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Replying to: ajg93 (Jun 14, 2007 6:38 pm) 1) I have 235 60 R17 PSi on the door says 35psi they are Brigestones if that matters. 2) The range is okay, I dont have the starter just the keyless entry. It is not the best range I have had in the past. hope this helps |
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and it went well. I love the ease of servicing this thing. I pulled it into the driveway on a slight incline, and put a couple lengths of 2x6's down to pull the front wheels up on to give me an added inch or two underneath it. Oil pan is close enough to not have to get all the way under, and the filter is right up front and easily accessible (compared to my 01 GAGT which is tucked up to the engine at an angle and behind plastic panels). Love the fact that the filter isn't mounted directly to the side of the block either. Less then a half hour later and the break in oil was removed and replaced with 5 quarts (yes, techincally you only need 4.6 quarts, same as my GAGT but I always put 5 in) of Mobil 1 5w-30. Break in oil was black at 2500 miles, and there was a bit of metal bits in it, nothing unusual for a brand new engine. Nothing large, just some very tiny metallic specks. Shouldn't be many in the next change. Cost- 19 bucks for the synthetic oil and 3.50 for the AC Delco filter from Autozone.
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Replying to: stuckinohio (Jun 26, 2007 12:55 pm)
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Replying to: dannyd3 (Jun 26, 2007 5:49 pm) I started using synthetic in my 01 Grand Am GT after noticing that the dino oil was leaving a nasty sludge inside. It's just a dirty substance by nature. Since I do my own changes in all but the cold Ohio weather, I figure I'm breaking even anyway by not letting a shop charge me 22.95 for an oil change and getting something that's dirty (aka Pennzoil was the offender that really got me thinking). Since using the synthetic in the GAGT, the inside is significantly cleaner, it's much better lubricated on cold days, and the engine is a touch quieter with less valve train noise. Then I started using it on our 02 Formula with the LS1. Figured I had good results with it on my 01, and that GM puts Mobile 1 in the Corvettes from the factory, so why shouldn't the 300+ hp beast get the better treatment too. So while it was still low in mileage, around 10,000 miles, I made the swap over. And with the Torrent, I might as well keep the trend up, if for nothing else the ease of having one type of oil in the garage for all the cars, synthetic 5w-30 all around. I firmly believe it's a better lubricant, it's a cleaner product, it lasts longer between changes, and there probably are some very *small* gains in performance and mileage (but I haven't ever averaged it anyway, since I'm a leadfoot and get crappy mileage in the fun cars). I go to Walmart and buy the 5 quart jugs they sell there for 19 bucks. Don't bother buying it by the quart because it's much more expensive. A quart costs 5.86 at Walmart, and if you need 5 of those, you're looking at close to 30 bucks before tax. I also run K&N filters in all my cars, down to my '88 Astro. I do notice gains, especially on the GAGT with a 5 inch round cone filter replacing the stock airbox. Sounds aggressive too. |
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Replying to: stuckinohio (Jun 27, 2007 10:00 am) I guess now is the time to switch I only have 20k on it. I am going to think about the K$N filter to. Once again thanks |
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Replying to: stuckinohio (Jun 27, 2007 10:00 am)  It's been a while since my last post, actually i was in the Mazda Millenia forum before... Got the Torrent '06 in Sept.06, sold the Millenia in Nov. Anyway, so far so good. A few minor issues... I am however watching the brakes on that puppy, hummm not so sure about their longevity. GM HAS REPUTATION for using sub-standard discs so... We'll keep an eye opened 
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Replying to: mazdafreak (Jul 27, 2007 10:49 am)
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Replying to: dannyd3 (Jul 29, 2007 4:39 pm) I leave work, go the dealer, take the mechanic out for a drive again, only this time i'm driving!!! Oooops at 80-90km/h apply brakes there's the vibration again. took it back inside, for about an hour, they adjusted the rear(cleaning etc..) and lightly machined the front rotors to remove some rust.(beware if you do a lot of short drives 7-12kms, it could also happen to you, humidity will damage your brakes due insufficiant heat to dry off any humidity.) Same rule applies to the exhaust system. I've looked into aftermarkets (already) and found the following http://www.powerslot.com/ which appears to be excellent unfortunately don't have for our Torrents , for now anyways. Cheers
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quote:"I also run K&N filters in all my cars, down to my '88 Astro. I do notice gains, especially on the GAGT with a 5 inch round cone filter replacing the stock airbox. Sounds aggressive too." Did you or anyone notice that there's a second filter up in the air box cover? ( did you remove it or left it there?) let us know ! Cheers
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Sometimes between 0 and 10 miles an hour I get a clicking/clanging noise coming from the rear of my 2007. Any ideas on what it might be. Do have the dealership look at it and they said it was just the way the brake pads are designed and it all looked good to them.
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