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Re: WindShield Cleaning [c118fe]
by wheelman
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Dec 19, 2007 (4:15 am)
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Replying to: c118fe (Nov 26, 2007 11:38 am)
Film or fog clinging to the interior glass may be caused be leaking anti freeze, but I doubt it. BIG PROBLEM IN THE MAKING: Your climate system (radiator, air conditioner, heater, condenser, and associated tubing ) is a closed, sealed and pressurized system and you should not be losing any fluid at all. You may a small leak which drips fluid onto a hot engine or exhaust pipe and then evaporates. Recommend you take the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealer, tell the Service Manager you are losing antifreeze and request that a technician do a pressure test on the heating/cooling system.
The WheelMan
PS. Pets love the taste of antifreeze, unfortunately antifreeze will kill your pets.
T W
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Re: Aveo 2007 Oil leak got worse [grace4ever]
by wheelman
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Dec 19, 2007 (4:32 am)
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Replying to: grace4ever (Nov 08, 2007 7:56 am)
Whoever told you synthetic motor oil causes leaks is a liar. Most oil leaks occur from misaligned oil filters, oil pans and/or failed seals. Synthetic oils are the best (although expensive) lubrication for your engine. And...changing oil is critical to the lifespan of your engine.
The WheelMan
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Re: Value job on 04 aveo [grace4ever]
by wheelman
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Dec 19, 2007 (4:48 am)
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Replying to: grace4ever (Nov 06, 2007 6:51 am)
Timing belts are considered 'wear 'items and should be replaced at the suggested time or miles stated in your Aveo owner's manual. Failure to change a timing belt may result, as Wave54 stated, in a catastrophic and very costly failure within your engine.
Reading, especially the maintenance section, of the Aveo's Owner manual is critical.
If you have questions about maintenance visit your local Chevrolet Service Department, before a problem arises.
The WheelMan
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Re: Your stories had me worried [pbol]
by wheelman
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Dec 19, 2007 (5:24 am)
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Replying to: pbol (Jun 04, 2007 8:05 am)
Not changing the Aveo's timing belt as required by Chevrolet's maintenance schedule is like playing Russian roulette with your wallet. Timing belts wear out and when they snap inside of an Aveo engine all hell breaks loose. Valves get bent, pistons may be scraped, fuel mixes with the oil, spark plugs are fouled, valve guides may be comprised and maybe the head gets damaged. And to rebuild that mess you will cost your wallet a bundle. Guaranteed.
The WheelMan
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Re: Aveo 2007 Oil leak got worse [wheelman]
by poncho167
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Dec 22, 2007 (4:30 am)
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Replying to: wheelman (Dec 19, 2007 4:32 am)
Synthetic oils can contribute to oil leaks on a higher mileage engine because the seals/O-rings are old and conditioned with the regular dino oil and synthetic has a different make-up. This is what I have read elsewhere not just my opinion.
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Re: Aveo 2007 Oil leak got worse [poncho167]
by wheelman
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Dec 29, 2007 (6:51 am)
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Replying to: poncho167 (Dec 22, 2007 4:30 am)
Think for a moment...If synthetic oils caused deterioration in oil seals/ O-rings then Mobil, Quaker State,Valvoline and all the other oil brands would be shelling out megabucks to car owners because their lubricants contributed to destroyed engines.
To separate rumor from truth, spend a moment reading:
Question # 7 "Do synthetic lubricants cause seal leaks?"
At >> http://www.synlubes.com/about/faqs.html.
The WheelMan
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Re: Aveo 2007 Oil leak got worse [wheelman]
by poncho167
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Dec 30, 2007 (5:02 am)
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Replying to: wheelman (Dec 29, 2007 6:51 am)
Please read my post again. I didn't say synthetic could cause deteriation of seals, I said it can contribute to leaks if an engine has been running regular dino and has a lot of mileage on the seals. If there is a lot of mileage on the seals then there may be fine cracks that develop eventually leading to the leaks that we see. If using synthetic in an engine with weak seals the synthetic will flow better and because of that can leak through the cracks easier than regular dino oil thus leading to leaks that may not have showed up or at least for awhile.
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ready to buy....PLEASE help
by bayoubilly74
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Dec 30, 2007 (4:45 pm)
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Hello everybody, and happy new year in advance....
I am ready to buy, within the next couple of days, either a 08 aveo hatch OR the sedan version....cannot decide. Time is running out as the red tag sale (and the number of aveos on my local chevy lot) is winding down.
The hatch offers more versatility, but I gotta be honest, the sedan version looks better--easier on the eyes. Not trying to bag on the hatch, I think when they revamp it for the 09 model it will look really good. Chevy obviously put a lot of effort into the sedan and it shows.
My question is, for those of you who own the hatch version, what are your thoughts? Just how much room is back there with the rear seats "flipped and folded"? Looks like quite a bit, but how often do you take advantage of it?
thx 
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Re: ready to buy....PLEASE help [bayoubilly74]
by roadgypsy
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Jan 01, 2008 (3:13 am)
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Replying to: bayoubilly74 (Dec 30, 2007 4:45 pm)
Yes, the hatch has ALOT of room with seats flipped and folded. That is one of the reasons I purchased it.I needed the cargo room for hauling maps for my job. I find myself not using that feature very often though as it is a little difficult to do. It is easier to just fold seats down even though there is not as much cargo room this way.I still like the looks of the hatch over the sedan and people are really surprised at the room in the interior when they see it!! Also this model is a little cheaper in price!! Hope this helps!! Happy New Year!!!
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Re: ready to buy....PLEASE help [bayoubilly74]
by c118fe
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Jan 01, 2008 (6:45 am)
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Replying to: bayoubilly74 (Dec 30, 2007 4:45 pm)
 I removed the front bottom slide bolts and folded it up, hold fold up's with bungee cords.Slide my wife's wheelchair in and out,no problem.Bungee on chair.Lots of room.
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