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Old 08-23-2010, 10:55 PM
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couple of questions i have a 96 saturn sc1
what to do about rusty frame problems in the rear when u open the door.
i picked up some chemical today that converts rust into steel...any ideas of if it will work.
and what are these cars supposed to idle at mine seems to be very low around 500rpm
 
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Old 08-24-2010, 10:00 AM
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That idle is a little low. Is that in gear? Is it an automatic? You better buy as much of that magic chemical as you can especially since you live in that rust belt area. I think what it actually does is encapsulate the rust.
 

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Old 08-24-2010, 09:29 PM
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wow -- magic steel creator

I think Hos is onto something

Also, stop leaving the car out in the rain
 
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Old 08-25-2010, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by hoseppi
That idle is a little low. Is that in gear? Is it an automatic? You better buy as much of that magic chemical as you can especially since you live in that rust belt area. I think what it actually does is encapsulate the rust.
its auto and its happends in park when in drive it idles a little bit higher.
my service engine soon light came on and with a manufacture specific code 1404
 




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