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oscarz2 by dindak
May 06, 2001 (9:13 am)
Don't think it has anything to do with the gas. I use 87 octane all time and the car is fine.
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rear end rumble by oldsdanlp
May 17, 2001 (10:28 pm)
I notice a low pitched rumble that seems to be coming from the rear of the car, especially at low speeds. It seems to be louver when the brakes are applied. My vehicle is a 2000 with 30000 i. on it. Love to drive the car. Very nice motor especially on the freeway. Also does anyone else's wheel covers click and pop at low speeds. It even does it when the car is sitting still after driving.
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oldsdanlp by vcjumper
May 18, 2001 (8:01 am)
That clicking and popping is probably your catalytic converter, which clicks and pops a lot when changing tempuratures. (They get really hot).
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2000 Intrigue with 3.5 engine by ricom560
May 23, 2001 (12:34 pm)
This old guy wants to start changing his own oil and is a little gun-shy. I notice a forward-facing drain and a filter plug for which I have a wrench. The filter I bought does not include a seal. Does the plug have an integral seal? Also,a few thoughts about changing to a 100% synthetic at 13000 miles. Thanks, Rich
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Plug seal... by white6
May 24, 2001 (5:22 am)
Yes, the "plug" has an integral o-ring seal. The synthetic change is a personal preference. Most say it's overkill on a street driven car, but you can extend your change intervals, so it can save you some work if you change your own oil. Saves a few trips "under the car."
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wheel cap clicking- response by ketch
Jun 13, 2001 (9:49 am)
Nope its not the cat. conv., as that does tick on cool dwon like many metal parts as they contract from heat to cool off, normal. The click you hear is in fact the wheel caps on the 2000 and later models. And yes, it even will do it while the car sits. its again, normal, but perhaps
not the most nice sounding thing. Don' worry about it.
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Why does Intrigue hesitate and gas mileage. by rsp920
Jun 15, 2001 (7:41 am)
I just got a new Intrigue about 6 weeks ago. It acts funny sometimes. When I change from Reverse to Drive or first put it in gear and step on the gas nothing happens for a minute and then it finally seems to engage. Has anyone had this problem and know what it might be?
 
Also, the gas mileage is not as good as I expected. I am only getting about 16.5 around town (which is not a large metropolitan area - just a smallish city) and about 18 mixed highway and city.
 
All help appreciated.
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rsp920 by dindak
Jun 25, 2001 (9:17 am)
Not sure about the hesitation. you may want to get that adjusted at the dealer.
 
As for the mileage, my 2000 GL was horrific for the first 4-5 tanks and then quickly got better. I get about 18 city and 28 highway now. Mixed is around 21-22. I'm estimating as I have to convert from L/KMs,
 
Hope that helps.
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2000 Intrigue transmission problems by sbak
Jul 08, 2001 (1:55 pm)
I have a 2000 Intrigue with 25000 miles on it. In the last 5000 miles I have had some problems with the transmission. It sometimes will click and jerk when shifting, both up and down. When traveling up hill it feels like it is slipping and runs at a higher than normal PM at 70-80mph. Also could all the other owners try this for me. When in park try to pull the sifter all the way back to 1st. Can you? I barely can get to 2nd and 1st is just too hard. I was wondering if this is "normal"
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Intrigue Owner for 1 week by wx5l
Jul 16, 2001 (11:11 am)
Just purchased a 2001 Intrigue. Just getting use to it and have found 2 items that are noticeable.
 
When making a hard turn right or left from a stop I hear a groan from beneath the hood. Kind of reminds me of a power steering pump struggling. don't hear it on slight turns.
 
When driving the car there is an incessant clicking noise from the seat belt recoil area near my left ear. It seems to fade as the air conditioned cools the car but returns when the car is hot. I'd hate to start jamming foam rubber between cracks in that area.
 
Has anyone noticed any of these 2 noises?
 
Thanks,
Randy
New Orleans, LA.

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