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2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette Problems

Front Brake Rotor Wear Can Cause Pulsations

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Front brake rotors can wear causing a pulsation felt in the brake pedal. Our technicians tell us this condition is best corrected by replacement of the front rotors and brake pads.

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Check Engine Light Due to Gas Cap Issue

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Illumination of the Check Engine Light may be the result of a loose or worn gas cap.

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Intake Manifold Gasket May Leak Coolant or Engine Oil

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The intake manifold gasket may develop and external engine oil or coolant leak. In some cases, an internal coolant leak may occur causing coolant to mix with the engine oil. Our technicians tell us that operating the engine with a coolant/oil mix can result in internal engine damage. Replacing the intake manifold gasket should correct these leaks.

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High Pressure Power Steering Hose Can Leak Fluid

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The high pressure power steering hose will commonly leak fluid and should be replaced if this is the case.

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Poor Ride/Handling Due to Worn Suspension Struts

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The front struts may show signs of wear, or be excessively bouncy ride at freeway speeds. This may begin to occur at around 75,000 miles.

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Rear Lights May Not Work Due to Rear Light Socket Plate Failure

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The rear light socket plate may fail causing a brake light or other rear light to stop working.

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The Fuel Pump May Fail Causing the Engine to Stall or Crank Over But Not Start

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The fuel pump may fail causing the engine to stall and not restart. Our technicians recommend replacing the fuel filter every 30,000 miles to help prevent undue strain on the fuel pump.

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Coolant Leak & Engine Overheating

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A coolant leak may develop from the water pump. The engine may overheat as a result of the coolant loss. A leaking water pump should be replaced.

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Oil Pump Drive O-ring May Leak Oil From Rear of Engine

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An engine oil leak may develop from the rear of the engine. This is commonly caused by a failed oil pump drive o-ring seal. The leaking o-ring should be replaced to correct this concern.

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Corrosion At Ignition Coil Towers

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Corrosion may develop at the connection between the ignition coil tower and spark plug wire resulting in an engine misfire. The Ignition coil and spark plug wire should both be replaced to correct this condition.

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