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Old 12-18-2008, 08:19 PM
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Got my 100k tune-up and the car ran great. Just got a valvoline oil change and wtf? Car is not right! I think I got the basic 1020? Could that be because i didn't get 75k oil or or is valvoline not a good idea?!?!
 
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Old 12-19-2008, 03:43 AM
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What all was done with your 100K tune up? I doubt oil would do anything, but more likely ignition components like spark plugs/wires, etc.

Can you give some more details about how the car is running.
 
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Old 12-19-2008, 10:30 AM
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Car is screaching during warm up (not common on this car) and seems to be shaking more through lower speeds. I also checked tire depth and it is ok although valvolineinflated to 32 PSI for all. I usually keep it around 30.. It was running very smooth prior and it just seems to be (sound) like it is working a lot harder now then it did in getting up through the lower end speeds @ 2-3k RPM's.
 
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Old 12-19-2008, 11:04 AM
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you need to specifiy what was done at the tune up...
 
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Old 12-20-2008, 12:30 AM
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I agree, need to know all that was done to the car, and where you had the work done (ex. dealer, local shop, etc...)
 
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Old 12-22-2008, 08:36 AM
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Tire inflation info is printed inside the driver side door. Screeching is likely to be from the belts .... perhaps replaced improperly.
 
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