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Replying to: malexbu (Aug 05, 2009 7:20 pm)
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Replying to: pao (Aug 06, 2009 7:22 am) --- To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: 1. Remove the screws that hold the cover 2. Disconnect the electrical connector. 3. Lift off the cover. --- You can't lift the filter cover high enough without the risk of tearing the wires unless you disconnect the connector first-- the wires do constrain the range of motion. I've always disconnected the connector when changing the filter in my sedans.
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Replying to: malexbu (Aug 06, 2009 9:30 am)
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Replying to: pao (Aug 08, 2009 5:16 am) Thanks again for your advice: I've been watching your postings on Malibu forums for a long time and know that you possess a wealth of experience with Maxx. My response to your recommendation may sound rough -- sorry for not wording it better, was short on time and wanted to be precise, on the other hand. I do appreciate your advice! |
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Replying to: malexbu (Aug 08, 2009 5:27 pm) |
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Never hear/see/feel that the radiator fan is engaging in my 2005 maxx. The temp gauge will be in the middle when driving but will move a bit higher (to the middle between bottom of red zone and the middle.) Was told this is normal but I thought the radiator fan should be enaged to bring the temp down? How to check that the radiator fan is working (relay, temp sensor etc)? Is the fan supposed to be running whenever A/C is on? hhmax
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Replying to: hhmax (Aug 11, 2009 8:43 am) |
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Figured I'd post here to say hello. Just picked my Maxx from the dealer 2 days ago and absolutely love it. My mother bought an 04 Maxx LS about 4-5 months ago and I thought it was a nice vehicle. Then I got jealous, so I started hunting for one as well. I finally succeeded and bought an 06 Maxx LTZ from a local dealer here in town. It has moderately high mileage but came with a 12month GM warranty and a dealer 6 year/100,000 powertrain warranty so I feel pretty safe. Good thing I have the GM warranty too. The 6-disk CD player still needs fixed and it could use either an alignment or balance and rotate tires. I just wish it wasn't grey! That's about it for now. I'll try to contribute to the forum as much as possible.
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Replying to: malexbu (Aug 08, 2009 5:27 pm) 1. The air filter ----------------- One mechanic told me how to unlock the connector, but I still could not do it -- looks like a special tool is required there. Tried it several times, then asked another mechanic at the dealership, who told me that he never disconnected the wires. "Just unscrew and lift the cover -- you'll be able to pull the filter out". It's odd that the manual says one thing and the practice another. Today, I did it, at last -- as pao and that mechanic suggested. Carefully, I pulled the filter out and inspected. Even cleaned the box under it. It feels good -- now I know how to do it. Thank you, pao, for the good advice! 2. A hole in the rear lift gate ------------------------------- I am still exploring the car from all angles, and today noticed an odd hole in the body of the rear lift gate. It doesn't look like a "manufactured detail", but I would like to ask people to check their Maxxes and tell me if you happen to have similar holes. So, lift the gate so that the horizontal "chrome strip" is at your eyes' level. There are several (5?) screws going up from under the strip -- move your eyes toward the right-most one. In my Maxx, there is a horizontal elongated hole there, in the metal crease under the strip. Do you see anything similar in yours? There is a small chance that this is how the car is made and the hole is there for a useful purpose, like water draining. If this hole is not there by design, I am at a loss how it came to be. The only explanation I have now is that the gate was repainted, and prior to that, sanded, with the sander cutting into the thin metal in the crease. If so, I'll need to figure out how to patch it. 3. General feelings ------------------- After a month of owning, I like Maxx very much. It's an extremely utilitarian car; drives well, is comfortable and feels good. Too bad it was not selling well and went away. For fairness sake, I should compare Maxx with my 2005 Base Sedans. Maxx feels heavier, and its engine makes you aware of more power. But, oddly, the sedans move smoother and accelerate better -- i.e. with their 145 HP 4-cylinder engine as opposed to the 205-HP V6 in Maxx. "Smoother" means that I and my passenger feel more of road unevenness in Maxx, compared to the sedans. On the whole, I like both models a lot.
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Replying to: henrymartyn (Aug 27, 2009 9:16 am) it could use either an alignment or balance and rotate tires. Before you do that, consider investing about $120 into a car jack (or better two) and a good torque wrench and, at least, retorquing the wheels yourself (with 100 lb*ft, which can be found in the manual). If you care about your tires and brakes, you will be rotating tires yourself or retorquing the wheels after somebody else did. It is also a good thing to have in your background should you happen to get a flat on the road. Good luck with your Maxx! |
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