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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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- #1445 of 1578
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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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Re: ready to buy....PLEASE help [c118fe]
by grace4ever
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Jan 02, 2008 (5:13 am)
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Replying to: c118fe (Jan 01, 2008 6:45 am)
I have a hatchback as well and just love it for all the room. However, I was not aware (call me stupid) that the seats folded AND flipped. I knew they folded down but is there another button you have to release to flip them?
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Re: ready to buy....PLEASE help [grace4ever]
by c118fe
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Jan 02, 2008 (6:52 am)
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Replying to: grace4ever (Jan 02, 2008 5:13 am)
Its not in a book.The rear seat,front mounts are (2) slip pins held onto a mount on the floor with a snap washer holding it in.You would normally remove these for seat removal.
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Re: ready to buy....PLEASE help [bayoubilly74]
by lostwrench
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Jan 02, 2008 (4:01 pm)
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Replying to: bayoubilly74 (Dec 30, 2007 4:45 pm)
Another factor:
Crash test ratings for the 2008 sedan and hatchback are not the same. Check them out.
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Re: ready to buy....PLEASE help [roadgypsy]
by bayoubilly74
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Jan 12, 2008 (10:41 pm)
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Replying to: roadgypsy (Jan 01, 2008 3:13 am)
Just want to thank everyone who chimed in on this topic. As an update, I purchased a new 07 Aveo sedan LT this afternoon. This, of course, was after a lot of debating, research, and test drives. Probably drove my dealer crazy, but hey, they'll make their money I'm sure. Anyway, got the 07 sedan for a great deal; 1.9% financing thru GMAC. Sweet car. White with leatherette interior, sunroof, 6 disc player, steering wheel audio controls. Handles and drives well. Drove quite a bit and the freakin' needle barely moved. Peace everyone.
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How Do You Keep Cats Off Your Car ???
by flaaveo
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Jan 15, 2008 (9:01 pm)
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Here's a different topic! After I spend all the time to get my Aveo spotless, and dry...the next morning I find cat hair all over the roof and footprints on the hood and windshield!! I cant keep the damn wild cats off my clean car. They dont do it much when it's dirty, but the day it is clean, I find it is covered in cat hair on the roof and the footprints on the windshield and the roof. Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep them off the car? I cant afford a cover right now...so thats out. Is there anything that I can put on it to keep them off..something that smells bad to them, or something they won't lay on and that won't scratch the paint?? Any hints would be VERY much appreciated.
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- #1451 of 1578
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Re: Technical Service Bulletins Suspension [aveowanabevega]
by wheelman
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Jan 16, 2008 (6:28 pm)
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Replying to: aveowanabevega (Oct 18, 2007 7:33 am)
"Creaks and klunks" at slow speeds sounds like suspension/control issues to include: wheel bearings, bushings, control arms, struts. Best to find another Chevrolet dealer who has more experienced and trained techs.. Also have the service manager ride with you at slow speeds so he/she can hear and feel the noises.
The WheelMan
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