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    Coolant Flush?

    I have a 2006 Grand Prix GT and will be doing the first coolant change / flush for the car. Its got 125,000km on it. I bought a prestone coolant flush chemical, and 2 gallons of DEX-COOL. Is there anything else I should need? I plan on draining the system and refilling with water and then...
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    Spark Plugs?

    I'm going to be changing my original plugs on my 2006 GT S/C. The plugs I picked up at a local parts store are ChampionSparkplugs.com - Application Search Results Champion Iridium Plug 9404 .060" They say they are OEM quality, Does anyone have experiance with these plugs at all? The GM...
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    Changing idle pully

    The belt tensioner, the one right below the alternator is making a ton of squeeking sounds. Anyone have any tech tips on how to change it, or any write ups? If i have to bring it to a shop, there telling me that its better to change the whole assembly, which is 120$, and the pully is just $20
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    Block Heater

    I live in Ontario, and the weatehr gets pretty cold here. On the factory block haeter it says "will not operate above -18c (0f)" I have plugged the block heater in at a colder temp then that, but it isn't warming the engine at all. 3+ hours plugged in and no change. I've had other vehicles...
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    Remote unlock/start

    I have an 06 GT, and my factory remote start / door unlock is having problems. I thought the battery was low, so I brought it in a dealership to get the battery changed. When I showed him the remote, he pulled a machine out the back and placed the remote in it, when pushing the buttons he said...
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    Decal Color?

    On this product Reflective Concepts What color you think would go good with an 06 in the color "stealth grey" ((that bluish grey")) Also, what color is the "V" emblem on the grill? Is it just plain red? You have a smoke color / stealth grey decal color for the rear "supercharged" brake...
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    Running without SC belt

    Is it possible without damage?
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    Dog-Bone flip

    What does it exactly do? I've read it makes the engine more "stiff" but what does that exactly do?
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    Flush or pan drop? Help needed

    I have a 2006 Grand Prix GT with the 3.8 S/C. The car has 120,000km. There is no shift issues, its smooth shifts through all gears, even at WOT. There isn't any slipping that I know. The trans had a pan drop oil change done in May of this year at 110,000km. The time of that fluid change, it...
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    Will this fit

    I have a 2006 Grand Prix GT SC. The rims that came on my vehicle are 17in and the current tires are 225/55/R17. Will 16" steel winter rims clear the brake calipers and rotors on my car? The tires in question are Goodyear Nordic 215/65/R16. Will those tires clear suspension parts? Acording to...
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    Will these tires fit?

    I have a 2006 Grand Prix GT SC. The rims that came on my vehicle are 17in and the current tires are 225/55/R17. Will 16" steel winter rims clear the brake calipers and rotors on my car? The tires in question are Goodyear Nordic 215/65/R16. Will those tires clear suspension parts? Acording to...
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    Service ABS soon

    I have a 2006 Grand Prix GT S/C, and on the DIC it gave the message "Service ABS soon" its done it onces before. Any idea on what could be the issue if there is one?
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    Oil Information / Changing

    I have a 2006 Grand Prix GT S/C with 110,000kms on, and the oil in the transmission is dark. The car doesn't slip, there is no transmissoin noise, and shifts on on time, and how they should feel The question is: This car may not of ever had a transmission oil and filter change done in its...
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    New tires, what PSI ?

    I just bought a brand-new set of BF Goodrich G-Force Sport tires from my 2006 Grand Prix GT. I have a completely stock setup, with factory 17" rims. The tires are P225/55/ZR17. They will be nitrogen filled. I am looking for a confident ride with no sacrifice in handling or tire wear. I thought...
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    Exhaust Issue (w/ vid)

    I bought this car about 3 weeks ago and noticed the smoking of the exhaust only when starting when cold (sitting for over 4 hours). It does it for about 30 seconds, then will not smoke anymore. When driving, even hard it will not smoke. Is this normal for a 2006 Grand Prix GT? The temperature is...
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