Forum: Vue General
10-21-2019, 02:46 PM
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Forum: Vue General
10-21-2019, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 4
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2004 3.5L using oil, do I have low compression??
Guys/Gals,
I have a 2004 Vue with the 3.5L V6 @ 178,000 miles and I've noticed that it's consuming oil in between oil changes. I have no idea how long it's been doing it since my wife used to...
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Forum: Vue General
10-16-2019, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 388
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Forum: Vue Tech
09-25-2019, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 1
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MAP Sensor & STFT readings ok? 2004 3.5L
Guys, for a 2004 V6 3.5L - what should my MAP (manifold absolute pressure) readings be at warm idle? I'm using the BlueDriver OBDII scanner and I get around 10.3inHg at an idle. Short Term Fuel Trim...
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Forum: Vue Tech
05-21-2019, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 820
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Forum: Vue Tech
05-21-2019, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 820
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Forum: Vue Tech
05-21-2019, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 820
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Forum: Vue Tech
05-21-2019, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 820
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Forum: Vue Tech
06-26-2014, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,743
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Forum: Vue Tech
06-25-2014, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 8
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04 Vue 3.5L, transmission mount?
We have a very noticeable vibration when we start the vehicle and shortly thereafter. the vibration *pretty much* goes away once the engine is started. engine runs great and smooth. it doesn't have...
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Forum: Vue Tech
06-25-2014, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 2
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04 Vue 3.5L replace struts, I think?
Hello all, I *think* need to look at replacing the struts on our Saturn. does anyone know of a link to a good writeup/ how-to? I haven't come across anything except people saying they hardly ever go...
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Forum: Vue General
04-21-2011, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: 04 VUE 4cyl, manual, Intermittent AC?
fdryer, are there any special instructions on removing this compressor and drier? or is it pretty simple to unbolt and replace by looking at it? remove belt, take off manifold, and unbolt from...
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Forum: Vue General
04-21-2011, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: 04 VUE 4cyl, manual, Intermittent AC?
he said there was "only a small amount left in the system" i think he said 6oz. anyway, it was way low to the point of where he didn't think it should be coming on. although when the pump does decide...
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Forum: Vue General
04-21-2011, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: 04 VUE 4cyl, manual, Intermittent AC?
EDIT: i found a compressor from ACpartshouse.com, the manufacturer is techchoice parts. compressor: Part No: 70532 $194
drier: Part No: 8410485 $30
cheap price,...
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Forum: Vue General
04-21-2011, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: 04 VUE 4cyl, manual, Intermittent AC?
ok, well we just had the AC checked out by my mechanic. he said they evacuated it, then filled it back up with dye...it appears the compressor is leaking and there was only 6lbs in it. i think he...
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Forum: Vue General
11-27-2010, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: 04 VUE 4cyl, manual, Intermittent AC?
thank you thats a whole lot of information and everything i needed to get a grasp on this system. I started learning on the GM 70's-80's R-12 type systems. and converted a few to r-134a. i've moved...
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Forum: Vue General
11-25-2010, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: 04 VUE 4cyl, manual, Intermittent AC?
[QUOTE=fdryer;1683758]1-Our a/c systems no longer cycle due to compressor design for efficiency.
2-Cold is relative when discussing a/c issues. A temperature measurement from the center vents...
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Forum: Vue General
11-25-2010, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 11
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04 VUE 4cyl, manual, Intermittent AC?
we have an 04 saturn VUE 4cyl manual tranny. The AC decides to work on its own. when it does work it blows cold. Ive never seen the clutch cycle on and off...and ive been looking. it just either...
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