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I have a 1.0 L L3 Engine with a manual transmission. It does have air conditioning but I dont use it.
Is the air conditioner killing my gas mileage, or do you think that I have something wrong with my engine that needs to be repaired?
The engine runs very smooth.
In the last 6 days, it has started making noises - I would describe it as the sound of coins going into a pay phone or slot machine. Not "crunching." It happens intermittently when I shift. I'm still trying to detect a pattern, while also driving the car less to avoid further damage.
Also, in the last 24 hours, I've heard the sound, directly under the driver's seat (not on the left side alone, but in the middle of the body of the car) that sounds like a muffler or something has dropped and is dragging along the pavement. Yet, when I park and look under the car, there is nothing hanging down.
I was told on Friday (at an oil change) that there is a transmission leak. No one mentioned that at the previous oil change 3 months ago, or when I got the alternator changed.
What does this sound like? The alternator was easy to rationalize, since I only paid $500 for the car, but if I have a dying tranny, then I may want to bail on this delightful little car and get a different one.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
It would be great to get 55mpg. I hope I can get the problem fixed.
Thanks again and if you have any other ideas or suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.
Also, if I want to upgrade my struts do I also need to purchase the mounting plate and boot for that particular strut?
As for gas mileage, I just put in a K & N air filter and will post about the increase in mileage soon. Also, what is a good muffler to compliment the K & N?
When started, the airbag light sometimes flashes 7 times, or just stays on.
Can someone please tell me how to reset this light?
Thank-you
Did a forum search, but couldn't find any info.
Thanks!
Most likley i will be the only bidder because everybody else is a dealer and cant sell a 95 metro. So im probably gona be the only bidder.
Anyways I was reading all this stuff you guys said about the metro and wanna know if anybody wants to post pics of metros all pimped out.
Thanks Chris :sick:
Chris :sick:
I'm sure there's dozens of tricked out metros there.
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I need the torque specs for the front axle nuts if anyone knows it.
Just changed the discs and need to retorque.
I have a 3cyclinder engine with 1L. I only get 35 MPG is that a good gas milage and if not what could be the problem. please help me thanks
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My same engine gets 36.5 all the time so you are doing good as far as i can see. I only got 35,000 miles on mine. Funny thing is i put the expensive gas in and i only got 2 mpg more than the cheap stuff. Cheap stuff ROCKS!!
WHY DID YOU GET A FOUR CYLINDER AND AN AUTOMATIC TRANNY IN A CAR DESIGNED FOR MAXIMUM FRUGALITY?
Anyhow, i doubt that that is normal, but have you used this vehicle in a manner that it was not designed for? I ask this because that doesnt fit with my assertion that Metros are quality cars for the cheap or cashstrapped.
Geo metros are designed for three purposes:
(1) to be super cheap
(2) to be super frugal
(3) to be super reliable.
i would recommend the Metro because they are super frugal, super cheap, and super reliable. if you expect merc-benz levels of refinement and quiet, stay away and leave the metros to me! lol. but seriously, a Ford aspire isnt as frugal and has some electric issues, plus it is a F-O-R-D. for a Metro, base coupe, three cylinder, five speed, NO A/C. that is the way to go if you want a car that i mentioned at the beginning.
god bless and good luck
The two door would probably be a smidge more peppy, and are even easier to park. a/c should not even have been an OPTION on Metros. you are not supposed to neglect a car in the first place.
With them Suburbans clogging the interstates, defensive driving is a must in a little metro.
good luck and God bless
Joe
HECK NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I have checked the fuses, replaced them as well. Replaced the bulbs.
All of my other electrical is working fine. I know about a brake pedal switch but can't locate it.
Thanks in advance.
Is this bogus...?
I just don't get the high prices on these cheaper cars? :mad:
But a problem is driving me nuts. :confuse: There is some kind of intermittent short in the electrical system running the battery down, sometimes overnight. This has been going on for many months, but only periodic. Now it is happening more often. My mechanic does not seem to be able to find the problem. Does anyone have any great ideas of how to fix this nightmare?
The engine has never given me any problems, nor the transmission. I thought the clutch had had it because it began to slip about a year ago. All it needed was a quick adjustment.
The problems have been electrical. First the control box for the headlights, but that was eventually resolved. And now I have this frustrating problem of a dead battery frequently. I always check the car about 15 minutes before I need to leave, and just hook up the battery charger if needed.
Hope this gives you some useful info.
I'm 6'2", 245 pounds, and am amazed at how much room I have in this car! The salesman wasn't a small guy either, and we both fit with no problems during the test drive.
The dealership (Fred Martin, in Hartville, OH) replaced both tie rod ends, did a full alignment, a full brake job, and (just this morning) replaced the rear swaybar bushings. All at no cost!
Only problems I've got with the car is a clunk in the front end - the dealership and I seem to agree that the rack & pinion bushings are wearing out, allowing the tie rods to move slightly when you hit a bump. Sound feasible?
Has anyone else had this problem, and does anyone know what the ground strap is for, and do I need to replace the coil.
Any help would be appreciated.
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