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#2222 of 2281 Re: Oil Change Light [62vetteefp] by tod124 Dec 01, 2007 (10:47 pm)
Replying to: 62vetteefp (Nov 30, 2007 2:27 pm) I finally found the info in the manual. If you don't have the oil life indicator dealio on your dash/console, you have to perform the reset manually. Turn the ignition to run (but don't start) and pump the gas pedal I believe 5 times (don't quote me on this exact amount), then start it up. This should reset the oil life indicator...nice feature! Replies to this message: rhinnc (Dec 02, 2007 4:54 am)
#2223 of 2281 Re: Oil Change Light [tod124] by rhinnc Dec 02, 2007 (4:54 am)
Replying to: tod124 (Dec 01, 2007 10:47 pm) Thanks for pointing this out. My 99 Silverado has a similar system, but you press the gas pedal 3 times.   The way that the oil system works is interesting. Sensors and the Computer determine when the oil needs changing based on speed, engine RPM's and other criteria. Really is a neat feature.   However it does take some getting used to for some of us old geezers who were raised on the premise of changing oil every 3000 miles.   The wifes LaCrosse only has 9000 miles on it. I had the oil changed at 5000 miles even though the Oil Monitor (she has the Driver Information Display) was only at 57% remaining.   With 4000 miles on the vehicle since the last change (and monitor reset) it stands at 61% oil life. Her driving consists of 10% city driving and 90% open road.
#2224 of 2281 Re: LaCrosse Super review [62vetteefp] by jpstax1 Dec 03, 2007 (1:14 pm)
Replying to: 62vetteefp (Oct 29, 2007 10:16 am) I ordered a 2008 Buick LaCrosse Super in July (with the Red Jewel Tintcoat color) and took delivery in August. So far, I'm very happy with the car's performance. I made three 0-60 runs on a seldom used frontage road and measured 5.5, 5.7, and 5.8 seconds with my stopwatch. So the car is very quick! However, I did notice some torque-steer while mashing the gas pedal during the runs, but wasn't overly concerned. The seats are very comfortable and the interior looks nice too. BTW, we're gonna have to race some day. Just kidding!
#2225 of 2281 Re: Used LaCrosse CXS - Any concerns? [62vetteefp] by smokeyjoe Dec 31, 2007 (4:18 pm)
Replying to: 62vetteefp (Nov 12, 2007 4:37 am) I disagree with 62vette.....the ipod and other MP3 players were quite popular by the early 2000s. Car manufacturers were quite slow in getting with the program, but by the time of the Lacrosse's debut, a number of competitors were rolling out their new midsized sedans with mp3 capability (Passat, Camry, most of the upscale imports). I e-mailed Buick in 2006 telling them they were really missing the boat, and cost themselves a sale (to me) by not having any aux option.   At the Indianapolis auto show last week, I noted to the Buick rep that, again, with me being in the market for a new car, I cannot consider Buick's Lacrosse since there is still no ipod option....and this leaves them one of the ONLY cars in this class without one in 2008. Accord, Camry, Passat, Impreza, Impala, Altima, etc., etc., etc. ALL have this as an option. If they want to get the Buick image past the "old person" stigma, then this is the first thing that needs to change. Replies to this message: 62vetteefp (Dec 31, 2007 8:07 pm)
#2226 of 2281 Re: Used LaCrosse CXS - Any concerns? [smokeyjoe] by 62vetteefp Dec 31, 2007 (8:07 pm)
Replying to: smokeyjoe (Dec 31, 2007 4:18 pm) Like I said, LaCrosse was designed with the old radio. Will need to wait until the new LaCrosse next year to ge the new chassis radio with mpe hook up.
#2227 of 2281 torque steer on new LaCrosse Super? by mark_wny Jan 15, 2008 (12:10 pm)
I like what I see of the new Super. However, that's a lot of power (and weight) up front. Just wondering if there have been reports of excessive torque steer or other handling issues on the car. Replies to this message: 62vetteefp (Jan 15, 2008 12:28 pm)
#2228 of 2281 Re: torque steer on new LaCrosse Super? [mark_wny] by 62vetteefp Jan 15, 2008 (12:28 pm)
Replying to: mark_wny (Jan 15, 2008 12:10 pm) Look for Impala and Grand Prix articles with the V8. I think you will find it is there but not bad.
#2229 of 2281 Tie-Rod Ends by hitman1970 Jan 26, 2008 (9:31 pm)
During an oil change and tire rotation at 19600 miles recently my dealership service department noticed that my Tie-Rod Ends were wearing excessively. They ordered the parts and did the replacement and alignment under warranty.   Overall I was completely satisfied with service experience I got at Jimmy Smith Pontiac-Buick-GMC in Athens, AL. I know most post here about problems, but I thought it would be good to post a good news story on service. This is the type of stuff that will probably keep me driving Buicks for a long time to come. Replies to this message: 62vetteefp (Jan 27, 2008 8:20 am)
#2230 of 2281 Re: Tie-Rod Ends [hitman1970] by 62vetteefp Jan 27, 2008 (8:20 am)
Replying to: hitman1970 (Jan 26, 2008 9:31 pm) Overall I was completely satisfied with service experience I got at Jimmy Smith Pontiac-Buick-GMC in Athens, AL. I know most post here about problems, but I thought it would be good to post a good news story on service. This is the type of stuff that will probably keep me driving Buicks for a long time to come.   Very true, few take the time to go on the net and say good things. One good thing is that Lexus and Buick tied at 145 problems per hundred vehicles at 3 years reliability according to JD Power. Tied for first place!!
#2231 of 2281 2008 LaCrosse? by mimi9 Feb 23, 2008 (5:05 am)
Is this 2008 LaCrosse? link title http://www.mobile01.com/newsdetail.php?id=4933 Replies to this message: 62vetteefp (Feb 23, 2008 9:41 am)

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