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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:11:35 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Too much oil</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21064641</link>
<description><![CDATA[For whatever stupid reason, I thought my car took 5qt of oil and, rather than refer to the sticker right on the air filter cover, which states that it takes 3.7qt (allowing 0.3qt for the filter, that's 4qt).

Exactly how quickly should I remove this excess quart of oil from my vehicle?

What can happen if I don't?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2008-09-05 18:34:05</pubDate>
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<title>1994 Oldsmobile 88 - Part II</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Luckily, there's a service station literally across the highway from my house and the guy who owns it (it's a 2 man operation) just happened to have an OTC scanner and GM adapter and was able to pull the codes.

P0341 - Camshaft / Crank Malfunction

P1361 Ignition Control Toggle Malfunction

I've tried looking for the codes on teh intarwebz, but have only been able to find OBD-II references. Keep in mind that being a 94 GM, it's the bastard child that came between OBD-I and OBD-II systems, affectionately known as OBD-1.5  :D

The previous owner has replaced the camshaft position sensor, but the guy taht yanked the codes told me that with the high mileage on the car (over 200k), that the magnet on the timing gear may have come off and that's why it's throwing the code for that.

The ignition control code would explain one of the big problems with the car. When it starts, it will idle very rough and will smell like an old carbureated engine when it was flooded - like the engine isn't getting any spark.

But, if the camshaft position sensor is bad (possible but not likely) or some other random problem with it, then the ECM is getting false information and in turn is feeding the ignition control module bad information too.

Anyone have some advice on where to begin troubleshooting this now that I have the codes?
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<pubDate>2008-09-05 17:34:33</pubDate>
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<title>Bought an Oldsmobile 88 - Now to fix it.</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21033850</link>
<description><![CDATA[Since the Toyota didn't work out, I ran across a 1994 Oldsmobile 88 Royale w/ 3.8L V6 & 4-speed automatic.

It's in decent condition for its age, but has one major problem - it will randomly die for no apparent reason. The previous owner threw parts at it in an attempt to fix it, but never succeeded. 

He replaced the camshaft position sensor, ECU, fuel filter & fuel pump. He did say that the ignition switch was bad and you had to fiddle with it to get the car to start......

While I was driving it home (all of about 1 1/4 mile away), the car did die on me. It was like someone took the key and turned the engine off. I called him when I got home and asked if it started having the dying out problem at around the same time as the ignition switch started going bad, but he didn't seem to know as his father-in-law was the primary driver of the car.

The previous owner also indicated that it is totally random. Two weeks ago it died on him 4 times in one day, then didn't do it again until yesterday when it was moved to its present location.

Another problem that it has is that the water temperature gauge on the dash doesn't work, which I attribute to the sending unti being bad.

As far as the dying issue goes, where would be a good place to start?

Ignition switch.
MAF sensor.
Something else?
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<pubDate>2008-08-30 22:20:23</pubDate>
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<title>Spark plugs for 99 Camry 4-cyl</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20882249</link>
<description><![CDATA[My Camry has an ignition system that fires the plugs twice - once for ignition, and once during the exhaust stroke for emissions, the best I can tell.  I have always used OEM plugs with the dual ground electrodes (see left).  I've been tempted to try the more conventionally designed iridium or dual platinum plugs (right).  

Anyone see any problem with using a conventionally designed spark plug with this dual firing design in the Camry?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2008-08-01 08:08:40</pubDate>
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<title>E85 Fuel Economy | E85 Vs. Gasoline Comparison Test</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21043800</link>
<description><![CDATA[E85 Fuel Economy
http://blogs.edmunds.com/strategies/2007/06/e85-fuel-economy.html

 quote:So you're at a filling station and you see that E85 is cheaper than gas. "Cool," you think. "I can save money AND help the environment" (assuming you even have an E85-capable vehicle). Then you remember hearing that E85 (85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gas) gets less fuel economy than gas. Still, you have to be saving some money...

Right?

Actually, you are losing money as we found in our E85 Comparison Test. The drop off is significant, even for highway driving. In our story we tell you how much the fuel economy is reduced and what that will cost you. 

E85 Vs. Gasoline Comparison Test
http://www.edmunds.com/advice/alternativefuels/articles/120863/article.html
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<pubDate>2008-09-02 08:45:06</pubDate>
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<title>Syntheic oil use</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21052471</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone.

Recently, my father and I began comparing notes about the oil consumption of Mobile 1 Synthetic oil in our Fords.

He has a 2005 E250 conversion van with the 300HP 5.4L V8.  It has about 22k miles on it.  

I have a 2002 F150 with the older 260HP 5.4L V8 packing 54k miles.  

We're both burning about a quart to almost 2 quarts of said synthetic oil in a 5k mile change.

We also noted that none of our other vehicles exhibit this problem.

Since my Dad is disabled and has all the time in the world to call people, he made some calls to Mobile 1 and Ford (since Ford recommends the use of said oil in his owner's manual).

Let's just say it was good he had time to burn.  Because he didn't get anywhere with Mobile 1 and the person he talked to at Ford was useless and wanted to divert the conversation to other matters that Dad brought up in the conversation.

Here's the kicker.  We put Castroil dino oil in our engines and they don't burn a drop in the same 5k mile change.

What gives?  Why does Ford recommend an oil that the engine is going to drink?  And why does it recommend one of the most expensive quarts of oil for said engine to guzzle?

FWIW, neither of us are heavy on the money pedal.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2008-09-03 17:57:27</pubDate>
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<title>[Help] Should I put my spare tire into service?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21055224</link>
<description><![CDATA[Two years ago (actually July 2006) I bought a brand new Honda CR-V SE.  This vehicle came with a full size spare tire and alloy wheel that matches the four other wheels on the car.  Except for a few minutes here and there to check air pressure, this spare tire has always been covered by the factory supplied rigid tire cover and not exposed to direct sunlight.

This month I'm facing the need to replace the almost worn out tires due to mileage.  I am thinking about purchasing three new OEM tires that match what is already on the car, using the existing, never driven on spare tire and keeping one of the worn tires as the spare... to save money, of course.  I figure this way I'll wear the current spare down about the same time the tire is four years old, so the rubber should still be safe to use.

Is this a wise thing to do, or should I err on the side of caution and buy four matching new tires instead?
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<pubDate>2008-09-04 07:17:52</pubDate>
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<title>Universal Remote Control Duplicator...</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21056755</link>
<description><![CDATA[I once dropped my remote into a lake, took it apart, dried it and it's fine...

I want to have a backup + I want to get a spare one for a family member that also uses the car

I have a 2001 Chevrolet Impala - I do not think it has anything like "Code Hopping" or "Anti-Code Grabbing Technology" ?

I wonder if this will work w/o any issues:
* http://www.exclusiveontv.com/as_seen_as_tv/autobahn-universal-remote-control-duplicator.html
BUT IT'S NOT AVAILABLE - BACKORDERED

I found this
* http://cgi.ebay.com/W9-UNIVERSAL-REMOTE-CONTROL-DUPLICATOR_W0QQitemZ350093303084QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item350093303084&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177
but it's about $45 w. shipping, makes it harder to get two or three

I found this
* http://www.ikeyless.com/keylessremotes/2001_Chevrolet_Impala/8056/
but this needs the dealer to program it :(

Hmmm I've seen others on eBay but they are gone...

Can someone point me to a place where I can get one?

Update I ended up finding and buying this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/Universal-Car-Alarm-gate-Garage-Door-learning-remote_W0QQitemZ140198562889QQihZ004QQcategoryZ85899QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

what do you think?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2008-09-04 13:23:59</pubDate>
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<title>Video of a blown nova</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21052818</link>
<description><![CDATA[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqpd8UovDgY

I need that! 

"Couple a Demons..."
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<pubDate>2008-09-03 19:02:17</pubDate>
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