http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/-t1.htm Share tips or ask about taking care of your ride, inside & out. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:38:37 GMT 10 http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q286/aasearles/RivPerf%20Icons/rivperf_logo29.jpg http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/-t1.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/pf-52-oil-filter-t2530.htm ibmoses It oviously contains a few more ounces of oil and I would guess the larger size would give more/better filtration.
Any other benefits?

Bert ]]> Care & Maintenance Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:57:17 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/pf-52-oil-filter-t2530.htm#27707 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/pf-52-oil-filter-t2530.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/high-mile-club-t769.htm racinfan in June '03 with 24.5k, now have 126.5k miles.]]> Care & Maintenance Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:33:31 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/high-mile-club-t769.htm#1033 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/high-mile-club-t769.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/write-up-how-to-detail-your-riviera-t1952.htm Mr.Riviera I know most of us here on Rivperformance wash our own cars, and know the steps based on what our previous generation taught us. i personally always helped my dad wash the family cars, and once i got my first car, detailing it was all i did for 2 weeks straight. So here is my beginners guide to washing a Riviera, or any car really. Some of this may seem trivial, but i just want to cover all the bases so that even someone who has never washed a car before can make Barry Meguiar's proud. ... Care & Maintenance Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:53:47 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/write-up-how-to-detail-your-riviera-t1952.htm#20463 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/write-up-how-to-detail-your-riviera-t1952.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/o2-sensor-t6388.htm Z-type
I'm in the market for an oxygen sensor and I'm aware that it's recommended to stay away from Bosch. I'm going for an AC Delco or Denso. My questions is, what are the reasons to stay away from the Bosch brand of an O2 sensor? Just curious because I never knew. Thanks!]]> Care & Maintenance Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:38:37 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/o2-sensor-t6388.htm#92128 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/o2-sensor-t6388.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/disposing-of-car-fluids-t6319.htm Jack the R Quote:How to Properly Dispose of Used Oil, Transmission Fluid, Anti-Freeze, etc. How To Properly Dispose Of Nasty Stuff We get lots of questions from members each month and most are specific to certain makes of cars. One set of questions that keep coming up is a more general one, however. Everybody seems to have the same problem: how to get rid of nasty stuff like waste, oil, antifreeze and, above all, oily rags. While we can't give the "perfect" answer, here are some great methods. ... Care & Maintenance Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:46:40 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/disposing-of-car-fluids-t6319.htm#90461 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/disposing-of-car-fluids-t6319.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/gm-dexcool-coolant-antifreeze-t1364.htm arttu80 Whats The Best Recommendation.........Or is there only one brand to use? Care & Maintenance Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:26:18 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/gm-dexcool-coolant-antifreeze-t1364.htm#11355 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/gm-dexcool-coolant-antifreeze-t1364.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/allowing-car-to-warm-up-at-start-up-t6355.htm rivman96 Ive heard both sides from various people claiming either that allowing your car to warm up to standard operating temperature is either better for the life of your engine or has no effect at all. Any opinions? Care & Maintenance Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:48:41 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/allowing-car-to-warm-up-at-start-up-t6355.htm#91420 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/allowing-car-to-warm-up-at-start-up-t6355.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/clogged-convertor-t6147.htm Ryan from Ohio
Is there any way to know for sure or to test it?

Yesterday I was in Southern Ohio in the hills. As I was going up hills my speed would go down. We come to one and I had to FLOOR the car to maintain 45 MPH...

I know my N/A car isnt fast or furious, but this is ridiculous...]]> Care & Maintenance Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:53:03 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/clogged-convertor-t6147.htm#87117 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/clogged-convertor-t6147.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/write-up-flushing-radiator-coolant-t5920.htm 95 super3800 hello everyone, I have 96 sc. I'm looking for a write up on the site on how to flush my coolant. i'm not overheating or anything but I the coolant just looks nasty. Also theres a lot of muck getting built up on the inside of my coolant resevior. I could take it to get done, but I enjoy learning how to work on my car so if anyone could direct me to a link or a write up I would be greatfull. thanks Care & Maintenance Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:30:03 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/write-up-flushing-radiator-coolant-t5920.htm#82882 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/write-up-flushing-radiator-coolant-t5920.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/chrome-wheel-center-caps-t5197.htm Straighteight ]]> Care & Maintenance Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:44:36 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/chrome-wheel-center-caps-t5197.htm#71142 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/chrome-wheel-center-caps-t5197.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/not-starting-again-t4397.htm Jack the R It's probably the same problem as before, not enough contact in the positive battery terminal. I spent about an hour cleaning terminals today to no avail. I poured a mixture of baking soda and water on the positive lead several times. The accessories work well, unlike before cranking the car doesn't knock them out entirely. They keep working. The starter kicks for a millisecond, then stops and there's a clicking inside the steering column. If I hold it I get scary wheezy sounds from ... Care & Maintenance Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:03:18 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/not-starting-again-t4397.htm#57122 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/not-starting-again-t4397.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/fixing-an-electrical-plug-t5647.htm Jack the R Don't pull on wires when trying to remove a plug I thought I would get away with it, and I didn't Now I need to repair or replace this plug - This is for the light at the rear most part of the door. I guess the best way is to get another plug and splice it in? Is it a standard type I can pick up at a parts store? Care & Maintenance Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:05:33 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/fixing-an-electrical-plug-t5647.htm#77556 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/fixing-an-electrical-plug-t5647.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/planning-to-so-some-car-work-t6172.htm playa Okay guys, I'll be doing some repairs on my riv to get it back to tip top. Let me say this site is awesome when it comes to repairs, write-ups and information. So here goes: Replacing window motor driver side - I've bought a new one but want to make sure there's nothing that's going to suprise me. Is it as straight forward as it looks? Serp belts and pulleys - done this one before but this time I'll be doing the pulleys. Any brand I should shy away from or maybe I should get? Injectors ... Care & Maintenance Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:26:08 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/planning-to-so-some-car-work-t6172.htm#87508 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/planning-to-so-some-car-work-t6172.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/oil-pan-gasket-replacement-t5082.htm 98riv Edit: Here are the instructions (Thanks to TType_Riviera for this write-up) Replacing your leaky oil pan gasket is a very simple yet slightly time consuming due to taking your time and cleaning all your parts! Tools and misc. things you'll need: 1. 5 quarts of your favorite oil/and filter 2. Oil drain pan and filter wrench 3. 15mm wrench and some shop rags 4. 1/4 ratchet with suitable extension 5. 3/8 6point socket for pan bolts,10mm 6point socket for flywheel ... Care & Maintenance Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:36:48 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/oil-pan-gasket-replacement-t5082.htm#69038 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/oil-pan-gasket-replacement-t5082.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/window-motor-t5646.htm Jack the R
This thing looks likely -



I'm not sure what it is, it doesn't look like a motor, but maybe the motor is underneath it?]]> Care & Maintenance Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:58:49 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/window-motor-t5646.htm#77555 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/window-motor-t5646.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/fuel-filters-t2479.htm ibmoses i have never looked but where is it?? Care & Maintenance Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:25:01 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/fuel-filters-t2479.htm#3492 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/fuel-filters-t2479.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/vats-security-wait-for-3-minutes-t6032.htm Roberta I see alot of thoughts about the VATS putting in the resistor, in the harness, but is there a link to how to do that. My '99 Riv Silver Arrow #12 gives me fits when I try to start it, sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. I had a new key made last year and it made it work more often, but still does it's thing occasionally. With all the miles 171K, on it, I bought it last year with 169K, and no remote, I wonder if I should change the ignition switch or put the resistor in the harness, any thoughts?? ... Care & Maintenance Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:13:38 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/vats-security-wait-for-3-minutes-t6032.htm#85318 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/vats-security-wait-for-3-minutes-t6032.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/vanishing-gm-repair-parts-t5829.htm albertj
For instance 10482966, the slip ring end frame for the Delco alternator that fits our cars; 25322835 "ultraguard gold" UPF47 oil filters; there are others.

So I wonder am I just looking in the wrong place for these parts, and I wonder if this has been a problem for any of you?

Albertj]]> Care & Maintenance Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:44:20 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/vanishing-gm-repair-parts-t5829.htm#81034 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/vanishing-gm-repair-parts-t5829.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/write-up-make-a-brake-bleeder-t2481.htm albertj In another thread Aaron wrote he wanted to learn about my 'homemade' power brake bleeder. This is a text-only write-up pending my getting the time to take pictures of the thing to post. When I post pictures I will correct mistakes in this write up and be more specific so you are not wondering which parts are which. Basically - you need some odd parts: - about 10' of vinyl hose same diameter as the hose that goes to the sprayer's wand - an air pressure gauge that reads 0-30 PSI ... Care & Maintenance Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:56:38 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/write-up-make-a-brake-bleeder-t2481.htm#27061 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/write-up-make-a-brake-bleeder-t2481.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/how-do-you-check-idler-pullys-t5833.htm RivGuy How do loosen and tighten the tensioners my experience is on pre serpentine belt Buicks. Excuse the spelling and Thank You]]> Care & Maintenance Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:04:16 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/how-do-you-check-idler-pullys-t5833.htm#81117 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/how-do-you-check-idler-pullys-t5833.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/your-favorite-mechanic-t1828.htm AA This is in response to Jack the R's post about finding a trusted mechanic. I agree, an honest mechanic is invaluable. Interestingly, I was directed to my mechanic about 10 years ago after going to a Chrysler dealer asking them to fix the ball joints on a '76 Dodge Dart. They had to be laughing, but I was a kid and didn't know better. They must've felt sorry for me... The first clue my mechanic was a good guy: he asked me to come out to the car and then showed me the problem, then showed ... Care & Maintenance Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:08:24 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/your-favorite-mechanic-t1828.htm#19264 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/your-favorite-mechanic-t1828.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/write-up-changing-supercharger-oil-t999.htm mayfair4life187 i need info on what kind of oil and when should i usually change it and where do i check it, please give me all the info. you guys have about the whole changing the supercharger oil process. Care & Maintenance Sat, 09 Jun 2007 01:18:17 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/write-up-changing-supercharger-oil-t999.htm#10555 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/write-up-changing-supercharger-oil-t999.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/where-do-i-mount-the-jack-t2335.htm ibmoses tommorow in my auto tech class we are doing oil changes........... i can do it with a JACK:tongue: Stand but wheres the lift points??? Care & Maintenance Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:50:01 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/where-do-i-mount-the-jack-t2335.htm#15954 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/where-do-i-mount-the-jack-t2335.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/a-tire-t5798.htm xxsupergman25xx Ok..so it looked like my tire was going flat..i noticed it the AM cuz i havent driven my car in a week..it def looks low.....so i took it off..put my full spare wheel on. brought it inside...i cant seem to find if and where its leaking from? i ran my fingers around the edges of the rim. saw no foreign object in the tire other than a few small pebbles in some of the treads. what advice u got for me? Care & Maintenance Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:13:20 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/a-tire-t5798.htm#80327 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/a-tire-t5798.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/rejuvenate-auto-t5804.htm xxsupergman25xx no water. just spray it on, wipe it off. seals the finish, fills in tiny scratches.
has anyone ever tried this?]]> Care & Maintenance Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:27:39 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/rejuvenate-auto-t5804.htm#80500 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/rejuvenate-auto-t5804.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/this-is-a-list-of-things-to-get-when-you-re-at-a-pik-n-pull-t5780.htm albertj My idea for this thread is to list things that Riv owners will need for maintenance and repair that are easy/cheap to get at a "pick and pull" and store before they are actually needed. I'll start the list here - please add to it as things occur to you. I would consider getting: - the 'thermal breakers' that are used with our power seats and windows. Some PNPs will let you have a fistful of these for like a buck - they are $12 each in the store. - a HVAC control - ... Care & Maintenance Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:51:08 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/this-is-a-list-of-things-to-get-when-you-re-at-a-pik-n-pull-t5780.htm#79920 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/this-is-a-list-of-things-to-get-when-you-re-at-a-pik-n-pull-t5780.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/cant-open-passanger-door-t5726.htm mr riviera any suggestions, guess i gotta take the panel off and fix it ?
looks like fun with the door shut ???]]> Care & Maintenance Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:04:22 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/cant-open-passanger-door-t5726.htm#79041 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/cant-open-passanger-door-t5726.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/missing-chip-in-the-key-t5712.htm KillaKeninaRiv Hey I mustve dropped my keys the other day and I noticed that the little black chip is missing from my keys now. The car starts and runs fine, so what is it used for and is it something I need to be replacing in the long run? Care & Maintenance Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:44:00 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/missing-chip-in-the-key-t5712.htm#78661 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/missing-chip-in-the-key-t5712.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/replacement-bulb-part-numbers-t5713.htm 98riv Different light bulbs for your Riviera Low Beam Headlamp 9006 9006LL Long Life Halogen Upgrade: Lasts one and a half times longer High Beam Headlamp 9005 Parking Light 3057 3057LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp Front Turn Signal 3057 3057LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp Rear Turn Signal 3057 3057LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp Tail Light 194 ... Care & Maintenance Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:01:43 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/replacement-bulb-part-numbers-t5713.htm#78666 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/replacement-bulb-part-numbers-t5713.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/cleaning-the-window-switch-t5610.htm Jack the R Mine is either broke or the contacts for the driver's side window are gunked up. Or the motors burned out . . . While I've got the door panel off I want to clean the switch contacts - but I can't figure out how to get the switch box apart. I've got the bottom cover off but the next layer, which looks like a circuit board, isn't coming out. Tips, tricks, suggestions welcome! Care & Maintenance Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:27:30 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/cleaning-the-window-switch-t5610.htm#77003 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/cleaning-the-window-switch-t5610.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/3rd-center-brake-light-bulb-socket-t5630.htm turtleman The sockets both have melted contacts.

Are the wrong bulbs in there? I don't see a part number in the manual for those bulbs. Now I have to get new sockets but I don't want to put a bulb thats too hot in and burn it up again it if that's the case.]]> Care & Maintenance Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:05:46 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/3rd-center-brake-light-bulb-socket-t5630.htm#77335 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/3rd-center-brake-light-bulb-socket-t5630.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/mostly-good-oil-report-analysis-t2572.htm 1998 Riv Sent in my first oil sample to Blackstone Labs a few days ago, and got emailed results already. Ran 3500 cold winter miles, close to even city/hwy split, with RP 5W30. Engine has 116k miles, no known major repairs done. I'll copy/paste the comments: We found enough potassium and sodium to point to a coolant leak developing. It's still a small amount at this level and has not yet affected wear, which looks good. If you keep the oil runs around 3,500 miles, we think this is a problem ... Care & Maintenance Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:15:47 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/mostly-good-oil-report-analysis-t2572.htm#28306 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/mostly-good-oil-report-analysis-t2572.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/a-c-not-cold-compressor-cycles-on-and-off-t5599.htm 1995 Riv A/C, tried adding freon the can got cold but nothing else changed never had a problem, 154k until now. It seems to cycle every 3-5 seconds at idle. What do you think? Care & Maintenance Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:10:24 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/a-c-not-cold-compressor-cycles-on-and-off-t5599.htm#76898 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/a-c-not-cold-compressor-cycles-on-and-off-t5599.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/write-up-changing-engine-oil-t5460.htm IBx1 Since I may get a set of ramps in the future, I think it would be helpful for guys like me to have a write-up here explaining how to change your oil, what tools you'll need, what filters, how many quarts, etc. I'd like to save $30-40 every so often, and be able to change my spark plugs too! Anyone care to do one? I don't know the first thing about changing my own oil. Pics and a list of tools would be great! EDIT: Here's what you need: -Ramps (mine are 8,000lb capacity just to ... Care & Maintenance Sat, 16 May 2009 12:26:38 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/write-up-changing-engine-oil-t5460.htm#74871 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/write-up-changing-engine-oil-t5460.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/paint-the-chrome-t4938.htm robotennis61 anybody ever seen a rivi with its chrome molding painted to match the car? Care & Maintenance Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:42:53 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/paint-the-chrome-t4938.htm#66595 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/paint-the-chrome-t4938.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/possible-purchase-of-anotha-riv-t3581.htm '96reese well my mom spoke to the old guy and he said the car has been sitting for a year. it needs a radiator and a starter that he knows of. what year and engine i dont know. my mother is not that car smart, if its not a vette or sumthing exotic she doesnt know about it. hell this is the same lady that drove my '89 honda crx and '94 4-dr honda civic like a phuckin vette. needless to say i bought a total of 8 clutches. back to the riv....i know the body is good and interior is okay. he told her he ... Care & Maintenance Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:46:19 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/possible-purchase-of-anotha-riv-t3581.htm#43036 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/possible-purchase-of-anotha-riv-t3581.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/o2-sensor-trouble-t5570.htm rmjoia I've recently added a zz performace 3" downpipe with high flow cat.,copper spark plugs 606's I believe, 180 thermo., and 3.6 mps. Two days after, my rear o2 sensor went off. I think it was 1040 code. not sure . should I replace the sensor or assume it 's my mods. Care & Maintenance Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:01:23 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/o2-sensor-trouble-t5570.htm#76515 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/o2-sensor-trouble-t5570.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/rough-start-any-thoughts-t5492.htm playa
I run only premium and just changed the fuel filter, PCV and AF. No new mods. 98 SC 3.8L 110,000 miles. What do you guys think?]]> Care & Maintenance Fri, 22 May 2009 16:40:27 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/rough-start-any-thoughts-t5492.htm#75394 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/rough-start-any-thoughts-t5492.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/ac-problemsneed-help-t5524.htm ghost88 I bought my Rivi about a month ago and the ac wasnt working cold so i got a couple cans of freon and filled it up to 45psi. It workd for a couple of weeks but the drive side never got anywhere near as cold as the passenger and now its now no longer cold at all on either side. I popped the hood today and noticed the compressor wasnt kicking in and the gauge showd 30psi but as i started to fill it the compressor instantly kicked on and pressure slowly climded to about 35psi but still wasnt ... Care & Maintenance Thu, 28 May 2009 01:50:47 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/ac-problemsneed-help-t5524.htm#75728 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/ac-problemsneed-help-t5524.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/burning-smell-underhood-t5517.htm 3.8 Riviera Well I was given the Riviera from my mom. Its a really nice and unique car. I can't wait until I get my license. Since it was bought in 2004 used it was in great condition despite a few minor drawbacks. Back to the point. The Riviera has a lot of problems that you can't notice. First thing first, the Riviera has been burning, i think oil? under the hood. I degreased the engine a couple of months ago but it still makes the burning smell. Could you guys please diagnose this and give me a solution. ... Care & Maintenance Tue, 26 May 2009 17:57:23 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/burning-smell-underhood-t5517.htm#75627 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/burning-smell-underhood-t5517.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/how-do-you-aim-your-headlamps-t5491.htm IBx1 The manual says to use the screws, but they're torx heads. Anyone know what size torx they are? I'm pretty sure I have a set of those around here somewhere but if not I'd like to know what size I'll need to borrow from my friend. Care & Maintenance Fri, 22 May 2009 13:16:08 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/how-do-you-aim-your-headlamps-t5491.htm#75362 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/how-do-you-aim-your-headlamps-t5491.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/driver-side-cornering-lamp-bulb-replacement-t2359.htm ibmoses Do I remove the headlight to replace the cornering light bulb?
Any links to some tips or info?
Thanks
Bert]]> Care & Maintenance Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:30:35 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/driver-side-cornering-lamp-bulb-replacement-t2359.htm#25388 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/driver-side-cornering-lamp-bulb-replacement-t2359.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/fuel-cleaners-octane-boost-additives-t2716.htm 97chargedriv i run the recomended 94 octane in my riv, was wondering if a octane boost of 10 octane numbers is alright for our cars. Care & Maintenance Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:58:14 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/fuel-cleaners-octane-boost-additives-t2716.htm#30581 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/fuel-cleaners-octane-boost-additives-t2716.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/does-this-really-work-t5405.htm xxsupergman25xx http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BEST-PERFORMANCE-CHIP-BUICK-RIVIERA-1990-1999-GAS-SAVER_W0QQitemZ220404001943QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item33511a2c97&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 sounds waaayyy to good to be true...what do u think? Care & Maintenance Mon, 04 May 2009 04:37:30 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/does-this-really-work-t5405.htm#73868 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/does-this-really-work-t5405.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/driving-from-dc-to-toronto-in-the-riviany-advice-t5328.htm ghost88 So I'm making a roadtrip up to canada to see a old friend and wanted to know if theres anythin special I would/should need to do before making a 530mile trip? My back tires are a little dryrotted so Im gonna change those out and get all the tires balanced, my aligment is already dead on, getting a fresh tuneup (plugs, wires, al104s, 180 stat, fuel filter, oil change), all my other fluids are fresh and not leaking but i still plan on checking all fluids at every stop. Got a 12volt air compressor ... Care & Maintenance Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:55:50 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/driving-from-dc-to-toronto-in-the-riviany-advice-t5328.htm#72837 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/driving-from-dc-to-toronto-in-the-riviany-advice-t5328.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/going-to-try-the-clay-bar-and-then-gold-class-wax-t2342.htm ibmoses I got the car washed up today and picked up some supplies to start detailing with. I have been searching old threads and picked up a few pointers already... I bought some of the Mothers Back to Black for the ground effects. Grabbed some Meguairs products also, the Clay Bar kit and some Gold Class Wax. I have never used either of these products. On my GS I just use the show car glaze and a quick detailer. When I got the car I new it said the paint was a Midnight Blue Pearl but ... Care & Maintenance Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:28:59 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/going-to-try-the-clay-bar-and-then-gold-class-wax-t2342.htm#25199 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/going-to-try-the-clay-bar-and-then-gold-class-wax-t2342.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/write-up-seafoam-to-restore-lost-horsepower-t123.htm jax95riv For those that are interested, Seafoam is multipurpose, 100% petroleum product you can pick up at any local auto store (Napa, Advance, AutoZone, etc). It is used to clean carbon buildup from your engine, clean your injectors, and a whole lot more. Uses of Seafoam I would first like to state for the record that Seafoam does not add horsepower. All Seafoam does is clean out the gunk inside your engine and injectors. This will do nothing more than restore any horsepower/fuel economy you ... Care & Maintenance Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:25:19 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/write-up-seafoam-to-restore-lost-horsepower-t123.htm#495 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/write-up-seafoam-to-restore-lost-horsepower-t123.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/wireless-remote-t5153.htm 95ParkAveUltra

this might be in the wrong section sorry.]]> Care & Maintenance Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:36:24 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/wireless-remote-t5153.htm#70417 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/wireless-remote-t5153.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/my-first-service-engine-lighti-think-t4931.htm IBx1 Here's my problem, my SEL came on a few weeks ago on my way home from visiting Binghamton. The drive there put the Riv through some temps reaching -20, the whole trip averaged out to around -2 degrees for my car. On the way home, the light comes on. Nothing seemed different though. When I get home, I turn the car off, go inside for a while, then go out to get dinner. I realize, when I turn the car on, that the SEL is gone. Today, 2 degrees yesterday, 20 today, the light went on ... Care & Maintenance Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:18:59 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/my-first-service-engine-lighti-think-t4931.htm#66366 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/my-first-service-engine-lighti-think-t4931.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/kn-air-t5066.htm willie98 I own a 98 riviera, and wanted to replace the stock air filter with a drop in K@N air filter. But my father who is a auto mechanic says that the oil from the K@N air filter might damage the mass air flow sensor. Is this true? Care & Maintenance Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:23:04 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/kn-air-t5066.htm#68771 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/care-maintenance-f8/kn-air-t5066.htm