Maintenance & Repairs - August 2006

When I'm driving, the oil pressure goes back to normal. When I slow down and stop, it dips REALLY low. I can't seem to figure it out. Obviously I'm concerned about engine damage but don't have to dough to take it to a shop just yet.

2006-08-07 04:12:10 · 6 answers · asked by calderon_josh 1

I have a 2000 Oldmobile Alero and have had no problems with it in the past. Lately, the engine has been very loud when driving, kindof like a dull roar. When coasting or accelerating, it also gets loud. It sounds like its the engine, right under the hood. Any ideas to what the problem might be?

2006-08-07 04:08:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't know which fuse to replace without the owner's manual.

2006-08-07 04:07:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-07 03:54:31 · 5 answers · asked by hpm2124 1

2006-08-07 03:51:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-07 03:47:58 · 6 answers · asked by Charles G 1

When diesel fuel goes bad what happens to it? I know water can be seperated easily and algae can grow in it, can algae be pre-filtered out then what is the fuel ok then? References would be nice not just opinion if possible.

2006-08-07 03:34:23 · 2 answers · asked by George Berz <<<<< 2

I have a 66 LeMans conv and I want to build it for perfomace. Yes there are stronger Pontiac engines,but it came stock with the 326 and I thought it would be different to have a built original block. But no one ever builds a 326 and I have never heard of one being done. Is there some problem with building one? I can go with others if necessary.

2006-08-07 03:14:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whenever I go over speed bumps my car makes this obnoxious sqeaking noise, then when I turn my steering wheel it squeaks also, I have a 99 ford explorer, I was told it might be my ball joints or shocks.....I have to go on a 800 mile trip and don't have time to fix it until I come back in 2 weeks, what do you think is wrong, and what might happen if I wait until I get back to fix it? Or should I get it fixed now before I leave?

2006-08-07 03:13:03 · 11 answers · asked by sarah 3

The groan only occurs when I make a complete stop...during normal driving and breaking there is no groan. any Ideas.

2006-08-07 03:11:06 · 5 answers · asked by tony s 1

2006-08-07 02:45:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-07 02:25:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

when i push all the way down on my gas pedal, sometimes the check coolant light comes on for a few seconds. i checked the coolant and it is fine and the temperature guage is perfectly normal. what could be the issue? am i just not supposed to push down that far?

2006-08-07 02:19:55 · 6 answers · asked by ekimollidrac 3

2006-08-07 02:14:07 · 3 answers · asked by jyerial 1

After having the battery, alternator, and computer changed in June due to a charging problem, my car died again yesterday. At first it started running after it was jumped by a tow truck, but that only lasted an hour. The lights dont even come on. It is definitely something causing this, but no one can figure out what it is. Any ideas?

2006-08-07 02:00:51 · 6 answers · asked by skb 1

I've tried handwashing...but it never gets rid of close up perceptiple marks created from touching and insect matter.

2006-08-07 01:41:35 · 3 answers · asked by awantwin2004 2

Need light body work done as well as a good paint job done on vehicle.

2006-08-07 01:06:41 · 3 answers · asked by tgtate46462 1

Real problem. Engine 'misses' when petrol tank full, half empty and almost empty. Ok inbetween. Often stalls at traffic lights etc. Have changed plugs, filters, fuel pump, leads etc.. Cannot find problem, but when plugs are changed it does become better for a few weeks. Any ideas?

2006-08-07 01:04:53 · 8 answers · asked by Shoes 1

does anyone have the sameproblem with a rovers 416i's central locking system or immobiliser, things like the horn sounding at 1am with no one around.

2006-08-07 00:29:33 · 3 answers · asked by tripping 1

On day to day basis-how to maintain the Car?

2006-08-07 00:26:26 · 6 answers · asked by sachint 1

i need any ideas of how to wreck a cars engine with out the garage finding out ive done it long story but i want to make sure they have to spend money on it before they can sell it again..

yes i know its wrong but revenge is sweet

2006-08-06 23:21:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

1999 V reg 1600 renault scenic

2006-08-06 23:06:04 · 16 answers · asked by CHRIS D 2

sounds like my fly wheel is bad its making a scraping and chirping sound, have to bring it to shop is it ok to still drive it ??

2006-08-06 22:32:20 · 3 answers · asked by BICCA 3

i need to have the contacting information, including tel, fax and email.

2006-08-06 22:30:00 · 1 answers · asked by ?? 2

i need to find a decent clutch kit for a merkur xr4ti L4 2.3L manual trans and turbo, for reasonable $ what store/site should i visit?

2006-08-06 20:31:30 · 3 answers · asked by jen s 1

assuming it doesn't have a good effect, is it ALWAYS negative and what are signs to look for?

2006-08-06 19:27:02 · 7 answers · asked by Barbara D 1

I have a 2002 Saturn SL. Recently, I took it to the dealer for a 30,000-mile service. Dealer decommended that the coolant be flushed and filled along with Fuel System Cleaning.

Now my car has the new Red/Orange-Color Coolant -- from the factory.

According to the Saturn Website - and maintenance schedule, the coolant is good for 100,000 miles. Is that true? Or do I follow the dealer's recommendation?

How about the Fuel System cleaning? Again, the manual makes no mention of that... and the fuel filter is to be replaced at 100K miles.

My geographic area is in NY/NJ with mixed driving: highway and local.

2006-08-06 19:26:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Before my car would over heat....since having that problem fixed, it seems as if it affected or caused me to have another problem....It seems as if my car is not running off all of the cylinders, and seems as if may be starving for fuel...could the person who did the repair work on my radiator forgot to re connect something, knocked something loose, or even worse, damaged something in my car?\

2006-08-06 19:15:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a metallic silver 2003 Toyota Matrix hatchback. I have a dime sized blop of sticky goo on the hood of my car. I live in east Texas and it is reaaaaaally hot and humid these days so very often times, the goo is pretty soft. It feels glue-y to the touch when it is warmed by the sun. I don't think it is bug parts, and I don't know if it is sap, because sometimes I park under trees but not usually. How to remove it safely?

Another question, brief: it has only happened once for about 5 miles of travel (trip to the corner gas station) but it perplexed me. My dome light inside flickered off and on the whole trip, 3 or 4 seconds on, faded off, back on in about 10 seconds. My doors were all firmly shut. No significant bumping around to indicate a short. No problems with the battery, it is in good condtion.

Last question: how to get my car up off the ground a bit. I scrape on a very steep driveway, and lots of other shallower inclines. Costs? Appearance and resale concerns?

2006-08-06 18:48:05 · 1 answers · asked by musicimprovedme 7

???????? is this ok

2006-08-06 18:45:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous