Cars & Transportation - 17 August 2007

my 2001 Buick Century started running really bad about a month ago.Put in a ton of fuel injection cleaner,and heet.Changed the fuel filter,PVC valve,Air Intake Control Valve(which was shot)and things improved.Now the service engine light is on,and I've noticed it idles a little rough,and engine sounds a little louder,just in the last couple of days.It doesn't lope like it did,but still a hesitation once in a while.The car has 81,000 miles on it and never given me trouble before.The manual says the fuel additives could have caused damage to one or more of the spark plugs.A friend said it could be the O2 sensor.
Being woman I want to find out as much as I can before I go to a garage and risk being shafted.Any advice,anyone?

2007-08-17 15:27:40 · 2 answers · asked by tamarakbn 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

it's dying really fast and I have to kickstart the bike. a friends dad says the motorcycle will recharge it's own battery while it's driving, is this true? Does this bike do that?

2007-08-17 15:23:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2007-08-17 15:21:59 · 4 answers · asked by Shannon E 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 1993 Lincoln Town car and even if I push the accelerator all the way down to the floor , the car barely picks up speed...then after driving maybe 2 or 3 blocks with the accelerator pushed to the floor it picks up speed for a few moments and slows down again...I had been driving it and it had been popping alot...help me please

2007-08-17 15:20:14 · 8 answers · asked by diamondminded 1 in Lincoln

does anyone know the name of the special edition mustang that performed during the 1960s-70s? I know it started with an L but idk the name...

2007-08-17 15:16:41 · 7 answers · asked by Ashboo 2 in Ford

2007-08-17 15:14:01 · 6 answers · asked by archie 1 in GMC

I am going to attempt rotating the tires on my Chevy 1500. Is it safe to jack up the truck with 4 jacks. I have one hydrolic jack and 4 floor jacks. I am not afraid to rotate the tires. I am afraid the truck is going to slip from the jacks and fall. Am I attempting this the wrong way? How do you guys do it?

2007-08-17 15:10:55 · 8 answers · asked by skycat 5 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-08-17 15:05:25 · 9 answers · asked by ashley 2 in Chevrolet

It is an 1993 Buick Regal Custom with a 3.8L engine. It ran hot and I had to replace the heater core. Now the heater will not work and my car keeps overheating. It is also skipping a little bit. I am getting a tune up tomorrow for that. I also flushed the radiator and that didn't help. I noticed that the fans don't kick in until around 200 degrees f.

2007-08-17 15:04:16 · 18 answers · asked by Justin T 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-17 15:04:04 · 2 answers · asked by AVIS B 1 in Volkswagen

2007-08-17 14:59:08 · 6 answers · asked by free2 1 in Safety

Currently i have a 4.6 engine in my mustang. However its "blown up" and my dad is going to replace it... he wants to put another 4.6 in it but i asked him if i payed for it, could we have a 5.0 put in it... He told me that it has to be a 4.6. (otherwise you would have to change the mounting bolts and transmission among other small things)...What exactly would it take, and would it be worth it???

2007-08-17 14:59:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

For years I've been told not to put a car battery down on a bare concrete floor. That it would drain the battery and somehow damage it's rechargeability (sp). Is this true or an old wives tale?

2007-08-17 14:56:50 · 8 answers · asked by samiam9950 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

if I drive a VW Jetta 2.5, does it make a diff to use premium gas? is it true that it's better for the engine to use premium when the weather is hot?

2007-08-17 14:55:29 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

No switch found at receiver dryer where usually found, however there is a switch on the high side near the radiator. I'm trying to find it so i can jump it to see if my clutch will engage.

2007-08-17 14:55:11 · 3 answers · asked by wendy0475 1 in Chevrolet

I have a Dodge Ram 1500 (V8) that will not start. It did though lie "dorment" for at least 1 yr. It ran pryor to that and I had bought another truck and just let this one sit. It ran perfectly fine before that. My neighbor brought over his hand held "computer" and it read "no link..... computer error". Any idea on what this could be? I am stumped on this one.

2007-08-17 14:55:08 · 6 answers · asked by mrsc93 2 in Dodge

I have a 1977 Avion Travel trailer. It has a 3,000 BTU Suburban NT-30 Furnace. It has a 3 wire hook up for the power and thermostat. If I bought a new one to replace it, I would have a 4 wire hook up on the new furnace. Anyone out there ever make this swap? What about the 4th wire?

2007-08-17 14:51:35 · 1 answers · asked by Terry C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The wheels from my suitcase are so annoying, every time I roll it, it make such loud noise! What should I do? Every time turns to me and look this way because the sound is so loud. Quite embarrassing!

2007-08-17 14:51:20 · 4 answers · asked by comet10nis_star 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Of 1986 volvo 240 dDL.

2007-08-17 14:49:24 · 4 answers · asked by robert l 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We just purchased a 27' travel trailer. The trailer weighs 5500lbs empty. I am having a 10,000lb hitch put on my '99 F-150 and will have sway bars. My truck is a 4.6L V8. Am I insane to attept to tow this trailer or does this seem reasonable? Will driving while towing it be a white knuckle affair? Thanks!

2007-08-17 14:41:34 · 4 answers · asked by Ethan Rom 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I am trying to find a car that is fast enough that i can have some fun in but im not going to be spending a lot for insurance. I also want to have a car htat would be good to hook up.

2007-08-17 14:34:14 · 9 answers · asked by JD 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

i need help with my car. the problem is that when i try to start it it just makes this weird ticking noise. and when i put the key in the ignition and turn it put dont rev it up or start it the car shakes a little.the lights work and so does the radio and all the lights on the headboard (the lights near speedometer and stuff). i have a 1995 honda civic dx/lx. i also want to know what the shift lock release does. thank you

2007-08-17 14:28:17 · 6 answers · asked by daven c 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-17 14:22:49 · 6 answers · asked by Adam 1 in Ford

At engine idle, voltage s/b about 14.5 but it is about 12.9 and when engine rpm is increased voltage is about 14 and amperage output is 70 with no load on the alternator. Battery is brand new.

2007-08-17 14:15:12 · 3 answers · asked by patrick 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was wondering how snow tires differ from all seasons. Plus, what are the effects on snow tires if they are used all year round? Can they be used during summer?

2007-08-17 14:15:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

One 100-degree day, I turned the AC up to the third level but no air came out at all. I heard it kick on but nothing came out! help it's super hot!!!

2007-08-17 14:14:43 · 6 answers · asked by SMD 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

To make a long story short, a couple of weeks ago my '99 dakota started to tweek. It would loose power if accelerated too quickly or driving up hills. Days later, I pulled out of the driveway and 20 seconds later, it lost power again. It feels like its starving for gas or a hole in the exhaust. Because you can feel a "putt putt" and silent backfires when it does it. It went to one mechanic and he couldn't find anything wrong with it. Currently its at another and our bill is at $1k and still they don't know whats wrong. Its had a good tune up, everything has been looked over, its just one giant mystery. Has anbody else had this problem or have any ideas what could possibly be wrong? They are checking the engines computer today, but I have a feeling that won't be it either. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks

2007-08-17 13:38:27 · 12 answers · asked by Louise 4 in Dodge

2007-08-17 13:38:18 · 17 answers · asked by returnofkarlos 2 in Aircraft

It recently began overheating and more quickly each time. The radiator was also badly cracked around the top. I sealed it with J B Weld. I do hope that was not a mistake. However, since putting in the new thermostat there it bubbling around the edge of the housing. Why?

2007-08-17 13:37:46 · 3 answers · asked by trayconn 1 in Nissan

My SRS light turned on today on my 01 Civic with 95k. the car is a one owner car and has never been in a wreck. I am worried this is going to cost a fortune to fix. Any ideas on the problem or how much dealer will charge for diagnosis and repair.

2007-08-17 13:35:37 · 4 answers · asked by Todd H 1 in Honda