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    Ruined engine from neglect...

    I owned a 2000 olds bravada for a short time that had mid to high 300k miles best Guess when I changed the oil first time it hadn’t had an oil change in 40-60k miles But it was always kept topped off With no obvious problems I took a chance and changed it with Mobil 1 5-30 not expecting it...
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    recommendation for odd size S-10 truck tires.

    I have general grabber at2 in 225/70r15 on my 92 sonoma 2wd and absolutely love them. I highly recommend them especially if the truck is driven regularly in snow they make a huge difference, i know with a little added weight in the bed the make my truck go about anywhere i want within reason...
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    What roadside repairs have you done?

    92 gmc sonoma seperated upper balljoint was able to get into parking lot under my own control without damaging anything other then a wheel weight and the broken ball joint between being a parts store employee which was close by and good friends i was able to replace ball joint and drive home...
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    92 sonoma 4.3 tbi sputters a sec. after turned off

    Problem is now solved but thanks still I did end up cleaning the iac and throttle body which changed nothing But problem did go away when I removed the fairly large electric fan I was running Not sure the relation between the two but my problem is gone so I am happy
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    92 sonoma 4.3 tbi sputters a sec. after turned off

    my truck runs great only had 141k miles and i bought it with 116k
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    92 sonoma 4.3 tbi sputters a sec. after turned off

    i just went and double checked for leaks granted i had to do it by flash light but everything seems to be fine i did notice the buzzer inside for the lights makes an odd dying out noise when it sputters then finally dies the sputter is fairly consistent when turned off so i do feel it is a...
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    92 sonoma 4.3 tbi sputters a sec. after turned off

    first off let me say that my truck is in considerably fair condition course of events to lead to this are took to shop for a/c work shop advised alternator needs replaced soon due to bearing going out so i decided to change it myself which im very capable of doing in the process of changed i...
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    Oil and filter suggestion 08 Malibu 3.5

    Car is my mothers and isn't driven far enough on a regular basis to burn off much of anything but does see longer trips occasionally. Have always followed the oil life monitor to between 15%-25% Has taken up to 7 months to reach 3000 miles CHEAPER THE BETTER for this vehicle Car has 75,000 miles
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    40k mile o.c. in 300k mile bravada

    any cheap dino used to top off unsure of amount added over time period but it doesnt require add at a significant rate would have loved to do the UOA if it were my personal vehicle im sure the results would have been interesting filter pictures will come soon just been super busy lately
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    40k mile o.c. in 300k mile bravada

    Finally did full oil change in the 300k mile bravada i posted before about out-old napa filter thick but not clumpy oil with seemingly proper amount for drain In-wix filter 4.5 QTS of mobil one full syn. high mileage 10w-30 still holding great oil pressure saved old filter and plan to open it...
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    Taking opinions on poor mpg issue

    car has in my entire 4 years and 100k miles of ownership maintained an average of 23mpg and never seen above 28mpg on a long interstate trip
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    99 olds bravada with 300k miles and good oil pres.

    the bravada was for sure not taken care of prior to my friends ownership basically it was a $700 truck that has lasted almost 2 years and counting and yes lack of $ and care play a big part in the neglect its transmission seems fine but the "service awd" light is on for the transfer case heater...
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    Taking opinions on poor mpg issue

    plug wires and plugs were changed around 212k with ac delco oem equivalent parts. no check engine lights or obvious running issues at all it is running castrol syntec for the first time ever due to aap bogo sale and has always had fair quality and on time oil changes in the past it seemed to get...
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    99 olds bravada with 300k miles and good oil pres.

    its leaking somewhere havent pin pointed it does not leave a puddle and does not burn and only averages around 1qt in a months time vehicle for the most part only does in town driving
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    99 olds bravada with 300k miles and good oil pres.

    i know the thing is on borrowed time just still thought it was pretty good all things considered
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    Taking opinions on poor mpg issue

    my car is a 2000 pontiac grand prix n/a 3800 with 227k miles have owned the car 4 years and has consistantly been capable of 280miles give or take per take just had the common intake job done and car does not have in obvious running issues but my last tank of fuel only went 215 miles...
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    99 olds bravada with 300k miles and good oil pres.

    friend of mine owns this vehicle and has never full out changed the oil in 40k miles of ownership but keeps it up to proper level i dont know if it is just me but i find it somewhat impressive with the lack of care that it still holds 40psi at idle just thought i would share for some gm fans
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    opinions on using amsoil atf in problamatic trans.

    sorry it is a 2000 pontiac grand prix with the infamous gm fwd trans trans has been replaced/rebuilt but with reused solenoids thanks to lovely shop problems im worried about are going off if i remember reading before that in these very touchy transmissions it could cause slipping possibly going...
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    opinions on using amsoil atf in problamatic trans.

    long story short i have a rebuilt trans with multiple times reused solenoids in it problem occurs once cold weather hits i have to have fluid and filter done to avoid tcc solenoid issue trans has NEVER to this point had synthetic in it and im worried about the amsoil beeing too "thin" and...
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    Opinions appreciated on michilen defender tires

    main appeal to the tire is the warranty and i have not come across a bad review yet i was just wondering if anyone on here had any experience with them because if funds allow I may consider a set for two vehicles as i usually get the max use i possilby can with tires
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