2000chevs10 4cyl-5spd

2000 CHEVROLET S-10
196,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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HELENMAE
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gets400mls per18gal-tank/used to be 450pertank, has 196000mls serv-eng lt has been on for yearswith a noticable loss of power. also my rear brakes lock-up rendering the front brakes useless each 1st time they are applied every day.vehicle has never been to a shop,and i've only had to replace the fan clutch, twice actually.
Jan 29, 2011 at 4:20 AM
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HMAC300
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get the engien scanned for codes,most auto parts stores do thisfor free. Check for grese/oil on rear brakes and where the leak is coming from if they have it. usually a brake job takes careof that.
Jan 31, 2011 at 7:42 PM
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