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by thirdgenfarmer
Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:51 pm
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: WTB Laptop Mount
Replies: 2
Views: 4578

WTB Laptop Mount

Looking for a laptop mount that bolts to the passenger side seat rails.
by thirdgenfarmer
Wed Jan 23, 2019 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pictures of the Caprice handling the winter
Replies: 7
Views: 9017

Pictures of the Caprice handling the winter

Thought it might be cool to start a thread showing off the Caprice handling some winter weather. She's my daily no matter what the weather. We got 7 inches this weekend and made it to work over the snow pack and ice.

Please add your pictures!
by thirdgenfarmer
Mon Nov 19, 2018 1:30 pm
Forum: V8 engine tech (L77)
Topic: Fuel Mileage
Replies: 11
Views: 13922

Re: Fuel Mileage

Over the past 14,500 miles I am averaging 15.70 mpg with DOD turned off but stock drivetrain, using E85 and/or 87 octane. The previous 19,750 miles I averaged 17.20 mpg all stock, using E85 and/or 87 octane. So about 1.5 mpg drop, however I think I likely have been using more E85 as well which does ...
by thirdgenfarmer
Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:38 am
Forum: V8 engine tech (L77)
Topic: Used Oil Analysis
Replies: 6
Views: 19526

Re: Used Oil Analysis

The standard ACDelco part - I believe a PF48.
by thirdgenfarmer
Fri Jul 27, 2018 12:01 am
Forum: V8 engine tech (L77)
Topic: Used Oil Analysis
Replies: 6
Views: 19526

Re: Used Oil Analysis

Updated - @ 90k miles there was a small blip in iron levels. I'm thinking that this was mainly due to the timing of my collection (near the end of the draining).
by thirdgenfarmer
Thu Jul 26, 2018 11:54 pm
Forum: V8 engine tech (L77)
Topic: P2135 and Reduced Engine Power
Replies: 10
Views: 25004

Re: P2135 and Reduced Engine Power

Just wanted to post a short update, have not had another issue. Will continue to monitor.
by thirdgenfarmer
Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:01 pm
Forum: Stereo / Electronics / Electrical
Topic: Interesting symptom
Replies: 3
Views: 5435

Re: Interesting symptom

I think you will find that the wiring between the door and the car is broken or cracked. Many folks have had issues with this including myself, symptoms vary a lot from intermittent doorlock and window control to issues with the radio. I would peel back the cover in that area and take a peek, reconn...
by thirdgenfarmer
Wed May 02, 2018 2:26 pm
Forum: Caprice PPV's for sale
Topic: Indiana: 2012 Black Car - Now Part Out
Replies: 6
Views: 9776

Re: Indiana: 2012 Complete Black Caprice Flood Car $3200

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Looks like this is the car.
by thirdgenfarmer
Thu Mar 22, 2018 10:44 am
Forum: V8 engine tech (L77)
Topic: P2135 and Reduced Engine Power
Replies: 10
Views: 25004

Re: P2135 and Reduced Engine Power

Happened two more times - back to back yesterday. Disconnected battery for 30 seconds or so, cleared code and was able to make it home. Gave the throttle body a good cleaning, on the off chance that there was enough carbon build up to be effecting the deflection/reading of the sensor. Will keep upda...