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#236 of 245 Re: [gonogo] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 21, 2009 (8:03 am)
Replying to: gonogo (Jun 21, 2009 7:15 am) GM had a couple of TSBs out about aftermarket filters and how they have been causing lifter noise. Apparently there are some actual counterfeit "brand names" finding their way into the aftermarket supply chain.   Maybe GM buys cheap, but even so the filters are to GMs specs.   Here's a scary statement from GM:   "Engine damage that is the result of an incorrect or improperly installed engine oil filter is not a warrantable claim" Replies to this message: gonogo (Jun 22, 2009 8:09 am)
#237 of 245 Re: [Mr_Shiftright] by gonogo Jun 22, 2009 (8:09 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 21, 2009 8:03 am) Strange you mention lifter noise, my 09 G6 2.4 with 200 miles, the other day driving off cold I heard the lifters rattle. I figured no big deal, I have never owner a GM engine that didn't lifter rattle at one time or another. 2.2, 3.5 now 2.4.  I will look into this filter thing a bit more, thanks, interesting.  I am going to go mostly by GM oil life system, probably will be a year before a change is needed.
#238 of 245 Re: [gonogo] by malexbu Jun 22, 2009 (6:33 pm)
Replying to: gonogo (Jun 21, 2009 7:15 am) This is a ridiculous and completely baseless statement. Or give us some facts. Replies to this message: gonogo (Jun 23, 2009 8:31 am)
#239 of 245 Re: [malexbu] by gonogo Jun 23, 2009 (8:31 am)
Replying to: malexbu (Jun 22, 2009 6:33 pm) Are you OK, what are you posting about.
#240 of 245 Maintenance Question by sean74 Aug 13, 2009 (4:03 pm)
I have a 2005 Malibu about 48k miles. Chevy dealer told me that I need transmission flush, induction service, and mass air flow cleaning. Here is the price list,    Transmission flush: $206 Induction service: $154 MAFC:$88.    Are those service necessary, are those prices reasonable??? Thank you very much for your advice. Replies to this message: butch100 (Aug 13, 2009 6:51 pm) pao (Aug 15, 2009 6:34 am) butch100 (Aug 15, 2009 6:40 am) pao (Aug 18, 2009 8:58 am)
#241 of 245 Re: Maintenance Question [sean74] by butch100 Aug 13, 2009 (6:51 pm)
Replying to: sean74 (Aug 13, 2009 4:03 pm) The manual call for a tranny fluid service 100K but if you drive it a lot in traffic or in hot climates it's not a bad idea to get it changed. My dealer quoted me $175 for it. The induction cleaning is just cleaning out the throttle body and mass air flow sensor cleaning I wouldn't worry about either, if it get dirty and throws a code then yea, but these days dealers are surviving a lot on service jobs as new sales have dried up so they come up with a lot of stuff like this..
#242 of 245 Brake Pad Issue by sean74 Aug 14, 2009 (12:46 pm)
I just changed rear brake pads of my 2005 Malibu. As of today I have changed rear pads twice. One at 22k, and toady at 48k. I was very upset.   I bought it in August 2005. In November 2007, I changed rear pads because one of a pair completely worn out while others looked like new. Chevy dealer didn’t explain what was wrong. I strongly suspected that something was wrong. Today, they told me that it needs change again because they are almost worn out. For safety reason I changed them. But they still did not give me a satisfying explanation. They just told me it is normal.   Thank you very much for your advice on this matter.
#243 of 245 Re: Maintenance Question [sean74] by pao Aug 15, 2009 (6:34 am)
Replying to: sean74 (Aug 13, 2009 4:03 pm) agree with the previous poster....if you arent set on the dealership...many places will do the transmission flush cheaper...not knowing where you are, in Northern VA..just had mine done at Merchants Tire and Battery for $120....for my 04 Maxx w 150K on it.....did it at 100K and will do it every 50K now on with the mileage on it...good luck Replies to this message: butch100 (Aug 15, 2009 6:40 am) pao (Aug 18, 2009 8:58 am)
#244 of 245 Re: Maintenance Question [pao] by butch100 Aug 15, 2009 (6:40 am)
Replying to: pao (Aug 15, 2009 6:34 am) Wow, 150K, how's the Maxx holding up? any major repairs yet?. Replies to this message: pao (Aug 18, 2009 8:58 am)
#245 of 245 Re: Maintenance Question [butch100] by pao Aug 18, 2009 (8:58 am)
Replying to: butch100 (Aug 15, 2009 6:40 am) other than normal wear and tear....third set of brakes...fourth set of tires, two batteries.....all of which include OEM sets.....and a few other things..bulbs and wiper blades, air filters.....only one major repair....right front tire rod at about 135K.....all in all nothing else....just routine maintenance per the owners manual...and syth old changes every 7K....using pennzoil platnium syth.......

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