1995 Buick LeSabre Custom
Maintenance, Repair, & Improvements Log
Date | Description of Work Done | Odometer | Parts Cost | Labor Cost | Warranty | Notes |
12/16/19 | Sold (gifted) to Carlos C. |
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9/20/19 | -Turned in license plate tag this morning to tax collector's office. -Will not be renewing insurance policy that expires 9/23. -Plan to sell the car. |
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8/17/19 |
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5/26/19 | Topped off oil & coolant. Oil was 1qt low. |
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4/21/19 | Topped off oil & coolant. |
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3/30/19 | AK got into accident with LeSabre. Front-end damage. The worst part is that the headlights, esp. the left, are pushed in and pointed slightly downward. We have zip tied in the grill, and moved the bent bracket that was in the way for the hood safety catch. The hood will not open without one person to pull out the hood release lever, and another person to lift the hood at the same time (or wedge something between grill and bumper). Update 3/31/19> I reaimed the headlights best as I can. They are pretty good. |
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2/16/19 | Checked:
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2/2/19 | Mileage check. Fluids & tires check:
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12/1/18 | Repaired RR wheel ABS sensor wire which was previously ripped apart presumably by running over something that caught it. ABS light no longer illuminates on dash. Topped off oil & tires. |
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11/5/18 | AC is still blowing cool & compressor is engaged, which is surprising. Sprayed sudsy leak detector in each of the two schrader valves and determined that the low side valve was leaking. Tapped it a couple times and the leaking slowed significantly. Installed cap very tightly. If the refrigerant runs low again, replacement of the low side schrader valve would be a good idea. Checked fluids: |
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10/20/18 | Changed oil and filter; oil = 4.5qts Rural King 10W30 Filter = AC Delco PF47 (I don't see any other filters in the garage cabinet but I didn't look real hard). AC was blowing warm. Added stop leak with dye. Added R134a.
Borrowed Jimmy's leak detector and searched for leak but couldn't find a
leak anywhere. |
105,063 | ||||
9/29/18 | AC was blowing warm. Added refrigerant. There is clearly a leak in the refrigerant circuit that causes loss of AC performance in under 2 weeks. |
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9/16/18 | Preparing car for Amber again. -Topped off coolant. -Topped off tires to 35lbs -AC wasn't performing. Low side pressure was around 25lbs. Brought rigerant pressure to 55lbs. Not sure what pressure it should be running at. -Added oil: 1/2 qt RK 10W30 to bring to top of crosshatch. |
104,514 | ||||
7/21/18 | AC compressor was cycling frequently so added some R134A. AC blows cold. (Still need to rig closed the fresh air intake under the dash for maximum AC cooling). |
104,512 | ||||
6/11/18 | Replaced LF side marker lense as it came apart a month or two ago while AKA was driving it. |
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5/13/18 | Checked over all fluids & tires. -Added 1qt oil to top it off. -Added 1/4in coolant Squeek from front right side was resolved by spraying
& saturating lube under rubber cover that goes over the top of strut nut. |
103,935 | ||||
4/12/18 | AKA reported car has been shaking and accelerating on its own. I
determined 3-6 coil pack functioning. Switching around coil packs
proved that the 3-6 coil pack was NOT the problem. I assume that the
ignition control module (which is what the 3 coil packs plug into) is the
next logical culprit. Replaced ignition control module with brand BWD
part # CBE47. |
103,000 | $138 minus online discount. Final cost $109.70 | Lifetime | ||
3/29/18 | Problems with the 3-6 coil pack again. The car was running rough and there was no spark coming from coil 3 (I did not test coil 6) until I tapped that pack with a hammer. Seems to me there is a problem with either ground or one of the two blade connections. Took off all 3 coil packs which freed mounting surface. Removed wiring harness from mount surface and checked pins: All clean and shiny. Cleaned all other electrical connections including the left-side screws that ground the coil packs. Lubed all electrical contacts with lithium grease. Wire #5 has lots of corrosion on the connector and may need to be replaced eventually. Car in good running condition. |
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3/23/18 | Registered LeSabre and got a 3rd tag at the DMV. Replaced wiper blades with Rain-X 22in. To add approx 1 pint of Dexron III transmission fluid (Harvest King brand), as the trans fluid level is at the bottom of the crosshatch. (Added 3/24/18). Delivered car to AKA at work. |
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3/22/18 | Preparing to re-register the car as a 3rd vehicle. Topped off oil as it was slightly low. |
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1/20/18 | Periodic run of car. Car runs crappy off and on again. Determined once again that 3-6 coil pack is intermittently producing no spark, and has become warm to the touch. The other coil packs are not warm at all. Obtained a new coil free of charge from Autozone using lifetime warranty. Replaced coil pack 3-6. |
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8/12/17 | Periodic run of car. Noticed car runs crappy (and has in the past). Added 2 gal fresh gas and still runs crappy. Determined 3-6 coil pack is intermittently producing no spark, and has become very hot to the touch. Obtained a new coil free of charge from Autozone using lifetime warranty from replacement of coil pack
4-1 on 10/7/14. Replaced coil pack 3-6. Found that rats had chewed through several of the ignition wire ends (at
the ignition end) exposing the metal connectors. Glued over top of the
exposed area to insulate them. |
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4/27/17 | Periodic run of car. ABS light still illuminated. AC still blows cool/cold. Could use some refrigerant eventually. Added some air to tires. Oil is full. Coolant tanks is getting low (did not add any coolant). |
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3/4/17 | Periodic run of car, and noticed ABS light is illuminated. Drove car, and restarted several times, and ABS light remains illuminated. |
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8/16/16 | Car registration was transferred to the MGM, and the LeSabre is now going to sit in driveway until I decide what to do with it. |
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6/18/16 | Checked AC system -Static pressure 79lbs -Low side pressure: approx 40lbs. -Ambient temp: 92 -Added some R134A (not much) -After adding R134A: 45lbs / 225lbs -AC blows cold but continues to suffer from an anomaly that activates and causes outside air to pull in and AC isn't so cold. This is some sort of issue with the blend door. -I rigged the cabin recirculation door to stay open with velcro but the velcro might slip off over time at which point it may have to be rigged another way. This is directly above the gas pedal. See also 8/11/12 entry below. Forum discussion / notes Checked all fluids Load-tested battery: good Road tested: Car pulls hard to the right at all times. Inspected front tires: LF tire belts are exposed, rusted and breaking. This may be the cause of the pull. Need to replace this immediately. Tire size: 205 70 R15 . Replaced LF tire at Walmart and rotated back to front, and front to back.
Therefore this new one ended up on LR. The oldest tire is now RR.
The pulling issue no longer exists and was solved by replacing the problem
tire. |
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3/26/16 | Added 1/2 qt oil and a little coolant to bring full. |
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2/13/16 | Checked all fluids, lights and tires. Fluids: Coolant slightly low: Topped it off. Remainder of fluids all OK, including oil. Lights: Outer right brake light burned out: Replaced bulb. Tires: LF & LR a little low: Topped them off to 35lbs. |
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1/8/16 | Determined battery has gone bad as it will no longer hold a charge enough to crank the engine. Last replaced 4/13/11. It seems to have internally shorted. Replaced battery with Rural King brand. |
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12/12/15 | Checked oil: Nearly a quart low. Topped it off. Checked coolant: slightly low. Topped it off. |
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11/14/15 | Noticed transmission fluid has leaked from fitting to radiator. Removed and teflon-taped threads. Topped off transmission fluid. Coolant
continues to fall slowly in recovery tank: Noticed coolant leaking from
radiator to recovery-tank-nipple. Installed new tighter clamp to stop
leak. |
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11/6/15 | Replaced radiator. To observe coolant level. |
100,476 | ||||
11/2/15 | Radiator is leaking from upper epoxied area. Purchased new radiator from Advance Auto (#432019 lifetime warranty) To install. 11/3/15> Coolant recovery tank goes empty every day due to
leak in radiator. |
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10/17/15 | checked oil: Near bottom of crosshatch. Added oil |
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9/22/15 | Re-glued fallen rear-view mirror. |
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9/11/15- 10/17/15 |
Fuel leak Several pinhole fuel leaks were discovered in nylon line near fitting to fuel rail. 9/11-9/12 : Leak areas were cleaned, sanded and treated with 4 coats of epoxy. To watch this area for any further problems. Forum Discussion / Notes Update 9/15/15> Fuel has begun leaking from below the epoxy. Used rubber hose, cut a slit in it, and encased fuel line with rubber hose, clamping it tight with two hose clamps. Fuel appears to no longer be leaking. Update 9/16/15>Replaced 3/8in right-angle fuel rail connector and a few
inches of fuel line where leaks were. This is to be the "permanent"
repair. Update 9/21/15> Fuel line LEAKING AGAIN, this time at clamped
connection/s. A slow drip. Update 10/17/15> Found fuel to be leaking where connection is made to fuel rail using the poor quality Needa 800-059 connector. Cut that out of line and put a new Dorman connector in place with a few inches of new nylon hose and used hose clamps. No leaks. Update 10/21/15> Found area of
barbed junction wet with fuel. No obvious leaks so tightened 2 clamps
closest to center of union in hopes to stop the leak. |
approx. 99,500 | ||||
9/10/15 | While testing the car's radiator repair early this morning, and running the throttle at higher RPM, I noticed all of the exhaust manifold pipe were glowing a dull red. Forum Discussion / Notes |
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9/9/15 | Significant Coolant leak and near total depletion of coolant during operation. Car was driven 5 miles, left to cool, then driven 5 more miles and warning signs were disregarded. At home it was found to be very low on coolant (possibly empty?), and I determined a leak was under alternator in a formed hose that leads from lower intake manifold to water pump. Replaced hose. Ran the car and determined that the leak was fixed. However, another leak was discovered: At the radiator, on the driver's side, on top of the plastic side of the radiator - An inch or so long crack which was bubbling. It was likely caused by continuing to drive the car and subsequent overheating.
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8/23/15 | Changed oil and filter; oil =Penzoil 5W30 Filter = AC Delco PF47 |
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8/9/15 | Treated LR tire with approx 8oz Slime (for bicycle tubes) in effort to seal plugged hole which still leaks. 9/13/15> NOTE: It has been determined that adding Slime to tire is likely to cause imbalance. I will try to extract the Slime when I receive a thin tube that fits through the valve stem. Checked fluids: |
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6/28/15 | Changed front brake pads: Left outter pad was worn much more then the other 3 front pads, and the squeal was coming from this pad. Pads last changed nearly 22,000mi ago. Checked oil: Top of crosshatch Checked coolant: slightly below FULL HOT. |
98.456 | ||||
6/27/15 | Brake squeal coming from left front wheel. Has been happening about 2-3 weeks. Likely time for new pads. |
98,545 | ||||
FUTURE | -Clean the air filter (last changed at 57,000mi) |
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6/24/15 | Last night Karla complained that a noise is coming from left side of car. I test-drove car today and didn't notice anything unusual. |
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5/15/15 | -Checked coolant level: Full cold. Added to FULL HOT. It appears to be no longer losing a significant amount of coolant. Oil still present in coolant. -Checked oil: Still overfull. -Checked power steering fluid: OK -Checked tires: All OK except LR which was very low. Plug is still
leaking. Will have to get tire patched internally in order to stop the
leak. |
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5/3/15 | -Checked coolant level: Full hot. No signs of losing coolant. -Checked oil level: It is about 1qt overfull (as I added a bit too much last time). -Approximately today: Replugged LR tire due to plug leaking. |
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Approx. 4/26 | -Checked coolant level: (I don't think I had to add any but not sure) -Checked oil level: A bit low so added oil. Added a little too much. |
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4/23/15 | Removed screw from LR tire and plugged hole. |
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4/19/15 | Topped off coolant overflow tank. It was a little low. More oil is getting into the coolant. Cause might be a leaky lower intake manifold gasket (Replacement video series). | |||||
4/10/15 | Checked oil & coolant levels: -Oil level close to full. -Coolant level: Overflow tank is empty and radiator is down slightly. There is a little bit of oil sludge found in the radiator and under the cap. Added approx. 1/3 gal of 50/50 to radiator & coolant tank to FULL HOT. Checked for signs of coolant leakage around engine but found none. Unk where coolant is leaking from. Note 4/11/15: Ran car until hot and
attempted to observe any coolant leaking: Couldn't see or hear any leaks. |
97,624 | ||||
2/27/15 | Checked and topped off all fluids and tires. Note: There seems to be a
minor coolant leak somewhere as coolant level has been dropping faster than
normal. |
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2/25/15 | Plastic under the hood around the AC ducting been deteriorating for years exposing the yellow insulation. This could be causing: -Poor AC performance at a stop. -Poor heat performance always. |
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2/24/15 | Replaced starter/solenoid assembly -Duralast DL6317S (rebuilt) $71.99 Lifetime warranty. -Changed it myself. It wasn't that difficult. |
96,859 | ||||
2/24/15 | Car won't start. -Coolant low: added coolant. -Oil a little below bottom crosshatch: Filled. -Security light does not blink so it doesnt seem to be related to the VATS mod. -Banged frame with hammer to see if starter might be intermittently faulty. Starter engaged for a split second. -Disconnected battery for a few minutes. |
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1/12/15 | Starting problem: Karla claimed it took 3 turns of the key before car would start. Update 1/28/15: This recurred once with Amber,
then did not recur. |
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12/13/14 | Starting problem: Sometimes nothing happens when key is turned to start position - no noise, no nothing. Security light blinks. Considering VATS as the possible problem. Performed the modification to the VATS system as described (online - local) assembling a set of resistors resulting in 1.451k ohms. The car starts. To observe over the next few days.
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10/25/14 | Changed oil and filter; oil =Valvoline 10W30 Filter = AC Delco PF47 |
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10/18/14 | Topped off tires to 35lbs. |
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10/13/14 | Replaced belt tensioner pulley with Duralast #231110 (1yr warranty): Belt tensioner pulley bearing had seized destroying the pulley. Turn belt tensioner pulley clockwise to loosen (reverse threaded). |
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10/7/14 | Coil pack 4-1 failed (No spark ignition for cylinder #1). Out of its 2 yr warranty. Coil lasted just short of 10,000 mi. Replaced it with same: Duralast C849 (this one has lifetime warranty). |
94,439 | ||||
9/28/14 |
-Checked fluids: -Did not check exterior lights. |
94,300 | ||||
9/7/14 | Replaced RF tire due to puncture. Douglas Xtrac 2. |
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9/6/14 | Noticed RF tire losing pressure. Found that it is plugged at the edge of the sidewall. Pulled out old plug. The hole is large. Replugged it & used glue. It appears that the hole is trying to expel the plug. UPDATE: The hole almost fully expelled the plug. Unplugged it and replugged with 2 plugs this time. Seems to be holding. Need to watch it. |
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9/1/14 | Topped tires to 35lbs. |
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8/7/14 | Recurring problem with interior courtesy lights not shutting off which is causing the battery to drain. Update 8/18/14 |
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7/15/14 | -Rear tires balanced then rotated to front. -Front tires (put on rear)
replaced with Douglas Xtrac II 45,000mi warranty. |
93,350 | ||||
5/31/14 | -AC Service Outside ambient temp:90F Initial blow temp: 69F Low side pressure: 34 High side pressure: 195 Added approx. 815 R134a Final blow temp: 69F (no difference) Low side pressure: 55 High side pressure: 250 (goes into the 300s when eng revved) AC in this car seems to perform much better when RPMs are increased. -Checked tires: They were all at 40lbs (car had been driven) except for LR which was low. Topped it to 40lbs. -RF tire is balding on outter edge: Replace front tires soon. -Checked fluids: -Checked exterior lights: Middle window brake light was out. Replaced it (1156 bulb). All working now. Scratchy noise coming from left side of engine or transmission. Not
too much cause for concern. |
92,990 | ||||
3/15/14 | -Topped tires to 35lbs (including spare to 60lbs). -RF tire is balding on outter edge: Replace front tires soon. -Checked fluids: -Checked exterior lights: Replaced RR sidemarker. All working now. -Test drove car to observe: -Lubed all door hinges, locks & catches, including hood and trunk. -Tested windshield wipers and washer: GOOD. Car has a GOOD mechanical bill of health. |
92,293 | ||||
1/12/14 | -Topped tires off to 35lbs (LR to 40lbs for extra.) -RF tire getting very worn on outer edge. Replace front tires soon. |
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12/4/13 | -LR tire which was previously plugged is running quite low. Replugged it. Hole is big but hopefully the new plug will stay sealed in cold weather. -Topped tires off to 35lbs (LR to 40lbs for extra.) -Topped off coolant (was 0.5in below full cold. Topped it to full hot) -Oil low 1 qt. Topped off (Oil seems to be leaking faster lately). |
91,562 | ||||
10/27/13 | Topped tires off to 35lbs |
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8/24/13 | Changed oil and filter; oil =Castrol 5W30 Filter = AC Delco PF47 |
90,113 | ||||
8/22/13 | RF tire went flat and Karla had someone put on the spare -Found and plugged tire. Object no longer present but looked like it could have been a nail or screw with round head. |
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8/2/13 | -Replaced waterpump under warranty (Advance Auto) ToughOne New Water Pump --- Warranty:LLIFE Mod#:130-1590 UPC:762164199869 -Replaced serpentine drive belt as a gratis replacement by Advance Auto Drive Rite-Dayco Automotive V-Ribbed Belt --- Warranty:1YR Mod#:1025K6 6PK2605 UPC:038244102563 |
89,896 | ||||
8/1/2013 | -Waterpump pulley separation left car undriveable. -Serpentine belt was damaged as a result. Forum Discussion / Notes |
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6/29/2013 | -Replaced windshield wiper blade assemblies with Anco 31-22. -Checked fluids: -Some oily-type fluid found in bottom of the same area where coolant was
once collecting. Tightened the lower intake bolt that I had once added
a cork gasket to. It is likely leaking up from there (very slightly). |
89,440 | ||||
6/27/2013 | -Cleaned outside windows and applied RAINX. -Windshield wipers NEED to be replaced. |
89,428 | ||||
3/1/13 | Checked over tire pressures, fluids & lights: *Oil: 1/3 qt low; topped it off. *Coolant: Halfway between full hot and xtra full. *Transmission Fluid: Near top of crosshatch (hot, idling) *Tires: Most at 30lbs; filled to 35lbs *Spare tire: At 50lbs; filled to 62lbs *Exterior lights: All working *Sprayed oil at PS pump pulley and belt tensioner *Observations: Sounds usual under hood. |
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12/21/12 | Checked over tire pressures, fluids & lights: *Oil a bit low - topped it off. *Coolant appears to no longer be dropping but filled it to the Xtrafull mark anyway. |
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12/9/12 | Replaced upper intake manifold (with Dorman # 615-179 UPC 019495046592) due to coolant leak near throttle body. Forum discussion / Notes |
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11/1812 | *Topped off coolant. Recovery tank was almost empty. Note: Do NOT fill to my fuller line anymore as coolant begins to leak out from intake when at this high level. *Added air to all tires to bring to
35lbs. *Found object puncture in LR tire almost at sidewall. Removed
object and plugged (used NO rubber cement as it had dried up). |
86,526 | ||||
11/3/12 | Topped off coolant. Recovery tank was almost empty. Checked other fluids: All OK. |
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10/?/12 | Topped off coolant. |
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10/?/12 | Topped off coolant. |
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9/23/12 | *Added 1/2 qt oil to reach top of crosshatch *Topped off coolant @ 85,924 (124mi since top-off). Added 30oz of 50/50 (mix calculated by weight, not by volume. Next time be sure to calculate by volume).
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9/16/12 | *Coolant level continues to decrease while water accumulation around bolt increases: Put washer and cork gasket on bolt. *Pulled & cleaned out coolant recovery tank. *Added coolant to about 1cm above my "Xtra Full" mark Measured: Xtra Full = 72oz fluid in tank *Found coolant leaking out below intake above and to right of bolt. |
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8/11/12 | Found that AC recirculation door is not responding properly. AC door remains in normal mode and will not go into max mode. *Disconnected battery cable, reconnected: max mode working again. Seems to have resolved on it's own. Possibly intermittent. See 6/18/16 entry above. |
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7/20/12 | Mileage Check (returned from Miami yesterday) (Miami trip was comprised of 420mi) |
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7/12/12 | Checked all fluid & tire pressures in prep for Karla's 2nd summer trip to Miami (to depart tomorrow) *Added some coolant for safety since it seems to leak a bit. *Topped off all tires to 35lbs. LR was slightly lower than the rest
but nothing to worry about. *Oiled power steering pulley as it has been squeaking in the past. Also oiled idler pulley. *Cleaned all windows inside and out, then applied Rain-X to all outer windows. Car in good mechanical order (except for aging & whiny starter). |
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6/25/12 | Replaced fuel filter with Fram G7315: No change, even though old fuel filter was restricted somewhat. Fuel Filter Notes *AC Delco GF627 *Fram G7315 (AZ $13, AA $15, WM $12, RA $9.41) *Replaced spark plug wires
with same model - Xact: No change. *Cleaned MAF sensor with carb cleaner & compressed air: No change. *Replaced coil pack 2-5 which shows signs of weak spark: No apparent change though I did not road test it. *Replaced coil pack 4-1 which showed signs of weak spark: Problem is now solved! (84,646mi) *Coil pack 3-6 was replaced 12/4/10 due to similar performance problem. All 3 coil packs are now Duralast #158964 / C849 (2 yr warranty). |
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6/24/12 | Changed oil and filter; oil =Castrol 10W30 Filter = AC Delco PF47
*Noticed engine has a miss during engine acceleration. Karla said it
started doing that yesterday coming back from Miami. May be related to
water (rain). Troubleshooting: Noticed a very minor
coolant accumulation around a bolt near thermostat housing (but not coming
from thermostat housing). |
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6/23/12 | Karla returned from Miami (Miami trip was comprised of 627mi) |
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6/6/12 | Checked all fluids in prep for Karla to go to Miami since Carlos is sick. All fluids were fine. Added a little more coolant just for safety. LR tire showed no signs of leak. Karla left for Miami tonight. |
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5/12/12 | Checked & topped off all fluids: Oil: Added approx. 1 pint Coolant: above full Transmission (cold): good Brake: good PS: good Battery: good Tires: topped off all tires to 35lbs as the new standard LR tire was unusually low at 22lbs. Possible leak. Thoroughly washed down engine compartment with water. Thoroughly washed car. Oiled idler pulley and PS pump pulley shafts with spray grease. AC blows cold. Paint: Paint is dulling significantly.
Paint is starting to chip as noticed on RR door. |
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1/29/12 | Checked & topped off all fluids: Oil: Added 1/2 qt Coolant: Added approx. 1qt Transmission (hot): good Brake: topped off PS: good Battery: good Tires: topped off Thoroughly washed down engine compartment with water. |
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11/5/2011 | Investigated starter "twang" that has been noticed recently. Accidentally broke off part of the starter cover. Added approx 1qt coolant/water. |
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10/14/2011 | Added oil (Oil level was down about 3/4 qt from top of crosshatch) |
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8/7/2011 | AC Service: Ambient temp: Approx 94F AC blow: 62F AC low side pressure: 40lbs Action taken: None. Seems like AC charge is OK. |
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7/15/2011 | Harmonic Balancer was on the verge of failing. Purchased new one (Dorman part # 594-004): lifetime warranty Installed by self on 7/16/2011 (John @ M&F Auto quoted $65 for labor.) *3/20/12> Obtained a spare HB (Dorman #594-004). Keeping in garage. |
80,825 | $106 + tax | 0 | ||
5/21/2011 | changed oil and filter; oil =Castrol 5W30 Filter = AC Delco PF47
*Filled oil approx 3/4" above crosshatch. |
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4/13/2011 | Replaced battery since previous one left Karla stranded this morning. Everstart MAXX-78S; UPC 681131442070 Measured car-off amp-draw to be less than 1mA (good). |
79,589 | Assuming -3yr free rplcmt -NO pro-rated |
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4/11/2011 | Serpentine belt replaced as preventative maintenance with one originally purchased 12/23/07. Duralast 1025K6, 6PK2605. Old worn one kept in trunk as "emergency spare." |
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3/2/2011 | Exhaust smells very potent. |
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3/2/2011 | Replaced PCM due to old PCM suddenly going bizurk. Original Complaint Car was suddenly/hesitating/missing very badly. Shut off when at an idle. Found that after car shuts off, fuel pump clicks on and off in seemly a random fashion, also cooling fan comes on and goes off. Seems to be an
electrical problem. I suspect the computer has malfunctioned. |
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12/5/2010 | -Troubleshooting poor heater operation: Checked inlet and outlet flow of heater core. HC does not appear to have a restriction. Inlet flow from engine is weak and likely the cause of poor heater ability. I assumed that the 180 deg thermostat must be causing low flow rate in the heater circuit. Changed Thermostat: Removed 180 deg thermostat and installed a 195 deg Stant thermostat # 45849 with new gasket. This did not seem to help heater function although I did not check heater circuit flowrate after changing the thermostat. Unknown what could be causing poor coolant flowrate.
Forum discussion/notes. |
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12/4/2010 | -Since 12/2/2010 which was a very cold day, car runs very rough when both cold and hot.
*No vacuum tubes seem to be leaking. *Found that 3-6 coil pack was weak. Replaced it and it solved the
problem. Duralast #158964 / C849.
Forum thread. |
78,629 | $29.67 | 2 years | ||
8/30/2010 | -Rear tires rotated to Front. -New tires put on rear: X-TRAC II; -valve stems -Lifetime balancing |
77,830 | 45,000mi? | |||
8/17/2010 | Replaced both windshield wiper assemblies. (Brand "Anco" model "31-22" - 22 inch) Topped off coolant Checked other fluids: All are at correct levels. Oiled door, hood, and trunk hinges and locks. |
77,675 | $10 total | |||
5/31/2010 | Checked AC refrigerant charge, oil, PS fluid, Transmission fluid, coolant: Coolant slightly below full-cold. |
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3/14/2010 | Replaced front brake pads; Calipers & hoses look good. Inspected Heat system: Heat does not work;
probably due to thermonstat stuck open or too low (previous replaced a
195deg thermostat with a 180deg thermostat.) |
76,822 | $25.00 | lifetime | Duralast brake pads #MKD623 | |
3/6/2010 | Front left brakes are squeeling. Time to replace pads soon. |
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2/6/2010 | Oil is below crosshatch and is very dark; changed oil and filter; oil =Castrol 5W30 Filter = AC Delco PF47 New oil level is a bit above crosshatch area (not worrying about). Cleaned underside of eng area with water hose. Hood does not release without tugging on hood. Oiled it: Working better Karla's remote not working so replaced 2 weak batteries (CR2016)
with 2 strong (but thicker) batteries (CR2032): Remote works good now but
may come apart due to thicker batteries. |
76,200 | ||||
12/15/09 | -Replaced battery with Everstart Maxx from Walmart UPC 681131318235 |
75,513 | -3 year free replacement -9 year pro rated |
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12/12/09 | -Applied WD40 to front and rear of belt tension pulley to eliminate squeek. |
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12/7/09 | -Replaced 2 rear tires, valve stems - X-TRAC II; -Lifetime balancing |
75,399 | 45,000mi | |||
9/6/09 | -Checked and corrected all fluids, battery voltage under load, tire pressures, and lights: No significant issues. -AC Service Low Press: 40lbs High Press: 225lbs Outside Ambient Temp: 98F Added 12oz can R134A Low Press: 40lbs High Press: 240lbs AC was blowing cold before this but according to pressures chart, high pressure side was a bit low. That is why I added a can of refrigerant. -Brake observation Test drove and observed loud RR brake noise (heavy vibration) approaching stop. My guess is that there may be a slight brake leak at that cylinder that is contaminating the braking surface, causing the noise. Brake fluid is not significantly low, and brake function is still good. To continue to observe. Sometime in the future to pull RR tire and drum to take a look. |
74,608 | ||||
6/7/09 | Another Seafoam treatment to brake booster vacuum hose (approx. 4oz) (Lots of smoke generated) |
73,726 | ||||
6/6/09 | Replaced water pump - forum
post (This water pump failed 8/1/2013) |
73,726 | Limited Lifetime ASC Industries, Inc. Airtex WP-891 09112 UPC 611176004022 |
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6/4/09 | Replaced windshield washer pump |
73,684 | ||||
6/4/09 | Replaced most vacuum lines |
73,684 | ||||
6/3/09 | Seafoam treatment to brake booster vacuum hose X3 (total approx. 4oz) (Lots of smoke generated) |
73,684 | ||||
6/3/09 | Found coolant leak a slow drip at waterpump shaft Need to replace waterpump. |
73,684 | ||||
3/8/09 | changed oil and filter; oil =Castrol 10W30 Filter = AC Delco PF47 |
73,074 | ||||
2/22/09 | Found coolant reservoir empty, and radiator slightly low. Filled both. |
72,584 | ||||
approx. 2/3/09 |
Added approx. 1 qt oil before Karla's West Palm/Miami trip (Emma in hospital). |
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11/23/08 | Mileage check |
71,582 | ||||
9/6/08 | Mileage check |
70,925 | ||||
8/17/08 | Lightbulb, tire & fluid check & top-off: Nothing outstanding noticed. |
70,744 | ||||
6/21/08 | rotated tires: Backs to front, fronts to back (same side); Removed screw and plugged RR tire. |
69,699 | ||||
6/21/08 | changed oil and filter; oil =Castrol 10W30 Filter = AC Delco PF47 |
69,699 | ||||
5/3/2008 | Lightbulb, tire & fluid check & top-off: Nothing outstanding noticed |
69,234 | ||||
5/2/2008 | NEXT OIL CHANGE DON'T USE FRAM; USE AC DELCO PF47 |
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4/5/2008 | Checked fluids & tire pressure: All full. |
69,079 | ||||
2/2/2008 | full fluid & tire pressure top-off |
67,594 | ||||
2/2/2008 | NOTE: Battery information: EverStart MAXX-78S UPC: 0681131734936; 3 year free replacement |
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1/13/2008 | changed oil and filter |
67,228 | 4,092 since last | |||
Dec-Jan | 9 day Trip To Ohio & Back - 3000mi + |
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12/26/2007 | replaced trunk lid release actuator (prior one failed) |
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12/23/2007 | Changed transmission fluid and filter | 63,905 | Replacement filter is "Champion Laboratories Inc" 800-882-0890 champlabs.com UPC 0 52948 03060 1; replacement fluid is 6 qts of Coastal ATF Dex III UPC 0 33322 19501 7; kept existing pan gasket (did not use the Champion cheap crappy gasket) | |||
12/23/2007 | Inspected serpentine belt: No need to replace | 63,905 | Spare serpentine belt purchased today - Duralast - and to be placed in trunk. | |||
10/28/2007 | changed oil and filter |
63,136 | ||||
10/28/2007 | inspected and attempted to troubleshoot front right sound. Noticed creeking sound in RF strut. Unable to stop creak (days later found unsecured brake line. Secured it and this stopped the creek). |
63,136 | ||||
10/13/2007 | Checked then adjusted rear brakes | 62,??? | Prior to today I though rear brakes needed to be replaced due to metal-on-metal type of sound. Found that the rear brake shoes as well as drums are in very good condition. Adjusted shoes using star wheel. | |||
10/11/2007 | Completed installation of headlight functionality control box |
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10/6/2007 | Installed 2 extra horns |
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7/15/2007 | changed oil and filter |
60,219 | ||||
7/15/2007 | removed nail and plugged hole in RR tire |
60,219 | ||||
7/8/2007 | Found that dipstick indicates oil 1 full quart low (bottom of hash). Filled to top of hash. |
60,111 | ||||
6/12/2007 | car fully repainted by Maaco | 4 years: 2 years limited, 2 years pro-rated | Lots of overspray, some bubbling noticed on trunk, rear bumper face scratched, runs on LR door and drunk lid | |||
5/17/2007 | changed spark plugs (Autolite Platinum), wires (Xact-sp?) and fuel filter (Fram G7315) |
59,505 | Car accelerates without hesitation after changing plugs & wires. | |||
5/15/2007 | changed thermostat (Duralast 180 deg F) |
59,455 | 10 | Orig thermostat was 195 deg F. | ||
5/15/2007 | replaced plug/nipple that connects heater hose to block because the plastic one was leaking and broke apart |
59,455 | 2 | Located under and to the left of the alternator when facing alternator. | ||
5/15/2007 | flushed radiator. Added at least 50% green Prestone coolant. |
59,455 | 20 | |||
5/15/2007 | added 1 12oz can R134a refrigerant |
59,455 | 8 | |||
1/12/2007 | changed air filter |
57,410 | ||||
1/12/2007 | washed engine compartment |
57,410 | ||||
1/10/2007 | Purchased car from Don Vogue $3395 |
57000 est |
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