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I had something interesting happen on my 2004 Cavalier- the “check gauges” light popped on today while warming the car up. The car itself runs fine, clean oil, year old coolant, no leaks. The gauge cluster has been slowly going the last few years. The only thing the works on it now is the...

Hi! As the title states, I’m am looking for a good place to buy a belt for my slightly updated wardrobe (Lost some weight, needed new jeans). I’ve looked at different places (Walmart, target, Kohls, Macys etc) and all I can find is flimsy cheap belts, or ones that are super bulky. I have an...

Good evening! A few weeks after fixing the TCM wire on my 2006 Cobalt, a near accident started a new issue: Got a surprise this morning when a lady in a van suddenly decides to make a right with no warning . I have to slam the brakes and make a hard turn on the steering wheel to somehow avoid...

What’s up guys! So I found out through the grapevine today that I am getting a large Craftsman mechanic set from my family for Christmas. I’m pretty happy about that. (I have a mixed bag of stuff now) But a mention to a few friends who warn me that these tools are quite bad now, and refund for...

Hi Guys, Just looking for some thoughts on this. I am purchasing my 2020 Trax out of it’s lease (hard to beat the price). The Trax has seen nothing since synthetic since new, and I am pretty gentle of the turbo. It is currently sitting at around 20k right now. For the most part it has had a...

Hi everyone! Pretty annoyed here, so I want to hear what you guys think. Thursday I went ahead and bought out the lease on my 2019 Equinox. Got a few bounses on it that really made it a nice deal. My sales guys was great- took care of everything with no issues. The issue is when I got to the FI...

Hi Everyone- I know the title sounds a little strange, but in honesty- I wasn’t really sure how to word it. In truth- a break is coming- but here is why- and I shared it because I have friends here…. My wife and I found out she had cancer almost two months ago. The hospital doctors had a plan...

Ah, the fun of trying to figure out things on this Cobalt (one in sig). Finally, after waiting a while (and not wanting to just throw parts at a 15 year old car) it finally threw a code, which turns out to be replacing the Fuel tank Pressure sensor. Ordered one up on amazon. While getting ready...

After a few stories I have heard today, it has me second guessing. I ordered a AC Delco battery from Summit Racing (was a good deal) with a few other things. Sadly , the battery only made it half way to me before it ended up broken. SR ordered me up another one which I should get in a week or so...

I just got these in the mail from Amazon. I’m trying to figure out if this filter is fake, or it is a universal/ Another country labeled filter? I did check on the inside, and it does have a made in the USA Hengst filter with the b o ring..... I am used to the old fashioned blue and white box...

Hi Everyone! Sadly, one cannot run from GM’s cluster issue- it will eventually find you! In my case, it only took it almost 17 years to lose it. For whatever reason, it teased me that it was going, only to go back to normal again. Finally, it went...I guess I at least I know how fast I am...

I have a feeling this may have been mentioned, but it didn’t pop up for me in a search. The wife loves her 2020 Trax. And free oil changes are all done. So, I am on the hunt for an oil/filter combo. (The oil part is easy) The part I did not expect was the filter being confusing. I have found...

Hi all- So my wife decided to have someone come out and take a look at our roof. (She was interested in metal singles, even though our roof is under ten years old) I knew we were not getting a new roof, but it was noticed that it was getting moist up there- it simply needs more ventilation up...

Now I understand why the Cobalt gets the rep it does. While dependable- I’ve never seen a GM with so many odd issues....and I’ve owned a few! Sorry about the rant, so here is the story... I’ve been chasing issues with this car since I have owned it. This one has me stumped.. So before I replace...

Wondering if it is just me- or does it seem used car prices seeming way higher now? I've seen cars ( not trucks) at/nearly 200k still going for close to ten grand. Saw a Chevy Captiva with 240k going for a tad over 5 grand. I swear right now if it runs, it could go for 2000... Also see that...

Hi everyone ! I need to grab a generator for my home. For the last few years, I've borrowed one if we need it. I fear it is going to be a summer with a lot of storms and outages... With a tight budget due to the current situation, I am looking more for a basic one. Pretty much to keep the...

My tires have me debating whether I should replace, or wait a little longer.... My little Chevy is running some General Altimax RTs (pre 43s) and the tires have a little less than 6k on them. Their born on date is 4/13, so they have just turned 7 years old. The car has always been garaged, and...

Hi- Set up for our trip (my 1st, wife's like 5th) trip to Disney World. Was a bit worrried (money wise), but was geeked until th last few days... I'm sure as most of you know-hurricane Dorian is on the way. Thinking we will lose Monday (stuck at resort/hotel), maybe more. I've never ever been...

I bought some ST dex VI ATF maybe about 3 almost 4 years ago (when we found it cheap at Walmart ;-) ) to use for my Cobalt, but net got the chance to put it in. It has been in my garage through the hot and cold of those last few years. I thinking just snake and use (like motor oil), or would it...

Been a while since I have had to ask about tires.... My Cobalt is pretty much at the end of the road with it's current Cooper CS5s. They have been a great tire up until the recent few months.....they are going down fast and hard! And with this being the family beater with a tad over 100k, I'm...