2000 Chevy Impala
Engine size = 3.8
Repairs for this problem = cold air intake
GM tech = kk
question = when i get on the gas from a stand still why does my car will
sputter a little bit then take off. Also when rpms are at a steady pace the
rpm gauge will go up and down till i give it more gas. What could the
problem be? Thank you.
KK:
Not much experience with these cold air systems, but does not sound
related. This does sound like a bad plug wire, coil, or spark plug. Spark
plug wires tend to "break down" under heavy electrical load- such as hard
acceleration from a stop, or light acceleration from at steady highway
speeds, since the car is in overdrive gear.
Engine size = 3.8
Repairs for this problem = cold air intake
GM tech = kk
question = when i get on the gas from a stand still why does my car will
sputter a little bit then take off. Also when rpms are at a steady pace the
rpm gauge will go up and down till i give it more gas. What could the
problem be? Thank you.
KK:
Not much experience with these cold air systems, but does not sound
related. This does sound like a bad plug wire, coil, or spark plug. Spark
plug wires tend to "break down" under heavy electrical load- such as hard
acceleration from a stop, or light acceleration from at steady highway
speeds, since the car is in overdrive gear.
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Problem with my 2006 Chevrolet impala
GM tech = jk
question = Why does my 2006 impala power steering not work anymore. It is
grinding and whining. I checked the fluid and it is low / empty. Where did the
fluid go. Why does my impala loose fluid.
JK:
A common cause for loss of power steering and the fluid is a power steering
hose under the car. As viewed from underneath, on the v6 there is a small 4 in.
hose that connects 2 pipes. It is at the intersection of the rt. (passenger side)
frame rail, and the rear framerail. A new hose and clamps are needed. Then fill
and bleed the system.
On the v8 models, the entire hose / pipe assembly must be replaced. This is
quite a big job. The frame needs to be lowered and an engine mount removed.
Then fill and bleed until the whining goes away.
Best way to bleed is to get the front wheels off the ground, fill the reservoir half
way, turn the steering wheel to the rt. then to the left- all the way to the stops.
Do this 10-15 times. Check and adjust fluid level, then start the car.
GM tech = jk
question = Why does my 2006 impala power steering not work anymore. It is
grinding and whining. I checked the fluid and it is low / empty. Where did the
fluid go. Why does my impala loose fluid.
JK:
A common cause for loss of power steering and the fluid is a power steering
hose under the car. As viewed from underneath, on the v6 there is a small 4 in.
hose that connects 2 pipes. It is at the intersection of the rt. (passenger side)
frame rail, and the rear framerail. A new hose and clamps are needed. Then fill
and bleed the system.
On the v8 models, the entire hose / pipe assembly must be replaced. This is
quite a big job. The frame needs to be lowered and an engine mount removed.
Then fill and bleed until the whining goes away.
Best way to bleed is to get the front wheels off the ground, fill the reservoir half
way, turn the steering wheel to the rt. then to the left- all the way to the stops.
Do this 10-15 times. Check and adjust fluid level, then start the car.
