Questions about galants since u guy are pros

[QnzMostWanted]

It's even better when you've got something under the hood ;) (that doesn't sound like a Honda, either)

Any way, why is this in "Car Care Products"? lol

well maintenance is car care technically...

[99 galant]

I only get 20 mph in town. 18 isnt too far off.

i hear people talking about 300 a tank on city with their V6s and i have never seen above 240 on any one of my tanks... lol lemme refraise that as 11-12 gallons which means when i got the 240 i was hitting around 22mpg but usually i get 18. i know i need a tune up tho, i put some fuel injector cleaner in yesterday, trying that out first

QnzMostWanted i love hearing my galant at WOT

me too, but i just leave it alone unless im on the highway :D

[99 galant]

anyways back on topic, i too have the vibration in the steering wheel at high speeds, could it be my rotors. ive heard so many different reasons for the vibrations

[WarmAndSCSI]

Guys, come on. Way to ruin a perfectly decent discussion.

Thanks, silverlightning, thanks.

[RAZ_76]

Vibrations from your rotors would be when you stepped on them at high speeds, then you would know because the entire car would start to vibrate, if it does it just because then there are more issues like need to grease or replace ball joints, tie rod ends need to be replaced, need to balance tires..etc.

[spardavr4]

anyways back on topic, i too have the vibration in the steering wheel at high speeds, could it be my rotors. ive heard so many different reasons for the vibrations

Balance your tires dude. If they aren't balanced you can get vibrations. I forgot what my dad told me but at high speeds it's usually your back tires that aren't balanced. Correct me if I'm wrong Mr. Smartpants-es.

[DOHCstunr]

Flush yoru brake lines completely out with some high quality dot 4 or 5.1 brake fluid. you'll get even padwear and brakeforce distribution. and more than likely... you'll stop warping rotors.


Cleaned up the BS...please stay on topic. VM

[RedGalant2k1]

I've never replaced anything out of the ordinary on either of my Galants.

The water pump should be replaced along with the timing belt replacement, ALWAYS. If for nothing else to save the hassle of replacing it "only when its leaking". Check your owners manual or any regular maintenance schedule for any vehicle and you'll see the timing belt and water pump to be changed at the same time.

[6G72gearhead]

I didnt change my water pump at 60k. I dont think anything will happen to it until 120k.

[RedGalant2k1]

I didnt change my water pump at 60k. I dont think anything will happen to it until 120k.

Why risk the engine over a choice to not replace a $100 water pump?

[RAZ_76]

I have always done it that way because that's what my mentor told me to do 17 years ago. I have always done it that way simply because it's cheaper that way and I don't have to wonder exactly when that water pump will start to leak on me. Some people are risk takers though and must learn the hard way sometime and I prefer to let them.

[6G72gearhead]

Why? Hell the motor will probably get totally rebuilt at 100k, and a leak in the waterpump is going to develope gradually and not explosivly, I will notice it when it starts leaking. If I havent totally rebuilt the motor I will do the timing belt at 120k or when the water pump starts leaking, its not a big deal. Right now its on to a head rebuild and a coolent flush.

[RAZ_76]

Why does anyone need to rebuild at 100K, my Galant is at 158000K and I'm not looking to rebuild anything, replacing it will ensure a dependable car, worries free. Besides every car will go at diffrent times and sometimes they go fast and not just leak like you think. Been there.

[6G72gearhead]

Well seeing as I have been using my car as a racecar, I'm hoping to have money for my all motor build by 100k, so its a little like TJ's rebuild, except hopefully less problematic. Thus why I am picking up a Volvo 240 to drive around at school, so the galant may not see 90k for a long ass time.

[WarmAndSCSI]

Well seeing as I have been using my car as a racecar, I'm hoping to have money for my all motor build by 100k, so its a little like TJ's rebuild, except hopefully less problematic. Thus why I am picking up a Volvo 240 to drive around at school, so the galant may not see 90k for a long ass time.

My rebuild is not problematic :p

[6G72gearhead]

No not at all, just like I dont masturbate twice a day.

[Ivory8g]

haha wtf 6g72 haha

[6G72gearhead]

If you have paid attention to the random thoughts thread you would know that this isnt out of the ordinary as far as my commentary goes.

[Ivory8g]

lol that would explain it haha i never really go in there much

[6G72gearhead]

Its worth an occasional visit.