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2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan

2002 Oldsmobile Alero
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
24 mpg city / 32 mpg hwy
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wont stay cranked
it will run for awhile then shut off. it cranks right back up and runs for 1 minute and cut off again
Asked by Tomera L August 7, 2012, 1:19 pm 1 reply
electrical or?
it started that windows, Ac etc, only worked when they wanted, then car would randomly start or not, now won't start
Asked by AutomotiveForums M June 20, 2012, 7:04 pm 1 reply
where is the downstream oxygen sensor on a 04 alero 2.2 ecotech
where is the downstream oxygen sensor on a 04 alero 2.2 ecotech
Asked by AutomotiveForums M June 3, 2012, 11:12 am 1 reply
Steering problem 2001 Oldsmobile Alero 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 98,000 miles
Recently I heard a pop, or crack noise, and my steering wheel no longer made my wheels turn. After having a friend, who is a mechanic look at it, he tells me the rack and pinion co...
Asked by Dearien H June 2, 2012, 5:01 pm 1 reply
Tire Pressure
What should the tire pressure be for this car?
Asked by Eileen N May 17, 2012, 3:50 pm 1 reply
Wipers not working
Shop replace the wiper motor 2 years ago because they weren't working. Now after work to replace EGR valve they don't work again. They tell me I have to replace the motor again. ...
Asked by Terree W May 10, 2012, 7:56 am 1 reply
already replaced starter, upstream o2 sensor, fuel pump
lights light up when u turn it over to crank it but its dead silent. wont crank
Asked by Teresa W May 12, 2012, 3:40 pm 1 reply
Will a Rack and Pinion for a 2004 Alero fit a 2001 Alero?
I found a rack and pinion on ebay for a 2003-2004 Alero really cheap. But other rack and pinions online say they will fit any year of Alero. Are all rack and pinions for Aleros the...
Asked by Dalton W May 10, 2012, 7:58 am 1 reply
Replace EGR Valve
Check engine light came on. Shop said diagnostic shows needs new EGR Valve which cost me $300.00. Two days later the light comes back on. I was told some particles may have gotte...
Asked by Terree W May 10, 2012, 7:53 am 1 reply
Engine swap: Federal emissions in place of CA emissions?
I need to replace the 3.4L v6 in my 2002 Oldsmobile Alero. It currently has CA emissions. Can I use a federal emissions motor instead?
Asked by Cherie G May 4, 2012, 8:43 pm 1 reply




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