Maintenance & Repairs - August 2006

1989 buick lesabre t-type coupe. car has grand touring suspension. parts are new ball joints, original lower control arms . tech said he has done it many times to newer cars and no failures ever. should i just get new control arms and just see about getting a partial refund?

2006-08-19 09:55:14 · 7 answers · asked by ELZINA G 1

2006-08-19 09:51:13 · 2 answers · asked by colter_bay 2

In or around the Pacoima area in california

2006-08-19 09:46:01 · 4 answers · asked by martinezpacoima 1

someone told me it was a cable. when it is really hot, it doesnt work until i drive for a while. sometimes it says i am going 100 mph, sometimes 0 mph

2006-08-19 09:44:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1991 Honda Accord LX and am having trouble with overheating and keeping coolant in the radiator. When the engine gets hot the coolant in the radiator is pushed into the overflow tank to the point of spilling out of the tanks cap along with the radiator cap. This occurs every time I drive it and I have to replace the coolant almost every day. The engine only overheats when the radiator dries up. I have been told I either need a new radiator or it is a head gasket problem. How do I know for sure?

2006-08-19 09:37:01 · 14 answers · asked by Aaron K 1

2006-08-19 09:26:45 · 9 answers · asked by Charlie C 2

I'm thinking about buying a 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible. I was wondering what the downside to owning a convertible is. I live in Ottawa, Ontario and we see some heavy snowfalls. Can this car still be practical for me? What other flaws are there?

2006-08-19 09:23:58 · 24 answers · asked by biran86 1

2006-08-19 09:23:37 · 3 answers · asked by robert s 1

I have a 1995 Buick Park Avenue with about 70,000 miles. Two weeks ago the A/C didn't seem to be cooling properly. The repair shop checked it out, and said it was fine. Today the A/C again didn't seem to be blowing cool air, and the car was making a smell that reminded me of burnt sugar. The coolant level was normal. Any thoughts before I take it in again?

2006-08-19 09:07:27 · 6 answers · asked by Tiss 6

i've been told it was the starter
i've been told it was the alternator
i've been told it was shortages thru out my car
i have to get a jump 8 times out of 10 everytime i go somewhere..i know i need a new one i just cant afford it right now.so could someone please help me figure out what might be wrong with my car?

2006-08-19 09:02:24 · 14 answers · asked by babyblues 2

2006-08-19 08:54:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just checking the automatic transmission fluid on a friend's car, with the engine running, when he said I should turn the engine off. I thought when you check the ATF, the engine should be running, and after a 30-minute drive, after having gone through all the gears. Or, must the engine be off?

2006-08-19 08:53:36 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

on an a4ld transmission

2006-08-19 08:53:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need to remove the silver trim on the inside of a freelander it is attached to the door pull.any idea ?

2006-08-19 08:36:21 · 4 answers · asked by PC 3

i have been an avid user of synthetic oil for years now, but many people say i am foolish for spending 5 bucks for a quart of oil. i have read all technical literature on the subject, but do sometimes wonder the same?? tell me your experience and back it up with real world data!! thanks!!

2006-08-19 08:30:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-19 08:26:57 · 8 answers · asked by kabjam@sbcglobal.net 1

I have a 1987 Caddilac Coupe Deville. The engine is a Goodwrench remanufatured 4100 it has about 16k on it. Regardless of what fuel or octane boosters i use. She still preignites under light acceleration. I've replaced the entire EGR system. I've set the base timing advanced and now back to factory 10btc. I've had a diagnostics computer hooks up and the only thing that was out of specs was the cell was dead. I understand that this is a 9 volt battery in a box under the dash. Is this true? Would it help to find it and replace it. It's like the space shuttle under the noise covers. Advice?

2006-08-19 08:19:29 · 5 answers · asked by Digital Angst 1

I have a 1973 Bug with a cracked block. Where can I find a cheap block?

2006-08-19 08:05:23 · 3 answers · asked by trstballou 1

The battery in my car died and I don't want to have it towed somewhere just so someone else can change the battery. Is it relativeley easy enough for me to do in my parking lot?

2006-08-19 08:03:59 · 11 answers · asked by RoxburyChic 2

trannyman166, my transmission shifts erratically at the same time the speedometer stops working. i need to locate the correct sensor to change it.

2006-08-19 07:53:13 · 2 answers · asked by spike03 2

I have a 67 Ford with a 390 the old girl has sit for 10 years without being started. I changed the oil and fuel after a while she started. But, smokes bad, I mean blue LA smog stuff. When it was parked She didn't smoke at all. I think it's a collaped ring but, I'd like to try some engine cleaners and or solvents before I give up and rebuild the motor. Anyone have any suggestions?
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2006-08-19 07:52:50 · 11 answers · asked by Digital Angst 1

2006-08-19 07:50:23 · 2 answers · asked by Sheri G 1

its on a 94 mercury cougar 3.8 v6

2006-08-19 07:47:54 · 5 answers · asked by jp1013@sbcglobal.net 1

my ford van wobbles at 55 mph it didnt happen till i changed the front brakes and i checked evertyhing over and i can not find out the problem to the problem

2006-08-19 07:40:09 · 13 answers · asked by toolman 2

It has TWO Tab's, in front, Dont know how, to get them to release, and I dont want to break them.

2006-08-19 07:36:36 · 4 answers · asked by gettingolder5 1

'98 GMC Sierra

2006-08-19 07:36:20 · 4 answers · asked by nat 1

My fiance hit a cart corrall in a parking lot in his 02 Dodge Intrepid. He broke his right headlight, and the front bumper is cracked a little. Does anyone know how to fix something like this, and how much it might cost? Money is really tight right now...

2006-08-19 07:31:17 · 3 answers · asked by carisathedreamer 2

My car showed empty and it has a capacity of 11.8 gallons. I dont know how i can add 12.2 gallons into it?

2006-08-19 07:27:20 · 16 answers · asked by Curious 2

For years I have had a "new or newer" car that I pampered, drove on longer or special trips, and basically "saved." I have driven an older car for work, short trips, instate travel. That older car died a few weeks back. I can repair the engine ($3K), get another old car ($3-6K), or just drive my '03 and save money for the spring and maybe do one or the other option above. I am just worried about putting miles on my "newer" car -- never done that. Am I alone? Should I just drive the car I am paying on and enjoy it ... not worry about it? On my old car, I was averaging 20k per year driving everywhere. My newer car has only 7K on it in three years. Thanks for helping me sort this out

2006-08-19 07:17:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

for a replacement radiator in my Benz its a grand..WOW and the car is 28 years old.

2006-08-19 07:13:54 · 5 answers · asked by Red Sawx ® 6