Automotive FAQ

Question:
Hello,
I have a 2002 Chevy Impala with the 3.8 liter engine with about 32,000 miles on it and wanted to know about several issues:
1. I have not yet had the upper intake manifold redone with the new screws with the tablets put in the antifreeze per the recall notice.
My question is has this “patch” fixed [...]

Question:
One day after work I had to jump start my 06 Impala. Since then (about a month ago) I have to jump it once a week. I brought it to the mechanic last week and they said the battery was fine and nothing was wrong with it and to unplug my accessories when not in [...]

Question:
Anyone know if the wheels will interchange between a 2005 Impala and a brand new Impala or Malibu?  I just got new tires on my company car today and I’m about 15K miles away from a new car.  If the new car shows up with those awful Goodyear Integrity tires, can I swap the tires [...]

Question:
Most wanted… even though the Accord is the most stolen car, the RL is still a Honda and will be more appealing to thieves, over the Impala.
Answer:
Dunno what honda has, but gm’s got a very good anti-theft system standard on all their cars.  i have NEVER heard of a 95+ gm anything get stolen due [...]

Question:
Anyone know if the wheels will interchange between a 2005 Impala and a brand new Impala or Malibu?  I just got new tires on my company car today and I’m about 15K miles away from a new car.  If the new car shows up with those awful Goodyear Integrity tires, can I swap the tires [...]

Question:
Like I posted recently, looked at the new Buick LaCrosse, but seats were awful.
Went to see the Chevy Impala today.
Nive car from appearances.
Shame they still offer only a 4 speed trans.
If Accords, etc. can offer 5 speeds, why can’t they.
Answer:
Actually, GM does have a six-speed tranny for the corvette, AFAIK.
FWIW, I’ve had a five-speed tranny [...]

Question:
Does she plan on keeping her new car for 200,000 miles? Which one do you think is most likely to make it that far?
Those 3.8s will go forever.  I’ve also worked on a 3.1L car (I believe it was a Lumina) which had 202,000 miles on it and ran pretty well (for a car with [...]

Question:
I drive back & forth to work each day (60 miles a day round trip) and have a budget of $15,000. I’ve narrowed down my decision to 2 possibilities and want to make a move tonight.
I can buy a 1998 BMW 328is with 80,000 miles for $15,000.
Or I can buy a 2005 Chevy Impala with [...]

Question:
I saw some 2003 Monte Carlo’s and Impala LS’s today.
Chevy eliminated the PRND321 indicator  form the console on both cars listed above. Both shift levers are surrounded by a solid black plastic trim panel.  I for one wish they left  the shift indicator down there. There is a digital PRND321 on the speedo cluster that [...]

Question:
Hello everyone…  Need some help…. My son has a ‘68 Chevy Impala SS Bucket seats… console…
I threw out the ash tray for the console. Am trying to locate one..  no matter the condition… Can purchase new ones
for the dash..  No one seems to have the console ash tray…
Am trying to redeem myself with him and [...]