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  1. Mean_Green

    Tick-tick on start up after going Synthetic

    I may have asked this question before, can't remember. 5 liter gasser, 190+ K Shortly after I got this, I had a oil and filter change and went to 5W30 full synthetic. On first morning start up, I hear a pronounced tick-tick-tick, for a short time until the engine warms up. It doesn't last...
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    Not Really News, Bigger Vehicles Are More Dangerous

    Wasn't really sure where to put this: Vehicles with higher, vertical front ends raise risks for pedestrians Motor vehicles with higher, more vertical front ends are the most dangerous to pedestrians, according to a highway safety organization.An Insurance...
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    Now My DRLs Are Out.

    Not sure how long it's been but I noticed it when I pulled into a parking garage. Headlight, brights, turn, park and marker all work. Not sure I really care about the DRLs, but I'm curious.
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    Are OBD-Y cables OK?

    Has anybody used a Y cable to get a second OBD port? The port on mine faces straight down from the dash. I use a device from my auto insurance company that yields a decent discount based on my minimal driving. This term that discount is just under $100 for six months. I know people will...
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    Why are my interior lights on?

    Go out to the garage to get ready to run errands in the wagon. All of the interior lights are on in the 'Hoe. Rotate the thumbwheel, click the override button a few times, open and close driver's door, turn headlights on and off ... still on. Weird. I keep a battery tender on it, so not...
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    Fuel Grade vs Additives/Treatments

    I've read a few threads on later models talking about fuel grades and problems in using the cheap stuff. Not sure if that applies to mine. I just can't afford the top fuel stuff on a regular basis. It's why I paid $4K for a 25 year old unit instead of a $100K for a new one. So i use 89 and...
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    Sylvania Cool Blue Halogen Lamps for Headlights

    This section just opened up to me, so I'm not sure how this will go. Sylvania Cool Blue lamps are real halogen, not LED. They are a very bright white, much whiter than conventional halogens, more like the 5000K LED type white. I have several sets of 9005 and 9006. Not sure what all years...
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    Previous History shows Upper Intake Manifold Replaced. Why?

    Looking back through the history reported to CarfFax, I see an entry in 2013 at 131,000 showing Upper Intake Manifold Replaced. Why might that have been and is there anything I should be watching for? Same entry shows Distributor Rotor replaced if that matters.
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    Driver's Door Unlock Intermittant by Remote Only.

    A few times now, the driver's door has refused to unlock via the remote. It will unlock with the button on the door interior. All other doors unlock via remote without issue. Dealer tired to explain that the lock actuator itself might be bad. Somehow, it gets the command from the remote...
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    Think It'll Start?

    No idea what year this is. Spotted in a news article about flash flooding.
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    No Flash To Pass?

    I guess this could go Interior or Exterior, but since it might be the stalk .... Flicking the stalk only goes to Bright or Low. There is no momentary spot for Flash To Pass. Is this normal, or is there an issue?
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    Replace radio with screen?

    Factory radio has a couple of buttons missing. I don't know if the rest of it works, nor do I really care. I don't listen to radio, nor do I carry cassettes or CDs. I removed the antenna. I see some products out there that claim to fit a '98. Are they direct install using the same mounting...
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    What is this box?

    Has to be some kind of control, but for what? Main computer?
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    Tune-up?

    What's involved in doing a tune-up on these if you try to do it yourself? What is a typical cost for a shop to do it?
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    Bolt In Roller Pins -- Cunningham Machine

    On another thread somebody mentioned getting hinge pin bushings from Cunningham Machine and having a bump shop install them. That got me looking at their site where I found these roller pins that bolt in instead of some of the other methods from GM and aftermarket sellers. These are machined...
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    Leak and ticking after oil change?

    I had parked this in the garage for a few weeks without a single drip on the floor. Took it in for an oil change (tire store that does brakes, suspension and other stuff) because I had no idea when it had been done last or what was in it. Had them to 5W30 Full Synthetic. Now I see a small...
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    Clunk (hard shift?) when accelerating up a steep hill? Other noises too.

    I live on the crest of a hill on a rural country road. Speed limit is 35, but I never get close to that knowing I'll need to stop to turn into my driveway. While the hill is steep, it isn't very long, maybe a few hundred feet at most. When I start up the steeper side of the hill, I may have...
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    I read a BUNCH of threads here ....

    Guess I'm trying to learn about the vehicles in general and what problems I might expect someday. But one thing jumps out. Y'all talk about swapping major internal parts like cams and lifters or rebuilding transmissions or transfers cases as if it's as simple as changing a headlight. I guess...
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    Insurance

    Having a brain ache over this and I'm not real happy. I have a '95 Taurus GL Wagon and full coverage with rental and road aid is a little over $100 for six months. I had a '96 Chrysler (now gone) and it was about the same. Full coverage for both cars was under $500 per year. I'm in a rural...
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    I don't get the attraction of all black, or all dark.

    There isn't really just a general discussion area, non model specific and I don't want to post in someone's thread and seem to be pointing fingers. I've read a number of threads where people want to make everything all black, or all dark colors, inside and out. I've even known people who...
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    Clearcoat touchup.

    I've been blathering about the clearcoat issues and haven't got much response. I will NOT be doing a full repaint. Out of the question entirely. I'm not super fussy about exterior appearance, but the clearcoat is annoying. This is 20 minutes with some 1500 grit wet or dry, some buffing...
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    How do I KNOW what drive mode I'm in?

    Owner's manual says there should be an indicator light on the 2W/4D switch panel. I don't see one. I opened it up and see lamps, but there is a mix of LED and Incandescent. I'm guessing the Incandescents are illumination/backlighting and the LEDs are the indicators. But if they don't work to...
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    Second Row 60/40 bench, Value?

    I've removed the second row seats and I'm not sure I'll ever have need for them. I'd store them in case I decide to sell Emerelda, but I don't really have a place for them that's rodent proof. They're not cloth, but I'm not sure if they're leather or just vinyl. No power anything, no wiring...
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    Are You Brand Loyal?

    My history starting with a '68 Plymouth Fury III is something like: Plymouth Fury Chevy Nova Chevy Chevelle Plymouth Gran Fury Plymouth Fury Plymouth Fury Chrysler Newport Mercury Marquis Chevy Citation (bad time in life, needed wheels. Beat up, rusted out, barely ran.) Chevy Camaro Ford E...
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    Are these guys insane?

    Both sun visors are showing their age, dirty from smoking (whoever owned it before) and fabic pulling away a bit in spots. Since I had the headliner replaced, I figured I'd look into visors. Upholstery guy that did the headliner says visors are difficult and don't always go back together well...

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