Read your owners manual!
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Read your owners manual!
I've been seeing a ton of questions on here lately that could very easily be answered by simply reading your owners manual. You know, that big white book that's in the glove compartment. I've even seen people claim not to know that the SS requires 91 or higher octane gas. So many of these "how do I.." questions could be found by flipping thru the index. If you're going to spend a bunch of money on a new car, take the time (however long it may take, don't be embarassed if you're a slow reader) to read through the manual. You may find answers to questions you didn't even know you had! If you wait til the "check engine" light comes on to consult your manual, you'll probably find out it was something you could've prevented in the first place.
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Originally Posted by ToxicPoison
I've been seeing a ton of questions on here lately that could very easily be answered by simply reading your owners manual. You know, that big white book that's in the glove compartment. I've even seen people claim not to know that the SS requires 91 or higher octane gas. So many of these "how do I.." questions could be found by flipping thru the index. If you're going to spend a bunch of money on a new car, take the time (however long it may take, don't be embarassed if you're a slow reader) to read through the manual. You may find answers to questions you didn't even know you had! If you wait til the "check engine" light comes on to consult your manual, you'll probably find out it was something you could've prevented in the first place.
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Originally Posted by ToxicPoison
I've been seeing a ton of questions on here lately that could very easily be answered by simply reading your owners manual.
i couldn't figure out how to open my glovebox to get it out, so i said screw it... until they send me a manual on how to get my owner's manual out of the glove box i shall continue to ask noobie-Q's because it is easier
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I followed the manual once, but then my engine started to make noises. Kinda like not enough oil noise. There are some errors in the manual, at least for the 2.0. Don't act like a jackass. Did you ever think that maybe people could give tips that could make it eaiser to finish a task? I mean it flat out says to take it in to a specialist to replace the air filter. I would consider answers from people who own a vehicle to give better information on certain aspects than any tiny owners manual. If you want the real deal buy the service manual, over 1000 pages for like 150 bucks or so. Read that and get back to me.
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Originally Posted by ToxicPoison
I've been seeing a ton of questions on here lately that could very easily be answered by simply reading your owners manual. You know, that big white book that's in the glove compartment. I've even seen people claim not to know that the SS requires 91 or higher octane gas. So many of these "how do I.." questions could be found by flipping thru the index. If you're going to spend a bunch of money on a new car, take the time (however long it may take, don't be embarassed if you're a slow reader) to read through the manual. You may find answers to questions you didn't even know you had! If you wait til the "check engine" light comes on to consult your manual, you'll probably find out it was something you could've prevented in the first place.
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Originally Posted by 2K2CamaroSS
Sounds like you haven't read it either. The SS doesn't require 91, it's only reccomended 
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^^^^^^^good stuff ^^^^^^^^^^
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i read it when im on the can 
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Originally Posted by ToxicPoison
You know, that big white book that's in the glove compartment. I've even seen people claim not to know that the SS requires 91 or higher octane gas.
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It wasn't my intention to come off as a "jackass" or start a flame war.
You are correct, the SS S/C (sorry for not specifying, gotta start doing that) does RECCOMEND 91 octane, or higher. However, in the post I was referring to the poster was complaining about the lack of acceleration in his S/C. The problem was he was using 87 octane, a problem easily averted by reading the owners manual (the salesman is also partly at fault for this I think).
I was simply trying to stress the fact that not only are alot of simple questions answered a lot faster by reading the owners manual, as opposed to posting a question here and hitting 'refresh' every 5 minutes. Furthermore, reading the manual can prevent problems that you may not be aware of. For example, theres a section in the manual that states that popping the clutch to get the car started when the battery is low can seriously damage the transmission. I personally would not have known that without reading the manual. I've popped clutches to get cars started before and probably would have on this car if my battery had died.
I SUGGEST everyone read their manuals, but if you choose not to, thats your choice.
You are correct, the SS S/C (sorry for not specifying, gotta start doing that) does RECCOMEND 91 octane, or higher. However, in the post I was referring to the poster was complaining about the lack of acceleration in his S/C. The problem was he was using 87 octane, a problem easily averted by reading the owners manual (the salesman is also partly at fault for this I think).
I was simply trying to stress the fact that not only are alot of simple questions answered a lot faster by reading the owners manual, as opposed to posting a question here and hitting 'refresh' every 5 minutes. Furthermore, reading the manual can prevent problems that you may not be aware of. For example, theres a section in the manual that states that popping the clutch to get the car started when the battery is low can seriously damage the transmission. I personally would not have known that without reading the manual. I've popped clutches to get cars started before and probably would have on this car if my battery had died.
I SUGGEST everyone read their manuals, but if you choose not to, thats your choice.
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Originally Posted by ToxicPoison
It wasn't my intention to come off as a "jackass" or start a flame war.
You are correct, the SS S/C (sorry for not specifying, gotta start doing that) does RECCOMEND 91 octane, or higher. However, in the post I was referring to the poster was complaining about the lack of acceleration in his S/C. The problem was he was using 87 octane, a problem easily averted by reading the owners manual (the salesman is also partly at fault for this I think).
I was simply trying to stress the fact that not only are alot of simple questions answered a lot faster by reading the owners manual, as opposed to posting a question here and hitting 'refresh' every 5 minutes. Furthermore, reading the manual can prevent problems that you may not be aware of. For example, theres a section in the manual that states that popping the clutch to get the car started when the battery is low can seriously damage the transmission. I personally would not have known that without reading the manual. I've popped clutches to get cars started before and probably would have on this car if my battery had died.
I SUGGEST everyone read their manuals, but if you choose not to, thats your choice.
You are correct, the SS S/C (sorry for not specifying, gotta start doing that) does RECCOMEND 91 octane, or higher. However, in the post I was referring to the poster was complaining about the lack of acceleration in his S/C. The problem was he was using 87 octane, a problem easily averted by reading the owners manual (the salesman is also partly at fault for this I think).
I was simply trying to stress the fact that not only are alot of simple questions answered a lot faster by reading the owners manual, as opposed to posting a question here and hitting 'refresh' every 5 minutes. Furthermore, reading the manual can prevent problems that you may not be aware of. For example, theres a section in the manual that states that popping the clutch to get the car started when the battery is low can seriously damage the transmission. I personally would not have known that without reading the manual. I've popped clutches to get cars started before and probably would have on this car if my battery had died.
I SUGGEST everyone read their manuals, but if you choose not to, thats your choice.
i was just throwing in some playful humor cus u didnt specify yourself in the previous post. i just thought it was funny its absolutely a good thing to read the manual. but like other people said, its always good to get a second opinion from the very knowlegable people here at www.cobaltss.net
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question while the car in idle
Sometimes while my car is stop at a light, and i'm in neutral my rmp goes up and down by itself. Should that be something I should worries..And i check the manual it not in there..
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Originally Posted by ToxicPoison
I've been seeing a ton of questions on here lately that could very easily be answered by simply reading your owners manual. You know, that big white book that's in the glove compartment. I've even seen people claim not to know that the SS requires 91 or higher octane gas. So many of these "how do I.." questions could be found by flipping thru the index. If you're going to spend a bunch of money on a new car, take the time (however long it may take, don't be embarassed if you're a slow reader) to read through the manual. You may find answers to questions you didn't even know you had! If you wait til the "check engine" light comes on to consult your manual, you'll probably find out it was something you could've prevented in the first place.
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Originally Posted by CobaltSS-Superchager
Sometimes while my car is stop at a light, and i'm in neutral my rmp goes up and down by itself. Should that be something I should worries..And i check the manual it not in there..
it's called rpmhunting and there is a reflash for it.... take it to the dealer
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