You should ascertain the internal condition of the engine first, by having a compression test done, or, even better, a leak-down test. If all cylinders have good compression (a leak-down test will pinpoint where compression is being lost, like worn rings or valve seating problems, and the severity of the loss), then you know you have a healthy engine and can put money into parts. Any serious problems will probably be found with this test. It sounds like your car needs serious attention.
Good luck.
SOURCE: 1998 chevy malibu
Fuel injection, could be a few things. Bad injectors, I forget the term for it but the unit that tells what injector to spray at the right time, or even regulator.
SOURCE: 1998 Cavalier No Spark in cylinders 1 & 4
ignition mod. grounds,pcm or timing belt could all be it but, I would have to look at timing first.
SOURCE: Re-filling tranny fluid in a 2005 Chevy Malibu
There should be a fill cap locate drivers side down on top the drive axle. Check your book or call auto parts store for capicity
SOURCE: 2000 chevy malibu there is a tapping sound when i
Most likely its just your lifters clapping as they make contact, until the oil starts flowing good through them, then it goes away. My car has been doing that for a long time. Never had any problems. The rods are pushed up by the camshaft, the rods push down rocker arms which then open the valves. The rods are round at the tips and sit in lifters that pump oil through them up to the top of the engine and then out onto the valve springs. If your car has a lot of miles you may consider putting a thicker oil, something like 10w40.
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Thanks will do. Everytime I ask someone what the problem could be I get a different answer. But your answer makes the most sense to me. Hopefully the engine isnt bad being as I just paid it off.
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