Maintenance & Repairs - July 2006

Every time my car goes to the garage to have a service, the techies advise me that I should have more work done on it - the latest is that my brake discs are very worn.

It may well be the case, as the last set were put on many '000s of miles ago. But how can I tell? What should I look for? At the moment, they look shiny and nice... but that doesn't necessarily mean anything!

2006-07-04 22:32:01 · 14 answers · asked by SuperCharlie 1

2006-07-04 21:53:20 · 12 answers · asked by vrandrox 2

My exhaust pipe is becoming loose- when I start the engine I can hear it rattling. Is it a difficult job to tighten it up? How much should I be expecting to pay to get the work done? Or is it easy to do myself (without a pit)?

2006-07-04 20:50:41 · 6 answers · asked by Sitting Still 4

2006-07-04 18:45:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2004 Honda Civic and according to my uncle I should only fuel my car with regular unleaded if I am really broke since that type of gas contains more water and ruins the engine faster.

2006-07-04 18:00:31 · 17 answers · asked by Stephanie P. 3

2006-07-04 17:40:46 · 4 answers · asked by M ROD 1

We drive a 2000 Mazda Protege and about a week ago we noticed a quiet "creak" when the steering wheel is turned. It sounds like a creaky old door. The creaky noise is getting louder and louder and the steering wheel is harder to turn. Could it be the steering rods? the power steering pump? will a powersteering fluid flush do the trick?? HELP!! we are mere starving students and cannot afford a big repair bill.

2006-07-04 17:30:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

It still tilts but it is loose side to side up and down. It will still steer the car.

2006-07-04 17:26:53 · 11 answers · asked by Robin S 1

What is the damage of using too much motor oil and can it break down a car?

2006-07-04 16:41:37 · 9 answers · asked by PokerFace 1

2006-07-04 16:28:40 · 5 answers · asked by KaSSIDY C 1

Like I did once, because the faster you go, the later you think you are.

2006-07-04 16:20:20 · 7 answers · asked by psych0bug 5

starter, w/wiper motor, muffler and exhaust assembly, fuse box diagram

2006-07-04 15:53:17 · 1 answers · asked by ingram_lisa@sbcglobal.net 1

i checked the level of oil in my car and the dip stick had oil all the way to the top i don't think this is normal

2006-07-04 15:29:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-04 15:06:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The car is a 1993 Chrysler New Yorker.This is a new problem that started a couple days ago. Any ideas??

2006-07-04 14:48:47 · 14 answers · asked by pjrpepsi 1

drawings ,illistrations

2006-07-04 14:37:31 · 4 answers · asked by mr. neon 1

with all hardware and an intact/unblown air bag

2006-07-04 14:20:20 · 3 answers · asked by Scott B 1

i have a 95 dodge intrepid all the fluids are fine but it smokes bad on the left side(cars right side)why

2006-07-04 14:06:58 · 12 answers · asked by roythiel 1

From rims? The rust is really not that bad. Someone said to use like SOS pads. Even went to a part store, and they said they didn't have anything that was to great. Any ideas?

2006-07-04 13:54:37 · 7 answers · asked by valjane42 2

MAZDA MPV 96 DRIVERS /LEFT SIDE CORNER TURN/PARK LIGHT ASSEMBLY,NEED TO SHIP USPS MAIL FIRST CLASS OR PRIORITY MAIL,PAY BU CREDIT OR PAYPAL!

2006-07-04 13:46:12 · 2 answers · asked by MALCOLM S 1

2006-07-04 13:29:47 · 9 answers · asked by john j 2

2006-07-04 13:18:07 · 4 answers · asked by zubyke_14 2

The car is a 1991 Nissan Maxima, 5 speed, 6 cylinder, runs great but smokes a lot. Is the car worth keeping if it does this? Is it reliable?

2006-07-04 12:55:04 · 12 answers · asked by Tina B 3

It has a frione leak. I bought the bottle of refrigerant at Autozone, and put it in properly, and it stays cold for about 3 weeks. Then it runs out, and I have to buy a new 22.00 bottle every 3 weeks.
(please don't say "Take it to a mechanic." I can barely afford the can of refrigerant!)

2006-07-04 12:49:20 · 9 answers · asked by statistics graduate 1

I own a 1984 Chevy g30 Van. The headlights on my Shagon Wagon do not work. I have looked around and someone said that I have blown a headlight fusible link. I do not know how to fix it, or how to find out how to fix it. I would like to find a DIAGRAM or SOMETHING THAT WOULD HELP. Please if you know how to fix it, answer ASAP

2006-07-04 12:48:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-04 12:48:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

3800 series engine

2006-07-04 12:46:22 · 2 answers · asked by robtanner 1

2006-07-04 12:45:59 · 17 answers · asked by Danny R 1

it's a 90 eagle talon turbo charge and after i drive it, coolant bubbles up out of the overflow tank onto the ground. The temperature never rises past normal, and never has since I had the engine replaced with this new one, I also had a pro shop build it and drop it in my car for me. Head gasket maybe? It's new! Maybe it's the cylinder head? It's also new and so is the block. I was told that maybe the head gasket bolts need to be retorqued.

2006-07-04 12:43:38 · 7 answers · asked by talongdn 1

Why do people put spoilers on front wheel drive imports? Any why oh why do they get the most retarted looking ones?!? Some look like an easter basket on wheels. It has absolutely no funtion. I just want to know why? I'd rather spend the money on suspension .

2006-07-04 12:27:51 · 10 answers · asked by Motorpsycho 4