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by palmtech
Mon Jul 30, 2012 2:37 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: 97 Bonneville SE 3.8L several problems
Replies: 9
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Re: 97 Bonneville SE 3.8L several problems

Ok, 3 qts. Of lucas added to the trans. Removed 1 qt. A week, then added a qt. Of lucas. Did that for three weeks in a row. ( trans never felt better and p1870 code is now gone for now. )


Changed out plugs, wires, o2 sensors, map sensor.
Cleaned throttle body.
Added a true cold air intake as ...
by palmtech
Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:33 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: 97 Bonneville SE 3.8L several problems
Replies: 9
Views: 7227

Re: 97 Bonneville SE 3.8L several problems

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it!
Just Bought it 1 month ago...
I have currently put 3 quarts of Lucas into the trans, and it has helped out greatly...
I also changed the Plugs, wires, and both O2 sensor's and the MAP sensor.
Idle, performance and shifting is smoother, and nicer....I have 168 ...
by palmtech
Mon Jul 23, 2012 3:13 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: 97 Bonneville SE 3.8L several problems
Replies: 9
Views: 7227

97 Bonneville SE 3.8L several problems

1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE V-6 3800, 167,000 miles.

#1. Check oil light stays on for 30 seconds to a minute, after every start up, warm or cold.
Oil Pressure is up, and good and stays in normal range.

#2. Brake Light comes on during hard stopping, feel a rumble in the pedal.

#3. Check engine ...