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2007 Chevrolet Impala

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#4 of 260 Re: 2007 Impala-I Improved Road Quietness [priggly] by ryster

Sep 09, 2007 (8:01 am)

Replying to: priggly (Sep 02, 2007 6:11 pm)
Chevy uses 3 different Goodyear tires on the Impalas. Models with the 16" wheels, like my 2LT, are mounted with Goodyear Integrity all-seasons. Models with the 17" wheels, like the 3.9L 3LT and LTZ, are mounted with Goodyear Eagle LS2 touring all-seasons. The SS 18" wheels are mounted with Goodyear Eagle RS-A performance all-seasons.
 
The RS-A tires are 100% better than the Integrity, and are overall better performers than the Eagle LS2. I have had cars in the past with the RS-A and they were an acceptable tire. They are most certainly not worth the high replacement price (I believe they average $230/tire in the SS's 18" size). The RS-A is a $130 tire in the 16" size. There are much better tires available in the $75-$100 price range.
 
Overall, the Goodyear Integrity that came on my Impala is horrendous at speeds above 40mph. Below 40, it is relatively quiet and comfortable. Once you go over 40mph, the ride gets noisy and it just doesn't handle road impacts very well. It is a good "around town" tire for predominantly city driving, but doesn't inspire confidence in multi-condition driving. Wet traction is downright nerve wracking.
 
Overall I like my Impala, but feel that better tires may considerably add to the ride and handling of the car

#5 of 260 2007 Impala LTZ - Remote Start Use by level

Feb 10, 2008 (5:00 pm)

The feature with Remote Start is for the vent air to come on automatically and adjust to warm or cold based on the outside temp. i.e, warm air in winter, cold air in summer. When "you" use Remote Start how is your adjusted air temp?

#6 of 260 2007 Impala LTZ - Remote Start Use by level

Feb 25, 2008 (8:11 pm)

#7 of 260 2007 Impala LTZ - Remote Start Use by level

Feb 10, 2008 (5:09 pm)

The feature with Remote Start is for the vent air to come on automatically and adjust to warm or cold based on the outside temp. i.e, warm air in winter, cold air in summer. When "you" use Remote Start how is your adjusted air temp?

#8 of 260 Re: 2007 Impala LTZ - Remote Start Use [level] by ryster

Feb 12, 2008 (7:08 am)

Replying to: level (Feb 10, 2008 5:09 pm)
Not quite sure I understand the question, but my Remote Start behaves just as you describe. In the Summer months, when I remote start the A/C comes on. In the cooler months a remote start causes the heater to come on.
 
Incidentally, this feature only works on cars with the outside temperature display. For example, if someone owns a 2006 Impala LS which does not have the outside temp. display, and then has the dealer install the remote start package, when they remote start their car the vent system will go to whatever they leave it it set to. If they turn off the vent, then when they start the car the vent does not come on at all.
 
LT, LTZ, and SS models behave as you describe since they all come with the outside temp. gauge.

#9 of 260 Re: 2007 Impala LTZ - Remote Start Use [ryster] by level

Feb 14, 2008 (9:05 pm)

Replying to: ryster (Feb 12, 2008 7:08 am)
I didn't want to bias the replies, but my problem is that no matter how cold it is outside, when I use the remote start I always get cold air not warm. It does not auto adjust to blow out warm air to warm the car!

#10 of 260 Re: 2007 Impala LTZ - Remote Start Use [level] by ryster

Feb 16, 2008 (5:12 pm)

Replying to: level (Feb 14, 2008 9:05 pm)
It can take anywhere from 5-10 minutes for the car to start blowing warm air at idle. It will initially come out cold, and will gradually get warmer as the car runs. When I remote start in the winter, after about 4-5 minutes I will get lukewarm air from the vents, but it will not blow hot air until after I start driving and get the engine up to normal operating temperature.
 
We had an ice storm last week, and I needed to do 2 remote cycles to warm the car up enough to the point where the ice started melting off the windshield and side windows.
 
If you are remote starting in the winter, and not getting some warm air after 5-10 minutes idling, then there is definitely an issue that the dealer should look at. Make sure you also check your coolant level, it seems the Impalas like to "use" coolant...low coolant can effect the heater's effectiveness.

#11 of 260 Re: 2007 Impala LTZ - Remote Start Use [ryster] by level

Feb 25, 2008 (8:11 pm)

Replying to: ryster (Feb 16, 2008 5:12 pm)
Thanks. Based on feedback from you out there, when I went in for service I explained the problem and what should be "expected". True enough they did the fix, which involved coolant in a hose near the firewall. They removed air from the hose which is part of the A/C Heating system and replaced it with coolant. Everything works fine now---Heat on cold nights when I use the remote start.

#12 of 260 2007 Impala SS OIL LEAK by jerrya1

Feb 28, 2009 (8:41 am)

#13 of 260 2007 Impala SS OIL LEAK by jerrya1

Dec 03, 2007 (4:44 pm)

I have a 2007 Impala SS (V-8 engine) and have had an oil leak since I got the new car home. I've had it to my local Chevrolet shop eight (8) times for the leak and I still have it. I keep getting conflicting answers from them about where the leak is coming from. Is there such a thing as a "lemon-law" and if so, how does it work?

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