2002 Grand AM

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/switch-back-Synthetic-Conventional-ftopict201052.html (switch back/forth from Synthetic to Conventional)
I've got a 2002 Grand Am (3.4L V6) with almost 99,000 miles on it. I recently switched over to synthetic oil (Valvoline Max Life Synthetic) b/c i had a coupon from vioc and figured i'd try it out. Now, i've gotten it a couple of times, but i haven't noticed any increase in mpg. Actually, i've not..
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http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/2002-grand-ftopict208213.html (2002 grand am)
2002 Grand Am with 45000 kms., head gasket went and GM fixed as a good will measure. Is there a problem with these cars and does GM have ANOTHER secret fix for premature head gasket failures. Eric
« What engine? Have you searched google at all? -- -Mike- »
« You ask if there is a problem with these cars, but you don't think it matters which engine you're talking about? You don't think there's any value in a quick google search to see if there is a hist.. »
« Kudos, Mike. »

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/2002-grand-rpm-problem-ftopict222040.html (2002 grand am rpm problem)
I have a 2002 grand am gt. When static the engin rpm will climb to 3900 and drop back to approx. 3700 and climb again. It has error codes po404 and po302. Has anybody else seen this problem.

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/Struts-Cost-Pontiac-GA-GT-ftopict224133.html (New Struts Cost in Pontiac GA GT)
I've got a 2002 Grand Am GT with 120,000 on it and its been making a rattling noise on the front left for the past few months when I go over bumps and uneven roadways. I took it in today and the service shop at the dealer told me its the front suspension and i'll need new struts and an alignment...
« seems high to me. Struts are usually about 200 each or less. so he is quoting you 8 hours labor at minimum assuming 100 per hour for labor. Get a quote from Firestone or Goodyear or Pep boys, »
« I paid $900 for new struts and springs last year on my GA - and that was pretty expensive, I thought. I actually had a broken spring in the front left. Shortly after I had the work done, I learned .. »