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#46 of 65 Re: comprehensive maintenance [micky] by pao Sep 27, 2007 (5:06 am)
Replying to: micky (Sep 26, 2007 1:40 pm) look at what the scheduled maintenance schedule is in the owners manual....most are simply oil changes and inspections at regular intervals..the first major maintenance isnt until 100K......nothing but oil and filter changes on my 04 Maxx.....and 104k on it now..... Replies to this message: chuckr1 (Oct 25, 2007 7:15 pm) pao (Oct 26, 2007 4:12 am) sr71 (Feb 24, 2008 1:25 pm)
#47 of 65 Re: comprehensive maintenance [pao] by chuckr1 Oct 25, 2007 (7:15 pm)
Replying to: pao (Sep 27, 2007 5:06 am) Wow, did the build quality on the Malibu go up? I had a 2000 Malibu but got rid of it in 2005 because it was falling apart. Around 110,000 miles the head gasket went. It took the dealer three attempts to fix it properly. I also had to replace a front strut and muffler. When I sold the car and bought my 2005 camry I was aware it needed one new spring and the other front strut.   So far comparing two years of owning the camry to the malibu, i've had 1 warranty claim on the camry vs 3 on the malibu and the malibu had a brake change in at 29,000 miles and the camry's brakes are still at 75% Replies to this message: pao (Oct 26, 2007 4:12 am) sr71 (Feb 24, 2008 1:25 pm)
#48 of 65 Re: comprehensive maintenance [chuckr1] by pao Oct 26, 2007 (4:12 am)
Replying to: chuckr1 (Oct 25, 2007 7:15 pm) you cant compare the 03 and before malibus with the 04 and beyond....different chassis..and major components...different engine etc i do beleive......but as mentioned...no problems at all with my 04..and getting ready to roll over 109K....still going strong....32 MPG on my last road trip the past weekend VA to SC and return....   first brake change at 64K..and about due for another one now...other than than...100k service....fluids, belts, plugs, wires, tires, battery, oil and wipers is all I had to do to mine....
#49 of 65 Question on 2008 Malibu 4sp. AT fluid check and change by 25tango Feb 21, 2008 (5:41 pm)
I just bought a 2008 Malibu 2.4L with a 4 speed AT. There are no shop manuals available yet on gen. maint. etc. and probably won't be out by the time the trans fluid needs a change. I have been poking around under the hood, but it is not apparent where to check the trans fluid and locate the filter. Any info would be helpful. TIA Replies to this message: gonogo (Feb 22, 2008 8:30 am) pao (Feb 22, 2008 11:10 am)
#50 of 65 Re: Question on 2008 Malibu 4sp. AT fluid check and change [25tango] by gonogo Feb 22, 2008 (8:30 am)
Replying to: 25tango (Feb 21, 2008 5:41 pm) Will be the same as the 04, 4T45E.
#51 of 65 Re: Question on 2008 Malibu 4sp. AT fluid check and change [25tango] by pao Feb 22, 2008 (11:10 am)
Replying to: 25tango (Feb 21, 2008 5:41 pm) if it is the same as the 04 as gonogo suggests...it is a completely sealed system..and you have to drop the pan to change the filter....there is no dip stick..you have to lift the car and remove the plug in order to check the level. 04 owners manual doesnt call for a trans fluid change until 100K...dont know about the 08 manual....
#53 of 65 master cylinder by pavel6 Feb 20, 2008 (5:45 am)
how can you check if the master cylinder is or isn't defective??????? Replies to this message: gonogo (Feb 23, 2008 7:46 am)
#54 of 65 rim run-off by pavel6 Feb 20, 2008 (5:38 am)
#55 of 65 rim run-off by pavel6 Feb 20, 2008 (5:38 am)
would rim run-off affect the longevity of the bearings??? the shop can't balance them 100% because of run-off

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