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#409 of 1320 by squeak6 Apr 17, 2001 (5:44 am)
Hello all...   I have a 98 Prizm ( 5-speed) with 97,000 miles.... I know, I do drive a lot... I have had no problems at all... I change the oil every 3,000... get my tune up's every 30,000 I wanted to know the following:   * how do I do the gas cap trick? I lost my gas cap and the check engine light came on... I purchase a new gas cap and the light is still on...   * I'm only getting 32 mpg... what can I do to increase my mpg...?   * do I need to do any special service soon...?   * does this car have a timing belt...?   * any other suggestions...?   as always thanks for your help...
#410 of 1320 Transmission Repair by tgrau Apr 18, 2001 (8:16 am)
Hi gang,   I have a 1999 Chevy Prizm with about 47,000 miles on it. Unfortunately, because of the mileage my car that is less than 2 years old is outside the warranty period (3/36). About a week ago the transmission (3 speed automatic) went on me, and I had to eat a $2,500 repair bill to have it rebuilt (bad valve body if that means anything to you). The guy at AAMCO suggested I contact GM to see if they would cover some/all of the cost since the car is still fairly new despite being out of warranty. I just wanted to know if anyone has run into similar problems and/or if you have any advice on how to convince GM to pay for this repair. I would appriciate any advice. Thanks.   Tim
#411 of 1320 Is 97 Prizm using timing belt or timing chain? by cpzhang Apr 19, 2001 (8:31 am)
I just called a mechanic asking for the price for a timing belt change on my 97 prizm with 62k. But he told me that it is a timing chain, I do not need to change it till the running condition is really bad. Any owner out there could give me advice?
#412 of 1320 Baby Seats? by nqh Apr 19, 2001 (10:36 am)
In a jam ... can I cram 3 baby seat across the back of a Prizm?   Please don't tell me to get a mini van, I have a maxi van.   I can always disable the front air bag and put one up front. Hard to give up the mileage and buy an Impala.
#413 of 1320 by eneth Apr 19, 2001 (3:43 pm)
The 97 Prizm has a timing belt. The 98 and newer models use a chain.   You will probably find it difficult to fit three infant seats in the back of any car the size of a Prizm - they just aren't wide enough.
#414 of 1320 Sqeak 6 - Better MPG by kunze1 Apr 21, 2001 (7:51 am)
Sqeak 6 - You don't say if your 32 mpg is mostly stop and go city driving or not. If that is what about one half of your driving is, then you are probably in the ball park for a 5 speed. If your driving is 90% highway, then you should expect around 35 to 39 range, according to my experience. (I got 37.5 on my first 3 tank fulls of a new 2001 5speed, with 90% highway, and traveling about 60 to 65 mph.) To improve mileage, try changing your air filter, slow down a little, and shift sooner than you do now, anticipate braking, and start to slow down sooner (brake less). Also, check tire pressure often, with a good gauge, and keep up to maximum recommended pressure (or error 1 to 2 lbs to the high side)that you see inside the glove box. Always travel with the windows up, and use the air conditioner minimally. Good synthetic oil may help, but very little.
#415 of 1320 by squeak6 Apr 23, 2001 (11:33 am)
WOW you drive 60 - 65 mph.... I wish I could drive that slow.... I just came back from Orlando which is about 218 miles from Miami... and I was getting passed doing 85 mph.... my check engine light went off... after about 150 miles on a full tank... ( I did the turn off and on trick )... my 98 prizm now has 99,000 miles.... this car runs good... * any thoughts on what I could do to keep it running so good....?
#416 of 1320 tgrau by zemmy2 Apr 26, 2001 (10:09 am)
Ask the dealer about help on your transmission bill. They have an unwritten rule on helping with things like this if you are the original owner. They will probably have to explain the situation to the regional manager who will make the judgement. If you are not the original owner they won't waste their time.
#417 of 1320 Mud Guards Fit by kunze1 Apr 27, 2001 (9:56 pm)
Just to let you all know, the molded black mud guards for the 2001 Corolla fit my 2001 Prizm just fine. Cost $67 at the local Toyota dealer. All of the existing screw holes line up just fine for attachment, so no drilling is needed. (You must remove the thin black plastic fender lip liner off of the edge of the rear fender lip opening.) Chevy has mud guards available, but I passed on those, because they only come with the white Chevy emblem. I have no problem owning a Chevy (I have a 99 Lumina in addition to the Prizm), but I see no need to call attention to the mud gaurds with something white on them, plus the white is also bound to take extra effort to keep clean.
#418 of 1320 Looking to buy 96 Prism LSI - nned advice by wallywyo Apr 29, 2001 (8:36 pm)
A local dealer has a 96 LSI listed in the paper. They say it totally power, auto, has 74000 miles and they are listing it at $6990. I need to check on a couple of details with them as if it is a 3-speed or 4-speed and a couple fo other features.   I cheked both Edmunds and Kelly Blue Book on prices and have a problem -- Edmunds list it at $5795 and Kelly Blue Book list it at $7670. this dealership does not negotiate -- company policy -- they let you know the price and that is that. So what price do I go by?   I own a 90 Geo Prism Hatchback and loved it -- wish i hadn't sold it. If it is a 3-speed is there anything I need to be aware of beside noise at high speeds?

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