Maintenance & Repairs - July 2006

Is it hard on the engine to run when the gas gauge is below half or a quarter? If so how does that strain occur?

2006-07-14 14:27:38 · 16 answers · asked by poof10958 4

Had already posted q. about Ford '91 Escort. Battery kept draining overnight after parking. Mechanic could NOT find any shorts after several days looking a few times too. Battery discharges overnight every few days overnight w.o9 warning. Then, the car's engine started turning off suddenly over the past few days while driving: Engine started to rev down, only to come "on" again suddenly a few seconds later. Is this a transmission problem? If not, what? If so, where near 11415 to get it fixed not expensive but good job. If not a tranny problem, where to fix it properly somewhat near Kew Gardens or Forest Hills, Queens, NYC 11415, or 11375 or on Metropolitan Ave. in Middel Village, perhaps somewhere...Frustrating...now months this way.

2006-07-14 14:13:19 · 5 answers · asked by Legandivori 7

well i think i just ****** my breaks up by driving with parking break on... yes stupid (but ima girl :(

anyways how much are new breaks for like a 1997 saturn?

2006-07-14 14:09:11 · 5 answers · asked by Im not stupid i just dont care 2

Please everyone look at this pic and tell me if you see a Ghost or are my eyes going Bad..

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2006-07-14 13:37:58 · 33 answers · asked by Vulcan 1 5

Looking to get an honest vehicle inspection in Monroe county, PA....can anyone recommend a sevice center? Burnzy's tried to BURNME!

2006-07-14 13:33:24 · 2 answers · asked by bboopinpa 1

in Massachusetts, metro-boston

2006-07-14 13:18:24 · 2 answers · asked by Andy D 1

my motor is an sohc motor in a 1.3 4cyl. 95' geo metro...it is able to start with the fuel relay pulled with priming into the trottlebody, but what ever controls the fuel released by the injector, has failed...but with so many sensors, where does one start to ck for faults, does the vacuume control the amount of fuel forced through the injector, if so, what would be the most conspicous of them all???I am trying to get this vehicle running for my parents because they are disabled, and like all, they have dr. apps. all the time...that is why this question means so much to me...and I will reward the one answer with a golden opportunity...to my archives of un-soliceted video...of extreme motor sports, and special, very special bonus features....I am for real....and my word is my bond... lordclawson@yahoo.com...for GoodTimes Media...out of Rockwall Texas...lookit up if u have ur doubts, but I'm really just concerned about getting my folks back on the road...tell me what you think...peace.

2006-07-14 13:08:56 · 3 answers · asked by lordclawson 1

2006-07-14 12:59:22 · 8 answers · asked by lnajordan 3

2006-07-14 12:57:52 · 4 answers · asked by mony 1

2006-07-14 12:48:10 · 13 answers · asked by MARIAAAA 1

I just recently had all my tires replaced and the next day my abs lights came on in my dashboard. Well, today the first time I hit my brakes my abs system activated or something and my van felt like it had no brakes for a brief moment. I have to work tommorrow using my van and I was wondering if it is dangerous and what might be wrong. Thanks alot for any help.

2006-07-14 12:41:48 · 4 answers · asked by aloisec1 2

Our car (94 Volvo station wagon) has about 90,000 miles and is in good mechanical condition. The a/c has never given us any problems. Recently we took a 1400-mile round trip. On the outbound leg, the a/c worked great. Coming back, it was a little weak - it worked most of the time but occasionally it would blow lukewarm air.

Now it's hardly working at all. It will blow cold for a few minutes, then it will blow outside-temperature air that's really moist and unpleasant, and then it'll work again - but it never blows really super cold the way it used to.

Any diagnostic suggestions or tests we can do to figure out what the problem is? Thanks in advance!

2006-07-14 12:24:06 · 3 answers · asked by bobhayes 4

I am looking to buy another engine for my lexus GS300. Is there anyway to tell how used an engine is? Or if it's a "good" engine.

2006-07-14 12:12:28 · 5 answers · asked by REGGIE G 2

Parts it has: Engine-390 (.60 over), comp 268H cam, Performer dual plane int., Holley 750 vac. sec., '67 2 bbl heads (mild work), K&n air filter, comp 110 elec. fuel pump, 3/8 aluminum fuel line, pertronix ignitor ignition, cool can.
car: 4.11 gears, 275/60R15 BFG drag radials

What I have tried: replaced carb with a 600 edelbrock, replaced fuel pump with a new comp110, checked fuel pressure at high RPM's, upgraded valve springs, swapped out different igniton systems.
With all of these changes the car still bogged out at the exact same rpm's. It's like the engine cuts and barely runs for about 5 seconds. once the rpms slow back down it runs like normal right away again but even if I put it in neutral it still takes about 5 seconds of feathering the throttle to get it run smooth again.

The engine went 6000rpm with a much larger cam before I put in the 268H. but it makes a ton more power now and I went from a 14.7 to a 14.3 @95 shifting @ 4900. problem ever since cam swap thanks.

2006-07-14 11:53:08 · 9 answers · asked by me 2

2006-07-14 11:09:44 · 4 answers · asked by shannon 1

I have a crack in my windshield starting at the top going downward about 12 inches long. How can I stop it from continuing to crack?

2006-07-14 11:09:32 · 13 answers · asked by stacy28 1

when i put the car in gear as i accelarate she feels as if she is going to stall (hesitating allot) so i give her more gas or pump the gas pedal to make her go- what could be causing this? I noticed it's only when i accelarate- when i maintain a constant speed she's fine. that's why i don't think it's a problem with the fuel line or anything having to do with that. My guess would be the spark plugs- any suggestions? thanks a ton!!

2006-07-14 10:41:54 · 7 answers · asked by mishelly3 1

2006-07-14 10:40:58 · 7 answers · asked by Ervin J 1

Car will not turn over/start. I had a problem where I had to move the automatic gear shifter to neutral and it would start. Now I move it back and forth and it will not start. I have full battery power and I never had a problem w/ the starter, I believe it is the ignition safety switch. Is this easy to fix/replace?

2006-07-14 10:20:17 · 4 answers · asked by Ronald B 1

2006-07-14 10:15:34 · 10 answers · asked by dt 5

The fuel guage is stuck on empty, but i dont think its a problem w/ the guage itself.
Any ideas???????

2006-07-14 10:12:11 · 4 answers · asked by polo.mouse 1

I think I may have a blown head gasket on my 1993 Isuzu pickup.

What ballpark figure am I looking at to have it repaired?

2006-07-14 10:04:17 · 4 answers · asked by hyearwood 1

I have a 98 dodge stratus and today it just completly stop. when i tried to start it, it sounded like it wanted to turn over but got nothing. any clue?

2006-07-14 10:00:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-14 09:55:21 · 4 answers · asked by polo.mouse 1

is this a rip off, or about right?

2006-07-14 09:41:06 · 2 answers · asked by Nick2006 3

The car has 54000 original miles and in great shape, good battery, it started one time after I shifted the handle from park to drive and back a couple of times, I tought it was the neutral safety switch but that seems to be ok also, it was running perfectly when it was shut off, it doesnt seem to be sending any power to the starter, any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks!

2006-07-14 09:28:12 · 11 answers · asked by DL 1

I got my speakers replaced and the retard switched the wires for the window and door locks now they are opposite. Can I try to change them back myself or should I seek a professional to do it.

2006-07-14 09:04:04 · 2 answers · asked by FacingEviction 4

When my gas get empty the gas gage points to full and when i put gas in the gage goes down to 1/2 or lower does any one know what the problem is?

2006-07-14 09:00:25 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a international 1210 4x4 with a 392 and it cuts out at around 55-65 mph on the highway ive checked the float levels and there fine but i cant figure out why it wants to die out like its getting no gas please help if you can

2006-07-14 08:55:33 · 5 answers · asked by scoutii4x42000 1

my boyfriend has a 2001 black corvette he has just put a new exzost i think its called and some new seats i want to get him something really cool for his car but i dont know what i am not a car person at all i dont know anything about cars now he wont let me take it to anyone so i can ask them about it dont dont let me drive it and plus he lives 3 hours away so when i do see him he wont let me drive it what is some good ideas to do besdies lights he dont want neons on the bottem i need to do something cool now we are both 17 cant go that extream but we always spend alot of moiney on eachother 6 or 700 every time we need to get presents what can i get him for his car but please dont just give me websites and tell me to look for something i dont know what to look for i need to know what to ask for lol

2006-07-14 08:55:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous