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Strating my car has something to with the key,which has a chip in it according to the manual! 1998 oldsmobile regency

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Ya the chip is the one giving you an access in order to start the engine.It has to be match to your key entry.

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Had the same problem, just need to get a dealer key with the chip in it.

another way is to test the resistance of your key and add the corresponding resistor inline with your ignition.

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Your "question" is a declarative statement, not a question. If you meant to ask...Why can't I start my car with a key I had made in the hardware store?...the answer is factory automobile keys have a small circuit chip in them to prevent simple key copying and car theft. You will need to get a proper key blank with chip from you car dealer and get it cut to the proper profile. Then the chip will be detected by the car's computer and the car will start.

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SOURCE: Lost car key

there is a chip and a replacement runs about 100.00 good luck

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SOURCE: 1998 oldsmobile regency oil capacity

4.5 quarts of oil including the filter. that is assuming you have the 3.8 lliter v6 engine.which is standard. you can put about 1/4 quart of oil in the filter and then screw it on the oil filter housing. this will help eliminate a dry start condition when you crank the engine over after changing the oil and filter. put the remaining 4 quarts in, run the engine for 30 seconds and then check the oil level to top it off.

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SOURCE: changing air filter on 1998 Oldsmobile regency

the filter is in the filter box next to the battery eather unscrew the screws if it has them or pop the clips it will open replace the filter

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I have a key with the chip but my car wont start, what should I do?

Is the battery in the key easily replaceable? If not you should bring it to whoever sold you the key and see if they can give you a new one or replace the battery if needed.
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