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    How to Remove Broken Belt Tensioner

    Hello SOF peeps! I need to remove the belt tensioner and the "tension" bolt you use to compress the spring is stripped and spinning. I do not have a belt installed at this moment. Can I just unbolt and remove or do I need put that little "pin" back in somehow? When I push/turn to compress the...
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    Torque To Yield Bolts for Engine Mount and Bracket

    2013 Sonic LT 1.4L. Turbo Automatic transmission Can anyone confirm the part numbers for the engine mount and bracket bolts that are single use, torque to yield? I came up with the following but would like some validation from the hive mind here. Engine Mount (part attaching to the body/frame)...
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    P0420 Code - yay! (How best to troubleshoot?)

    I visited my local dealership today. They used my VIN to determine I have no available warranty in the system which could cover the catalytic converter. a bit disappointing but not surprising. any procedure on how to test the oxygen sensors to rule those out? any major risks with continuing...
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    P0420 Code - yay! (How best to troubleshoot?)

    Ok… 1.4L turbo 101k mikes Plugs and coils replaced at 90k miles First code I received since obtaining the car at 90k miles I want to do a few things and learn a few things: 1) how many catalytic converters and o2 sensors does this thing have? Online it appears to show one near the exhaust and...
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    Transmission fluid change

    Sorry for reviving an old thread, but a couple of questions. Facts/Plan 1) Vehicle is automatic (6T40) with 101,000 miles and never had a transmission flush from what I know. 2) I was thinking to drain and fill only at this stage. Questions 1) is this an acceptable approach at this stage? 2)...
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