Recent content by RDW

"wonder if service writers are paid on what they write". Yes they are.

Got it from a local PD last year. Had 80,023 on it.

Had the oil changed to start the rinse cycle, and immediately noticed an improvement in my oil pressure. 1996 Chevy Caprice LT1 9C1. 84,000 miles.

All replacment parts are OEM AC-Delco, except the tranny which got heavier bands, and TC. Burns no oil. Interior is good. Cloth fronts & vinly backs, with rubber on the floor. Went "cheap" with the paint job. Body was pretty rough.(paint & body work was $3,000). When I got this "free" car, I...

"Huh, how can you have $13 G's in a "free" car??" Here's How: Serpentine Belt BYA Gas Shocks (4) PCV Valve Rubber Floor Mats Replace Both Passenger Side Windows Wheel Center Cap (1) 9c1 Wiper Blades (2) Home Plate & First Base Delete K & N FIPK Steering Wheel Cover Replace All Fluids Oil Pan...

"Are you sure you have a retired police car? The last model Chevy Caprice police package came with 4L60E transmissions and LT1 motors. The instrument cluster had a vacuum flourescent digital speedometer, with analog tach, fuel, temp, and oil pressure". That's what I have, but without the tac...

"How clean is the engine internally?" Don't know I am 1,100 miles into the ARX clean process.

TallPaul Thanks for your response. The car is a 96 Chevrolet Caprice with the Police Package ie: 9c1. It has a Real oil pressure gauge, and a new sender. The gauge reads: about 1/3 when cold, about 1/4 @ hiway speed, and in the red with the check gauge light sometimes coming on at idle on a...

Do to low oil pressure a mechanic replaced my 5w30 oil with 20w50. Guage wise; doesn't seem to make any difference. Now I have been told by other sources the 20w50 is bad for "this" car, and I should go back to 5w30. I live in the SF Bay Area, so the weather is mild. Any input would be greatly...

Is there a "best" oil filter to use with the arx process.