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A 2000 Chevy Malibu >>> - 6/26/2007 12:03:49 AM

wsq2rp

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Hi, I've a 2000 Chevy Malibu, and I'm having problems with it since I got it new in 2000!!
Several problems in power windows, windows' motors, leakage of engine oil
everywhere, What's your experience with a 2000 Chevy Malibu?? Please share.

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RE: A 2000 Chevy Malibu >>> - 6/27/2007 8:29:15 AM

MalibuMaxxSS

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power windows is prolly your doow switch, the head gaskets sometimes leak, what is your milage...maybe it is just old and tired....they dont last forever.....it is almost 9 years old

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2006 Malibu Maxx SS, computer Flashed, undercar LED, Cold air intake, 18' Potenzas, Limo tint front to back

1990 YJ Lifted Locked and always muddy, posi loc, 33s TSLs, weber carb. drop tailgate...

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RE: A 2000 Chevy Malibu >>> - 6/28/2007 7:51:10 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: MalibuMaxxSS

power windows is prolly your doow switch, the head gaskets sometimes leak, what is your milage...maybe it is just old and tired....they dont last forever.....it is almost 9 years old

Yes, it's almost 9 yo, but it's still a Chevrolet!!

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RE: A 2000 Chevy Malibu >>> - 7/4/2007 11:03:56 PM

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I have to do alot of service this summer, the temp. reaches 50C. in my country!!! and this is another problem with the cooling system ...!!

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RE: A 2000 Chevy Malibu >>> - 7/5/2007 9:13:05 AM

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ORIGINAL: wsq2rp

I have to do alot of service this summer, the temp. reaches 50C. in my country!!! and this is another problem with the cooling system ...!!

change the thermostat...prolly fix that problem..

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2006 Malibu Maxx SS, computer Flashed, undercar LED, Cold air intake, 18' Potenzas, Limo tint front to back

1990 YJ Lifted Locked and always muddy, posi loc, 33s TSLs, weber carb. drop tailgate...

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RE: A 2000 Chevy Malibu >>> - 7/5/2007 11:15:03 PM

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ORIGINAL: MalibuMaxxSS

quote:

ORIGINAL: wsq2rp

I have to do alot of service this summer, the temp. reaches 50C. in my country!!! and this is another problem with the cooling system ...!!

change the thermostat...prolly fix that problem..

Which thermostat?? plz. give me more info.

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RE: A 2000 Chevy Malibu >>> - 7/6/2007 9:09:35 AM

MalibuMaxxSS

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all cars have a thermostat to control the temp.....they stay closed until the engine temp reaches a operating temp then opens to let the collant circulate, it may be sticking closed and not letting hte collant circulate....about 15 bucks for a new one

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2006 Malibu Maxx SS, computer Flashed, undercar LED, Cold air intake, 18' Potenzas, Limo tint front to back

1990 YJ Lifted Locked and always muddy, posi loc, 33s TSLs, weber carb. drop tailgate...

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RE: A 2000 Chevy Malibu >>> - 7/10/2007 1:46:57 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: MalibuMaxxSS

all cars have a thermostat to control the temp.....they stay closed until the engine temp reaches a operating temp then opens to let the collant circulate, it may be sticking closed and not letting hte collant circulate....about 15 bucks for a new one

thanks alot...

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