Chevy Impala Forums - Autocare and Maintenance http://www.impalaforums.com/ Auto detailing, care, and maintenance. en Thu, 23 May 2013 01:56:23 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.impalaforums.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Chevy Impala Forums - Autocare and Maintenance http://www.impalaforums.com/ abs/trac issue http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/359513-abs-trac-issue.html Mon, 20 May 2013 22:30:08 GMT Abs/trac lights on. Diagnostic codes c-1218, c-1222, c-1233, c-1245. Does the hub need replaced or is it a wire issue. If it is a wire where should I look? Already inspected the hub -... Abs/trac lights on. Diagnostic codes c-1218, c-1222, c-1233, c-1245. Does the hub need replaced or is it a wire issue. If it is a wire where should I look? Already inspected the hub - ohm reading when spinning the rotor was 1000-1100. Sensor lead was 5volts. visual inspection of the wires showed no break from the hub to main bundle(? Near the ac compressor I think - sorry not great at identifying everything in the engine bay). Visual inspection of the abs pump ground was good.

Any suggestion? :hope: ]]> Autocare and Maintenance mamag http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/359513-abs-trac-issue.html Air Conditioner Problem http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/356705-air-conditioner-problem.html Mon, 13 May 2013 21:09:14 GMT I have a 2007 Chevy Impala. On Sunday I started hearing a loud clicking noise when I turned off the air conditioner. It stopped when I removed the key from the ignition. I was wondering... I have a 2007 Chevy Impala. On Sunday I started hearing a loud clicking noise when I turned off the air conditioner. It stopped when I removed the key from the ignition. I was wondering what the problem might be and if it is expensive to fix. ]]> Autocare and Maintenance HKAT2006 http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/356705-air-conditioner-problem.html Wind Sound http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/356017-wind-sound.html Sun, 12 May 2013 01:53:11 GMT I was just wondering if anyone can help me reducing the wind noise coming through the drivers window? I have a 2012 LT with 24000 miles on it so it isn't that old. I've read about gel sticks, but don't know if that is my answer. Are there better seals that can be purchased? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. ]]> Autocare and Maintenance mikellie http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/356017-wind-sound.html Acid Rain http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/354642-acid-rain.html Wed, 08 May 2013 11:49:44 GMT i bought my car used, but in great condition only 30,000 miles... but when it was sitting it got acid rain on it and left on it for it to get into the clear coat and on windows... i was... i bought my car used, but in great condition only 30,000 miles... but when it was sitting it got acid rain on it and left on it for it to get into the clear coat and on windows... i was able to compound it out of the paint, but does anyone know and good way to get it out the glass, that wont ruin the glass? ]]> Autocare and Maintenance 06 PaLa SS http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/354642-acid-rain.html 30K service http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/353154-30k-service.html Sun, 05 May 2013 17:05:31 GMT Hello to all,

Towards the end of this year I'm due for a 30K service on my 08-09' Impala SS and was wondering from the dealership what could I expect to pay?

I think I was told this service they do/service everything!

Durango ]]> Autocare and Maintenance Durango http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/353154-30k-service.html 1967 chevy impala mantainence question http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/352218-1967-chevy-impala-mantainence-question.html Fri, 03 May 2013 14:22:55 GMT hey guys, i have a pretty good shot of buying this car. so i was wondering what is it like to maintain this car 1967 chevy impala pillarless 4 door. money wise mostly. for those of... hey guys, i have a pretty good shot of buying this car. so i was wondering what is it like to maintain this car 1967 chevy impala pillarless 4 door.

money wise mostly.

for those of you who already have this car, or one like it, about how much do you spend monthly or yearly to maintain it?

joey ]]> Autocare and Maintenance joeywithay http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/352218-1967-chevy-impala-mantainence-question.html How do I remove the rear outside door handle? http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/352178-how-do-i-remove-the-rear-outside-door-handle.html Fri, 03 May 2013 04:32:05 GMT Does anyone have some details how to remove the rear outside handle from a 2008 Impala?Image: http://chevroletforum.com/forum/images/smilies/confused.gif Thanks! Does anyone have some details how to remove the rear outside handle from a 2008 Impala?
Thanks! ]]> Autocare and Maintenance SFCR http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/352178-how-do-i-remove-the-rear-outside-door-handle.html 2012 Impala LS oil analysis http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/351569-2012-impala-ls-oil-analysis.html Wed, 01 May 2013 22:29:40 GMT I thought I would post here, but if the mods want to move the thread over to the 8th generation that is fine too. I just got the used oil analysis for my Impala. I changed the oil April... I thought I would post here, but if the mods want to move the thread over to the 8th generation that is fine too.

I just got the used oil analysis for my Impala. I changed the oil April 6. I was last changed December 15, 2012 at the dealership, using up my last free oil change coupon. They claimed to put in the Goodwrench Dexos 1 5W-30.

The car had 7,324 km total at time of oil change, and 2,906 km on the oil and filter. The OLM claimed 55% life was left. I replaced with a dealership AC Delco filter and Castrol Syntec 5W-30, which was on sale at Canadian Tire and has Dexos 1 approval.

The car had a lot of short trip use, a lot of remote start use at grocery stores and malls, but was kept in a heated garage. I will list the values and try to provide comments on accepted ranges, and values the testing lab had flagged.

Wear metals:

Fe: 11 (Should be under 50)
Cr: 0
Al: 3 (Should be under 20)
Cu: 14 (Should be under 30)
Pb: 0
Ti: 0
Ni: 0
Ag: 0

Additives and contamination:

Si: 19 (Should be under 30, is dirt or leaching from gaskets)
Mo: 33 (Good anti wear additive. Over 40 would be nice)
Na: 233 (WARNING level.)
K: 4 (Anti wear additive, corrosion inhibitor)
Zn: 838 (Anti wear additive)
Mg: 15 (Dispersant)
P: 739 (Anti wear)
Ba: 0 (Detergent, corrosion inhibitor)
B: 66 (Detergent, dispersant, anti oxidant)
Ca: 2081 (Detergent and dispersant)
Mg: 1 (Detergent and dispersant)

FT-IR analysis (Insolubles)

Soot UFM#: 3 (Probably due to direct gasoline injection)
Sulfation UFM#: 28 (WARNING: Probably due to short trip low temp use)
Oxidation UFM#: 13 (Best if under 30. Blow by, either low or hi temp use)
Nitration UFM#: 9 (Best if under 30. Hard engine environment, high temps, etc)

Viscosity at +100C: 8.8 cSt (WARNING. Oil has sheared down)

TBN: 3 (Warning flagged if under 2. This number is directly related to what the virgin oil TBN is. This oil was absolutely ready to be changed!)

Antifreeze: 0.0
Water: 0.0
Fuel: 2.5

So, based on the above, I will continue to change the oil at least every 3 months or under 5,000 miles. Direct gasoline injection is probably a harsh operating environment, and the variable camshaft phasing probably doesn't help

I will report back on how well the Castrol Syntec 5W-30 holds up. That won't happen until sometime the end of June though ]]> Autocare and Maintenance jayman http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/351569-2012-impala-ls-oil-analysis.html Fuel Line Leak Help http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/351153-fuel-line-leak-help.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:57:09 GMT Hello all, I had work done on my intake gasket and as an result, a fuel line was diconnected. Upon finishing the job everything was fine until a couple of days ago. A fuel line from the top... Hello all, I had work done on my intake gasket and as an result, a fuel line was diconnected. Upon finishing the job everything was fine until a couple of days ago. A fuel line from the top of the fuel rail began to leak and the vents poured fumes into the cabin. I tried pushing the source down but to no effect. Is it connected properly or is it something else? Thought anyone on solutions:dunno:
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]]> Autocare and Maintenance MaddMaxx http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/351153-fuel-line-leak-help.html OVERKILL for sale? http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/350418-overkill-for-sale.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:28:56 GMT Hey,
Does anyone have an old overkill computer for a 3.8 on 87 octane they'd want to sell? As much as I want to buy one new, I'm not sure how soon I can fork up $200+ though!! :wink: ]]> Autocare and Maintenance hockey593 http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/350418-overkill-for-sale.html newbie questions about engine parts (2001 impala) http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/350233-newbie-questions-about-engine-parts-2001-impala.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:32:12 GMT Hi everyone! :)

I recently got my parents' old 2001 Impala as a gift. I want to clean the stuff under the hood because it's very grimy, but I'd like to save some money and do it myself.

The problem is, I know NOTHING about cars and about the different parts of the engine.

From browsing the forum, I've read that some people (not everyone, I know, LOL) recommend that the air intake, alternator, distributor and "electrical parts" should be covered before washing just to be safe. The problem is... I have no idea what those are.

The electrical parts, I'm guessing are the battery and the fuse box? Where are the air intake, alternator and distributor located? Here's a picture I found on the internet. I have the legend for it, but it doesn't identify the parts I'm wondering about it. Could someone help me locate those parts?




I feel like this is stuff that should be easily google-able, but I haven't been able to find anything Impala-specific.

Thanks in advance! ]]> Autocare and Maintenance 054 http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/350233-newbie-questions-about-engine-parts-2001-impala.html P0499 vs. Acceleration Hesitation http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/349545-p0499-vs-acceleration-hesitation.html Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:05:09 GMT In retrospect I believe I posted this post in the wrong section initially, My apologies. I first tried posting this in General Automotive talk, but then realized the error of my ways, so... In retrospect I believe I posted this post in the wrong section initially, My apologies. I first tried posting this in General Automotive talk, but then realized the error of my ways, so I'm re-posting this here.

2007 Chevrolet Impala 3.9L

I've had a check engine light on for a few months which didn't really seem to be giving me any noticeable symptoms except the light and potentially, if it's possible for it to be related, an occasional hesitation, then surge forward when accelerating only from a dead stop. More likely if I am sitting at the stop for longer then a few moments. I've gotten the code for the check engine light, which is P0499, which is telling me I probably need to replace my canister vent valve solenoid. Is it possible that replacing this part would help with the hesitation, surge, etc? ]]> Autocare and Maintenance Not Thrilled http://www.impalaforums.com/autocare-and-maintenance/349545-p0499-vs-acceleration-hesitation.html