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The owner's manual states that the Oil Life System will tell you to change the oil between 3K and 10K miles. It also goes on to say the system will not detect dust in the oil and to change your oil every 3K miles if you drive in dusty areas. What, exactly, is their definition of a dusty area? I change it at 3K, easy to remember and the dealer can't say you were not following the maintance. schedule. Remember to keep all recepts to verify your maintance.
Nick
A new How-To article on installing a locking gas cap. Sounds silly (remove old cap, install new one) but if you want to retain the lanyard, you may want some hints. Thank you, Dura, for the insight.
Also, with everyone talking about gas prices, I found a site that can provide you the prices from stations in your area. Stations in the US and Canada are listed. Its on the Links page.
http://home.hawaii.rr.com/impala/
You certainly do show up every other car in the lot - bet the neighbors are jealous!
Ken
BTW, wow, really nice looking car, tomaso7. Shine a mile deep. I actually use a polish called NuFinish, which is a main-line polish sold at most stores (in the orange bottle). The company I work for makes the effective ingredients in that product (silicones) and I've had great luck. Recently my brother, who also uses NuFinish, had his car vandalized with spray paint. A couple weeks later, he decided to try to get it off and found that a cloth and water was all it took. Also, I had once asked my local body shop guy what I could do to make it easier on him when he went to repaint my '86 Grand Am. He said the best thing I could do is NOT use that NuFinish because it makes it so difficult to get the clear/paint off! Not a bad testimonial.
Nothing against Zaino and Maguiars and others though. Excellent products.
Our Driftwood Metallic looks fairly nice after a wax job, but never that "rich" color, I guess lighter colours do not show up like darker ones.
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I noted in response my recollection that the owner's manual suggests treating the alloy wheels just as you do the paint. That means washing and waxing them often. Each time I rotate the tires (every 6000 miles), I completely clean and polish the wheels. They look really shiny and clean up easily afterward.
My wife sees me doing this and thinks I'm a freak. I take it as a compliment.
wwnf, I'm proud to see a 22 year-old taking pride in ownership of a 4-door. Shows maturity and good taste if you ask me. I'm sure your friends appreciate having their own doors when entering the back seat, not to mention the legroom. Besides, it's never too early to start pampering your own tush. As you grow older you'll need that!
I have the 5 spoke wheels and the caps are plastic. I know they won't hold up in the long run.
Are the center caps also plastic on the optional finned wheels of the base model?
If they are metal and the diameter is the same, they might be a viable replacement.
Also, didn't someone find aftermarket Impala logo caps months ago? Were they metal?
I know what you mean Don. I taped the front of a blade of a flat blade screwdriver just to keep mine from getting banged up.
And Hunter - I have to agree with your Mrs. - $80 is alot of money for center caps. At half that price and if they were metal - I MIGHT think about it. But at $80 - no way for me.
Thanks
The locking cap has the same vent valve. I don't know about aftermarket caps, but I would think that if you get one that is made for your car, it would duplicate any features of the factory one.
BTW-it finally occured to me why you might have taken the name "night owl" -
Is it all the time you spend on your web pages ?
Those 17 problem report entries are from the same owner!
Well sorry to say but she has a LEMON and has put up with it for long enough!
Her car was one of the first ones built (9/99) so some of her problems could be expected.
Center wheel caps::: Yes they are plastic coated. Last year at the dealer they shattered one of them (Rear right wheel) one of the times they performed a tire rotation on my '00 LS (They did give me a new one, however). If you handle them with proper care I am sure they'll last a long time but if the dealer boys pry them incorrectly or throw them down to the floor, yes they will brake easily. 00Impala's is a good idea to take them out before they rotate the tires. Since my Service Manager allows me to be next to the car in the service area, I watch them like a Hawk so they don't screw up something in the car.
$20 for wheel caps...I agree with Dura, that's a bit excessive.
Sorry for the stupid question...
Something similar happened to me with my '97 Acura 2.5TL. The bumper got scratched after I backed up into a parking garage column (A few months before the lease was to expire...ugh!). That bumper was exactly the same as the Impala...painted all around minus the black strip. The car was white, so it was very noticeable. Once it was buffed/repainted..voila! Brand new look again.
Bumpers in modern cars are kinda a joke..
I just saw pictures of the Impalas they are using in certain "Chase" scenes in the sequel to The Matrix. SWEEETTTTTT!
I would post them here but I don't know about copyright issues.
You can check them out here:
www.corona.bc.ca and find the Matrix Reloaded Link.
Paul
Here is the full Link:
http://corona.bc.ca/films/details/matrix2.html
Paul
They are located in How ell, NJ.
They sell by mail order & you will see all their products & prices plainly marked on their order form, along with much info on their products & application.
Thanks
My reference disc is by Keb' Mo' "Slowdown". It has a huge amount of bass and the amp was clipping at fairly low levels until i backed off the bass. Now it is rockin' without booming or any stridency.
So far so good, but I am curious to try your flat setting for the treble. Even if you leave the Bass on the flat setting you do still get plenty of it.
I don't really use the preset EQ settings on normal FM Stereo broadcasts. The 'Jazz' setting tends to overemphasize the bass tremendously. These EQ settings work better on certain CD's. I listen mostly to Jazz, (In all existing styles and rhytms), Pop and European Tecno/Pop which the wife and I both love.
While in Italy, our tour guide played a good host of contemporary Pop Italian music in the coach. By the way, that new Setra coach had an awesome stereo system with a 25 CD in dash disc changer...
He played Eros Ramazzotti, which appears to be very popular in Europe...awesome music. Can't wait to find a CD from him with Italian lyrics, not Spanish lyrics as we have been able to locate so far.
I've had a Stant Locking Gas cap now for at least 2 months and haven't noticed any problems. As to why I have one - the gas filler is a vulnerable entrance for vandalism and with gas getting expensive, I don't wish to "share" with those who assume I bought gas for everybody and carry it around in a container that looks like an Impala.
I'll change my oil every every three months at least due to the warranty requirements but also because I do live in a windy, dusty place (Wyoming) and do short trips. Also remember oil does more than lubricate, it cools, cleans, and carries nasties to the oil filter. Regular oil and filter changes are a cheap means for long engine life.
The Laramie County Sheriffs are slowly getting White Impalas and so is the Highway Patrol (Dark Green and Black).
Coin Holder holds - $2.25 in quarters, $1.45 in nickels, and $1.10 in dimes. My wife says I have too much time on my hands.
Yours looks like leather, but what color? Grey? There's no blue leather is there? That would be cool...hehehehe
Hunter, I've never been to Lake Tahoe before. I've lived here (northwest) my entire life and never made that easy 13 hour drive. I'm really up for it. Everyone says how beautiful it is. It's got a lot to compete with to beat Oregon, but we'll give it a fighting chance.
Though, it looks as Malibu are selling even better. The last time there was about 5 new Malibu, zero left today. On the other hand, there is a plenty of used Malibu, but not Impala.
Other new cars: 9 Cavalier, one Monte Carlo SS, one underpowered V6 Camaro, and one $50k Corvette. None Prizm, nor Metro.
A lot of trucks, SUV, and (mini)vans, starting from 4 (Geo) Tracker, and up to a pair of Suburbans and a whole row of Silverado. The Tracker lists almost the same as Impala LS - $23k MSRP. Looks strange for me.
Not only would you want a "locking" gas cap to prevent people from siphoning your gas out, but also to protect you from vandals pouring sugar and other things into your gas tank. Who would do such a thing? Very sick individuals!
Before I received my car, I received a catalogue from Griots Garage and got carried away. One thing they mention is that their products are silicone free. Never found out why it was bad, though.
Also they had a Impala police cruiser in that new show Witchblade.
Really wierd, seems to work with everyone else.
*shrugs*
If you need to email me: morphius@midbc.com
Paul
Diag for A/C not blowing Cold. Recovered 1.9lbs R134-A. Evac and Recharge with 2.25 lbs R134-A/As per bullitin ##99-01-38-005.
That was about it, I actually got a call on Friday from the Dealer stating they had to paste a "sticker" on the strut(or something) stating what they had done, since there is more Refrig in the system then there is supposed to be(sticker will help other dealers if service is ever needed again). Great, I'm driving a car with TOO MUCH refrig. LOL
Paul
So, your coin holder holds 9 quarters, or 11 dimes, or TWENTY-NINE nickels?!? That's one DEEP nickel-hole, bubba!
I think it will be nice to have an opportunity to interact with other Impala owners 'Live' via chat...