My 96 lumina won't start after changing head gaskets
Changed gaskets from head up now it won't start, just turns over. Got new battery and plugs and still just chugs. Fuel pressure shows good.
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1996 Chevrolet Lumina Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1996 Chevrolet Lumina
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by Seth P
Feb 19, 2011
The chevy Lumina is a decent car for work or school driving. Bought this car with 37,400 miles now has 49,700. The car handles good, but has slow acceleration. Gas mileage is between 20-25mpg. Problems that I have had where with the lower intake gaskets leaking happend twice, and I have replaced the front brakes. This car also uses synthetic motor oil. I would only recomend this vehicle to people who know how to fix cars since this vehicle is known for some engine problems, and problems with the front suspension.Feb 19, 2011
by Robert D
Feb 17, 2010
Its a car. Plain and simple. It has a V6 but gets decent mileage and isnt slow...or fast. Drive train feels solid but interior is built to a much lower standard. Suspension is above average and brakes are good.Feb 17, 2010
by Phil B
Oct 04, 2009
Plain, long, heavy, yet tourqey not much going for it except for comfort. 3.1 engine makes good power, transmission is set up like a truck and the car drives like it.
The seats are good though and thats about it.Oct 04, 2009
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by Seth P
Feb 19, 2011
The chevy Lumina is a decent car for work or school driving. Bought this car with 37,400 miles now has 49,700. The car handles good, but has slow acceleration. Gas mileage is between 20-25mpg. Problems that I have had where with the lower intake gaskets leaking happend twice, and I have replaced the front brakes. This car also uses synthetic motor oil. I would only recomend this vehicle to people who know how to fix cars since this vehicle is known for some engine problems, and problems with the front suspension.Feb 19, 2011
by Robert D
Feb 17, 2010
Its a car. Plain and simple. It has a V6 but gets decent mileage and isnt slow...or fast. Drive train feels solid but interior is built to a much lower standard. Suspension is above average and brakes are good.Feb 17, 2010
by Phil B
Oct 04, 2009
Plain, long, heavy, yet tourqey not much going for it except for comfort. 3.1 engine makes good power, transmission is set up like a truck and the car drives like it.
The seats are good though and thats about it.Oct 04, 2009
by Casey T
Sep 28, 2009
needed new engine and transmission and ac compressor, gas mileage is ok vor a v6 with 19-21 mpg, performance acceleration is nice but cruise control is a pain, car is fun to drive as a v6, but does not have the g force feeling of a v8Sep 28, 2009
by Cole R
Sep 08, 2009
Gets up and goes, burns threw brake pads and rotors like
none other, needs tune up, gas mileage is ok-ish, runs pretty
good for being so old, needs to be cleaned and sold, i need a
truck and a bike.Sep 08, 2009
by Devynne D
Aug 11, 2009
we had the 3.4 liter, which was not a good engine. the situation was this;
if you had the 3.1 it's this prob. if you had the 3.8(i think) it's this prob. but if you had the 3.4 its a long list of things and it wasnt cheap.Aug 11, 2009
by Tony L
Jul 19, 2009
Fun to drive and handles great in the corners. Could use a little more acceleration power. Its a '96 so its starting to fall apart. Great gas mileage during the summer. The brakes need to be improved for my AWESOME driving style!Jul 19, 2009
by Jason C
Jul 18, 2009
performance- acceleration is alright, breaking is pretty good, abd handeling is good
appearance is nice couple little dents but thats about all. interior is very nice for a 96'
cost of ownership- the gas mileage isnt too bad, maintenance is east to keep up on
and this car is pretty fun to drive.Jul 18, 2009
by Jason M
Jun 25, 2009
It's a cheap 4-door car. It's nothing special, but it is reliaible and drives well for the price. I miss it but my wife hated the long, rounded hood. Gas mileage is decent and it's a good compromise between go power and gas mileage. It also has side-impact beams in the doors.Jun 25, 2009
by Kaitlyn C
May 02, 2009
I LOVE this car. It may be the biggest piece of junk with duck tape and beer cans holding it together but it is still the best thing. This car is really an imbarisment to society but there is nothing better then driving in that piece of junk.May 02, 2009
by Samantha L
Mar 29, 2009
it runs. gets me from point a to point b. it rides but had fixed fuel pump and alot of other stuff. You cant beat 500 dollars for this car, i had it for about 3 years now. about to hit 200k miles.Mar 29, 2009
by Kyle H
Nov 04, 2008
this car is not one of the best cars ever, it had over 210000 miles on it when i bought it though so its still pretty good. it has absolutly no power what so ever and it has some tranny problems. as for looks, its purple, what do you expect.Nov 04, 2008
by Geoffrey Z
Oct 26, 2008
Accelerates and handles well, but lacks overall speed. Exterior looks leave much to be desired. The Lumina is interesting to drive, and gets reasonable gas mileage for being 12 years old. Thus far maintenance hasn't been too much of a nightmare. Quality could be better, as it has had a right side pull since I got it.Oct 26, 2008
by Doug G
Aug 08, 2008
For a car that has 22x,xxx, the damn thing will still lay the rubber down when you want it to. It makes the kids with Honda Civics cry.
It squeeks, but I mean, its an old car that I got for... 700 dollars? So, Its not like I didn't get my money's worth.
If I drive it calmly I get about 22 mpg, (3.1 v6). Maitenence is damn cheap, Gotta run down to the Junkyard and find an old Lumina rotting there. There's about 1,000 just where I live.Aug 08, 2008
by Anonymous
Jul 09, 2008
it is o.k. had to have major work done ac could be better and needs better gas mileage over all not to bad a car has over 200,000 mile on it Jul 09, 2008
by Eugene N
Jun 30, 2008
It was a hoss!! Pretty much a tank... It was my first car that i hated at first but grew to love it cuz it was pretty good at handling and then it has more horses than a mustang of the same year...Jun 30, 2008
by Tyler W
Jun 23, 2008
old but Its enjoyable to driveJun 23, 2008
by Dustin V
Jun 19, 2008
It gets 28mpg, and is reliable...nuf saidJun 19, 2008
by Anonymous
Apr 26, 2008
I have owneD Chevy's most of my life and besides a few unexpected expenses this one is the most comfortable and easiest to handle that I have owned and am surprised with the great gas mileage, I get around 30 to 34 miles to the gallon.
Whether it be going just 6 miles or 160 miles and this is at an ave. speed of 60 mph.Apr 26, 2008
by Dante J
Apr 05, 2008
Its cool...the tinted windows draw a lot of attention..Apr 05, 2008
by Robert H
Mar 28, 2008
This was a superb car for our family it was great until we were rear-ended. It endured several trips between salt lake city UT and Milwaukee WI. It handled the mountains with ease. Had the power to deal with most situations.Mar 28, 2008
by Anton K
Mar 16, 2008
was fast and reliable. good on gas too.Mar 16, 2008
by Anonymous
Mar 06, 2008
this car has 250000km on it have had no problums to date.Mar 06, 2008
by Randy M
Feb 27, 2008
nice car to haveFeb 27, 2008
by Christopher G
Feb 04, 2008
Only had broken legs in each crash.Feb 04, 2008
by Anonymous
Nov 15, 2007
After 189,000 miles the the Lumina still runs as good as new. Nov 15, 2007
by Renee A
Nov 08, 2007
I had it for maybe 6 months and just didn;t want it anymore. It was my first carNov 08, 2007
by Matt S
Nov 07, 2007
great reliable ride. always started, decent gas mileage, made it to 193,200 miles and the tranny went. Nov 07, 2007
by Marcia K
Nov 06, 2007
THE BEST CAR EVER... till it died and I didn't want to put more money in it.Nov 06, 2007
by Anonymous
Sep 14, 2007
With high-end Goodyear All-weather passenger tires, this car rides like it's on rails! Instant and accurate "feedback" from the excellent rack&pinion steering; absolutely perfect suspension; and more than adequate acceleration and braking easily puts this car at the very TOP of the fine performance heap on a poor-mans budget. I could not be happier!
After 115,000 miles, I developed a small external leak in my intake manifold gasket that affected the milage, and slowly leaked away my coolant on the OUTSIDE of the engine.. not into the oil-pan.
I went ahead and regasgeted everything from the Intake manifold gasket to the top of the stack.. and had SIGNIFICANT gains in power, milage, and quietness... not to mention, the leak is gone!Sep 14, 2007
by Anonymous
Sep 05, 2007
at first didnt like the looks but kids did so we test drove ten other vans and it ran the best just the wiper problem nowSep 05, 2007
by Anonymous
Feb 02, 2007
I drove my sister one time.And i just fell in love.the best feature in this vehicle to me is the steering.You have total control of the car.I will later get some more info on this vehicle.Im gonna try and get everything little about this car.I promise that after i get done your will have all the info u need.Feb 02, 2007
by Anonymous
Jan 22, 2007
My wife bought the car from her mechanic. It was the loaner that he let out. We have had the car for 5 years. Other than the transmission (110K) & Turn signal switch (135K) both common wear items, she is a great car.Jan 22, 2007
What users have asked
Anti theft system
I have a 96 chevy lumina and I believe the anti theft has engaged for some reason. I've checked the fuses, tried to jump it, then I cranked it from the starter itself and a couple of times I did get it to fire up but it died immediately. What can cause this to engage all the sudden cuz I was just driving it and it was fine. If I get a new key with the correct corresponding ohms will that work? Or do I have to go to a chevy dealership and get some kind of code to reset it?
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Lumina problems. Won't start
My chevy lumina stopped running one night after work. Had replaced transmission , alternator and battery before this. Any help would be appreciated. Will give more info as asked.
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how can i check fuel pump on 1996 chevy lumina
seem like not getting fuel it starts up with starting fluid but cant on itsw own cant seem tyo find fuel pump pls help lost car been sitting for 2 years in garage only 22000 miles used to run fine put new fuel in
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1996 Chevy Lumina 3.1L Intermittent Hard Start
Runs and drives excellent. Cold morning hard start only occasional At operating temp, shutdown, run into store for 10 minutes, hard restart. Depress throttle slightly, no start, have to let it set for 10 to 15 minutes, then starts.
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1996 Chevrolet Lumina Pricing
Original MSRP
$16,895 to $18,595Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent