Forum: S-Series Tech
06-12-2010, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,193
Re: Degraded fuel eco and O2 sensor
My MPG has gone from about 32 mpg down to about 27-25 mpg or worse. Gonna clean egr valve again for ****s and giggles, check pcv, clean out the whole air intake manifold, replace the gasket on that....
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Forum: S-Series Tech
06-11-2010, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,193
Degraded fuel eco and O2 sensor
1996 saturn sl1, 103k miles, replaced the ECTS 6k mi ago, EGR valve cleaned 5k ago, but the fuel economy has degraded a LOT. I'm thinking the O2 sensor took a dump, but can't be sure. SES light is...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-14-2010, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,656
Re: Play, Wobble in Steering Wheel
I'm no expert but my car was having these issues a year or two ago and I took it to an alignment center and had my front end aligned. Fixed it. 65 dollars cost. Not bad.
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-14-2010, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,622
Re: Rotors/brakes
Just a note for you AQuinn, after I replaced my TAM with a non-frowny mount the vibrating steering wheel has lessened. Perhaps a combination of vibration from the mount as well as the brakes/rotors...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-13-2010, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,077
Timing chain cover Question
I have a severe oil leak coming from the timing chain cover of my SOHC. When I bought it, it had a hairline crack in the head (the lady who owned it let it overheat, then sprayed the engine with cold...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-13-2010, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,622
Re: Rotors/brakes
Thank you for the advice and offer. I've got every tool known to man-kind to my disposal. Thank you again :)
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-12-2010, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,622
Re: Rotors/brakes
What's the difference between semi-metallic and ceramic pads and which are more preferable?
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Forum: S-Series General
04-12-2010, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 421
Re: Road ready?
See the how-to forum as well as the richpin video archive for all of your questions--a wealth of knowledge. Not sure if there's a spark plug change thread, but it's pretty universal.
You'll...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-12-2010, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,622
Rotors/brakes
Thinking about changing out the rotors/brakes next weekend on the car. Is there any specific brand/kind of brakes (and perhaps rotors as well) that I should be using on my car? As well, any specific...
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Forum: S-Series General
04-10-2010, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,115
Re: I think I need to replace the motor mount.
Went to AZ today asked the new guy behind the counter if they had any motor mounts in stock and they had one....
And hot darn it was a non-frowny! :)
Gonna replace it tomorrow. Anthing I need to...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-09-2010, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 874
Re: Vibrations
Also, tell me about your tires?
What size tires should your car have on your car?
Have you put larger tires on?
My sl1 is supposed to have 175/70-14r but I put on 185/65-15r on them instead,...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-09-2010, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 874
Re: Vibrations
have you done both sets of brakes, rotors? (front and back)
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-09-2010, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 874
Re: Vibrations
It's almost frightening to step on the brakes from time to time, you gotta ease on them when you stop otherwise the car jutters and steering wheel feels like it's gonna take over on it's own. Can't...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
04-09-2010, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 874
Re: Vibrations
I've been having this same problem, only that my car pulls to the left and my steering wheel vibrates like crazy. Same problem? Care to explain a little more in-depth for the younger and less...
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Forum: S-Series General
04-09-2010, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,115
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Forum: S-Series General
04-09-2010, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,115
I think I need to replace the motor mount.
The engine now shakes in my car. Violently, that is. And it either does it while in park or at a stop. It's starting to worry me, so I figured I'd replace the motor mount. (I'm gonna say that yes,...
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Forum: S-Series General
03-18-2010, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 860
Re: supercharger sound
If you leave the belt on with this sort of noise will it damange anything or is it advisable to get a new belt?
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Forum: S-Series Tech
12-12-2009, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 745
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Forum: S-Series Tech
12-11-2009, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 745
Re: Spark Plug differences
Oh man there are 3-4 auto stores locally that sell them here for about 11 bucks. The plugs have been re-sized twice so I wouldn't dare sell them to anyone in good conscience. I'll throw the new plugs...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
12-11-2009, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 745
Spark Plug differences
So here we go...I bought and replaced my spark plugs for my car when I was under the dim-witted impression that is was a DOHC. (replaced crappy spark plugs with NGK DOHC). I have a SOHC. The only...
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Forum: S-Series General
12-10-2009, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,777
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Forum: S-Series General
12-10-2009, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,777
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Forum: S-Series Tech
12-09-2009, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,448
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Forum: S-Series General
12-09-2009, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,777
Re: 2002 sl1 hates snow
Why? I'm just curious. Idk what affect winter has on cars as I'm still in the ignorant stage of car care.
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Forum: S-Series General
12-09-2009, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,777
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