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#669 of 1497 Fuel filter by kcwolfpack59 Nov 04, 2002 (6:50 pm)
If you have a proper and safe way to jack up the car check out a Haynes manual and do the filter change yourself. Careful, as you will get gas all over your hands and everywhere. The connections can be tricky, but once you learn how, the GM ones are fairly easy. I suggest taking it to a pro to be changed if you are not a do it yourselfer. Yes, most GM filters are under the driver's side rear seat and not near the engine. I have been changing my family's GM fuel filters on fuel injection cars now for over 12 years. I hate it and if I had a little more disposable income I would take them to a shop. I change them at 40 to 50K intervals and have never had a problem with injectors. Hope this helps.
#670 of 1497 fuel filter by shivelyt Nov 06, 2002 (8:41 am)
Thanks, kcwolfpack for the info. I will take it to a pro for the filter change. Strange that my Buick owner's book doesn't mention changing this filter. Thanks again.
#671 of 1497 Fuel filter by imidazol97 Nov 06, 2002 (11:02 am)
The fuel filter on my 93 LeSabre was up under the front passenger's feet on the right side next to the stub frame rail. The car  had to be up on blocks under both front wheels to get under to get at it. It required removing one screw holding the clamp around its middle and the two snap clips on each end. Buick's manual says it only needs to be changed if there's a problem. Buick didn't state a mileage. I changed at 100K.
#672 of 1497 2003 Buick LeSabre Quality by hersel Nov 12, 2002 (6:21 pm)
I am considering purchasing a new Buick LeSabre and took a test drive today in a Limited Model. I liked the Car except I thought that I heard a lot of road or wind noise from the driver's side. When I mentioned it to the Salesman he did not seem to want to talk about the subject and ignored it except to say that it may be because one of the back windows may not be totally closed. I checked and the windows would not close any tighter. Also, the ride seemed to be a bit more harsh than I had anticipated. I'd sure appreciate any input from recent buyers and I'm open to suggestions as to whether I should go ahead with the purchase or not.
#673 of 1497 hersel by kcwolfpack59 Nov 12, 2002 (7:34 pm)
Try another car, and it sounds like you may need to try a dealer who is willing to listen. I think these cars are extremely quiet. I have recommended these cars to neighbors and friends. Two have bought them (they are both delighted with their purchases and have had no trouble)and I have driven them and not noticed any additional noise. I think your test driver must have had a bad seal. You may have driven the sport suspension model. It does handle better at the price of the ride. Mine has the 16"wheel option and the standard suspension. I am happy with the ride and handling on this car. It is much less squishy than the pre-2000 models. My relatives who bought Town Cars say the Lesabre is nicer to drive.
#674 of 1497 Hersal by tigercat21 Nov 12, 2002 (11:55 pm)
Run don't walk away from that dealership! If they're treating you like that now, before the sale, imagine what they'll treat you like after the sale. Even if you decide to get a Lesabre I'd go to someone else.
#675 of 1497 kcwolfpack59 and tigercat21 by hersel Nov 13, 2002 (3:09 pm)
Thanks a million for your input on the LeSabre and I will certainly follow your suggestions. We do have another Buick Dealer here in Colorado Springs and I will pay them a visit. Thanks again and Happy Thanksgiving.
#676 of 1497 Wind Noise in the Cabin by hagrawal Nov 15, 2002 (4:44 am)
We bought a LeSabre Limited in mid-October and soon realized that the car had very discoforting wind noise as it accelerated from 60/70 to 80/90. It seems Hersel (#663) noted this problem while he was test driving the same car. Are there other who have encountered this problem?? We will appreciate your help so that we can persuade GM to ractify the problem.
#677 of 1497 Wind Noise in Cabin by macarthur2 Nov 15, 2002 (10:46 am)
This problem occured in some of the 2000 models (not mine however) and the folks were complaining about it. I don't know if Buick ever put out a TSB on it or not. I think most of them were fixed by resealing the windshield. Most Buick dealers should be aware of the problem----now getting them to admit it..........
#678 of 1497 Wind noise in cabin by bricklayertx Nov 16, 2002 (10:23 am)
I think you are describing what was called the 'kazoo' sound when it first popped up. I own a 2000 Limited that had the noise when I first had it above 60. The cause is the trim around the windshield. I took mine in to the dealer and he handed me off to a windshield replacement shop. I didn't want to risk a new w/s with 500 miles on the car, so I persuaded them to neatly run a bead of black caulk under and along the trim piece. My noise came from the drivers side post (it could have also come from the pass. side). This fixed the noise for about a year. The next time is showed up I bought a tube of w/s caulk and did the job myself. Problem gone now for almost 2 years. Good luck.

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