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    just looking for some input

    in my opinion the engine of this car can easily make it to 200k if maintained properly.ive repaired at least 4 cavaliers with the same engine that had failed timing chain/tensioner that people ignored for a while till the car dies on the road.timing chain is the weakest part on the engine if...
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    Cracked Steering Knuckle

    those are not broken ,the bolt on the side hold the ball joint tightly into the wheel hub.check ur cv axles ,they will make clicking noise if they are going bad .steering shaft might be bad as well or inner/outer tie rod ends
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    More 09 LT Cooling Issues

    235 is high temperature ,very close to overheating .If u had the headgasket repair done by a shop take the car back to them something is not right .if u did the repair yourself did u had the head resurfaced ,x-rayed and pressure tested for cracks
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    More 09 LT Cooling Issues

    i remember u said in your last posting that the coolant made its way into the oil .if u have blown head gasket changing thermostats and sensors wont do u any good.have the vehicle's coolant system tested - pressure test exhaust gas into the coolant
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    New Mechanic

    ive never seen a car that used control arm bearings ?bushings yea. Check what shop offers free alignment check and go and ask their guy to take a look at the car .Heck give the mechanic 20 bucks he's gonna look over ur suspension like its his mothers car.once u know what is needed redone u can...
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    MPG lessening quickly!?!?!

    As a full time mechanic i know No auto maker recommends using engine/trans conditioners at all .If u wanna have a long lasting good running engine do not wait till oil life is low .Ive serviced many gas/diesel engines and the ones that had the oil done on time or earlier didnt have any...
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    09 LT Coolant Lost

    those engines are cheap 500-1000 bucks + if u have some mechanical skills u can get it done in 1 day .if u dont know anyone that can help u im sure u can find skilled mechanic interested in some side work to swap it out for around 500 or less .
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    09 LT Coolant Lost

    Maybe not realizing u have got the car to hot quite a few times for the head gasket to fail .Good repair shop will charge u around 1000 bucks to do the repair,the cylinder head must be machined ,pressure tested and x-rayed to ensure true flatness and no stress cracks .As a full time mechanic...
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    Need some help

    replacing the throttle body on this cars dont take more than 15 min to do so i would replace it ,plus in not so expensive neither 130-140 .U have to look up into the overheating issues and find a patern there ,the problem can be as simple as temp sensor or thermostat but couse engine damage if...
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    my 2010 cobalt lt with Sandy's water damage

    how can i check the trans fluid on those ?
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    my 2010 cobalt lt with Sandy's water damage

    Thank you i found the fuse in the trunk and replaced the fuse holder as well .Im super busy at work but i manage to work on it after i finish my shifts around 6-7 pm .For the 6 hours total i spend on the car i removed all the interior out + dash + all the wire harness in the dash and inside the...
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    my 2010 cobalt lt with Sandy's water damage

    nobody ??
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    my 2010 cobalt lt with Sandy's water damage

    here is 2 photos of the damaged area .I believe it used to be a fuse holder there but ......
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    my 2010 cobalt lt with Sandy's water damage

    Hi all i just registered as new owner of 2010 cobalt that i resently purchased from the insurance auction thru my buddy who is a licensed rebuilder in the state of Illinois .We have not seen the car in person till yesterday at it was offered for sale in NY and im in Chicago so the drive was not...
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