Recent content by Rooky

Back when I first got my 02 intrigue I did a ps flush with value craft ps fluid. It always ran great, no whine what so ever. Now that the cold weather is upon michigan the flow rate of the ps fluid has been effected greatly. Every time I start my car when it's cold I hear a loud whine from the...

Originally Posted By: afoulk The slipping transmission probably had more to do with your reduction in fuel mileage when you switched oils than anything. I'd recommend fixing that before you worry about what oil will give you increased fuel mileage ( I doubt you would see much difference between...

Originally Posted By: Astro14 If you want to go with a synthetic, and you're concerned about MPG & Michigan winters, I would go,with Mobil 1 0W30 AFE. But really, any 5w30 conventional will be fine...I would worry more about the transmission than the oil at this point.... By the way, I remember...

I have an '02 Intrigue with 196,500 miles on it. It burns about a 1/2 quart in 2500 miles (used to leak from the valve cover but I replaced the gaskets). Most of my driving is highway driving, 400 miles a week, roughly 75% is highway driving. I don't floor it, and I take my time getting up to...

When I first bought the car I had to do a lot of work to it to make it an everyday driver. Coolant flush, fuel filter (original was on it), brake pads all around and 2 new calipers in the back, new passenger fender, tensioner pulley, power steering pump and flush, serpentine belt, and an air...

I bought an '02 Old's Intrigue with a 3.5l and 193,000 miles on it. The previous owner said that they used slick 50 high mileage engine treatment every 50,000, and 1 quart of Lucas oil stabilizer at every OCI. They also said that they only used Valvoline Dino oil. The engine has a very minimal...