Maintenance & Repairs - August 2006

Hail randomly swept through the city a few months ago and my car was hit really bad, i got stuck in my car and couldn't drive anywhere, but yeah I haven't had the money to repair it. I'm looking into that now, and i'm wondering what options there are in fixing all the dents in my car. Its not like 10-20 dents. Its like more like probably 60+ dents. Its a Mazda Protege LX '98, i dunno if it makes a difference on what kinda car i have. Any suggestions on the least expensive way to go about fixing her up?

2006-08-06 18:41:27 · 3 answers · asked by Stone Sour 2

i have and it lasted a lot loinger the normal and can u put stp or sothing to clean it out or what

2006-08-06 18:27:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

A few weeks ago my truck started having troubles, it would click when I turned the key and sometimes start, lights work and dim slightly when ignition is turned. It has gotten worse so now I don't even try. I cleaned the battery cables and still same deal. Not sure if I should be checking starter/solenoid or maybe its just a weak battery? Its a 1983 GMC pickup so the starter is hard to get at. Hoping its battery related.

2006-08-06 17:46:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Was also overheating. Fixed the overheating issue by replacing fan motors, relays, and finding a short under the dash which had blown some large fuses also. Changed temp switch and fixed 3 vacuum leaks also.

Problem still is that the car is stalling when at idle. The car can be driven for about 10 minutes stopping & going before issue happens when coming to a stop (Will rev from 1000rpm to about 1500rpm and then die). Can be driven on the highway reliably and with good pickup until come to a stop/idle. Once the stall occurs, the car can be started only to stall again immediately. Must sit for few hours before can be driven again.

Doesn't appear to be the same engine that came with the vehicle.
One wiring harness coming off the block appears to have no home.

Seals near timing belt are leaking.

Thanks ahead of time for any help. I'm stuck.

2006-08-06 17:32:44 · 4 answers · asked by Will777 1

I have many original owners manuals from the 60's to present that I collected sinse I was younger.
Are these worth anything or just good kindling for my stove.

Sample
1970 Thunderbird owners manual
1968 Chevrolet owners manual

And many more..

2006-08-06 17:05:46 · 5 answers · asked by Vulcan 1 5

2006-08-06 16:57:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was going to by Brake pads for a Toyota but don't know what 5SFE means? I know it's the Engine but could anyone break this down for me?

2006-08-06 16:51:54 · 6 answers · asked by Lorcan 1

or just a stp treatment the same

2006-08-06 16:42:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

THE INSIDE LIGHTS COME ON BY THERESELF. EVERYTIME I WALKED OUTSIDE LASTNIGHT, THEY WERE ON. NOW THEY'RE DOING IT AGAIN. ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED AND LOCKED.

2006-08-06 16:41:34 · 17 answers · asked by angel 1

When not started and sitting for more than 30 minutes, oil is at 40psi and engine starts with ease. After starting, runs at max psi, >60.
After shutting off, if oil psi not allowed to drop all the way back to it's resting psi of 40, the engine struggles before starting, like overcoming resistance.
Bought recently. Told it had head job recently. Can see new valve covers and seals, intake, oil pan, flywheel, master cylinder, alternator, wires and plugs.
Truck runs great, I can't find anything wrong with the truck inside or out aside from this.
Oil condition was good, but it had about 1 1/2 quarts over full. I changed oil and filter and filled to correct levels. Same issue.
I'm worried I'm going to blow my seals if the oil-pressure stays this high.
Any information or insight will be greatly appreciated.

2006-08-06 16:35:21 · 7 answers · asked by Will777 1

I have a 2005 toyota camry. All the fluids have been topped off. The last oil change was 5 months ago.

2006-08-06 16:30:51 · 18 answers · asked by jveryrad 4

2006-08-06 16:17:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is a shock absorber that locks the hood up. But there is no release to allow me to close it again.

2006-08-06 16:17:08 · 12 answers · asked by jveryrad 4

it turns over like its out of gas&starts once in a while but wont stay running,we changed the fuel filter &it wasnt the problem.it has done this before and then started and ran for a long time ,now it wont even start...??

2006-08-06 16:14:00 · 5 answers · asked by debra c 1

WHAT IS DS2 MECHINE?WHAT IS THIS MECHANINE FUNCTION?HOW IT WORK IN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY FOR CHECKING VEHICLE?DIFFERENT BETWEEN 'DS2' AND 'MOT'?I JUST KNOW THIS MECHANICE CAN READ THE SENSOR BUT I WANT TO KNOW MORE DETAIL AND OTHERS FUNCTION.

2006-08-06 15:59:33 · 2 answers · asked by prue 1

i have a 1998 pontiac grand prix se with 3.1 v6 eng.i want to flush the radiator and coolant system. i'm using "gunk" brand super h.d. radiator cleaner part #C22-32, & following their mfg. guidelines and flushing proceedures.
i have gone underneath the vehicle, i have "drive on" ramps.i'm still not seeing the drain plug for the rediator coolant. do i need to remove the black air dam/rock shield to see it & access it? also: the owners book calls for gm "dex-cool" the extended life anti-freeze, can i mix that with water 50/50? or do i need to put only the straight dex-cool coolant back into the system once it's flushed?
thanks auto novice from texas.

2006-08-06 15:38:47 · 5 answers · asked by frank3rd2003 2

I have a 1995 Dodge Dakota that I do all my own work on. I have never repaired/replaced the suspension before, but it is way past time. I dont know what info will be needed but it's a V6. I am not very mechanical, but replaced the rack&pinion myself.

2006-08-06 15:33:27 · 2 answers · asked by Cindy 2

If I had the transmission filter changed would that help w/ my 89 lincoln town car. It keeps taking a while for it to get into gear (drive). It will still go but the engine winds up and about 30 seconds it will kick into gear. What do I need to do to fix this. I've heard that if the trans filter is the original (and I think it is) then that might be the problem. Any advice will help. Thanx to all

2006-08-06 15:25:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok deal is that i do not want to goto the shop and have it looked at and get ripped off.

1st symptom: i just got my car and the previous owner had had trouble with the car starting. the moter will start but the car will not turn over/catch. it would be tried several times and then would start. this only happen a few times for her. this has happened once for me. she thought she had it fixed. someone told her she had a loose cable or something and he tightener it and cleaned all the connection ont he battery. but when i got it it happened to me

2nd symptom: some times the car will have a delayed start. i will turn the key and the car will act like it is not about to start then it will all of a sudden start. or sometimes the start is kinda slow or just off. most of the time it seems alright.

3rd symptom: once i went to start the car and it had a delayed start and then i noticed the right head light blew or dimed. i am sure it just blew out but i am not sure.

2006-08-06 15:22:21 · 5 answers · asked by Cassandra H 2

I have a 97 Nissan Pathfinder LE and have rust and/or peeling on the chrome bumper. I don't care if I have to paint it if I can, I just want the cheapest solution and would like to do it myself. What is the cheapest way to fix it?

Thank You!

2006-08-06 15:04:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1996 Chyrsler Concorde that has a almost blown tranny and fly wheel. It is barely driveable, and I am trying to find the best way to get rid of it..? Any ideas? I don't know what my options are as I have never had anything like this happen.

2006-08-06 15:02:01 · 7 answers · asked by racingurl37 1

2006-08-06 14:57:09 · 16 answers · asked by basil z 1

I was driving when i notice smoke coming out of the catalic converter and then the car suspension just droped and made a whisling noise what could be the problem?

2006-08-06 14:42:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok i own 95 chev caprice Lt1 mech tells me #6 cylinder low or no compression. other cyl ok how can i fix this compression with out having the engine pull and rebuild. according to my old school books you would squirt a little oil in the cyl it would fix the problem
does that still work or is there any auto parts store that sells some type of oil cleaning or lubricating for the piston and cyl and rings. i dont have the money to buy a rebuilt engine what is the best solution for resolving the low compression. my engine shakes too. new plugs, wires, distributor, waterpump ,egr, alt,. pcv, already on it. I need to restore the compression in the #6 cylinger but i would like all my cylinders to stay working also does the valves get dirty how can they be clean just as well. internet sites state that the exhaust valves might need cleaning too. help

2006-08-06 14:41:57 · 6 answers · asked by Ivan L 1

a/c turns on and off wen on . what could be the problem

thank you

2006-08-06 14:38:55 · 5 answers · asked by lexiree733 2

2006-08-06 14:19:05 · 14 answers · asked by Donna T 1

i just got new tires and alignment 6 months ago.

2006-08-06 14:15:32 · 10 answers · asked by paulcravener 1

I have a Nissan Altima 1994, no AC. Recently, only the highest power on the air vents work. There are four strengths/power that the vents blow outside air into the car, and levels 1-3 no longer work, except the highest one. Is there a way I can fix this myself, without taking the car to the auto mechanic?

2006-08-06 14:10:30 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am so hoping someone can help me!

1) why two batteries?
2) there is a knife switch to turn off the secondary battery, however, when turned off, truck doesn't run, is this the usual? explain?
3) Primary battery is good. Secondary battery is not holding a charge ... had it checked, was told they thought it might not be dead, could be electrical problem ... had electrical system diagnosed at a shop, they said it was fine. However, at time the power meter drops, and the lights, etc dim significantly when it does. Any ideas?
4) May be unrelated, but had to have starter replaced in July.

Thanks for any ideas.

2006-08-06 14:09:48 · 2 answers · asked by Pichi 7

i have had trouble with my car starting once in a while and feel that i probably have a bad starter or connection to my starter. can you tell me what the symtoms of a bad starter are and when i go to have my car looked at what it would look like, etc. if my starter is bad so i dont get ripped off if my starter is not bad.

2006-08-06 13:57:52 · 10 answers · asked by Cassandra H 2