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Thanks for the info.
If you really care that much about the oil, spend $10 on an oil analysis instead of dumping good oil out.
Lots more in Engine Oil - A slippery subject Part 2 and Synthetic motor oil.
Steve, Host
While keyless entry is standard, what I got added on is a theft deterrent system, which does not come standard. Anyway, I guess, it is a matter of choice.
BTW, I would like to know what air pressure is maintained in the XL7 tires. The manufacturer specs seem too low.
Thanks...
The first time I checked ever since I purchased this vehicle (about 1800 miles), all four had 36 psi.
I think 32/36 makes more sense.
The alignment was off at ther factory with ours and was corrected as we picked it up. That could be the cupping problem you had. ALSO rotating the tires is VERY important..
We love a hard ride anyway..
Frank
At 16K miles, I thought my tires were wearing like iron also. However, somewhere between 19K and 20K miles I noticed the cupping problem. I had the alignment checked at that time, and it was good -very little adjustment needed. The cupping seemed to only occur with the front tires. I had been rotating the tires every 5000 miles, so when I saw the cupping in the front tires, I did a rotation slightly early - by 23K miles, all four tires were shot. If you look back through this forum, you'll find others that had this same problem.
And any opinion on which are the best tyres for the XL7..
Thanks.
tidester, host
but i did :- )
Frank
XL-7: Get Into a Family Adventure
A stylish, midsize SUV with the following major standard equipment: 2.7-Liter, 185-horsepower V6 engine; air conditioning with automatic climate control and micron air-filtration; five-speed automatic transmission (models with automatic transmission); 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels; power windows, locks and heated mirrors; AM/FM in-dash CD player with seven speakers including sub-woofer; keyless remote entry with panic button; cruise control; “drive-select” push-button four-wheel-drive system with instrument panel indicator (four-wheel-drive models only) and hard spare tire cover. A Consumer Digest “Best Buy” in 2003 and 2004.
Available features include: Third-row seating with rear air conditioning; five-speed automatic transmission; leather seating surfaces; heated front seats; power tilt-and-slide sunroof; rear spoiler; floor mats; and a in-dash six-disc CD changer; side-step running boards.
 2005 XL-7 trim levels
 LX: Well-equipped, five-passenger model, with air conditioning, a seven speaker CD audio system, and power windows and locks. Available with manual or five-speed automatic transmission in two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.
 LX III: (with third-row option): Well-equipped seven-passenger model.
• Three-row seating with rear air conditioning. Available in two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, with a standard five-speed automatic transmission.
 EX: ‘Loaded’ five-passenger model. Available in two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, standard five-speed automatic transmission, with leather package and power tilt-and-slide sunroof.
 EX III: (With third-row option): ‘Loaded’ seven-passenger model.
• Three-row seating with rear air conditioning, side-step running boards and available with leather package. Two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive options.
 Changes on all XL-7 trim levels
 New tire pressure monitoring system
 New chrome “S” badge on spare tire cover
*Question marks do not mean anything.
Snow & Water traction is my biggest priorities. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.
Could I need a reprogramming of the ECM?
GregC
Regards,
kc5yti
2002 XL-7