© DenLorsTools.com Summary: P0171 is a lean code which can indicate a vacuum leak especially if we are talking about a Ford. However, GM cars including Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Saturn and others are not prone to having vacuum leaks. Questions regarding a lean code and poor gas mileage on a Pontiac Sunfire ( which is similar to a Chevrolet Cavalier) prompted this repair article. In this repair article we give advice on what to look for and how to properly check MPG (Miles Per Gallon).

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Above is a still image of the Malibu, see below for the You Tube Video.

© DenLorsTools.com  Summary: In this car repair article IÂ (Dennis Bandy) cover mechanics tools and shop equipment also specialty tools that make removing a transmission if a FWD (Front Wheel Drive) easier. A quick stop motion video is included showing the engine cradle and then the transmission being removed. The Chevrolet Malibu had a rear main seal leaking in an Ecotec engine. In the video I share one of my experiences that resulted with me on my back in a puddle of transmission fluid.

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