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#11 of 1947 by badulah Nov 28, 2000 (1:23 pm)
Malibu: The KKM is a free air intake filter. It's really easy to install. If the guy at the shop is a friend, he should be willing to do it for you. Installation should only take 15-20 minutes. For more info on the KKM check out the CSG site and look in the install guide section, and check out KKM's web site at: www.kustomz.com
#12 of 1947 by krnch Nov 28, 2000 (2:02 pm)
Dasaint: Good to hear from you. I believe you should be able to take your car to any Mercury dealership for warranty work. The seat should be covered under warranty. Good luck!
#13 of 1947 Repeat of coolant light question by burnsmr4 Nov 28, 2000 (4:18 pm)
Coolant light question -- again Did anyone have any answers for my coolant light question from the last conference? Edmunds.com switched us before anyone had mentioned anything about the problem. I'd appreciate any help offered. Request for Edmunds.com moderator Can you folks give a conference a few days warning before switching us to a new conference? If anyone asks a question a few posts before the switch (like me), others may skip over the question and head for the new conference. Like being cut off in the middle of a sentence. Thanks, burnsmr
#14 of 1947 coolant light: by gustafsc Nov 28, 2000 (4:54 pm)
Common problem w/Cougars. The fix is a little more fluid in the tank. The level sensor is a little too sensitive and parking on a slope will trip it off. There is a tech bulletin out and it's covered under warranty. I had the problem too, and thanks to our happy little group here, knew what to do. Sorry it took so long for you to get this answer. Skip G.
#15 of 1947 by badulah Nov 28, 2000 (5:01 pm)
burnsmr4: I have experienced the coolant light problem in the past. Here is what happens: When starting your car on a slight incline the coolant light comes on. Although the coolant tank my appear to be full, because of the slope of the pavement, the sensor thinks the tank is low and the light comes on. The only way to correct this problem once the light comes on is to pull on to level pavement and restart the car. In order to prevent it from happening at all, you need to fill the coolant tank slightly above the "full" mark. I know this quirk occurs in 1999 models, but it may have been corrected in the more recent 2000 and 2001 models. In reference to your comment about creating new topics: I will pass your message on to Bonnie Rick. She is the Club Conferences host, but I don't believe she is in the topic very often.
#16 of 1947 Dear "burnsmr4"... by bonnie_rick Nov 28, 2000 (6:49 pm)
Sorry for the disruption...No one has requested notice before...I'll do my best to give warning from now on! Bonnie Rick Conferences Manager, Edmunds.com Town Hall
#17 of 1947 by fish8 Nov 28, 2000 (10:13 pm)
I also have experienced the "coolant light problem" only one time. As badulah said, just pull over and restart the car and the light should go off. I did put coolant in too just over the full mark. Eventhough, the level was almost already at the full line. Where is MWS? Is he still around?
#18 of 1947 Thanks folks, and Bonnie :-) by burnsmr4 Nov 29, 2000 (12:34 am)
Hey folks, Thanks for the information on the coolant light. I added some coolant and water above the MAX line (which was hard to find when looking around the MIN line), and I've parked on an incline. I'll find out in the morning if it worked. Thanks also to Bonnie for acknowledging my request. One quick thing -- I was asking about Valvoline synthetic power steering fluid earlier. I called the tech line today, and the fellow said that mixing regular fluid with the synthetic fluid won't harm the car. Badulah, did you happen to turn up any more information? Thanks, burnsmr P.S. -- BMW lights suck too! I watched a fellow with a brand new black 2001 BMW 325ci (convertible) change out his parking lamp modules with BMW replacement clear lenses (might have been aftermarket). Apparently, their parts fit like ca-ca too
#19 of 1947 burnsmr4 by fish8 Nov 29, 2000 (2:03 am)
I am not sure if I answered your question on where I will buy my tires. By the way, I am from Atlanta(Powder Springs/near Marietta). I will probably go to NTB and some other local shops and comparison shop. I know I will not get Firestones again, but I am not sure what others to consider. Any suggestions( I have 15" tires by the way)? Actually, my parents said they would get me new tires as part of my Christmas present. So, price, to a certain extent, is not an issue. Though, since my car is a lease and the lease will be up in a little over 2 years, I don't want to spend too much money on the best tires. I am hopeing that the new tires will improve the ride and muffle some of the rattles and noises in my car. I hope that is not too much to ask!!
#20 of 1947 Experience with tires with a 300 AA wear rating by dgemini Nov 29, 2000 (2:54 am)
If you want your tires to last do not buy Pep Boys Ultra Z tires! Don't get me wrong, they handle great and are worth the many. However, they have a wear rating of 300AA, and I have about 6000 miles on the front tires and I have already worn away about half the tread! I know I drive fast but HALF THE TREAD IN 6000 MILES! Has anyone else had a similar experience using tires with a 300 wear rating? I really don't want to bad mouth these great handling AND affordable tires unfairly. I got about 30,000 miles out of my Firehawks, If I do not get at least 20,000 miles out of these tires I will be dissapointed.

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