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Re: Something To Ponder... [hpmctorque]
by gagrice on
would you favor reducing or repealing the current gasoline tax? Why or why not? I am not thrilled with the Federal Tax on gas. I have gotten used to it. Though I do not believe it is all used as it was purported to be used. If it is a tax to maintain the infrastructure that is fine. If it gets used for any other purpose I am against it. The issue for me is the huge state tax in some places. CA being the worst. And what are we getting for that tax? Last I checked CA tops the list of the 50 states at about 64 cents per gallon. It changes as there is sales tax of 7.75% added on top of the other taxes. I would be surprised looking at all the potholes in the roads around here, if even half goes for the intended purpose. Next to Illinois and NY I would imagine we have the most shysters in our legislature and administration. They have stolen every source of revenue to support their pet projects and social programs. They even ripped off the schools by not using the lottery money as it was intended. So for me to say I would agree that one penny more tax on anything in this state was good, is not going to happen. Where is that rope. Hang em all from the Golden Gate Bridge would be my remedy for this states government thieves.
Re: Codes [leota]
by akirby on Wed Jul 15 06:49:47 PDT 2009
You need a new mechanic (preferably a Lincoln dealer - they've seen these problems before and should be able to diagnose it better). Sounds like your initial problem was the coils which could have damaged the cats if you drove it with the light on for very long. The rest is probably collateral damage caused by the mechanic trying to fix the other problems.
Re: 2004 Park Ave - 75000 Recommended Maintenance [bowfan]
by imidazol97 on Wed Jul 15 06:08:38 PDT 2009
>75,000 miles on your BPA? I can't recall what the recommended fuel filter replacement interval is. If it's like the leSabres, there is no replacement interval. It's just if there might be a problem with the filter's ability to flow fuel. Personally I use good grades gas, seldom buy at a questionable station. I replaced filter on 98 at 100,000 or higher. When dried the filter didn't allow air through easily. The new one, of course, did. A filter that has caught stuff and is partically restricted puts more work on the fuel pump is some posters' thinking. Cheap part; easy replacement by self if medium ability and have tools to hold metal line and the filter both. >Cabin air filter on this series BPA is under the dash I'd forgotten that. But I had read someone posting about that earlier. I like mine where it's a stand up job! Easier. For the transmission, do one or the other, but do something. 75,000 is far past a good service interval. I'd be most concerned about the quality of the fluid that goes back in to replace the current fluid. The shops doing the flush may not want to use the Dexron VI. I consider that like the oil used by quickie lubes where you don't really _know_ what the oil is quality wise. You are trusting them. Plugs and wires when they deteriorate may load the electronic spark control module more. But the iridium plugs used and the GM wires are good.
Re: please help [luvthesuninca]
by tyler70 on Sun Jul 05 19:04:59 PDT 2009
Hi lovthesunica: I test drove the Prius (the old and new models) , if you get the fully loaded Prius, it has a lot nice features (self park, pre collision control, park assist...) however, the comfort is DAY AND NIGHT compared to the Lexus (as expected) and the material inside the Prius looks cheap. that is why I said in the last note, it is like apple and orange.. the question is do you want confort or saving. the price is apprx 10k difference (fully loaded Prius & partially loaded RX) and the gas saving is apprx 1k per year, assuming 15k per year and gas is apprx $3.50/gallon. Pls let me know what you decided :-)
Re: 2004 Park Ave - 75000 Recommended Maintenance [imidazol97]
by bowfan on Wed Jul 15 05:57:00 PDT 2009
Cabin air filter on this series BPA is under the dash, near the gas pedal and you need to be limber to swap it out. It is made up of 3 separate rectangle shaped filters that are taped together and locked with a tongue/groove type edge connectors. Have to be pulled out one at a time after removing tape. Installation is the reverse. Last time I priced they were around $27, your price may vary. As to replacing the radiator hoses, do what you feel comfortable with. If you travel cross-country a lot (crossing Death Valley gets hot), you may have it done for peace of mind, but as Imizadol97 said, the hoses really do last a long time. I finally replaced mine when my radiator gave out around 230,000 miles. They weren't leaking, I just did it to match the new radiator. Mine were probably around 10 years old. There are two trains of thought on the trans flush. I belong to the group that feels it doesn't hurt to flush, even high mileage cars. I did mine once when it had around 165,000 and again around 265,000. Original trans still... That price for the flush sounds high to me. I'd expect it to be around $79-89. Fuel filter is a quick swap of a $10 part, so personally $92 sounds high, but if you aren't a DIY'r, sometimes you just have to accept the parts and labor markup. Depending on your mileage, it may be a good thing to have done. You want the injectors to have a good flow of clean fuel that won't clog them up. 75,000 miles on your BPA? I can't recall what the recommended fuel filter replacement interval is. Have you checked the back of your owner's manual? I thought there were some tables in the front or back of the manual that stated intervals. Perhaps a separate maint guide in the case? How long since the last tune-up? I'm personally happy with 100,000 tuneups. These engines are very reliable. On the fuel system tune-up, if they actually connect the 1 pint cylinder device and run a high quality cleaner (like BG) directly thru your injectors using regulated compressed air then $90 sounds about right, but if they are just adding cleaner to the fuel tank, I agree you could do it yourself much cheaper and use the leftover $$ to fill your tank a time or two .. :) I think you'll enjoy that car for a long time!
Re: Should GM take note? [pf_flyer]
by dmathews3 on Wed Jul 15 05:29:27 PDT 2009
The more info I get the more I feel the Volt is not what I want. I want a car that not only gets great mpg around town but can also most importantly get it on a drive across the U.S. What I'm getting from the bits and pieces is that once the electric runs out and it switches to the gas engine that in order to make enough electric to run the car at freeway speeds it would have to run at max RPM's. If this turns out to be true than that engine isn't going to last very long. Is everyone else seeing this too?

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