Recent content by Fabiliz_5

Mine took almost a gallon (4 qts minus about 8 oz)

Sadly manufacturers don't give you anything to get you away from doing it yourself and having you bring it to their dealer.

Wow! My local tire shop charged me 25 and was programmed flawlessly. I'd get my money back from them if they can't fix it right.

For those who might have trouble reaching your oil filter on the 2.4l ecotec, these tools really help.

My 2011 LTZ has them but I think some trim levels do not.

I use a 32mm oil cap socket/wrench, a universal joint socket and a 15" socket extension and I don't have to remove anything.

Why if it's so easy to access?

Any advice on how to do the transmission flush?

It all depends on maintenance from what I've seen. If you keep up with maintenance, these seem to last well unto the 200k mile mark. I've been doing oil changes at 3500-4000 miles, full synthetic DEXOS oil and I've been checking my solenoids for wear/dirt/plastic bits and haven't seen them...

Link?

Any codes? Engine light on? I had that issue and I had to replace the gas pedal because there is a throttle sensor there. Regarding the cat, how many miles? These seem to be bad at killing them early.

Can you tell if the compressor kicks on when it's not getting cold? If it is, then it's probably a blend door actuator in the dash. If it doesn't kick on, it might have to do with the intake system. Weird thing that happened on my son's Malibu: I disconnected the Mass Airflow Sensor to clean it...

Yes, there is one in the fuel sending unit inside the gas tank

2011 with just under 110k

Well, I got no answers from the group, so I decided to go ahead and change the CV Axle, and it did get rid of the clicking, in case anyone else has the same problem. Even if your boot is intact, if it's clicking when turning, more than likely it's your CV Axle