Tips and Advice about 2004
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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix: Gentle Break-In
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--Just got an '04 Pontiac Grand Prix GT-2. Nice car. The manual says that the "system" will tell me when to change oil, based upon driving conditions, etc. Who knows when? I put 3,100 miles on the car in 3 weeks...
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2004 Toyota Sienna: Octane, Maestro
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--In the 2004 Sienna owner's manual, they say "premium fuel recommended for optimum performance." Would it be wise to use regular with an octane rating of 87? Would this affect the engine and mileage? A--You can...
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2004 Infiniti G35: Snowy Realization
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--I have a 2004 Infiniti G35 sedan with a sports-tuned suspension, but not all-wheel-drive. The car’s standard tires were Goodyear Eagle GS-D P215/55R17s, which now have 5000 miles. I bought the car this past...
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2004 Buick LeSabre: Go Ahead, Take Their Word
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--I always have my 2004 Buick LeSabre serviced at the dealer where I purchased it. At 36,000 miles they said that I needed my transmission fluid changed. My manual says for my driving I should be able to go...
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2004 Honda Accord: Intervals for Oil
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--I have a 2004 Honda Accord EX V-6 and the owner manual's maintenance schedule for normal conditions indicates changing the 5W-20 engine oil every 7500 miles or every year, whichever comes first. Did I miss...
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2004 Cadillac CTS: Life of Oil
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--I purchased a 2004 Cadillac CTS, which I later found out uses Mobil 1 oil. I initially changed the oil at three months. However my dealer said I should watch the oil life information provided in the Drivers...
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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier: Proper Fillup
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--My girlfriend purchased a 2004 Cavalier with the 2.2-liter Ecotec engine and I recently changed the oil. The owner’s manual calls for 4.0 quarts, but when I emptied the drain pan there were approximately 5...
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2004 Toyota Camry: Mixed Signals
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--I know you've said numerous times to change the oil every 3000 miles or three months, but the manual for my 2004 Toyota Camry says every 6000 miles or six months. I even called Customer Service to verify this,...
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