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If you do not know the age of the battery, that may be the issue not that it is not big enough. If you are concerned get it load tested or simply remove the current one and replace with a quality new battery. If I recall there was a little extra room where the battery sits but, getting it into position was tight. I do not know if you could get a bigger battery into position in the first place. If it is cold enough, any battery will be affected, just buy the same physical size battery with the highest CC amps if that is what you want. Do yourself a favor and treat all the connections with protective grease before sealing everything back up, a bit of a PITA having to open it all up multiple times.

My dad installed the flat running boards, they looked good and were black. The only issue I saw was they did not stick out enough, were tough to get a good footing on. They needed to be wider, not sure how that would affect stepping / using them then. The vehicle is not quite high enough off the ground to need them I think. It was weird using them, you were forced to take a half step.

Can't believe it has been 10 years here, enjoyed reading and learning from all of you. Our 2012 SXT 3.6 L with 131,000 kms has treated out family very well but just was time to move on to another vehicle,, more and more things starting to need replacement it seems simply due to age / mileage ( plus the $6000 trade offer I got ).. The boys no longer need a baseball and hockey team equipment hauling around vehicle. Guess that means it is time for dad to finally get something for himself, a black 2021 Colorado Z71 midnight edition. Thanks to everyone who helped educate me and hope I in turn was able to help some others a little also. My journey will be remembered as one of the most trouble free vehicles I've owned besides the damn partial heater core plugging / poor heat on passenger side issue LOL. Take care everyone. Patrick

Just checked, my 2012 4:3 radio manually only goes as low as 87.9

I always buy the better brakes, even if you only get twice the miles out of them, your still saving money. Rotors, I buy OEM and haggle a better price buy showing them the aftermarket prices and warranties. just find the OEM rotors are better overall IMO. I think if you put a better brake on a cheaper rotor you just wasted all your money, you'll end up replacing both sooner than later. Never bothered with ceramic brakes, maybe I'm missing out, but again probably need to pair them with quality rotors too ?

Had mine replaced in the 2012 3.6 L FWD last November with Champion Iridium 9407 plugs, not cheap but only doing it once.

Howitzer, My 2012 SXT FWD with 127,000 kms did not have any play in the wheels, but had low volume howl, and no noticeable temperature difference. Perhaps just not at that point yet to feel play in hub bearing when when performing the 3 and 9 test. Changing both front bearings solved issue, then could hear slight rear noise …..changed both those too; no more noises LOL

I mentioned the core sand months ago, after speaking to a neighbour and, having your exact same issue. Glad to hear the thought was confirmed ...kinda ? Decided to live with it until the 2012 is replaced, not changing the core again. Awesome write up, really hope your fix works for a long time, you did a lot of work ( making a air / water flush gun ) LOL

I guess what your saying to us is for the 2.4 thermostat housing best to buy the OEM replacement in your opinion. i replaced my 3.6 with a NAPA supplied housing, luckily no leaks.

Let us guess, little or no heat on the passenger side vents ? Check all actuator door operations, if working; my guess lower half of heater core plugged. might need to replace the core ? As mentioned, need more details.

Just a thought, there are tons of people who can make quality custom stickers, maybe have one made that resembles the existing logo.

Jeremy, I know this does not help your issue but why not simply put a bunch and I mean hundreds of your favorites on a thumb drive formatted first to fat32 and play them as MP3 audio songs ? I do not think I have ever used our DJ CD player.

My son just used his iPhone SE in my 2012 SXT on the weekend. Trust me I was driving I know that was not my music playing. His phone was already paired to my car but had to manually choose to connect to the uconnect on the blutooth list of devices on his phone. What version firmware I have on the car ?

Definitely the 3.6 L, our 2012 bought new has now 130,000 kms only required brakes, heater core, wheel hubs and spark plugs change... I chose to change the trans filter and fluid. I have no complaints and it has treated us well for the past 10 years.

I probably spent about $100 cdn in fluid in total , as mentioned 5 liter original pan removal / cleaning, gasket material and filter replacement ( $30- $40 ). Then syphoned 3 ltrs at a time out twice about a week apart each time until oil looked brand new. Maybe 4 hours time for all those changes. Probably cost about half what your are being quoted, easy job on nice days plus a good excuse to sit and enjoy a beer while the pan finished dripping. John / Horace I think is correct, change the filter don't just do a flush job, no matter who is doing it, mine was done at 100.000 kms