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#11 of 20 Re: Random problems [azn46] by dtownfb Jun 20, 2006 (12:06 pm)
Replying to: azn46 (Jun 19, 2006 3:41 pm) The clunkiness in the steering wheel could very well be the ISS needing lubing (very very common) or it could be in the susspension. The squealing would worry me. It could be the wheel bearing going. I've always been told that you hear the bearign going.   gas mileage: check the easy things first like air filter, tire pressure, driving habits.   What engine do you have the 3.8 or 3.5? Replies to this message: yammaxim700 (Jun 21, 2006 4:19 am) dtownfb (Jun 22, 2006 9:12 am) yammaxim700 (Jun 22, 2006 9:19 am) azn46 (Jun 21, 2006 9:13 am) winglet (Sep 01, 2006 7:50 pm)
#12 of 20 Re: Random problems [dtownfb] by yammaxim700 Jun 21, 2006 (4:19 am)
Replying to: dtownfb (Jun 20, 2006 12:06 pm) What is the ISS and how do you lube it? I have some clunkiness as well. Replies to this message: dtownfb (Jun 22, 2006 9:12 am) yammaxim700 (Jun 22, 2006 9:19 am)
#13 of 20 Re: Random problems [dtownfb] by azn46 Jun 21, 2006 (9:13 am)
Replying to: dtownfb (Jun 20, 2006 12:06 pm) The dealership said that all those problems arent a safety hazzard, so they wouldnt fix it. The whining is very slight and you can only hear it when going slow, in a parking lot or something.   I will check the air filter and tire pressure, thanks.   I have a 3.5 Replies to this message: winglet (Sep 01, 2006 7:50 pm)
#14 of 20 Re: Random problems [yammaxim700] by dtownfb Jun 22, 2006 (9:12 am)
Replying to: yammaxim700 (Jun 21, 2006 4:19 am) ISS = Intermediate Steering shaft (or somethign like that). Its the piece that GM replaces when they have complaints. It's a design flaw in a number of the large and midsize GM vehicles. Someone posted direction on how to lube the steering shaft from the inside of the vehilce using Lithium grease. If you do a search on this forum for "ISS", it should come up (posted Feb or march 2005) Very easy to do. Worst part was just getitng into postion to get the can in there. it will take you 5 minutes to do. Replies to this message: yammaxim700 (Jun 22, 2006 9:19 am)
#15 of 20 Re: Random problems [dtownfb] by yammaxim700 Jun 22, 2006 (9:19 am)
Replying to: dtownfb (Jun 22, 2006 9:12 am) Great! Thanks for the help.
#16 of 20 Re: Random problems [azn46] by winglet Sep 01, 2006 (7:50 pm)
Replying to: azn46 (Jun 21, 2006 9:13 am) My 'Trigue is only getting about 14 or 15 mpg in the city as well, but I drove all the way to Detroit Mich on one tank of gas (480 miles)!! May not sound very impressive, but there were times when I measured 32 mpg at an easy 70 mph with the air on.
#17 of 20 steering clunk by winglet Sep 01, 2006 (7:29 pm)
Does anyone's 'Trigue have a clunk in the steering? If I slow down going around a sharp curve I can really feel a clunk. How would I fix this? It's really startin to kill me!!! Replies to this message: di99 (Sep 02, 2006 9:03 am)
#18 of 20 Re: steering clunk [winglet] by di99 Sep 02, 2006 (9:03 am)
Replying to: winglet (Sep 01, 2006 7:29 pm) Yes, my '99 GL also had the "clunk" on turning, and I had the intermediate steering shaft replaced once and either the ISS replaced again, or some other part of the steering another time. That work was done under warranty. It's a known problem, and if you search this forum ("steering shaft"), you will find lots of discussion on it. Since I am getting that old clunking feel in the steering again (97K miles), I am going to try what has been suggested in this forum....lubricating the steering with white lithium grease (aerosol can). Haven't had a chance to do it yet, but have heard it helps. It better, because can't afford anymore repairs for awhile Di
#19 of 20 Oldsmobile Intrigue Steering Problem by apsignor Nov 26, 2007 (9:26 am)
My 1998, 140K mile Intrique's steering locks up on sharp left turns, such as turning at corners or into parking spots. It doesn't happen on right turns. Otherwise, as in highway driving, there are no problems. Is this a steering system problem or a bearing problem or what? Any help is appreciated.
#20 of 20 Intrigue Steering Maladies !!!!! by motorcity6 Dec 08, 2007 (7:43 pm)
I speak from the massive ownership of this neat little car. Had 3 Intrigues-1998 GLS-bought new-however at 26,000 miles GM bought the car back, brake and steering problems. 2nd Intrigue was a new 99er GLS w/3.5 and had an SLP catback exhaust installed, fun car, it devoured brakes, ISS parts,alternators, crank sensors, and ft struts. Had a GM warranty policy thru 75,000 miles. No sweat. At 75,000 I traded the 99er on a 2002 GL-what a deal-Nov.2002-they were giving them away. Traded it in May 2007 on a 4300 mile 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GT-loaded to the brim. The 2002 Intrigue had 119,500 miles, sweetheart of a car, but had some problems. No engine,a/c,transmission, or electrical mishaps. Major tire cupping problems tthrough 67000 miles-24 cupped babies, Chevy dealer finally aligned the car for 275 buckeroos, switched to Michelin "Harmony" and after 50,000 miles they were good for another 25k..Tires were balanced on the car with a strobe light. The 3.5 engine was finally tuned-plugs only, 111,000 miles.Battery was replaced at 95k, right frt hub98k. One ISS 60k and brakes were never touched until 65k and they were a problem until 100k then I had some cheap rotors installed and watched the torguing of the lug nuts. Oil burning was always a problem with Mobil oil and I switched to Penn around 40k and had the oil changed every 3k. The original trans fluid was still good at the end and never added any coolant throughout the ownership period. The 3.5 was never touched and never failed. It was 100% Florida driving-mpg was between 25-31. I regret that I sold the car, but it was time to part. Bought the Pontiac just because it had low miles and was a cheap deal. Caddy tradein. However the ISS has been replaced 13k and-the supercharged engine loves gas. The Intrigues were a pain at times, but they were a much better performing car overall. The Grand Prix GT is a low-tech auto but it will serve the purpose until GM gets its act together. I only buy Detroit iron-no transplants...

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