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    05 LGT LMT WGN 5EAT 04 Pontiac GTO 6 sp
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  1. Longmeadow auto in Pomfret. Did you buy a Guardian powertrain warranty? If you did they won't cover the turbo. Under the powertrain warranty you pay a surcharge for the turbo to cover the rest of the powertrain. you need to buy a standard warranty which is more comprehensive (and $400 more) to get the warranty covered. if i had known i wouldn't have bothered!
  2. NAPA oil for the last two changes. i change it myself within 3500 miles. 3400 on this last napa oil change when this problem started. this car is not driven hard! Was the code a P0011 code? it WAS the p0011! i've been waiting all this time for the 'Guardian warranty' co to appove the claim. i wouldn't recommend them. i normally don't do those extended warranties but wanted it for the turbo! yeah, how dumb is that! I PMed GTTuner, hopefully he'll be available to work on it!
  3. UPDATE: Guardian Warranty co is running and hiding from me....literally. they won't pay the claim. live and learn. the only reason i would consider getting an aftermarket extended 'warranty' is for the turbo, the rest of the car is a subaru, man! not my greatest moment. so, looks like an out of pocket job! Won't be recommending them to anyone. and the dealer that sold it to me won't take responsibility for their end either. money worshippers...sell your soul for a buck! whatever happened to good business, taking responsibility for yourself, being good to the customer and the repeat business will come back in spades. nahhh, just throw this one away since there's another sucker in line.... i don't understand it. of course, it's my fault for doing business with them in the first place, i guess:soap_box:
  4. Blwgnmn, Thanks for the thoughtful reply. while it's in the shop it's getting that 105k service. i'll find out the exact code. leaking oil pump? that's something i need to point out to the mechanic! oil pressure check, i'll mention that also. Thanks! BTW, there was 3500 miles on the second NAPA oil change.
  5. My car recently went in for a turbo and CEL for AVCS. This happening with 3500 miles on the 2nd oil change with NAPA oil/filter. i can't help but wonder if the NAPA oil failed me somehow. bought this car from meticulous owner, i run it mostly highway. Car has 105k. owned it since 80k, changed oil every 3-3500 with whatever's on sale. Never checked the banjo bolt screens, but it will be interesting to see what caused the failure. i have a 'Guardian' warranty that's covering the turbo. 1100 for stock turbo!!! just the turbo, 2k job with labor. my ded is 100 so all's well, for now. So how about that NAPA oil...any experiences?
  6. OK, read this entire thread...why? My turbo is moaning AND a CEL with flashing cruise light...you know what the code was? well, i'll tell you, AVCS timing issue...recommend checking oil to solenoid (the BB screen). Now, i've put 25k on this car, a DD, all highway bought it with 80k miles, changed oil every 3-3.5k using whatever's on sale. no synthetics as i won't waste synthetic every 3k miles. Oil always looked clean, i think IIRC. Oh, and as far as usage, normal, highway driving and cooldowns. i love this car, it's babied mostly and get on it when needed. If gas was cheaper i'd be on it more, for sure. Now, here's the interesting part. the last two changes were with NAPA oil. supposedly made by valvoline. I find it ironic both problems may involve these screens at the same time after i started using NAPA oil. The root cause is as yet to be determined...updates to follow
  7. 1 of 131...very cool. Not quite as rare as my 1997 Acura Integra GS-R sedan in Black currant pearl, only 103 of those. Bought that one new. Anyway, i had no idea our cars were so rare. I love, love , love mine. It's a shame it has 90k on it already. I also wonder what to replace it with someday. I think it's such a great blend of fun, comfort, AWD, wagon, it's all i could want. My dad just bought an '05 baja sport with 58k miles for like 15 grand. i only paid 14k for my 33k stickered car. i know bajas are rare, but i think our's are even more so, now. BTW, great thread Mat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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