The Astro & Safari were in a class all of their own. Decent on gas, RWD, space and towing ability. Had 6 of them as Company cars since 1991. 20+ year production run, that says it all.
----- Original Message ----- From: James Hernandez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2006 3:05 pm Subject: RE: Dexcool Vs. Green > Now you bring up another point. My Astro I believe, has the same 4.6 > Vortec. I love the power and performance of it, and I have never > had a > problem with the engine. Just change the oil and filter religiously. > Like I said earlier, it has the Dexcool, but I haven't had a problem, > 118,000 miles and still going. The problems I have with it are > alignmentand suspension related, which in turn chews up tires. It > came out of the > shop about 2 months ago with new brakes and shocks all around and > laseralignment. 4 new tires were put on the month before. It still > doesn'tride like new, and I figure it never will again. > > But I don't want to get rid of it because GM stopped making it and I > still think it's the best van in it's class. Lots of power, lots of > room, AWD can tow a ski boat and all the gear, and carries 7 > passengers. > James Hernandez > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JOHN ORR > Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 11:52 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Dexcool Vs. Green > > James, > better late then never... :-) my 1/2 ton chevy had that crap, > and it > > took me > forever to get it cleaned up... by the time I was done, the 4.6 junk > vortec was gone, and a nice new 350 was put in ht's place.. new rad, > elec. fans, carb4b.. :-) > no computer hooked up, and all is well.... now it's back to work on > the > cutlass, > I am sure she needs a bath... :-) > > john orr > >
