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#732 of 1497 Buick Sales by imidazol97 Mar 05, 2003 (11:11 am)
I don't think I'd pay much attention to Car/Driver, Road/Track. They mostly write about cars most people can't afford. They don't include practical cars, especially American brands like GM. I haven't seen them mention LeSabre or Park Avenue for a long time...   Consumer Reports is biased in how they obtain information and how they present it.   I'd suggest knowning about all the competition for each model: The options the others offer, the packages they bundle to up-price the customer and the foreign brands offerings including their many short-comings and flaws.
#733 of 1497 gasoline, oil-macarthur2 by danieltiger Mar 08, 2003 (2:13 pm)
I am now using regular gas in my 2002 LeSabre. The computer still says that I'm getting 21.9 miles per gallon (city driving), so, apparently it makes no difference if I use mid-grade or regular. I still get 21.9 miles per gallon. Ok fine. Another question - how about synthetic oil? It's supposed to extend the life of the engine indefinitely. Any thoughts out there?
#734 of 1497 synthetic oil by imidazol97 Mar 10, 2003 (10:38 am)
If you're not an over-the-road salesman driving hundreds of miles per week, I'd stick with changing at 2500 miles and using good old organic oil. Save the money and use it for more frequent changes especially in cold weather and very short trip drives. Even with synthetic it mechanics I've heard sound like it should be changed to flush the contaminants out of the crankcase if you're doing any short trip driving. To benefit from the properties and higher cost you'd need to be able to use synthetic the longer mileage.
#735 of 1497 synthetic oil by macarthur2 Mar 10, 2003 (10:38 am)
I think you'll get quite a bit of discussion on this one. Everyone has their own ideas. Personally I have owned several cars and a truck that have gone well over 125,000 miles and have not had to do any major rework on the engine (like rings, valves etc.) I a quality brand name oil (Valvoline) of the oil weight recommended by the manufacturer and change it every 3-4,000 miles. Be absolutely sure the filter is being replaced every time. Modern engines can easily go 150,000 miles and beyond using this routine maintenance. I change the air filter every 15,000 miles. I think the synthetics are okay, but they are double or triple the cost per quart and I am not sure I like the longer wait between changes that some of them suggest. Synthetics are lighter weight and should make starting easier in cold climates. But I personally don't think they are needed if we stick with the manufactures suggestions and change routine. If you drive straight highway (like a salesman) you could change oil out to 5,000 miles. It is the stop and go driving that gunks up the oil. Many times the engine doesn't even get warmed up when we drive three miles, shop and then three miles home. I am sure some will disagree with this but it is my two cents worth.
#738 of 1497 Oops by pat HOST Mar 10, 2003 (12:29 pm)
I screwed up a link (thanks for letting me know, macarthur2), so I'm deleting that message reposting it here:   A keyword search for "synthetic oil" turned up quite a bit of discussion on this subject, indeed.   I'm surprised to see that most of the discussions are closed, but they are still available to be read. Play around with other keywords if you want, and you'll probably find lots more.   Here is a link to an active discussion which is over on the Maintenance & Repair board:   Synthetic motor oil   This time I remembered to check it and it does go to the right place.
#739 of 1497 Becoming a Buick Salesman by careercarguy Mar 14, 2003 (5:31 am)
Hi,   A Buick showroom is a very "civilized" atmosphere in comparison to higher volume makes.    The demographics of the LeSabre, Park Ave clientele are customers at or beyond retirement age and are very interested in being taken care of, and want to be assured that someone will be there to attend to their needs after the sale.   Almost all Buick customers have been purchasing Buick's for many years and don't put up with any BS.   Most Buick salespeople here in South Florida have many years of experience and many were former dealers themselves.   If you have the opportunity to work at a Buick store, and you know the dealer has been around for a while, go for it! Don't expect to make alot of money but it a nice atmosphere to work in.   I hope this helps.   Have a great day!!
#740 of 1497 ??? Buick LeSabreTransmissions??? by tbone_miller Apr 14, 2003 (6:52 pm)
Hello all: I am requesting information on a 1995 Buick Le Sabre that my grandfather recently purchased; He is having problems with the trany not shifting properly- most noteably reverse. Sometime it works sometimes it don't Is this a common problem??? Thanks T Miller
#741 of 1497 Buick LeSabre Trans by imidazol97 Apr 15, 2003 (1:35 am)
TBone... you didn't say how many miles on the car. I have had 3 LeSabres - 93 with 155000 that my wife made me trade. It shifted "like new" It had fluid changed at 40K, 80K, and filter changed at 110K when I knew I was going to keep her a while. If fluid hasn't been changed regularly, that would be the starting point with a second change after the first. That will get out 3/4 of the old fluid.

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