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    Ford C-MAX Energi 1,300 mile review.

    I'm trying to lemon law mine now. Every time I try and get in it the 12v battery is dead.
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    1993 Chevrolet Blazer running thread

    If this the same guy who destroyed the Volvo Cross Country?
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    Is this a TRANS issue, or could it be simpler?

    Please ban this tool. This is ridiculous
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    Killing a Volvo!!

    Originally Posted By: hemitom Now we know why Gearhead is in love with the Volvo. Sure hope this doesn't give him some crazy idea that this would be the perfect get away car for robbing banks. (Kidding aside GearheadTool) Thats one tough wagon. He does not need to rob banks he can just put it...
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    01 Volvo S40 Turbo

    I use Maxlife in my sisters 01 S40 and it works quite well!
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    Not understanding how a moly app (MOS2) on sludged

    Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL Leave the darn thing alone and get your timing belt changed. This!!!
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    G Oil anyone?

    Here is mine. www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads...692#Post2673692
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    2004 Buick Lesabre 3800 V6 5087 Miles G-Oil 5w30

    Originally Posted By: fdcg27 Looks good, with the shearing that seems characteristic of G-Oil UOAs, along with the low wear metals (for this breed of engine) that G-Oil seems to deliver. TBN is better than what we see in most G-Oil UOAs. Sodium and Potassium may be a little high. LIM gaskets, or...
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    2004 Buick Lesabre 3800 V6 5087 Miles G-Oil 5w30

    2004 Buick Lesabre w/ 3800 Series II V6 G-Oil 5W30 and A Pureone Filter. 54,239 mi on the car and 5,087 mi on the oil. The analysis was performed by ALS/WIX. It appears to have sheared as others have found with G-Oil so should I extend the OCI or stick with 5k runs? Driving style is 80/20...
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    Opinion needed 1996 Cadillac Eldorado

    It also has a CEL on so I have gone from I'll buy it and flip it to I'll just help the estate sell it. Thanks for the input all
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    Opinion needed 1996 Cadillac Eldorado

    Here are some pics. It is not an etc like I thought. I am most likely going to sell it.
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    Opinion needed 1996 Cadillac Eldorado

    Its an ETC garage kept as well.
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    Opinion needed 1996 Cadillac Eldorado

    Originally Posted By: Chris142 oh are you aware that the threads in the block strip and that's what blows the headgaskets? you must install inserts to fix Yeah I read through the process last night. I think it might be wise to just flip it while it still runs well.
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    Opinion needed 1996 Cadillac Eldorado

    Originally Posted By: Jeffy_D Northstars are notorious for being a PITA to work on. You also gotta watch the rear main seals on them as well. Unless you like spending all weekend or longer under the hood of a car, id sell. The mileage is way too low for the model year. Id be suspicious. It...
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    Opinion needed 1996 Cadillac Eldorado

    I have the chance to buy a 1996 Cadillac Eldorado with the 4.6 Northstar w/60k for about $1000. I am debating buying it to keep instead of sell but wanted to get some opinions from the hive here. I am aware of the oil consumption and possible head gasket issue but could handle the repair if the...
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