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Old April 2nd, 2008, 11:37 AM
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Hi All,
I just bought a 2005 aveo. Bought it for $50 bucks from an old lady who had it since 2005. It has 76K on it and she says she hasnt done any work on it. I know I need to replace the tires because they are almost balder than a baby's bottom. The check engine light is on and from doing a scan it loks like its a camshaft sensor. This is like a few parted questions..1. has anyone had to replace this? 2. how easy is it to replace? 3. What other items do you guys recommend replacing? I know this car received regular oil changes from her son, but just wondering what else I should change on it. Any helps and answers would be greatly appreciated. I am wanting to get this on the road within the next 2 weeks.

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Replace the EVAP Vent Solenoid valve located in the passenger rear wheel well. About 25 bucks and MUST be done every 30,000.
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Timing belt (I think that's what it is?) you're suppose to change at like 50k, but it can go to like 80-100 but then it breaks and messes up the whole engine
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definatley replace timing belt and camshaft senso is between the cam gears and has 2 bolts holding it on very easy to get to while replacing timing belt
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original post is from 2008
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