Maintenance & Repairs - August 2006

The Check engine light came on in my car last night. It is a 1997 Ford Aspire. The oil is fine and my car is not overheating. I have no idea what could be wrong. There is no smell and I have run it a little bit with no problems. I don't know if the problem is serious or not, but I would like to know what problems are going on in the mechanics of my car when the Check Engine light comes on. I am very nervous about this. If I can actually have a list of possible problems and ways to check them, that would be great.

2006-08-15 02:22:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's a 1999 Honda Accord and it runs fine on dry days. Is it bad plug wires?

2006-08-15 02:13:02 · 9 answers · asked by zoo2626 4

First off, I've been getting some mixed responses about downshifting on a stick shift...is it bad or not? Secondly, if it isn't damaging to the tranny or engine, how do I downshift properly?

2006-08-14 23:13:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it worth having a parts and labour warranty on a 4 year old car. keep getting pestered to take one out by dealer. has anybody found them to be useful/cost effective?

2006-08-14 22:40:52 · 8 answers · asked by nicky k 1

ARE THERE ANY ENGINES THAT WILL FIT THE BULKHEAD AND THE MOUNTINGS WITHOUT HAVING TO WELD SOME MORE ON? WILL A MODERN SUZUKI ENGINE FIT? THE JEEP I HAVE IS 1975 LJ50 4 WHEEL DRIVE 2 STROKE 3 CYLINDER.

2006-08-14 21:25:12 · 3 answers · asked by TWENTYNINE 2

I have an 2005 Ford Taurus with 42,000 miles

2006-08-14 21:02:51 · 10 answers · asked by WMR30 3

2006-08-14 20:47:03 · 8 answers · asked by arun15 1

2006-08-14 19:20:50 · 7 answers · asked by george d 1

2006-08-14 18:58:00 · 8 answers · asked by ww200523 1

I shorted pins 5 and 6 today to find the code for my truck. I get a check engine light sometimes when I get on the highway or when I am driving for a moderate period of time at the same speed. I have a stick shift, if that means anything. When I short the pins on the computer, I get one blink. Period. Other times I did it I get two quick blinks and one long blink... Hell, I even got a whole set of blinks, like 4 numbers. Someone help me and tell me if I did it right. I shorted pins 5 and 6 I think... theyre the two at the top right of the computer hookup.

2006-08-14 18:55:21 · 3 answers · asked by ? 3

I have 4-wheel disc brakes on a 2004 Honda Accord Coupe with 20,000 miles on it. Three weeks ago my mechanic said that I needed my rear brakes replaced and that I only had three weeks left before they're worn down. I didn't believe him at first because I thought front brakes normally wore out faster than rear ones, and I haven't replaced my front ones yet. But then I finally did a quick visual inspection, and yes, the rear ones are obviously more worn than the front ones. Why??

2006-08-14 18:39:03 · 13 answers · asked by argh 1

Especially older tires?

2006-08-14 18:31:22 · 10 answers · asked by hellion210 6

2006-08-14 18:23:56 · 3 answers · asked by JESSE13 1

is a ford taurus 05

2006-08-14 17:56:37 · 2 answers · asked by sanchez 1

I am going on vacation and need to disconnect my car batteries
. Can someone tell me is it simple and can be done by myself
or i shoult take it to a mechanic ?

If simple, any instruction on how to disconnect and then
connect it back again.

2006-08-14 17:51:01 · 12 answers · asked by rick 1

I am going on vacation and no one will be driving for 6 weeks.

Can you tell me, if something needs to be done, before i go
for vacation.(like battery removed etc)

2006-08-14 17:38:49 · 5 answers · asked by rick 1

2006-08-14 17:27:57 · 14 answers · asked by caseic 1

Car wants to die when placed in park. Ideling and running ruff

2006-08-14 16:57:18 · 1 answers · asked by vette m 1

Hello,
The alarm keeps going off on my Sorento. I believe it is that my keyless remote entry needs a new battery. Where can I find one of those (12 V) and are they covered under Kia's warranty?

Also, my side step bar is loose. I looked under the car to tighten the bolt but it is housed under something and I cannot get to it. Any suggestions about tightening the bar or if this is covered under the warranty?

Thank you!

2006-08-14 16:51:38 · 4 answers · asked by Sarah 4

the battery stays charged either way

2006-08-14 16:38:33 · 1 answers · asked by jimmcc4444 1

2006-08-14 16:23:21 · 3 answers · asked by ww200523 1

My 2000 Neon is leaking oil from the rear main seal (leaking badly).
I havent got the $300-$400 it's gonna cost to fix it.
Can I buy some time by just replacing the oil it's leaking or is going to get worse quickly?

2006-08-14 15:45:10 · 10 answers · asked by opjames 4

2006-08-14 15:31:57 · 6 answers · asked by Wendy A 1

I'm moving to arizona from california so it's a pretty big jump in temperatures. Someone once told me that it's a good idea to get a triple-core radiator and new coolant system before the move to ensure my car can handle the heat. Can any arizona residents/experts give some advice as to whether this is necessary or what kinds of mods/maintenance should be done? I'll be moving to the Tempe area as a graduate student at ASU so low-cost options would be great! Thanks!

2006-08-14 15:09:34 · 4 answers · asked by iX 1

It's not the tires! I have already changed them out. It's not the rims.

Does any body know without guessing. Can it be the struts?

2006-08-14 15:06:05 · 14 answers · asked by ? 4

2006-08-14 15:03:39 · 4 answers · asked by Dale W 1

my car is going to have an oil change in a few days and i need help buying new motor oil.
my car has 171,000 miles and my dad told me to get 10w-40 or something, but what do the numbers stand for?
and is this the correct one to get for my car?

2006-08-14 15:00:14 · 13 answers · asked by b3nsonx 2

I was driving through a sort of a tunnel and I was hit with something, rocks I guess. Now I have two dime sized spots on my windshield. I'm afraid they will start cracking and ruin the whole thing. Will the railroad company pay to seal the chips? How much does that sort of thing cost?

2006-08-14 14:51:12 · 6 answers · asked by Tiffany C 5

my timing belt broke in my 98 grand caravan. there is alot of stuff in the way and i dont want to pointlessly take stuff off.

2006-08-14 14:41:39 · 1 answers · asked by EZ1028 1

2006-08-14 14:41:25 · 1 answers · asked by ibu11ence2 1