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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 2:03 AM
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Hi, I've a 2000 Chevy Malibu, and I'm having problems with it since I got it new in 2000!!
Several problems in power windows, windows' motors, leakage of engine oil
everywhere, What's your experience with a 2000 Chevy Malibu?? Please share.
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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power windows is prolly your doow switch, the head gaskets sometimes leak, what is your milage...maybe it is just old and tired....they dont last forever.....it is almost 9 years old
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 9:51 AM
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power windows is prolly your doow switch, the head gaskets sometimes leak, what is your milage...maybe it is just old and tired....they dont last forever.....it is almost 9 years old
Yes, it's almost 9 yo, but it's still a Chevrolet!!
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I have to do alot of servicethis summer, the temp. reaches 50C. in my country!!! and this is another problem with the cooling system ...!!
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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I have to do alot of servicethis summer, the temp. reaches 50C. in my country!!! and this is another problem with the cooling system ...!!
change the thermostat...prolly fix that problem..
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 1:15 AM
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I have to do alot of servicethis summer, the temp. reaches 50C. in my country!!! and this is another problem with the cooling system ...!!
change the thermostat...prolly fix that problem..
Which thermostat?? plz. give me more info.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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all cars have a thermostat to control the temp.....they stay closed until the engine temp reaches a operating temp then opens to let the collant circulate, it may be sticking closed and not letting hte collant circulate....about 15 bucks for a new one
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all cars have a thermostat to control the temp.....they stay closed until the engine temp reaches a operating temp then opens to let the collant circulate, it may be sticking closed and not letting hte collant circulate....about 15 bucks for a new one
thanks alot...
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