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Does temp gauge work with no coolant?

Does temp gauge work with no coolant? You won't find any documentation on what the sensor will read with no coolent. It's designed to measure the temperature of the fluid that it is immersed. If you change that fluid for air it may not read anything at all. What should you do if your temperature gauge is not working? The first thing you always need to look at with a strange reading on your temperature gauge is giving a strange reading is the actual temperature of your engine. Always rule that out first before focusing on the gauge itself. If...
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Where can I buy a Chevy Colorado remote start?

Where can I buy a Chevy Colorado remote start? Just go to shopchevyparts.com and buy the 2016 Colorado Remote Start with Door Lock and Theft Deterant Without - 23487380 - Electronics key fobs. You will get 2 key fobs and an activation code in the mail. Can a GMC Canyon have a factory remote start? I purchased a new 2016 extended cab LT that did not have the convenience package with the remote start. Can I have the dealer install the factory remote start and if so will OnStar add the remote start to my RemoteLink services? You have to...
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How to add refrigerant to a 2002 suburban?

How to add refrigerant to a 2002 suburban? How to add freon to your 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500: hook up the can of refrigerant (likely r-134a) to the low pressure port. When your compressor kicks on, add freon to the correct pressure. Where did the 2002 Chevy Suburban 1500 come from? Mileage: 213,079 miles Body Type: SUV Color: Black Engine: 8 Cyl 5.3 L No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. 1st owner purchased on 01/06/02 and owned in CA until 12/29/08 • 2nd owner purchased on 12/29/08 and owned in CA until . Why is my Chevy Suburban 1500...
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When to worry about high oil pressure in your car?

When to worry about high oil pressure in your car? Mostly twice as high as when the engine is warm or even higher. Check your pressure when your engine oil is hot instead. If the pressure is too high when the engine oil is hot, it is time to start worrying. Experimenting with different oil grades can sometimes be a bad decision, especially if you don’t consult an expert. Why does my oil pressure go up when the oil is warm? Many people do not realize that when your engine oil is cold, you normally have very high pressure. Mostly...
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How long does it take for a C6 battery to drain?

How long does it take for a C6 battery to drain? This generally occured in the manual transmission cars. While the electronics in the C6 can take a battery down in less than four weeks if the car is not driven, DBS will take a battery from fully charged to completely dead in less than 48 hours. There is a TSB for dealers to flash the computer to aide in this and the success rate is very high. How long does a Corvette C6 battery last? The C6 is very sensative to battery voltage. It also really requires the use...
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How do you program a car key fob?

How do you program a car key fob? Close all the vehicle doors. 2. Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder. 3. Press and hold the door unlock switch. 4. While holding the door lock switch in the unlock position, cycle the ignition ON, OFF, ON, OFF. 5. Release the door unlock switch. The doors will lock and unlock to confirm the program mode. 6. Can a GM FOB be used in programming mode? The fob functions just fine but the plastic ring that attaches it to my keyring broke so I bought a replacement GM fob from...
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What to do if your Chevy instrument cluster is broken?

What to do if your Chevy instrument cluster is broken? Option 2 - Our Cluster Exchange Service where we will ship you a replacement instrument cluster today in exchange for your broken one. Our repair service is a complete rebuild of a Chevrolet instrument cluster on 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 gas and diesel models and also includes Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe and other GM models. How much does it cost to replace a GMC instrument cluster? Use my current lens (No Additional Cost) Standard Full Sized (Silverado, Tahoe, Avalanche, Suburban) (+$39.99) This is a "ready to ship" completely rebuilt and...
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What happens if you leave the key in run position?

What happens if you leave the key in run position? If the engine happened to stop while the points were closed, when you turned the key to the “run” position, the coil would be directly connected to the battery and if left that way for a few minutes, the coil would overheat and be ruined. Is it bad to leave the key in the ignition all the time? On older cars, before electronic ignition, leaving the key in the ON position for a long time would drain the battery. On modern cars this situation is of no consequence, certainly for...
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Why is my air conditioner not cooling my house below 80?

Why is my air conditioner not cooling my house below 80? So if there are leaks along the ductwork that allow cold air to escape into the attic or basement, your home won’t get as much cool air as it needs to reach your set temperature. Air ducts with leaks allow conditioned air to escape into unconditioned areas (i.e. the attic). When to replace your air conditioner for better cooling? Not only will a newer AC ensure your home reaches sub 80 degree temperatures, it can also save you up to 20% on cooling costs. If your AC is older...
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What happens when you release the accelerator?

What happens when you release the accelerator? If you release the accelerator when you release the clutch the car will stall. If you maintain holding the accelerator to the floor and dump the clutch the tires will start spinning or your transmission may break. When to ignore a trouble code for a misfire? When retrieving trouble codes, only consider related codes to a specific misfire problem, like an ignition coil failure code. If a trouble code is present and doesn't pertain to the immediate problem like an EVAP code, ignore it until a later time, when the engine is running...