- How many `miles on your Monte Carlo + Problems ?
#351
I am at 146,xxx right now. As of latley not a lot of major things besides the leaking oil but that has been happening since I had it at 65,000 miles. It is leaking tranny oil pretty bad and is going to the shop today to see what is up with that. The transmission is only about three years old. These transmission were never very strong like the 3.8 they put in them.
#352
Cat residual problems
Hey AHart 87,
Be careful if its the cat and get it fixed quick.
I let mine drag on for a couple months at subpar performance but the heat build up helped melt my Upper Intake where the EGR sent overly hot air back into the intake. It's expensive but do it imho
Be careful if its the cat and get it fixed quick.
I let mine drag on for a couple months at subpar performance but the heat build up helped melt my Upper Intake where the EGR sent overly hot air back into the intake. It's expensive but do it imho
#354
Update: I'm at 115600 around 4k on trans 71 on engine. I drove the car 26k since I had it back in 2012 of October. And according to my records I haven't changed the fuel filter since then
#355
bossross,
My 02 just did the same in May. I never did get the new cat from GM and paid the price. Melted a hole in the UIM right above the EGR stove pipe. And this was a somewhat new UIM that I replaced 2 years ago for the infamous coolant leak.
#359
02 Monte Carlo SS. Presently has 192K miles. Best car ever. Most work done by myself. New wheel hubs 189K miles by Pep Boys, Catalytic Converter 163K, drive axles 156K miles by Dobbs, thermostat and coolant line 135K miles. Front brakes 125K miles, Regular oil changes. Now I'm trying to figure out the traction light problem. Makes a grinding, whiring noise when taking off but stops and lights go out. Some times it stays on but resets when you turn of and restart vehicle. Seems to be more of a problem in hot weather and when turning the wheels from a stationary position. Still my dream car. Had a 73 Monte when a senior in 1975. Midnite blue metal flack with a white landau top.
Last edited by Chief2004; 09-15-2015 at 09:43 PM. Reason: Added more information
#360
Just an idea
02 Monte Carlo SS. Presently has 192K miles. Best car ever. Most work done by myself. New wheel hubs 189K miles by Pep Boys, Catalytic Converter 163K, drive axles 156K miles by Dobbs, thermostat and coolant line 135K miles. Front brakes 125K miles, Regular oil changes. Now I'm trying to figure out the traction light problem. Makes a grinding, whiring noise when taking off but stops and lights go out. Some times it stays on but resets when you turn of and restart vehicle. Seems to be more of a problem in hot weather and when turning the wheels from a stationary position. Still my dream car. Had a 73 Monte when a senior in 1975. Midnite blue metal flack with a white landau top.