Maintenance & Repairs - August 2006

Does having smaller rims help the car to run easier?
What does a wide tire do for the car; and what does a narrow tire do?
How thin of a tire is too thin?

Just wondering...

2006-08-09 09:22:04 · 6 answers · asked by c90 4

2006-08-09 09:18:59 · 36 answers · asked by vesvol 2

now the power steering resivour is bubbling and it seems like it is backing up. what could be the cause.

2006-08-09 09:08:54 · 2 answers · asked by dambur722000 1

Step by step instructions wanted on how to change a Nissan Vannette (Same as LDV Cub) cargo 2.3 Diesel (Ld23 engine) van timing belt. It is a 1997 R reg. Thanks.

2006-08-09 08:56:33 · 3 answers · asked by TB 5

Someone mechanic told me it would cost this about 400 dollars to do the maintenance on my car for the 60000 mile. What should it cost?

Replace engine oil.

Check parking brake adjustment.

Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).

Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids and check for leaks.

#Inspect exhaust system.

#Inspect fuel lines and connections.

Replace engine oil filter.

Inspect front and rear brakes.

Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.

Inspect suspension components.

Inspect driveshaft boots.

2006-08-09 08:55:28 · 11 answers · asked by exitdc 1

Live up in the mountains, and the little pests love to use the insulation and wire coating, under the hood.

2006-08-09 08:52:57 · 6 answers · asked by ZOOMER 1

I have a 1994 Vauxhall Astra, and I've had the battery for a few years. How long do car batteries last for

2006-08-09 08:32:11 · 9 answers · asked by Niall c 1

I unfortunately was in the wrong place at the wrong time behind a sealcoat truck and got some overspray of sealcoat on my hood and bumper, any ideas on how to remove it?

2006-08-09 08:27:25 · 3 answers · asked by jbrobinson23 2

Im working on my car, a project, ( no i'm not a thief) lol. I see that its for safety say for when ur up a hill, and ofcourse anti-theft reasons.

2006-08-09 08:25:12 · 5 answers · asked by eastcoastxxi 1

I need to know how to drain gas out of a 2001 Honda Accord, there is an anti-siphon valve so that is not an option and I dont think there is a plug in the bottom of the gas-tank.

2006-08-09 08:23:48 · 3 answers · asked by yeA 1

My car when i start it every ones in a wile it starts but it cuts off after it dropess pass 1000 RPMs can that be the trany or not.

2006-08-09 08:21:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

it is a 98 4x4 quad cab diesel

2006-08-09 08:18:30 · 5 answers · asked by alan p 1

2006-08-09 08:08:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

He says that it will cost a bit and even at that it may not last, unless i get lucky! I dont think i trust him!

2006-08-09 08:07:54 · 21 answers · asked by zd_sr1 2

My friend's car had overheated, and we put water in the tank once we allowed the car to cool off. Now the water has almost depleted, Should we continue to put more water in the tank or put the antifreeze in once the water is all gone? Some people say to put more water in others say the antifreeze now. What do we do?

2006-08-09 08:04:24 · 7 answers · asked by Brown Beauty 1

I was trying to find out all the problems I will run into when i put on 22 inch rims on a 1999 lexus GS 300. I know the rims fit bcause I have seen them. But i wanted some help to figure out all the problems and what I can do to fix them....or prepare for them. Thanx!!!!

2006-08-09 07:58:27 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it a Dana 44, 60, GM? what size (not ratio) ??????????????????????

2006-08-09 07:50:49 · 2 answers · asked by BCRIDER 2

2006-08-09 07:47:42 · 2 answers · asked by tae_tae_pooh 1

it has 110,000 on it and ive had no other major problems. the tranny fluid has never been changed,so i will do that, but i would have assumed it would have began slipping or gradually built up to the problem, and not just happen all of a sudden.

2006-08-09 07:45:23 · 9 answers · asked by superhonkey001 1

car starts strong but if you turn it on then go to a store and try to turn it on again it wont turn on, it dont sound like the starter even tries to turn, battery is strong. could this be a relay or something...

2006-08-09 07:44:33 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1

So my 924 has been acting really odd. My mechanic though it was a bad intake valve, but he told me to do a compression test first.

Here are my results (piston one is closest to front, piston 4 to the back)
with no spark plugs in.
piston 1 170lbs piston 2 170 lbs piston 3 0 lbs piston 4 0 lbs

with all plugs in except the one being tested

piston one and two the same

piston 3 and 4 now have 50 lbs.

wtf mate? Is that a bad valve, or is it a blown head gasket leaking across 3 and 4?

any advice on what it might be?

2006-08-09 07:41:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I own a 1984 firebird with an automatic tranny, and when you drive it, it doesnt want to shift to the next gear until you get the rpm's up to about 3500 rpm, and then when it finally does shift its a very hard shift. Ive already changed the fluid and checked to see if there were any metal shavings anywhere but there wasnt any at all. But anyways can anybody tell me what the problem might be and how much it would cost to fix that type of thing.

2006-08-09 07:37:45 · 11 answers · asked by screaming chicken!!! 1

i'm pretty sure my timing belt broke- what are the signs it's that and not something else? and how do i know if valves are bent without towing it to a shop?

2006-08-09 07:37:00 · 6 answers · asked by i_left_my_mind_with_the_baby 4

my car recently shows the yellow light and says "check "
is it check oil?

2006-08-09 07:31:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-09 07:29:59 · 4 answers · asked by Shawn H 1

2006-08-09 07:29:39 · 15 answers · asked by FOLEY 1

For example, I don't want to ruin the smell of my car forever by some unforeseen result of spraying the perfume. Should I just stick with frebreeze????

2006-08-09 07:27:58 · 17 answers · asked by TheDukies 1

I am off to africa in september and i need a solution my local spanish dealer is unable to fix and another diesel garage. Pulling away no power top speed down to 110 KPH injectors good compression good i think its fuel but how can i check this urgent help needed. When revved it sounds and feels flat last year I travelled 700KM in North Africa all fine apart from breaking suspension good truck would also like to convert to rear coil springs and get more power...has anyone tried these power chips do they work cheers Paul

2006-08-09 07:23:03 · 5 answers · asked by paulsnify 1

What is the best cleaning product for your car's carpet?

2006-08-09 07:13:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a few very small dents on my car. I was wondering if there are any ways to get these dents out without having to replace the whole door or bumper ext. There was this lil dent remover on tv, but I havent seen any more commercials for it, anyone tried something like this?

2006-08-09 07:01:50 · 5 answers · asked by Jason F 1