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Took it in today for normal service plus 2 specific complaints -- the new rotors were warped again, and I noticed a little red fluid in the driveway last week. Figured it was a bad tranny pan gasket. Wrong. The call came mid-morning with the list of problems:
BOTH front control arm bushings were separated. Left was under warranty from last years replacement, right was mine. There must be a design problem with these. I've had older GM cars where the control arm bushings lasted for decades.
Serpentine belt was cracked, needed replacement. Part not in stock, ordered.
Front rotors turned, will need new ones next time. GM rotors on these cars seem good for very little time.
The biggie: the red fluid wasn't tranny fluid but power steering fluid. They say it needs a new rack. Their price: $740 plus labor! I passed.
When I picked the car up I spoke to the service manager about it -- a rack ought to last more than 40,000 miles. He said he'd speak to the factory rep about them going good for it, but wasn't optimistic.
I stopped in at NAPA on the way home and they quoted me a reman rack for $240, so if GM doesn't stand behind it I'll get a local shop to replace it with an aftermarket reman unit.
Makes me think about trade-in time...
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
The belt replacement is listed as requiring 0.4 hours labor but they seemed to have trouble with it as I was there for nearly 2 hours. In any event all is well now.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
I have an intermittent Bose audio problem. It goes off periodically, displays E22 code. Engine does not go off, lights are not dimmed, just radio cuts off. I did go through a bad ground problem a year or two ago, cleaned the ground (thanks, forum)and that fixed the dimmed lights and engine cutting off. Radio was going to lock with engine cut off at that time.
This problem is different.
After going through a cut off and E22 error display, the radio comes back without going to locked mode. This audio error comes on even when idling under red light, so that eliminated go over the bump/ bad connection theory
Does anybody know what that E22 is and what the problem might be? It progressively happens more often.
Hitting the dashboard near the radio to produce some shock did not make the system cut off.
I just passed 110K kms and no issues since my battery last fall. I am having a check over of the car done this month before winter. I also want to get some OEM blade replacements.
True story: told on the phone by Jiffy whatever that they have the filter. I head over the next Sat. They realize the book is wrong, showing the 3800 engine typical filter only. I tell them the 2002 Intrigue about to be pulled in next to me won't do either, as it has the same Shortstar engine and associated filter. The guys doesn't believe me until they open the hood. They pull him out and tell the customer they cannot do his car. When I lived in Chicago, a few non-dealer places could do the change, but not so since moving to Vegas 4 years ago.
Valvoline carries the cartridge and does not charge you extra. Same with Monroe.
My 2001 GLS is probably the easiest oil change I've done. The oil filter is easily removed using an oil-filter wrench on the filter cap that threads up into the pan. You can do the filter change first without getting drenched with oil (only a little bit will drip down). The drain plug faces the front of the car, and is easily found and accessed. Being 6'6" (the extra front legroom -- 42.4 in -- is a main reason i bought the car
The good thing about doing the oil change is that I noticed tear wear on the inner tread on both front tires
How much is she looking to sell the Intrigue for?
Thanks, cneading
Thanks, cneading
I am just past 110K kms on my '00, 7 year mark in March. Just changed my rear pads for the first time, amazing. Starting to sniff out GMs new offerings for a replacement in late 07 or early 08. The Saturn Aura XR, 08 Malibu LTZ and Impala LTZ are all in the running. Might even consider an Impala SS if I can swing it $$. I generally find 8 years is the sweet spot for resale.
When you say the engine races, is it to about 1500 RPM? Then it lowers a little when the pump shuts off? If yes, this is what it's supposed to do. (I'm just guessing at the RPM)
I have the same leaking problem on a '98. Can provide more details on the fix, such as where to get the gasket, etc. I've had over two inches of water on the passenger side during heavy rains, and it's raining now so expect I'll have some water today.
Is there a leading site for listing used cars? I wouldn't think that anyone would travel very far to buy a car like this, so how do I target local buyers (Detroit area)? Craigslist maybe?
Any suggestions are welcome!
As far as listing, newspaper, craigslist (make sure you spell it properly), local car sales magazine, check local newspaper website and of course the "For Sale" sign in the window is never a bad idea.
At 86k, you should be at the 2nd serpentine belt. If it's still the 1st one, have it taken a look at.
HTH
Mind you, it shouldn't cost more than $100 including labor...
Ensure coolant level at proper level as per markings on tank. Be careful if engine coolant is hot.
Easiest to try first is to open the recovery tank cap to relieve pressure and leave it cracked, maybe a couple half turns or so. Drive it around for a while and check it often to make sure your not leaking. Keep opening the cap until there is no pressure build up. No hiss when unscrewing a little more. Keep driving around, give it some revs every once in a while, if it works, you will see your temp gauge drop back to normal level when properly "burped".
Re tighten the cap after your done, top up the fluid to replace the air. It may take a while and you may see your gauge drop in steps as more air gets vented.
De-Pressurizing the system makes it easier for the airlock to rise up and out into the tank. Normally on GM's I always have to do this as for some reason after coolant work. They airlock easy and do not vent out easy. Poor design I guess. Although I have not had to do any work on a 3.5L system. Yet.
Good luck
6. VERY IMPORTANT: Open the radiator air bleed valve. The valve is a black
plastic thing, about 1/2" diameter, with a fin to grab on to. It is located
at the back of the radiator (the side that faces the engine), very close to
the top of the radiator, on the passenger side. Since it is black plastic,
it's a bit hard to see against the black color of the radiator, but it is
very obvious after you finally see it. You open it by simply turning it
counter-clockwise until it comes out completely.
7. Add a 50/50 mixture of Dex-Cool and drinkable water to the system
through the filling hole in the plastic tank. VERY IMPORTANT: Keep adding
until the coolant starts pouring out through the radiator air bleed valve.
8. Close the air bleed valve.
8. Keep adding coolant mixture until it reaches the FULL COLD mark in the
plastic tank.
9. Run the engine. While running the engine, keep adding coolant mixture, as
needed, to the plastic tank to keep the level up to the FULL COLD MARK.
10. Watch the temperature gauge, and shut the engine off when it reaches
normal operating temperature.
11. Install the tank cap on to the plastic tank.
12. Run the engine through 3 thermal cycles (this could take a few hours or
even a few days, depending on how much you drive, since you need to let the
engine cool down each time), and refill the plastic tank with water to the
FULL COLD MARK each time after the engine cools if the coolant level has
dropped.
Also check your messages here on My Carspace. I sent you an e-mail.
Now that I have seen the G8, it temps me. Otherwise the Aura is attractive as is the Fusion and Impala LTZ are also possibilities. In the end who knows. I am heading to the Toronto International Auto Show this weekend so we shall see the state of the sedan market.
Thanks for the suggestions, but the problem wasn't an air pocket in the cooling system. The thermostat had gone bad. I took it to a GM dealership to get it looked at, and the mechanic came back to me and told me that he could not find a problem. The coolant pressure was normal (18 psi), temperature never got over 215, and fan kicked on when it was suppose to. I took him on a drive in the car, and the temperature gage got to the 3rd line, and him and the shop manager decided that the thermostat was going out on me. $240 later and it's all fixed. Thanks again.
Eventually I borrowed several mounted tires and put them on,noise went away. I then went out and bought several new tires. Couldn't see anything wrong with the old tires from a visual but suspect broken belts in them.