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    How to clean bugs from radiator and intercooler?

    Hey guys, have a question. I did a little road trip yesterday and picked up a radiator full of grasshoppers. These are prairie grasshoppers which are huge compared to what most of you in the east will ever see. Most of them get to 3-4" in length, sounded like rocks hitting my grill when one...
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    What is this in my 1.4L intake housing?

    Drove thru some deep water last night along I-40. Thought I'd check the inside of my air intake as a precaution. Water was inside the housing and the filter was damp. Anyone know what this white looking filter is on the inside of the intake? Looks like maybe its a charcoal filter to dry...
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    Changed your cabin air filter lately?

    Noticed my A/C smelled a bit funky/stale, so I ordered a replacement cabin air filter. For those of you who don't know where it is located, open/remove your glove box. It is behind a black hinged door behind that, has just a couple of plastic clips you press to release the door. The original...
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    Covered gold bowtie with vinyl...

    Read several good posts from fellow forum members who covered their bowties with vinyl... Before: After: The process was quite easy... first I cut the vinyl in a square just about the same size as the bowtie, then I applied it making sure all the air bubbles were removed. Trimming...
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    What is normal temperature range of 1.4L engine?

    Hello all - Since the Sonic doesn't come with a temperature gauge (most cars a temp gauge is pretty useless anyway), I hooked up my Scangauge II to the ODB port to monitor key engine outputs. I noted that my engine runs at a temperature of 220F. Is this normal? Seems a little high to me...
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    USB Random Play on touchscreen radio isn't random...

    Hello everyone - I just purchased a new 2013 Chevy Sonic LTZ Turbo hatchback and noticed something odd about the USB playback. Even though I have selected 'random' on the touchscreen, the system plays the songs in the exact same order, even after restarting the vehicle. Anyone else...
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