Maintenance & Repairs - August 2006

i usually don't fill in air in my bicycle's tyres for a month. when i see that the time comes near to refill, the tyres seem to be a bit less inflated. is it ok to do it at this interval or do i need to fill in much earlier? rather than waiting for a whole month.

2006-08-28 04:49:07 · 2 answers · asked by Seungyong W 5

It should be getting 32city/35highway. I know these are just estimates, and that the test done by the EPA doesn't accurately represent actual driving conditions. However, we've been averaging about 19mpg city. We've only driven about 170 miles since we bought the car and our tank is just under a quarter full already! This is so far under the EPA estimates that I wonder if it is cause for concern. We have a manual transmission and haven't carried any heavy loads. We've also kept AC use to a minimum. Whats going on?

2006-08-28 04:43:49 · 2 answers · asked by Mary F 1

like in mph this cop said i was going 52 mph but my speedo said i was doing 43

2006-08-28 04:35:25 · 8 answers · asked by hotsauce919rr 3

I.e. parking brake pedal, L/H side of drivers cockpit. I don't have an owner's manual. Can put the brake on, but how do I release it?

2006-08-28 04:08:28 · 3 answers · asked by kittybriton 5

i am graduate mechanical/electrical engineer.having experience in various fields like automobile,manfacturing etc.

2006-08-28 03:59:06 · 1 answers · asked by surinder k 1

Dodge selling these lemons. I should have bought another Honda. I have a 1991 269,000 miles still gets 40 miles to the gallon and still running strong.

2006-08-28 03:38:32 · 5 answers · asked by awagner1971 2

My 144 volt battery module is barely charging...is this due to a faulty IMA (integ. motor assist) or bad conventional 12 Volt battery?

2006-08-28 03:36:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

the larger the gap the bigger the spark and more power,but more chance of spark blow out and poor gas milege?the less the gap the less spark but better fuel milege and it runs safer? i am spacing out on this one big time,i totally forgot...

2006-08-28 03:27:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-28 03:26:50 · 4 answers · asked by M R 1

what should I check??

2006-08-28 03:20:05 · 7 answers · asked by tecvba 4

The car starts ok but just has this rattle till warmed up and doesnt vanish,it just doesnt sound loud

2006-08-28 03:02:13 · 15 answers · asked by GEOFF R 1

What is the spot free rinse at the carwash? It seems like the spot free rinse is slow water spray that wastes time and is a rip off.

2006-08-28 02:56:03 · 3 answers · asked by Stumped 1

Just recently did an engine swap in a 92 achieva and now the climate control wont change fron the vent. I beleive it is vacuum powered and probably isnt hooked up. Where do i find this and where does it hook up? OR any other possibilities?

2006-08-28 02:10:32 · 3 answers · asked by The Boss 1

Car is hesitating when i accelerate, will stall if i take off quickly. When I'm at a stop I have to keep car in neutral so it won't die. Has also backfired once. Any help is appreciated! Does anyone know of reputable mechanic, no worries of about being ripped off?

2006-08-28 01:58:47 · 11 answers · asked by Ellen 1

2006-08-28 01:42:45 · 8 answers · asked by kds-nj 3

2006-08-28 01:36:36 · 5 answers · asked by matthew s 1

2006-08-28 01:05:20 · 11 answers · asked by blah blah 2

2006-08-28 00:02:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

the centre screw on the fans has been removed but am not having any joy removing the fan its self please help

2006-08-27 23:18:03 · 1 answers · asked by Adam V 1

2006-08-27 22:16:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

im buying this car off a mate but hes locked the keys in the car easyest way without breaking window please

2006-08-27 21:45:02 · 21 answers · asked by keith b 3

does anybody know how much these things cost,really dont want to be done over at the garage.

2006-08-27 21:00:52 · 16 answers · asked by blahblah 2

I have an 84 nissan pickup and yes the carb very much needs rebuilt, but for the last year I have just been spraying it with carb cleaner, but my gas mileage is horendous. Oh and I have my idel set to fast also I'm sure.

2006-08-27 19:13:38 · 17 answers · asked by tripsnpig 3

my altima has been dying while in park after being on for about 5mins and dies at a stop after driving around the block. it seems to have a studder and be hesitant when giving gas and when letting off the gas. about a month ago my CAI suckt in some water (hydrolock). i cleaned out everything the same day it happen and replaced MAF got a new battery, new spark plugs and have given it 2 oil changes so far and ofcourse ive used fuel injector cleaners. ive askt around and have gotten nowhere really but i have gotten 2 maybe's: trottle position sensor and the knock sensor. can anyone give me a answer on what it could be. PLEASE HELP ive been without my car for a month! and so far have spent about 500$

all the best,
damien

if it is the TPS can you let me know where i can get one besides the dealership. they expect for me to buy the full throttle body +the sensor for 700$!! they said they dont sell that sensor by itself.. total BS.!? think a junkyard would be a good idea?

2006-08-27 18:59:42 · 5 answers · asked by terrormaschine79 1

i learned it in high school, but i cant quite remember how to do it. a quick, helpful memory refreshing reminder would win 10 points here. thank you!

2006-08-27 18:38:44 · 2 answers · asked by julia k 2

The windshield wipers won't work and I have replaced the fuse. The washer fluid won't work nor will the cruise control looking for alternate way to get wipers working.

2006-08-27 17:57:25 · 3 answers · asked by jtink63 1

1996 ford e-150 van cruise control not functioning checked the fuses and brake lights already

2006-08-27 17:51:12 · 5 answers · asked by freonmike 2

My 1975 Dodge M-500 Chassis motorhome, powered by a 440, won't start.

I already put in a new battery, and a new starter, new starter relay, and still have the same problem:

When the ignition is turned, the starter engages, and you can hear a rapid, percussive clicking, like an impact wrench type of sound, but the engine doesn't actually crank...like the starter gears aren't quite meshing with the flywheel.

One piece of info: When I put the new battery, I accidently hooked it up backwards, and saw a puff of smoke around the area of the alternator. Strangely, with the battery hooked up backwards, the engine cranked, strong! Now that the battery is connected correctly, however, I'm back to square one...just the rapid-fire clicking, no engine crank. If I shorted out the alternator, would that account for the starter problem?
Is there a way to test this?
Are there other components that likely would have been shorted out by the battery being backwards?

2006-08-27 17:46:40 · 4 answers · asked by abu 1

how do i adjust the valves i can turn to top dead one way they are both loose and turn to top dead again then they are both tight? how do i do this?

2006-08-27 17:38:22 · 3 answers · asked by mrstar4u2 1

I made the mistake and filled up my car with 93 ethanol gas when I really should've used 87 grade! Can that ruin my engine?

2006-08-27 17:20:35 · 14 answers · asked by racingboy13 1