Maintenance & Repairs - June 2006

My left brake light is out and I don't want to pay someone labor for something that I could probably do myself because I'm willing to learn. It's messy work but it saves money. :)

2006-06-30 13:08:26 · 6 answers · asked by Sweet_Sassy_Scorpio 1

what is the purge solenoid and what does it do and would it make the car have a loss of power

2006-06-30 13:06:18 · 1 answers · asked by Ron I 1

It has received a Tune Up earlier this year, due to a mis-fire in the third cylinder. I had that fixed.

All the fluids have been flushed and replenished.

2006-06-30 12:54:51 · 8 answers · asked by Kristian M 1

2006-06-30 12:51:01 · 7 answers · asked by kalyn4452000 2

i have a 1984 buick skyhawk
the a/c is blowing hot air and never getting cool.. what might this be

im already having to get the alternator replaced and would like to know what to do for the a/c so i can do both at once

2006-06-30 12:48:41 · 16 answers · asked by ♥ Lisa♥ 5

It's a normal, 13" wheel. I think I ran over a nail or something

2006-06-30 12:43:55 · 19 answers · asked by Top 99% 3

I have a 2001 Toyota 4Runner with nearly 80,000 miles on it. I have a good friend, and he and his dad are car experts. Should I let them do the tune up, go to my Toyota dealership, or to some shop around town?

2006-06-30 12:40:33 · 6 answers · asked by football_state_champion_2003 1

The truck has around 180,000 miles on it.
Is this a reliable truck?
What are the most common problems for this truck?
What would I expect in maintainence for this truck?
How much more could it last without major repars?
(Any comments about experiences with this truck would be greatly appreciated)

2006-06-30 12:33:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1957 Oldsmobile engine and recently built new headers. I need a alternator bracket that will fit this motor.

2006-06-30 12:25:11 · 2 answers · asked by r156@swbell.net 3

truck is a 2004 chevy 2500HD EXTENDED CAB, all other functions work. What could be wrong???

2006-06-30 12:24:27 · 7 answers · asked by slkric8 2

car not increasing speed. picks up slow and spudders.

2006-06-30 12:18:59 · 8 answers · asked by jay63118 1

A relative wants to give me her car that she hasn't driven for about 4 years. Should I be pulling the plugs first and pouring in something ? Adding something to the old gas ? etc.

Thanks for any advice ... Tom

2006-06-30 12:13:38 · 5 answers · asked by wiscTom 1

2006-06-30 11:49:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-30 11:45:11 · 8 answers · asked by tleighann99 1

my tires says no more than 35 psi...but that seems too low still. my tires still look flat...should i risk going over? or is my tires gauge broken or what?! so annoying..

2006-06-30 11:44:10 · 7 answers · asked by Flamethrower Mouth 2

2006-06-30 11:29:28 · 2 answers · asked by wizzstock 1

Also, the bondo is falling off.

2006-06-30 10:47:27 · 8 answers · asked by Jim Hannan 1

2006-06-30 10:37:58 · 4 answers · asked by countachman 1

In my accord the green light flashes on and off then quits but when it is flashing car skip gears when its not flashing runs great. just does it every now and then while driving it. then the check engine light also comes on after a while when light is flashing what could this be or how can I fix it. the car is for my son that needs a little tlc (first car) or is it worth fixing.

2006-06-30 10:37:17 · 4 answers · asked by WILLIAM W 2

does anyone know if I have a honda car, do I have to continue taking it to the dealer for oil changes to keep the warrantee valid? or can I take it to the local "Jiffy Lube"?

2006-06-30 10:34:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-30 10:10:23 · 3 answers · asked by nellieb_959 3

I just posted this question, but I have new info.

For astarters, the day before it finally died, I noticed that twice that day I would turn my key to start my car and it would pause, then maybe 1/2 a second later it would start. The next day, nothin.

Dead.

I just went outside to see what's up, the connections seem all good. The alternator is new and the battery is charged ok, but when I go start it it does nothing. No clicks, nothing. I was advised to maybe "tap" the starter with a wrench, but is that possible without lifting the car? I can't even tell where the starter is in the Haynes manual. Any help would be seriously appreciated. Any ideas?

2006-06-30 10:07:17 · 3 answers · asked by Glor316 2

2006-06-30 10:02:37 · 1 answers · asked by Dennis W 1

I took my car in for a service (1999 Vauxhall Tigra) and I cannot believe the quote they have given me to carry out repairs. Are there any mechanics out there who can tell me whether a) they are completely overcharging me and b) whether someone who fixes cars would buy this from me with these faults and how much for!

OK this is the list of things they said was wrong;
1) Excessive shudder whe moving from standstill possible clutch. advised strip for investigation.
2) Car excessively smoking when revved, requires cylinder head gasket.
3) Advised timing belt and spark plugs due to age and mileage if not been done.
4) Back box baffles ex loose.
5) 2 rear shockers leaking
6) Excessive leak at power steering rack and power steering pump leaking.
7) Excessive oil leak at sump gasket.
Their quote for INVESTIGATING the gasket and gearbox, replacing the spark plugs, changing the timing belt and blackbox, 2 new rear shock absorbers, steering rack and pump and sump gasket was
£1948.

2006-06-30 09:59:59 · 20 answers · asked by Showaddywaddy 5

2006-06-30 09:52:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Digital display on radio of my 2000 Ford Focus is blinking and fading in and out. Do I just have to have a "chip" replaced or the entire system?

2006-06-30 09:49:29 · 5 answers · asked by S*W*F 2

I was recently in a really bad accident and my car is now in the shop. I went by yesterday and they were still working on it. when I looked at the parts they were replacing, they were all differerent colors and it looked like they chopped up another cars parts and stuck it on my car. My question is ...is this safe, honest, and will you be able to tell the car has been chopped up? Also, they have to repaint all of these parts including the entire right side and the trunk....how long does that process take?

2006-06-30 09:40:48 · 17 answers · asked by christine1_4843 2

Never had problem until today. Have to press clutch all the way in so safety device will allow ignition to start car. Suddenly today may have to press clutch several times before ignition will fire. Is there an easy solution to this problem, possibly a switch ar fuse or something?

2006-06-30 09:38:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-30 09:36:31 · 4 answers · asked by reliant 1

2006-06-30 09:35:21 · 20 answers · asked by kentdaniel27 1