- How many `miles on your Monte Carlo + Problems ?
#274
61xxx miles on mine now, and yesterday I just replaced the low and upper intake gaskets and flushed the cooling system, replaced the thermostat, and put a new plenum. oh and I didn't put the cheap lower gasket on it either, I don't wanna do that job again.
#276
2003 SS approximately 118,8XX. I'm the second owner as of 4/13. New hub bearing, resonator, thermostat, coolant fittings, body work to be done soon. Still like the car a lot, sill getting used to it again (had 01 gp GT when I was 17).
#278
Purchased 2004 Monte Carlo LS 3400 V6 in 2006 with 34,000 miles
Always do regular mantenance:
Always do regular mantenance:
- oil and oil filter change 3,000-4,000 miles (Valvoline Max Life Oil for "Valvoline Engine Guarantee" .... 225,000 mile guarantee is what I signed up for)
- air filter once a year
- spark plugs once a year
- plug wires every 2 years
- coolant flush 7 fill once a year
- thermostat once a year
- cabin filter once a year (good for your A/C to run eff)
- tires, brake pads, rotors & battery as needed
- (I do all except coolant flush & tires)
- (2) Trans flushes
- Blower motor resistor (HVAC would only run on high or off)
- Water pump
- Power steering pump
- Fuel pressure regulator (engine ran like crap and stalling)
- Evap canister (check engine dummy light was on & threw a "mass vacuum leak" code)
- 150,000 - Low pressure and high pressure power Steering Lines
- 175,000 - Trans cooler lines
- 182,000 - Current mileage
- Yet to fix/replace
- broken front sway bar (going to replace front & rear sway bars and rear trailing arms.... since I am replacing the front sway)
- stepper motors on speedo cluster
- (I do all repairs.... no dealership / repair shop)
Last edited by KCFITZ78; 06-24-2013 at 10:23 AM.
#279
issues and miles
hey everyone, i have a N/A 2003 Monte SS. Right around a 100k under the hood. About 97K I had to have my tranny rebuilt, torque converter went bad and messed up internal parts. Service engine light on now around a 100k for p0140, i think O2 sensor needs replaced. I plan on doing a lot of work, one thing at a time, LIM gasket, CAI, etc. Other then that good ride, need shocks and struts soon, but thats norm for a 100K
#280
Just picked up my 2001 monte with 228,000 miles.
-problems.
car needs lim,uim gaskets and valve cover gaskets. also resonator needs to be replaced.
car still runs strong. i plan on fixing everything on it myself.
-problems.
car needs lim,uim gaskets and valve cover gaskets. also resonator needs to be replaced.
car still runs strong. i plan on fixing everything on it myself.