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Anyone have any trouble with their 2002 Chevy Venture

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Re: Anyone have any trouble with their 2002 Chevy Venture [davjuhen] by javarod
Feb 21, 2008 (7:07 am)
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Replying to: davjuhen (Nov 26, 2007 6:27 am)

I'd generally say don't worry, but then with these vans, quality seems a bit of a crap shoot. I purchased mine in November with 210,000 miles on it, an 02, and now have about 233,000 on it and no major problems, just been sinking a lot of money in to cover what the last owner didn't do.
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2002 chevy venture vcr (roslen) by brad0395
Feb 29, 2008 (6:14 pm)
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We have just bought a used 2002 venture, wondering if anyone knows how to hook up the vcr, the power on the monitor will not even come on. Wondering if I need to buy any adapter cables or what.
thanks,
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2003 Chevy Venture by jodyr
Mar 20, 2008 (10:37 pm)
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I love my mini van and want to take care of it properly. Any suggestions regarding maintenance for a 2003 Chevy Venture with 60,000 miles on it. Also, my transmission slips a little when engaging the gas from stop position, usually in low speed. I have also noticed it doesn't have the get up and go it used to have, any recommendations for these questions. Thanks so much, Jo
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Re: 2003 Chevy Venture [jodyr] by 442dude
Mar 21, 2008 (2:37 pm)
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Replying to: jodyr (Mar 20, 2008 10:37 pm)

Hi Jo...
 
We love our Venture too, its a 2000...
 
At 5 yrs/60K miles here's what I would recommend if you haven't done these already:
 
Flush radiator/check/replace hoses & refill with new antifreeze
Change trans fluid & trans filter - this may cure your "slipping" problem
Replace cabin air filter (its in the back of the glove compartment - check your owner's manual)
Replace air filter
 
That's really it as long as you've kept up with the regular stuff...good luck
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Re: 2003 Chevy Venture [442dude] by jodyr
Mar 21, 2008 (5:04 pm)
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Replying to: 442dude (Mar 21, 2008 2:37 pm)

Thanks for the great advise. I have already taken care of the trans., now I need to do the radiator and the air filter. Any recommentations for a Radiator Professional? Thanks again. Jody
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Re: 2003 Chevy Venture [jodyr] by 442dude
Mar 21, 2008 (5:12 pm)
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Replying to: jodyr (Mar 21, 2008 5:04 pm)

You don't need a radiator pro - your regular mechanic probably flushes radiators all the time...have them do it next time you get your oil changed...
 
When you said "taken care of the trans", what did you have done, and did it cure your "slipping" issue?
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Re: 2003 Chevy Venture [442dude] by jodyr
Mar 21, 2008 (9:59 pm)
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Replying to: 442dude (Mar 21, 2008 5:12 pm)

As far as the trans. is concerned, I had it flushed. But, no that didn't help the slipping. I think the slipping started after I had that done. Thanks Jody
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Re: 2003 Chevy Venture [jodyr] by 442dude
Mar 22, 2008 (4:52 am)
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Replying to: jodyr (Mar 21, 2008 9:59 pm)

Di they change the filter before/after/during the flush? If all they did was flush out the old fluid and didn't change the filter, the flush didn't do a lot. There are some cars where the flush has been known to ruin the trans although I don't believe that the Venture is one of them...
 
If they didn't change the filter (requires removing the bottom of the trans) I'd recommend having that done ..think about it like changing you oil but not the oil filter, you're just putting clean fluid through a dirty filter...
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Re: 2003 Chevy Venture [442dude] by jodyr
Mar 22, 2008 (6:52 am)
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Replying to: 442dude (Mar 22, 2008 4:52 am)

Yes, they were supose to have changed the filter too. But, I think when they filled it back up they over filled it would that cause a tranny problem? Thanks Jody
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Re: 2003 Chevy Venture [jodyr] by 442dude
Mar 22, 2008 (1:13 pm)
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Replying to: jodyr (Mar 22, 2008 6:52 am)

Depends upon how much...the big fear is that the level is so high that it:
 
1. Creates foam...the foam does not lubricate like the fluid and could lead to failure...
2. As it expands, fluid comes out the fill pipe, once its cooled, your level could be too low to provide proper lubrication and could lead to failure.
 
A little high is no big deal...it is possible that the overfill could be the cause of your slipping - not necessarily likely, but certainly possible...you may want to get that straightened out...

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