice (it's not a valve) was updated in 2013 to have a larger hole so the gases would slow down and let the solids drop out more effectively. Recommend popping the PCV off as well and drilling out the holes to prevent this from ever being a problem.

The transmission has the worst tuning for anything other than acceleration from a stop. Fresh Dex VI will help but mine still slams a downshift at a roundabout if I don't get it just right.

Waveplates (3-5-R) in the transmission were known failure points, I don't think it was a recall so read up on that.

Otherwise, they ride great and are huge, even compared to a Pilot. Excellent highway vehicle and excellent seat comfort for my big and tall arse. Good mileage. Happy motoring.

Ty for info. Was hardly driven 34k miles.
This is what I did 9 months ago.

AC Delco Air Filter # A3083C
Rotella Gas Truck 5w30 5.5qt
Mobil1 oil filter M1-113A
2 x D&F, 4.5 quart Amalie Universal Synthetic ATF
AC Delco PSF 3qts # 10-5073 (GM# 19329448 32oz or 450 16z)
Front Brake pads
Dot 3 Brake fluid flush
Radiator Flush with Distilled, 1.75 galllons DexCool

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Rocky

· #48 · Jun 22, 2021

cintocrunch said:
Congrats:

Water pumps are known to weep. Just keep an eye on the overflow tank.

Pre 2013 models did not require full synthetic oil and had smaller oil passages for the timing chain. Some have had stretched chains. Looks like you are extremely low miles so stick with full synthetic and keep the level topped up.

The PCV orifice (it's not a valve) was updated in 2013 to have a larger hole so the gases would slow down and let the solids drop out more effectively. Recommend popping the PCV off as well and drilling out the holes to prevent this from ever being a problem.

The transmission has the worst tuning for anything other than acceleration from a stop. Fresh Dex VI will help but mine still slams a downshift at a roundabout if I don't get it just right.

Waveplates (3-5-R) in the transmission were known failure points, I don't think it was a recall so read up on that.

Otherwise, they ride great and are huge, even compared to a Pilot. Excellent highway vehicle and excellent seat comfort for my big and tall arse. Good mileage. Happy motoring.

Is that one of the engines that has timing chain problems caused by inadequate lubrication?

Nail Grease

Discussion Starter · #49 · Jun 22, 2021

Need a set of tires. Dry rotted Bridgestones. 🤦‍♂️

Rocky

· #50 · Jun 22, 2021

I just put a set of Continental Tru contact on the Wife's Volvo. Excellent tire in dry, wet and snow

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Nail Grease

Discussion Starter · #51 · Jun 22, 2021

Rocky said:
I just put a set of Continental Tru contact on the Wife's Volvo. Excellent tire in dry, wet and snow

Ty. Not any of my favorite tires available in 255 65 18.

cintocrunch

· #52 · Jun 22, 2021

Rocky said:
Is that one of the engines that has timing chain problems caused by inadequate lubrication?

Yup, the early LLT had the combination of not requiring synthetic and smaller oiling ports for the chain.

Nail Grease said:
Ty. Not any of my favorite tires available in 255 65 18.

That's the size on my Traverse. I got the Michelin X LT A/S, the Costco branded version of the Defender LTX. Probably more than you want to spend but they were great driving to Orlando and Cincinnati and are great in heavy rain.

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Nail Grease

Discussion Starter · #53 · Jun 23, 2021

cintocrunch said:
Probably more than you want to spend

You know me, I don't like spending $200 per tire, lol.
I'd probably go for these but tire prices are up right now.

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Nail Grease

Discussion Starter · #54 · Jun 24, 2021

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cintocrunch said:
.3 The PCV orifice (it's not a valve) was updated in 2013 to have a larger hole so the gases would slow down and let the solids drop out more effectively. Recommend popping the PCV off as well and drilling out the holes to prevent this from ever being a problem.

Just checking on this PCV and found that it has 2, a left and right. I assume it's the right side metal one that's a concern. Need to drill all 3 holes out?

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cintocrunch

· #55 · Jun 24, 2021

Nail Grease said:
Just checking on this PCV and found that it has 2, a left and right. I assume it's the right side metal one that's a concern. Need to drill all 3 holes out?
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See the thread below. I would say size shouldn't really be a limiting factor, as long as a vacuum can still be pulled through it the system will work fine (and a vacuum will certainly be pulled no matter what).

www.traverseforum.com

PCV Modification Picture thread.

This thread is to post pictures of your stock PCV. Please include Mileage (on factory part) Oil used (syn or dino) This item is located on the valve cover close to the firewall. It can get clogged and lead to some issues- one being an increase of oil pooling in your air tube going to the...

www.traverseforum.com

www.traverseforum.com

Nail Grease

Discussion Starter · #56 · Jun 24, 2021

cintocrunch said:
See the thread below. I would say size shouldn't really be a limiting factor, as long as a vacuum can still be pulled through it the system will work fine (and a vacuum will certainly be pulled no matter what).

PCV Modification Picture thread.

This thread is to post pictures of your stock PCV. Please include Mileage (on factory part) Oil used (syn or dino) This item is located on the valve cover close to the firewall. It can get clogged and lead to some issues- one being an increase of oil pooling in your air tube going to the...

www.traverseforum.com

Wow! Drilling a PCV, lol. Will be doing this. Thanks for the link.

cintocrunch

· #57 · Jun 24, 2021

Nail Grease said:
Wow! Drilling a PCV, lol. Will be doing this. Thanks for the link.

Slow the gases down so the suspended solids can settle out and not get sucked into the intake. Makes sense to this idjit.

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Nail Grease

Discussion Starter · #58 · Feb 8, 2022

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Since inheriting this 2010 Acadia, might as well drive it, right? After just a couple of three thousand miles, the struts blew out all the hydraulic fluid and got the classic knocking sound driving on rough roads. Seems time was the enemy more than mileage. Anyway, slapped on these new KYBs instead of Gabriel or Monroe. Works great on the Honda Crosstour.
¯\(ツ)/¯

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plplplpl

· #59 · Feb 8, 2022

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Nail Grease

Discussion Starter · #60 · Feb 8, 2022

plplplpl said:
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That extra hole makes a GMC Acadia Strut capable of being used on the left or right side. Ya, that will make you double take.

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