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My 1996 GA SE, 2.4L 5-speed, two door has been out of commission for a while. First, I was driving to work, pulled off the interstate, did a bit of engine braking up to the light.. and the exhaust connection popped off just ahead of the catalytic converter. Thankfully, it was dragging from the engine bay, and not at risk of "pole vaulting". Fixed that, and then a couple weeks later I noticed the water temp skyrocketing. If I need to get it somewhere, I can rev the hell out of it and get the thermostat to open, but who wants to continuously risk that?
So, been putting off replacing the thermostat because I don't have a garage and I hate working in a parking lot. The reason I purchased the car was for highway trips, but my girlfriend got a 2012 Fusion last year so I haven't even driven my GA in a long while.
Once I get it all squared away, I'll join the Pontiac team and contribute. I have no problems getting 30+ MPG in town.
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