Maintenance & Repairs - August 2006

Can you change the oil in your car from synthetic back to normal oil?

2006-08-11 03:52:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 79 Chevy K-5 Blazer 4x4.
When I put her in 2wd or 4low shes ok till i get off the gas and at a certain rpm i hear and feel a grinding and when it slows down enough I hear and feel a thud and the grinding is gone. I dont get that in 4 high so I keep it there.

Anyone have an idear wut it culd be?

2006-08-11 02:42:42 · 4 answers · asked by wickedredneckclown 2

My 79 Blazer is vibrating and shakeing like as if a U-joint has broke, however this is not the case, all five U-joints, 3 in front and 2 in rear are intact. Yokes are lined up too.

Is there sumthin else that could be causeing this?

2006-08-11 02:35:30 · 7 answers · asked by wickedredneckclown 2

Any tips on what to get sorted first? I'm getting a respray then want some nice wheels etc any tips from you pro's?

2006-08-11 02:29:47 · 10 answers · asked by 'Rickaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 3

I've heard of folks useing transmission fluid in place of oil. A man I knew did that with his Monte Carlos, he said its better fer his engines and if it leaks from the area and its red on the ground then he knows its his leak.

im wondering if I can use gear oil in place or with the conventional oils?

Would it be better or not if not, then why?

2006-08-11 02:15:28 · 7 answers · asked by wickedredneckclown 2

2006-08-11 02:07:09 · 11 answers · asked by Indie Rock Q 1

Any mechanics or bodywork specialists should be able to help with this one. only helpfull answers please!

2006-08-11 01:58:19 · 4 answers · asked by 'Rickaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 3

2006-08-11 01:25:58 · 7 answers · asked by ro52 1

if i do not drive for more than a week whether the car gets any problem? how to increase the fuel efficiency? how to avoid the tyres from getting worn off?

2006-08-10 23:50:13 · 2 answers · asked by sanjeev j 1

I bought my first car and want to know the info about maintaining and keeping the car in good health

2006-08-10 23:44:28 · 5 answers · asked by Bhargav 1

2006-08-10 21:31:34 · 7 answers · asked by matthew w 2

2006-08-10 20:08:11 · 12 answers · asked by heyboo134@yahoo.com 2

How to get rid of ball point pen marks on beige car leather seat??

2006-08-10 19:29:43 · 7 answers · asked by gibonluck 1

I think they are the same , but not sure.

2006-08-10 18:25:31 · 7 answers · asked by FusionXD40 1

2006-08-10 18:09:33 · 5 answers · asked by t-bone 1

V-8

2006-08-10 18:00:42 · 4 answers · asked by shmigity2006 1

Okay. We have a 1995 Nisan Pickup XE. It's a V6. The starter went out in it finally today. My husband took out the old one and put in a new one. Well when we start it, the positive side of the battery cable sparks and it doesn't start. He rechecked all the connections and everything seemed okay. It's a new battery so we know it's not the battery. Coming off the truck there is only two connections to the starter: a plastic plug and the other screws directly onto the starter. If anyone can put any input I'd greatly appreciate it and please only answer if you actually have an answer pertaining to my question.

2006-08-10 17:40:14 · 11 answers · asked by Ashleah 2

The battery light in my 00 Mazda Protege has been coming on periodically for the past few days. I just had my battery checked and it's fine. However, the "volts are jumping up and down,17 to 11 when normal is 13" per a mechanic. I requested the alternator be checked but the response I received was "we can replace it". I have this feeling he ignored my request because I'm a female. I hope to be proven wrong with your answers.

I know people who got the run around with battery and alternator when in fact it turned out to be the catalytic converter. I would like to avoid the potential money pits of what if's. Is there a way to check if the alternator and/or catalytic converter needs replacing?

2006-08-10 17:33:21 · 13 answers · asked by sara bellum 4

Not to be hatin or anything i have owned 5 american cars, ford, chevy, saturn, dodge. But a year ago I bought a 05 Honda Accord wich has 56000 (travelling) and it has not given a single problem, all my american cars gave my problems after 56000, and my whole family says Honda, Toyota, and Hyundai are better, Just why arent the American cars good anymore?

2006-08-10 17:26:02 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

and in the red at a fast rate ,it dont seem to be nocking at any rpm and,there dont seem 2 be a short any where.some one mentioned a key way or pin on the distribarater or oil shaft,any 1 ever heard of that,if so how do i locate it and how 2 check& fix it

2006-08-10 17:24:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a nissan altima 2003
and the passenger window is messed up how can """I""" fix it
like if i roll it down more then halfway it will click then when i try and roll it upit will go foreward so if its up all the way so of the end will not be in the seel in the end,i have to push back on it then roll it up
any way i can fix it
instead of paying 700 dollars!!!!!

2006-08-10 17:01:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My speedometer and odometer stopped working on my 72 Ford F100. I'm not sure where to look. I've been told it might need some graphite lubrication on the gear attached to the cable that runs from the transmission. I'm not quite sure what to do.

2006-08-10 17:00:42 · 3 answers · asked by Michael M 1

The Toyota Point Distributor is for a Toyota Corona 2TC, 4 cylinder, 5 speed manual, and is a 1979 year model. I am attmpting to convert this car over from an electronic ignition systme to a regular point system.

2006-08-10 16:37:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

on my 2000 plymouth neon?? They have 185/65/14 but it has absolutely no clearance and bottoms out often. Can I put a taller tire on the rims and not worry about the gears messing up?

2006-08-10 16:15:33 · 5 answers · asked by Amangela 4

I want to clean everything under the hood, what would you recommend I do?

2006-08-10 16:03:32 · 7 answers · asked by I tell it like it is 1

2006-08-10 15:58:22 · 6 answers · asked by mad_skillz_baller32 1

My car has an automatic transmssion. When I start it, reverse works fine, but when I put it in drive it does not go into gear. The engine just revs. I then shift into part and back into drive and the gear engages. Once the car warms up it drives absolutely fine. Is this is a transmission problem, can anyone give me some more specifics? Will it get worse? How much will it cost to repair? Any help is appreciated.

The car is a 1997 Chrysler Sebring.

2006-08-10 15:49:33 · 7 answers · asked by mr_law_jersey 3

2006-08-10 15:34:58 · 4 answers · asked by zensumman 2

Someone used an SOS pad on the body of my car.

2006-08-10 15:26:47 · 3 answers · asked by Eric 2

My sons have lead feet. I'd like to reduce the probability of them getting speeding tickets or getting into an accident by installing a governor on the 1996 Camry I'm getting them. My trusty mechanic surprised me by saying he knew of nothing on the market. He's gotta be wrong! Help!

2006-08-10 15:13:07 · 4 answers · asked by Querious 3