# \#regency **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/regency/2913.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [98 Olds Regence: Low compression on 1,3,5,6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-olds-regence-low-compression-on-1-3-5-6/116970)
**Author:** [@Dustin\_Beeman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dustin_Beeman)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-olds-regence-low-compression-on-1-3-5-6/116970 "2018-05-18T20:56:50Z")
So, a few days ago a co-worker brought me his 1998 Oldsmobile Regency. It has the 3.8l v6 (not the supercharged 3.8 everyone wants.) His explanation of what happened was, “I was backing into my driveway and noticed the … --- ## [Random no start on 1998 Oldsmobile Regency](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-no-start-on-1998-oldsmobile-regency/76773)
**Author:** [@Fargo\_Car\_Go](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fargo_Car_Go)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2017, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-no-start-on-1998-oldsmobile-regency/76773 "2017-10-22T02:26:05Z")
My Regency will randomly not start. No turn-over, interior lights nice and bright, all lights on dashboard come up. No security light shows up on dashboard thus does not appear to be security system. Seems to occur m… --- ## [Keep driving old car or donate it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-driving-old-car-or-donate-it/105016)
**Author:** [@Lovemycruise-boatofa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lovemycruise-boatofa)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-driving-old-car-or-donate-it/105016 "2017-06-19T23:35:34Z")
This is a 95 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite. It sits on my parents’ property and is not in a garage, which I’ve been using as a vacation car for a few weeks a year. I know it is car abuse to let it sit out there in the elem… --- ## [Windshield Woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-woes/71680)
**Author:** [@Ian90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ian90)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2012, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-woes/71680 "2012-03-31T19:42:47Z")
Hi All, In February of this year, I had a new windshield installed. Yesterday when leaving to go to work I noticed the very top part of the windshield on the driver side was cracked in a "x" shape. I have attached a pi… --- ## [91 olds 3800](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-olds-3800/50054)
**Author:** [@ozfritz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ozfritz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2010, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-olds-3800/50054 "2010-06-08T20:26:44Z")
i have checked everything i know how to do.my car when sitting a while hot or cold it takes a few seconds to start.fuel pressure regulator is fine what is it i bought a cam sensor hope it will fix it. but what else can i… --- ## [Car stall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stall/47158)
**Author:** [@1983Country](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1983Country)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stall/47158 "2010-04-08T19:17:33Z")
my car started to stall all of a sudden after it starts it will ideal for about 15seconds then die it just started doing this all of a sudden i have a 1976 oldsmobile 98 regency --- ## [Surgery or pull the plug?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surgery-or-pull-the-plug/41517)
**Author:** [@BILL98](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BILL98)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surgery-or-pull-the-plug/41517 "2009-12-31T23:52:16Z")
My Olds 88 Regency is 12 yrs old tomorrow. 13 is in doubt. 132k miles, body good; always had maintenance & repairs (both engine intake manifolds, fuel pump, water pump) as needed. Took it to dealer for routine maint (plu… --- ## [Service Engine Soon idiot light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-soon-idiot-light/39105)
**Author:** [@Jerachrome](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerachrome)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2009, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-soon-idiot-light/39105 "2009-11-06T22:52:08Z")
I rescued a 1992 Olds 98 Regency Elite from a garage where it had sat undriven for over 3 years, with only 40K miles. When I replaced the dead battery it started right up. I added fresh gasoline and fuel injector clean… --- ## [Miraculous Healing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miraculous-healing/31690)
**Author:** [@larrfirr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larrfirr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2009, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miraculous-healing/31690 "2009-06-11T02:42:55Z")
I've had a problem with my car's HVAC for several years. You need to crank it up to 90 to get the heat to work, or down to 60 to get the AC to work. I guess that means the thermostat was not functioning. Recently I ha… --- ## [Mystery antifreeze leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-antifreeze-leak/23011)
**Author:** [@namburn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/namburn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2009, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-antifreeze-leak/23011 "2009-03-25T02:19:27Z")
My 1997 Olds Regency occasionally leaks antifreeze, usually after I run the heater on the way home from work. I park it and then see antifreeze dripping from underneath the hood,passenger side, midway to the front. The… --- ## [Oldsmobile climate control wacky](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-climate-control-wacky/27888)
**Author:** [@namburn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/namburn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-climate-control-wacky/27888 "2009-03-17T01:05:36Z")
I have a '97 Olds Regency. Every time I have worked done on the car that requires disconnecting the battery, I get it back with the climate control flashing and the passenger side blowing cold when heater or defrost is o… --- ## [97 Olds Regency Suspension issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-olds-regency-suspension-issue/21487)
**Author:** [@corion10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/corion10)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-olds-regency-suspension-issue/21487 "2008-11-01T17:09:32Z")
So I submited this question to click and Clack maybe othres have an idea! My Mom recently gave me my Dad's (now deceased) 1997 Olds Regency with Electronic Level Control. I've replaced the wheels, tires (upgrade 205/7… --- ## [Removing stains from white paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-stains-from-white-paint/19174)
**Author:** [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2008, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-stains-from-white-paint/19174 "2008-09-06T12:03:35Z")
My old white car has a light stain from water draining down the side of the door near the side mirror. It is a light stain, but I would like to remove it. Does anyone have a product recommendation that might work in re… --- ## [How difficult is this job for a mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-difficult-is-this-job-for-a-mechanic/17535)
**Author:** [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2008, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-difficult-is-this-job-for-a-mechanic/17535 "2008-08-02T23:52:23Z")
I have a 1988 Olds 98 with the 3800 V-6 engine. My car needs a cam sensor and interrupter replaced (check engine light and code reveal this is malfunctioning). My local mechanic said the timing belt (assembly) would al… --- ## [GM experts or car fans here --- question about cam sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-experts-or-car-fans-here-question-about-cam-sensor/17127)
**Author:** [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2008, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-experts-or-car-fans-here-question-about-cam-sensor/17127 "2008-07-24T03:21:19Z")
Thanks for your help! I have a 1988 Olds 98 Regency with 43K miles. The car runs like a top, but the service engine light soon is on. The computer gave me code 41: cam sensor failure. I took the car to my mechanic, wh… --- ## [GM A/C Heater blower module - Part # 12484912](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-a-c-heater-blower-module-part-12484912/8138)
**Author:** [@douglas77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/douglas77)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 11:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-a-c-heater-blower-module-part-12484912/8138 "2007-12-09T11:13:18Z")
Seeking general history, location, repair / replacement information about the module???? The GM garage charges $300.00 to replace this part - unacceptable