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MPG on your Balts ?
I only wish I had the instantaneous feature in the van. Maybe the upper trim levels got that but this is a basic van and it shows me an average mpg, average speed, range for the fuel tank, and that's about it.- occupant
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- Forum: LS, LT, LTZ
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MPG on your Balts ?
I've been gone for a few months because the timing chain broke right before 250K. 95% city stop and go driving, UberEATS and DoorDash deliveries, 2.2/auto '08, was sitting on 23.8mpg. Currently running a 2008 3.9L Uplander with 257K getting 13mpg all city. I was getting 17-18 city doing my...- occupant
- Post #2
- Forum: LS, LT, LTZ
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Engine coolant temp sensor and air conditioning problems!
I'm going through this right now with my '08 at 229K miles. If you can still get a reading on the dash after disconnecting the battery, your ECT sensor is *FINE*, for now. No need to change a sensor if that's not the problem. The problem does not have ANYTHING to do with the air conditioner...- occupant
- Post #18
- Forum: Performance
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Cutting Front Bumper
Mine have faded quite a bit in some spots. Thinking of pulling that piece entirely, cleaning thoroughly, seeing how it turns out, then either paint or plastidip a nice matte black. Same goes for that little plastic bit under the back bumper. These plastic bits fade to gray over time and look... -
Light gray interiors - dirt magnets!
I only have one before photo. Really did not get to do this when I wanted to so I was pressed for time to finish quickly. Here are the after photos. The front carpets are still very dirty. The brush I used could not get into the corners at all so the only parts of the carpet that are... -
Light gray interiors - dirt magnets!
My wife is PISSED at me. The bottom of our tub had to be wiped out. All the dirt from a SINGLE FLOOR MAT made the bathtub unusable. Here's how to make your wife mad at you, too. Um...I mean...here's how to get all the crap out of your floor mats, seats, carpets, et cetera. For your... -
09 LT with a prob...
I'll second checking exhaust pressure and the cat condition. I'll also say it may be a leaking fuel line causing the issue. I had a small leak (patched but not fully repaired yet) and the car would lose power if I idled for more than 30 seconds or so. It would also take longer to crank and...- occupant
- Post #4
- Forum: LS, LT, LTZ
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4Lug To 5Lug
If you DON'T have ABS, you pretty much have to find a base HHR to make this work. Or order those parts for it new. I'm about to do brakes front and rear on my car. If I use AC Delco bits for everything, and assume I don't need any wheel cylinders or brake hoses, it'll cost me $650 in parts to...- occupant
- Post #6
- Forum: LS, LT, LTZ
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Steering Wheel Stereo Controls
You can purchase the plastic bit that has the buttons in them from the dealer or buy a used wheel from a 2LT or SS to get the buttons. If you already HAVE cruise control in your car, the radio controls will work as soon as you put it all together and reconnect the battery. If you DON'T have...- occupant
- Post #3
- Forum: LS, LT, LTZ
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Air Filters
You're in Arizona. Dry and dusty. I would stick to the standard paper filters. An oiled filter is going to do you zero good in that climate after a few days or weeks or driving. A paper filter will cost you $10 or less. If you want good performance, change it more often, it's that simple...- occupant
- Post #3
- Forum: LS, LT, LTZ
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I passed out while driving, and used this neat trick my wife HATES
Here's the right side of the car to show why I wanted to replace the headlight(s). Considering a new pair on Amazon about $80, with black instead of chrome surrounds. They look like this: But I'm also hoping to just use some sandpaper and polish to bring that one back because the...- occupant
- Post #5
- Forum: Introduction
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I passed out while driving, and used this neat trick my wife HATES
No hubcaps at PnP at all. There was one Ion hubcap (the four spoke design) that was in decent shape but missing the lug nut covers to attach it to the lug nuts. So that was a waste of time. No good headlights either, and every car was open to weather with soaked filthy interiors. I bought a...- occupant
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- Forum: Introduction
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I passed out while driving, and used this neat trick my wife HATES
...I wake up in the hospital after a heart attack and my wife has bought a 2008 LT sedan for us to get around in while I recover. Long story short we've been struggling and renting cars to run food deliveries and other such driving jobs and I literally worked myself to death. Thankfully...- occupant
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- Forum: Introduction
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Cruise control availability and steering wheel question
Clockspring is the same part 2005-2011 for all Cobalts, HHRs, and G5's regardless of trim level. Same part number also fits Solstice/Sky and 07-09 Equinox/Torrent. PN# 20940100.- occupant
- Post #3
- Forum: LS, LT, LTZ
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Cruise control availability and steering wheel question
I know LTZ and 2LT models typically all have cruise. I have seen a few 1LT models with it as well. Did any LS Cobalt come available with cruise, maybe earlier 05-06 years? Was it available on fleet models, maybe? Most of the ones I've been looking at are 07-08 because I like the 3 spoke...- occupant
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- Forum: LS, LT, LTZ
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The Famous Timing Belt
I have two notes for this. 1) An Ecotec engine with a weak battery or starter that is drawing too much power SOUNDS like a car with a thrown timing belt/chain. I don't know why that is, but it's true. 2) If the head was removed, machine work and valve job done, and it just needs slapped back...- occupant
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussion
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06 Cobalt Shakes Violently on High Speeds HELP!!!
I would not consider that a violent shaking. If rebalancing and rotating the tires didn't work, and made the problem WORSE, it means you need to revisit the tires and wheels. If one of the wheels is slightly out of round, or one of the tires has a minor tweak to it, it will AMPLIFY when moved...- occupant
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- Forum: General Discussion
