Forum: S-Series Tech
10-13-2009, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 698
Re: Tips for 10k miles
Don't forget to lube your caliper pins with good grade high grease (like Sil-glide) everytime you rotate your tires. This is fundamental in ensuring even pad wear.
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Forum: S-Series Tech
09-24-2009, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 442
Re: Which tie rod ends to buy?
I bought the cheapest ones from rockauto.com (don't remember the name). They have a grease nipple, work fine so far...I think they were $13 each.
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Forum: S-Series Tech
09-24-2009, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 29,987
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Forum: S-Series Tech
09-18-2009, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,497
Re: Brakes!
I'd get my brake pads and rotors from rockauto.com -- $75 or so (medium grade Raybestos). There is a 5% discount code floating around as well. Make sure you clean and lube the caliper pins. Check...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
09-18-2009, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,095
Re: Question on oil burning
I have a similar problem on my 95 SL2 A/T, 225K miles. I'm consuming 1 qt./800 miles. There are plenty of threads on this subject. I am in the middle of my second Auto-RX treatment. I will post...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
09-11-2009, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,669
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Forum: S-Series Tech
09-10-2009, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,669
Re: Self-adjusting rear-brakes questions
To disengage the shoes from the drum (to clear the ridge upon removal), does anyone remember which direction the star wheel is rotated? I would surmise that the direction would be opposite, driver's...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
09-02-2009, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,004
Re: Car dies while driving
The same issue happened to me after replacing a battery. The problem was the side mount bolt connections. One of the bolts were stripped, resulting in an intermittent connection - sometimes on,...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
07-14-2009, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,624
Re: Fuel Pump Change
Hmmm, pretty expensive precautionary repair. I was considering the same thing, changed my mind when I realized that it was $$$$. Further, I don't see fuel pumps failing too much on this site.
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-29-2009, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,836
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-28-2009, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,609
Re: Procedure for changing Pads and Rotors
Regarding the brake fluid getting old, a very quick way of reducing the effect is to replace the fluid in the reservoir. I pulled out all the old fluid with a $1 turkey baster, and poured in new...
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Forum: S-Series General
05-27-2009, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 723
Re: 44.3±0.8mpg w/ '96 SW2 at 65mph
Indeed these cars get great economy. It isn't a very well known fact, not so well reported in the media.
Speaking of real world economy, you should try driving a Prius at 70 mph constant speed...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-27-2009, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 210
Views: 59,008
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-27-2009, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,609
Re: Procedure for changing Pads and Rotors
I personally have had very good success with Raybestos brake hardware on rockauto.com. You can get front pads, rotors, rear shoes, drums, all for about $150 delivered. And, there is a 5% off...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
05-26-2009, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,673
compression testing results
Hello all, this past weekend I borrowed a compression testing tool from my friend. I tested on a stone cold engine (sat for 48 hours). I cranked for 3 seconds on each cylinder (about 10 revs). ...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-30-2009, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,080
Re: Open loop all the time???
one more item that might help you get better FE: higher coolant temp.
You indicated a water temp of 195. Try to push it to 205. There is a small range here. If you go too high, you'll start...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-30-2009, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,452
Re: Selling the Saturn if I cant fix it...
Did you change BOTH ETCS? The hard to reach one is what matters relative to properly fueling the engine. I made this mistake myself.
The EGR can be ruled out by blocking the flow (crushed coke...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-30-2009, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,511
Re: Where to buy good rotors
My two cents:
I have had bad luck with the cheap chinese rotors. On rockauto, I have had excellent success with Raybestos rotors. I used EXACTLY the same installation techniques, same driving...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-27-2009, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,010
coolant flush, thermostat replacement
Hi all, last weekend I followed Barnowl's coolant flush procedure, and at the same time replaced my thermostat. The previous thermostat had the engine running at the 5/16ths point on the temperature...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-08-2009, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 509
misc. maintenance
Hi all, a few things:
- Is OEM still the way to go for a PCV valve? From Rockauto?
- Is OEM still the way to go for a trans filter?
- PepBoys has a mail in rebate that makes 5 quarts of oil...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-03-2009, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,613
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-03-2009, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,613
Re: thermostat change, info needed
Regarding the optimized opertation with a 195 deg. F. stat, yes, in principle this is true. The 195 deg. F determination was a "happy" trade off between economy and power primarily, a couple of...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-03-2009, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,613
thermostat change, info needed
Hi all, it is about that time to change my coolant, 30K miles. All the info on this site about doing the flush (Barn Owl) is great. I am planning on switching to a Prestone Universal Coolant. ...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
03-31-2009, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,083
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Forum: S-Series Tech
03-17-2009, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,734
Re: Help prioritize repairs by DIY rating
Regarding the tires and alignment after replacing the tie rod ends (if indeed they need replacing), I got 4 new tires + alignment at Belle Tire for $240. It was 2 years ago, but I would venture to...
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