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1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Base 2dr Coupe

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Front Wheel Drive, 2 Door Coupe, Compact
25 mpg city / 37 mpg hwy

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car wont start

I have a 91 chevy cavalier 3.1 I repalced ingntion control module engine still turnsover but still wont start need help

Asked by AutomotiveForums M June 23, 2011, 6:24 am 3 replies

engine squeal

i have torn the engine down some and the belt is in great condition and the valves look really good. the squeal only starts after the engine is warmed up. i have had mechanics look...

Asked by AutomotiveForums M May 16, 2011, 5:01 pm 2 replies

setting a timing belt

timing marks and firing order for 2.2 engine

Asked by Joanne C May 21, 2011, 7:11 am 1 reply

marking firing points for timing belt

need fireing points for a 2.2 to set timing on the new belt

Asked by Joanne C May 21, 2011, 7:16 am 0 reply

what kind of fuel is the best for a 2002 chevy cavalier?

every time i put gas in my car the check engine light turns on so im guessing its the kind of gas that im putting in my car that makes the light turn on so i wanted to know witch g...

Asked by Adrian February 3, 2009, 10:56 am 1 reply

i needed smog test but

check eng was on code said thermostat so i changed it did spark plugs and injector cleaner and car just wouldnt run right after those repairs were made

Asked by AutomotiveForums M March 13, 2011, 12:06 pm 0 reply

what is the ecs light on the dash for

ecs light on dash is on and says it is off, what is it and does it need to be turned on?

Asked by David W February 28, 2011, 5:12 am 0 reply

I have water in my oil

My 97 Cavalierar overheated after replacing a hose. Water in the oil and oil in antifreeze. Drained all fluids added liquid glass to fix the problem and added new fluids. Oil no ...

Asked by AutomotiveForums M January 30, 2011, 1:31 pm 0 reply

trac light

trac light came on while driving, what would be the problem?

Asked by Grant S July 24, 2010, 11:11 am 1 reply

99 cavy overheating

just bought 99 cavy 2.2L. after driving for about 4 hours stright the temp gauge went really hot. i shut it off for about half hour and started it back up and it drove fine the res...

Asked by Nick J January 22, 2011, 10:21 pm 0 reply

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