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O2 sensors have fuses? Not sure I see one for it. What could be its code name?
The car has been running fine despite having had the codes for months now. I had the codes resetted or erased. But all codes came back suggesting there’s a problem.
could P0171 have triggered the other codes and or problems as well? According to the link you posted the P0171 code has something to do with mass airflow sensor. I can’t recall changing it but it had been cleaned several times. Maybe it needs to be replaced and see if all 3 codes ever come back again? Would it have damaged the 02 sensor then? Should both 02 sensors need a changing too? I just had it replaced about a year ago. It’s not that old. Is the 02 sensor the problem or its heater circuit (with code P0141)? Is the heater circuit even for sale? I haven’t seen it.
I called up several auto parts stores and was informed that my car does not even use or have an EGR valve. Oh well.
could P0171 have triggered the other codes and or problems as well? According to the link you posted the P0171 code has something to do with mass airflow sensor. I can’t recall changing it but it had been cleaned several times. Maybe it needs to be replaced and see if all 3 codes ever come back again? Would it have damaged the 02 sensor then? Should both 02 sensors need a changing too? I just had it replaced about a year ago. It’s not that old. Is the 02 sensor the problem or its heater circuit (with code P0141)? Is the heater circuit even for sale? I haven’t seen it.
I called up several auto parts stores and was informed that my car does not even use or have an EGR valve. Oh well.
but the Volt’s high cost probably is not even worth it considering it’s a Chevy?
[quote=”DaveNewbie” post=96541]The Mustang came out in 1964 for the price of $2,320.
In today’s dollars that would be $17, 683.
As far as houses are concerned, don’t forget that real estate is a very local business. Meaning, a house that went for $30,000 in 1964 could possibly be the same amount in blighted areas (or even worthless like in some parts of Detroit) and that same house in San Francisco could be worth millions. And even more in Hong Kong.
Oh yeah, the Volt.
I would suggest Consumer Report’s Annual auto edition – go to your local library if in the US. Other than that, have a look here. [/quote]but the Volt’s high cost probably is not even worth it considering it’s a Chevy?
[quote=”DaveNewbie” post=96541]The Mustang came out in 1964 for the price of $2,320.
In today’s dollars that would be $17, 683.
As far as houses are concerned, don’t forget that real estate is a very local business. Meaning, a house that went for $30,000 in 1964 could possibly be the same amount in blighted areas (or even worthless like in some parts of Detroit) and that same house in San Francisco could be worth millions. And even more in Hong Kong.
Oh yeah, the Volt.
I would suggest Consumer Report’s Annual auto edition – go to your local library if in the US. Other than that, have a look here. [/quote]Not even to see if those “sealers” actually work? Is it not worth a try? Any recommended brand or type then?
All I know is that those liquid fuel injection products (Lucas brand) that were supposedly to give you better gas mileage may have given the spark plugs of my car “molds”. I was told this anyway. The mechanic who replaced my spark plugs advised me to avoid those fuel injection products. Different issues but I thought i’d mention it.
[quote=”EricTheCarGuy” post=96647]How difficult something is is relative. Also, don’t go by the diagnosis of others. Oil leaks can show up in a number of places not just the oil pan. In fact I recommend starting your search high when looking for the origins of an oil leak as oil travels downward as it leaks. I’ve written an entire article on this very topic you may find helpful.
I will also recommend against the use of ‘sealers’. In my experience there is no such thing as a mechanic in a bottle.
http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-leaks
Good luck and keep us posted.[/quote]
Not even to see if those “sealers” actually work? Is it not worth a try? Any recommended brand or type then?
All I know is that those liquid fuel injection products (Lucas brand) that were supposedly to give you better gas mileage may have given the spark plugs of my car “molds”. I was told this anyway. The mechanic who replaced my spark plugs advised me to avoid those fuel injection products. Different issues but I thought i’d mention it.
[quote=”EricTheCarGuy” post=96647]How difficult something is is relative. Also, don’t go by the diagnosis of others. Oil leaks can show up in a number of places not just the oil pan. In fact I recommend starting your search high when looking for the origins of an oil leak as oil travels downward as it leaks. I’ve written an entire article on this very topic you may find helpful.
I will also recommend against the use of ‘sealers’. In my experience there is no such thing as a mechanic in a bottle.
http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-leaks
Good luck and keep us posted.[/quote]
would telling you my car make/model allow you to determine if the car’s oil pan gasket is easily replaced and or sealed. The car is a 2001 Toyota Celica GT (automatic).
[quote=”roywrench22″ post=96511]Some oil pans are impossible to remove with the engine inside the car. Others are very easy to change. If you can see all the oil pan bolts,and the exhaust or something isn’t in the way, they come right out. Those leak seal additives swell up seals to make them seal better. It may be a temporary solution, but probably not in your case.[/quote]
would telling you my car make/model allow you to determine if the car’s oil pan gasket is easily replaced and or sealed. The car is a 2001 Toyota Celica GT (automatic).
[quote=”roywrench22″ post=96511]Some oil pans are impossible to remove with the engine inside the car. Others are very easy to change. If you can see all the oil pan bolts,and the exhaust or something isn’t in the way, they come right out. Those leak seal additives swell up seals to make them seal better. It may be a temporary solution, but probably not in your case.[/quote]