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    fluids for 2009

    Full synthetic oil, especially a high quality one like Mobil 1, will typically always give better protection. They have much more resistance to viscosity breakdown between changes and usually help motors run a tad bit cooler. I've usually run synthetic in my 07 Tahoe and with 151,000 miles on...
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    Dreaded P0445 Large Leak Code

    Here is a good video link to replacing the vent solenoid under the truck. It is located on the frame rail above the spare tire and is simply a bolt on procedure. http://youtu.be/w1ZbKIGlojA
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    Dreaded P0445 Large Leak Code

    Here is a pic of the bracket. I'm standing at the front of the truck looking at the back side of the purge solenoid. You can see the metal bracket where my screwdriver is. The solenoid basically slides on and off. The bracket has a central metal post that catches a tab on the solenoid to hold...
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    Dreaded P0445 Large Leak Code

    This is the purge solenoid on the front left of the intake behind the alternator. It has the the rigid hose with the green access cap attached to the back. It slides onto a vertical metal bracket that keeps it in position.
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    pic test

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    Dreaded P0445 Large Leak Code

    I'm trying to post a pic of the solenoid for others as its location is a common question. How do post pics? I'm not having much luck.
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    Dreaded P0445 Large Leak Code

    That's a less likely source of trouble, but yes, that is correct.
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    Dreaded P0445 Large Leak Code

    Not sure if pic is posting
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    Dreaded P0445 Large Leak Code

    Purge solenoid on left front of intake behind alternator:
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    Dreaded P0445 Large Leak Code

    New member here. Posted this to detail my experience with this code as I know it is a headache for most. In my experience, the gas cap is rarely the issue unless you can clearly determine the cap is defective. My wife's 2007 Tahoe LTZ has 150K miles with ZERO issues. All I've done is change...
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