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    Need help figuring out various dashboard lightbulbs on 1996 Chevy Caprice!

    Gotch ya! Thanks! I actually sent the cluster out to be rebuilt as the digital gauge was cutting in and out randomly. I'll post pictures as soon as she is all fixed up!
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    Need help figuring out various dashboard lightbulbs on 1996 Chevy Caprice!

    Yes, I have been told by another Caprice owner that there is one bulb but they couldn't remember the model number of the bulb.
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    Need help figuring out various dashboard lightbulbs on 1996 Chevy Caprice!

    Hello everyone! I purchased a beautiful 1996 Caprice from the original owner. It is almost 30 years old and a lot of the interior lightbulbs are burnt out. I have the dash disassembled and while its apart I'm replacing all the light bulbs even if they are still working because of age. I'm having...
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    Need help with 1996 Chevy Caprice 4.3 V8 fluids.

    Thanks gentlemen! So I already had the mechanic put in the Mobil 1 5w30 for the long trip home so its good to hear it a roller engine and not flat lifters, I wonder if that statement was true about syn causing problems in flat tappet engines?. I'll probably test the Mobil 1 at Black Stone Labs...
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    1996 Caprice seat bolt torque spec?

    Oh thanks!!! So this is for a 195 Caprice? I see this is for the seat belt bolt. How about the bolts that hold the seat in? I have to remove the entire seat to clean under it. Many thanks!
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    Need help with 1996 Chevy Caprice 4.3 V8 fluids.

    So this person said that "conventional oil has advantages in non-roller lifter engines. Synthetic can be too slick and reduce the rotation of the flat lifters causing faster wear" Does this 4.3 v8 even have flat lifters? it was made in 1996
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    1996 Caprice seat bolt torque spec?

    I could have sworn I saw it was like 30 foot pounds or 39 foot pounds? Cant find it now.....
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    1996 Caprice seat bolt torque spec?

    I purchased a new to me 1996 Caprice and I'm taking the seats out for a thorough detailing and I want to torque the seat bolts back to factory tightness. Does anyone know the spec? Thank you!
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    Need help with 1996 Chevy Caprice 4.3 V8 fluids.

    Hello, I need some advice and help with a 1996 Caprice I'm purchasing in another state. I had a mechanic I trust inspect the car and he said it was in excellent shape and he would have no problem driving it cross country in its current condition. I'm paying him do do all fresh fluids before the...
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    First car for son: 3800 Buick vs Crown Vic vs Camry 2.2L....need advice

    Thanks again gentlemen! I passed on aaaaaalllllll of these. The V6 Camry had a bad tranny going out. So much for the "1 owner impeccably maintained, cleanest one in existence". Super disappointed. That's ok we still have a year to figure it our. I appreciate all of your advice and input!
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    First car for son: 3800 Buick vs Crown Vic vs Camry 2.2L....need advice

    Hello everyone! So I finally got some time to search for another vehicle option for my son. I found this 2003 Camry XLE V6 that is a one owner older lady that garage kept it and has all the maintenance records that carfax confirms. She sold it to this dealer. They were asking $9900 yesterday and...
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    First car for son: 3800 Buick vs Crown Vic vs Camry 2.2L....need advice

    Thank you gentlemen! I appreciate all the wonderful and thoughtful replies! I'm reading over all of them and wish I had time to replay to each and every one! You guys changed my mind and I'm going to keep looking for better options. I thought all of these were safe based on their crash test...
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    First car for son: 3800 Buick vs Crown Vic vs Camry 2.2L....need advice

    Hello everyone! So my 15 year old son will be driving soon. We are going to be helping him get his first car and he will be working to help pay/earn it. I've been looking for a bit and have found some decent options I think. Iven been out of the car market for a long time and I'm wondering how...
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    Anyone use BG "Quick clean" and ATC Plus" in well maintained transmissions?

    Interesting. My mechanic buddy has used it for 15 years and swears by it but only in well maintained transmissions. He says not to use it if the transmission has not been serviced regularly.
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    Anyone use BG "Quick clean" and ATC Plus" in well maintained transmissions?

    Hello guys! I have several well maintained transmissions and my good friend who owns a mechanic shop has me trying this in my transmissions. He uses it in all his vehicles and I think I'll give it a try in my 2012 Honda Accord V6 with 160,000 miles. I have done 2 or 3 drain and fills every...
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