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by MobileAudio219 » Sun May 24, 2009 9:35 pm

Mass air sensor?

On a lot of the pre 1996 cars, you can still check the codes by using a the paper clip trick (odb1). I think there was also a "hybrid" system used on some of the mid 1995 cars that required a special scanner (the paper clip trick won't work, nor will an obd2 scanner.)

Either way, I'd get the codes and fix the problem...

Sometimes you have to sit people down and talk to them like they're stupid... Tell her that not only is she wasting gas, but she's also probably damaging other parts (sensors, spark plugs, etc.) If she still doesn't listen, wait until the car breaks down and refuse to work on it. After she what a shop charges to fix it, she'll probably want to maintain her sh*t a little better.

I'm not saying your g/f is stupid, so don't take that the wrong way. I'm just saying she probably doesn't understand that sometimes these little problems can lead to big problems if they are ignored.

by Ryan from Ohio » Sun May 24, 2009 3:10 pm

No that part works amazingly well. Previous owner put a new radiator in it shortly before the bearings went out. So the cooling system is mint. I did the T Stat when I dropped the new motor in also.

Its probably the o2 sensor... But the code scanners at the stores wont read the car, its a 95. So she has to pay like $45 to have it scanned and is just to cheap?

I dont understand it. If it was MY car I would of had it scanned and fixed thousands of miles ago. Shes just wasting gas... Oh well though. She must have her new clothes, not concerned about wasted gas... lol

:surprised

by NorthQuad » Sun May 24, 2009 2:04 pm

Could it be running too warm or cold? This has a huge effect on fuel economy. It could be as simple as a thermostat.

by Ryan from Ohio » Sun May 24, 2009 1:22 pm

Ya its the GFs car, not mine. We take it EVERYWHERE we go. Its bigger, quieter and rides MUCH better than my Alero. Its just slow as all hell... Way slow... lol

It runs good. Just redid the brakes on it. All new pads/rotors. It needed it horribly bad...

Only issue is we have the check and service engine soon light on. its been on even with the old motor... It seems to get terrible gas mileage also. Hard tot ell because she refuses to fill it and use the trip odometer...

by MobileAudio219 » Sun May 24, 2009 11:28 am

Do you still have the riviera Ryan?

Still running good?

by Ryan from Ohio » Sun May 24, 2009 10:32 am

Wow out of left field...

Nw iowa? Your location is showing as England? lol

I would search from Buick Message Boards. There out there.

Buick Riviera

by MagicOPromotion » Sun May 24, 2009 9:37 am

Busted spammer.

by MobileAudio219 » Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:16 pm

Ryan from Ohio wrote:Blah technicalities.

But ya. The car started up without to much issue and after some running ran even better. Let it warm up real nice then took it out for a ride. The brakes are messed up. Probably just real rusty... I knew that when I got the block tow in town here. They got a tad better but still need attention. Im going to take them off and hit them with some 400 on my orbital sander.
Glad it's running good for you!!!

by sinister audio » Sun Nov 30, 2008 6:54 pm

good thing about those cars is that the rotors and pads are like $20

by Ryan from Ohio » Sun Nov 30, 2008 5:50 pm

Blah technicalities.

But ya. The car started up without to much issue and after some running ran even better. Let it warm up real nice then took it out for a ride. The brakes are messed up. Probably just real rusty... I knew that when I got the block tow in town here. They got a tad better but still need attention. Im going to take them off and hit them with some 400 on my orbital sander.

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