Cars & Transportation - 6 October 2007

I have a 1998 oldsmobile Achieva LS and the valves are beginning to tick. The mileage on my car is 89,000 the oil is changed every 2,000 to 2,500 miles. I put one quart of synthetic oil to 4 quarts of high mileage oil. My monthly mileage for my job is 1,400 per month. So is there any thing I can do to prolong the use of this car.

2007-10-06 11:42:13 · 8 answers · asked by ababio99 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

the valve cover gaskets were disinagrated and on the rocker arms there was dirt and oil grimed up I haven't taken the intake manifold off yet Ihave a 350 v8 chevy van and I don't want to take the engine out can I get to the piston rings

2007-10-06 11:34:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My fuse is good but the windows will not move, so I need to check the relays, only I don't know where they are located.

2007-10-06 11:31:45 · 2 answers · asked by Marty 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

Example:SAE1030,SAE1040

2007-10-06 11:29:33 · 3 answers · asked by jungltiger 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-06 11:29:21 · 6 answers · asked by matt_410S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have a 95 camaro , one mechanic said i need to replace the left wheel bearing. i bought one and thought id replace it. I took the wheel off and moved it back and fourth ,,, doesnt seem loose ..or move ... seems ok to me...do i need to replace it??.So i thought i would just take the cap off and replace the bearing..anyway...
nope......not made that way ...... how do i get to it? four bolts on the back plate? any help would be great. thanks.

2007-10-06 11:20:29 · 4 answers · asked by kinzj 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

posible? and common, i mean the insurance company sends you a check to repair your car , can you keep it?

2007-10-06 11:09:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

I have an X reg Daewoo Matiz. When the ignition is switched off the fuel pump carrys on making a noise and as a result drains the whole battery. Can anyone please tell me what is wrong and how I could fix it.

2007-10-06 11:01:59 · 1 answers · asked by Bobby S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

hey i was wanting to design a car tag for my boyfriend online would you send me a link where i could customize it! and i want to know a few sites that would have cute girly car accessories! thanks so much!

2007-10-06 10:58:24 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

i'm thinking of buying a porsche boxter model 1997,187000 km,how much would the service cost be?and in case anyone owns a porsche could you please tell me how often a service should take place after,in my case, having thespassed the 187000 km?

2007-10-06 10:57:34 · 8 answers · asked by gabriel k 2 in Porsche

I just cleaned off the battery terminal on my car battery (it had some blue-green buildup on the positive terminal), and now i'm left with a container of that stuff mixed with baking soda/water. Is there a proper disposal procedure for that stuff?

2007-10-06 10:57:22 · 3 answers · asked by deepthoughtless 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Seating space. not cargo space.

2007-10-06 10:51:56 · 2 answers · asked by mendoncadam 2 in Nissan

i am thinkig in start a railroad career as a conductor after NARS or Modoc course,but i have some doubts:i know that life at home will not be easy,however,my girlfriend has in mind that i will spend lots of hours out of home and she understands that,i also know that the pay is good and is a job that i will love to do,but is really worth it?i mean,i will earn enough and spare money to take care of my family,but i'm affraid to work a week without stoping at home,that will bi really bad;if i work 12 hours,what are the mandatory hours for rest at home?other thing that i need to know is how is going to be(in the future) the train engineers "office",modern diesel locos are compturized but they could have more confortable cabs,I think that train engineers deserve a cab with conditions equal to common offices(A/C,LCD displays,etc)

Well,i hope an answer as well an opinion to help me on my decision...

Thanks for your attention and greetings for all train engineers

2007-10-06 10:49:16 · 7 answers · asked by ballaz83 1 in Rail

the box i am building will be fairly small about 16 x 16 x 12 tall should i port a box this small or not

2007-10-06 10:49:13 · 3 answers · asked by jayson s 2 in Car Audio

2007-10-06 10:46:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I had decided to go with a new Civic but I also really like the Jetta. If there is a great difference I'll go with the Civic, if not the Jetta. Granted I've been driving a '93 Buick (V6) Centtury for the past 9 years. Thanks a bunch guys....(and gals)...

2007-10-06 10:44:41 · 3 answers · asked by maddogg 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-06 10:42:47 · 3 answers · asked by terf92545 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

So about 3 months ago, i went to canadian tire and did a lot of services as in oil change, transmisiion fluid change, etc etc and ofcourse, differential fluid change.

4 Days ago, the rear tires kept locking as i would turn and make screeching noises. I goto canadian tire and ask them to take a look...the lady came back to me and asked "Sir, have u recently changed ur differential fluid?" and i said that i dont remember....and then she said "maybe the last place u changed ur differential fluid put in the wrong oil and is causing this, but we dont know exactly whats wrong unless we open it up"

So they opened it up and turns out the gears are broken and metal pieces ar everywhere. Apparently, the POSI-CARRIER exploded and the metal pieces when between the gears and broke them.

Keep in mind candian tire had replaced the differential oil about 3 months back. the car has 98,000 kms. My question is, could putting the wrong oil gradually destroy the differential?

2007-10-06 10:38:53 · 3 answers · asked by boss 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Evidently it is thought I have broken the rules for asking who will by my car, under the transport section, buying and selling. Will someone please report it to get it removed. Ican't find a way to do it.
I apologise to one and all. navi

2007-10-06 10:36:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I got the problems down to three things, either the FUEL PUMP, the ALTERNATOR, or the BATTERY...

Help me figure which is probally the right one to fix first.

I was driving fine, then it ran rough, then the driving power would weaken. THEN it died - All happened in less than a minute when the truck ran rough. The electrical accessories died a second before the truck died. A few seconds after it died I started it back up just fine and drove it home smooth - This happened 2 days ago. Yesterday I started it, but it would stall, then it would start, but run rough, then die a couple seconds later.

So... it starts so I don't think its the battery, but it dies so it might be the alternator. BUT when all this first happened, it felt like the fuel pump died thats why it lost power and shut off. But the accessories died before the engine did.
SO, NOW, I'M CONFUSED.

Help me figure which it is. Thanks
I will run tests to see if my lights and horn work, etc. but im lazy :)

2007-10-06 10:15:14 · 7 answers · asked by ... 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am considering buying an used Honda Accord and I am wondering whether I should buy a 2005 or later model that comes standard with airbags for the second row passengers, or a pre-2005 model that does not have those airbags. My wife and I will be driving the car, mainly for grocery shopping or short trips around town, and we have two young children (one is 4.5 yrs old and one is 1 yr old). Both my wife and I are inexperienced drivers and we have hardly driven after we got our driving licenses (I am a graduate student and I take the bus to school). This will be our first car and we will be driving it for at least two years.

2007-10-06 10:11:16 · 3 answers · asked by PointZero 2 in Honda

i changed air filter every year or so and the plugs and wires like 2 yrs ago

2007-10-06 10:10:17 · 5 answers · asked by alex l 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have a 1999 pontiac grand am,i was driving and all of a sudden my engine died.then when i started it back up the engine misses very bad and the engine is vibrating bad,and it wont go over 25 miles per hour.if it goes to 25 or 30 mph then engine dies again. can this just be a bad plug or a moter mount.can someone help me.thanks .

2007-10-06 10:02:20 · 3 answers · asked by dragomir 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 97 Subaru Legacy GT, I need a new paint job, I just want some sort of way to see what kind of paint would look best on my car.

2007-10-06 10:01:30 · 5 answers · asked by pheonix991 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-06 10:01:07 · 4 answers · asked by martha t 1 in Dodge

I would like a body kit but not sure if its a good idea... I am afraid i might break it if i go over speed bump and etc..do you guy have any sugesstion on how to make my tc look better?

2007-10-06 09:59:07 · 1 answers · asked by blaze42k 1 in Other - Car Makes

On the right rear disc of my 98 Prelude, I need to replace the caliper with a rebuilt one and the rotor, am I ok to use the existing caliper/rotor on the driver side? Also, what is the best brake fluid to use after bleeding the brakes.

2007-10-06 09:57:54 · 5 answers · asked by Carl K 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-06 09:56:34 · 4 answers · asked by Susie 1 in Insurance & Registration

2007-10-06 09:53:12 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

would the vehicle lose power and shut off?

2007-10-06 09:46:02 · 6 answers · asked by ... 3 in Maintenance & Repairs