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    Hours Per Gallon/Gallons Per Hour

    Greetings I was just wondering about idle fuel consumption. For example, the building i work in lacks air conditioning. During my lunch break i go out to the car and just sit in the parking lot with the ac going. Does anyone know how much fuel the 3.8L consumes idling at appx 700 RPM?
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    The following was admitted by a subaru owner...

    so i took a job in an auto parts store about a month ago. i enjoy laughing at the ricer people who come in for fart cannons and whatnot, and the occasional waterhead who brags about how well engineered Saturns are... but this one takes the cake i had a guy come in yesterday with a 2000 Subaru...
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    Driving with a bad power steering pump

    Greetings, So im about 99% sure my power steering pump is on the way out. Considering im over 215k miles, i really cant be surprised. Im assuming the serpentine belt drives the pump? Either way, the other day i noticed that when i was stopped with the wheel hard over to one side, i could hear...
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    I will not be passed by a Japanese Egg

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    Power Steering Hardens Up When Hot

    Greetings When I start my car for the first time in the morning i can easily turn the wheel all the way in both directions. After the car is fully warmed up, the power steering gets stiff. Its only stiff if im stopped though. If i am parallel parking, the wheel is almost impossible to turn, but...
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    Starting Issues... Fuel Pump, Theft Deterrent, Or Something Else?

    Greetings I have a 2004 GT2 with 214000 miles. For the past couple months, she has been funny about starting. If the car sits for more than 30 minutes, it will just keep cranking but not start. If I turn the key to RUN then OFF then RUN again it fires right up. My first thought was dirty...
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    Constant Power Only - Aftermarket Stereo

    Hello, I purchaced a JVC KD-R530 at best buy, the guy told me I would not need a special wiring harness for my GP and that it was as simple as unplugging the stock head unit and plugging in the JVC, I would just need the single DIN dash kit which i purchased. Well, I found that to be incorrect...
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    Stereo Replacement

    2004 GT2 here, Im looking to replace my stereo with an older 90's era model. I believe the stock radio on this car is whats called a "Double DIN" can i replace the stereo with any other GM/Delco model that is also Double DIN? what sort of issues might i run into with this? I just love the look...
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    Is this normal

    The other day i noticed a little green puddle under the car, i got some Bars stop leak and added it to the radiator (cold of course). I recapped the radiator, made sure the cap was on correctly. Now i get a gurgling noise when i first accelerate when the engine is cold. it never makes the noise...
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    AC causing RPM drop and engine temp

    Hey, 2004 GT2 owner here, 211,000 miles original everything. Ive noticed since the weather has warmed up and im using the AC that when im sitting in traffic with the AC on, my rpms will drop for a second from about 800 to just over 500. It does this every few seconds while im at idle and never...
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    Cooling System Questions

    Hey y'all Pardon my noobishness, Ive only been driving since November. Im running a 2004 GT2 with 207,000 miles. New intake plenum back in january, full system flush, pressure test, etc. This is my first GM car. (had been using my grandmother's honda civic) Now that its finally warming up in...
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    Wonky Gas Gauge

    Hi, I bought by 04 GP GT2 back in January and im curious if this issue is common on the GP. My gas gauge is all over the place. For example, this morning it read just under 1/4 tank. I drove up a long hill and when I reached the top it was reading well over half. I came back down the hill, by...
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    GT1 or GT2?

    Greetings, Last month I bought a 2004 GP, I cannot figure out if its a GT1 or GT2, here is a list of the features it DOES have: Power Locks/Windows Keyless Entry Monsoon Audio XM Radio OnStar Power Driver Seat Five Button DIC AC (three knobs, nothing electronic) Traction Control Variable...
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    2004 GP Coolant Temperature Question

    Greetings, first time poster here. I bought my first vehicle about a month ago. 2004 GP GT1, 190k miles all highway one owner who maintained it perfectly. Ive done extensive internet research and have not found a conclusive answer to my question. on every vehicle i hade driven, rode in, the...
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