Horrible 0-60 Time....
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My car wouldn't shift when it was supposed to a while back, and I found out that the tranny fluid was leaking out. I guess all those airborne adventures don't pay off!
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would doing all these 0-60 runs at an altitude of 5500 feet make a difference in why I have such a lousy time. I know everyone else is testing at under 10 seconds but everyone else lives where it'* flat and I live where there'* lots of mountains. Nice and high and no humidty or anything else.
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I live at sea level, and I have yet to test, hmmm, I guess its time, I would assume the O2 content of the air would affect combustion and thusly affect performance. I'm confident I could do less then 9...in a good solid run
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OK....before I go ahead and order the "full meal deal" listed below, is there anything I can check while in my driveway :?: ie simple stuff
-Full Meal Deal is as follows-
Inspect PCV Valve
Inspect Exhaust System & heat shields for leaks, damage or lose parts
Replace air cleaner & PCV filter
Inspect Choke and Hose (if equipped)
Inspect EGR system
Replace Spark Plugs (6 cylinder), inspect wires and connectors
-if equipped with Platinum plugs, may just need cleaning and gapping
Check Engine Timing, Scan system for trouble codes
Replace engine coolant, tighten hoses & connections
Inspect Fuel Tank, cap and lines
Clean and inspect front disc brake system,
Clean and inspect rear brake system
Inspect parking brake for damage and operation. Adjust if needed
*Service Auto Transmission/Transaxle. Replace Fluid, Pan Gasket
Failing this to solve my 0-60 issue, another possibility is the tranny...
How can I check to see if the tranny (and/or clutch) is good or gone :?:
If the transmission is gone/failing, what would be a good replacement :?:
(and any idea of cost ?)
Also, 89BonnieSE89, you said I had the newer designed "metal tensioner", how can I ensure that I have this :?: (visual inspection ?)
You guys also mentioned a "scantool" and gear ratios.... I trust the scantool is something only the dealership has... ... but how can I check my gear ratios to ensure they are correct :?: Dealership again? What exactly do I have them check for :?:
Sorry about the vast # of questions, I think there'* more then 1/2 a dozen in this post alone, but I'm really eager to get my 0-60 time to something under the 9 or 10 second mark. Sub 8 would be ideal
-Full Meal Deal is as follows-
Inspect PCV Valve
Inspect Exhaust System & heat shields for leaks, damage or lose parts
Replace air cleaner & PCV filter
Inspect Choke and Hose (if equipped)
Inspect EGR system
Replace Spark Plugs (6 cylinder), inspect wires and connectors
-if equipped with Platinum plugs, may just need cleaning and gapping
Check Engine Timing, Scan system for trouble codes
Replace engine coolant, tighten hoses & connections
Inspect Fuel Tank, cap and lines
Clean and inspect front disc brake system,
Clean and inspect rear brake system
Inspect parking brake for damage and operation. Adjust if needed
*Service Auto Transmission/Transaxle. Replace Fluid, Pan Gasket
Failing this to solve my 0-60 issue, another possibility is the tranny...
How can I check to see if the tranny (and/or clutch) is good or gone :?:
If the transmission is gone/failing, what would be a good replacement :?:
(and any idea of cost ?)
Also, 89BonnieSE89, you said I had the newer designed "metal tensioner", how can I ensure that I have this :?: (visual inspection ?)
You guys also mentioned a "scantool" and gear ratios.... I trust the scantool is something only the dealership has... ... but how can I check my gear ratios to ensure they are correct :?: Dealership again? What exactly do I have them check for :?:
Sorry about the vast # of questions, I think there'* more then 1/2 a dozen in this post alone, but I'm really eager to get my 0-60 time to something under the 9 or 10 second mark. Sub 8 would be ideal
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Also, 89BonnieSE89, you said I had the newer designed "metal tensioner", how can I ensure that I have this (visual inspection ?)
Put it this way, you've had the timing (code 41) thing dealt with...don't sweat it anymore...
Oh...enjoy the full meal deal
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It sounds like both cars have a 2.96 or 2.97 ratio... Not sure but it is one of the two... Need RPO codes to be sure... Mainly the F-- codes, this will tell us what the ratio on the cars is... I'm thinking 2.97 though.... There is also a 3.05 ratio I think its mainly for the 3800 II Na'd engine though....
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I'll check the info in the trunk and send you what I find.
Once I have the ratios, how do I check to make sure they are the same that the car is running, or can I even change them?
Once I have the ratios, how do I check to make sure they are the same that the car is running, or can I even change them?