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2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Noise, Rpm.
Mileage: 15,500 miles.

Asked on April 17, 2012

I just wanted to know what exactly is wrong and how much it would cost so i can bring it to a mechanic and get it fixed.

I have a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe, and it is having alot of problems. The first one is The gas line got ripped out when we tried to pull it out of the mud. Now it is difficult to get the car started and fully running, you have to pump the gas for a while to get the gas running threw the lines and in the motor. Also it has problems with the transmission cause it wont shift into 2nd gear if your dont let the RPM get up to 5 then let off the gas and let it shift itself. Then when you go to get on the interstate and get up to speed the car acts like its gonna die so you gotta let off the gas and let the motor settle then get up and go. When you just start the car and get it running right and when you start going and the RPM get up to 4 it dies and you have to start all over. Then it kinda makes a funny noise when you turn on the A/C on the interstate. It kinda sounds like a Diesel Truck engine. Its very loud. Then when you go to make a sharp turn even to like turn in a parking lot, basically if your turn the wheel more than one time it starts making a popping noise and a grinding noise. It is having a lot of problems and ive had it for only a year. It has 155,000 miles on it.
Avatar Asked by Jmanthebest

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Replied on April 17, 2012

impossible to answer your question accurately. just take around and get estimates. may be cheaper to get a different car.

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on April 17, 2012

JUST TO ADD TO FIXITMR

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THE MEDIC

Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
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