Maintenance & Repairs - September 2006

I wanted to cut a word out of the wing of my car i live in Staffordshire any ideas ?

2006-09-24 08:38:15 · 2 answers · asked by Kav82 2

I have not long renewed the wiper blades on my Zafira and they will not stop squealing. My windscreen is spotless so it cannot be grease.

2006-09-24 08:07:57 · 24 answers · asked by Pinky 2

it would be so much cheaper then turtle wax,would it not?

2006-09-24 07:58:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I put in a set of 2-prong(or two lead) Bosch Platinums about 12,000 miles ago in a 300E Benz. I used to run a standard platinum Bosch plug, and wonder if the price to 'upgrade' is really worth it.

Any input?

2006-09-24 07:27:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have changed fuel pump,distributor cap,coil and crank sensor. Anybody have any ideas?? Thanks so much!!

2006-09-24 07:25:16 · 12 answers · asked by serious 4

I need to change the oil on my car but someones told me that its illegal to do an oil change in the street. I live in an enclosed street so I dont see a problem provided I dont spill oil everywhere which I dont intend doing. Does anyone know where the law stands on this?

2006-09-24 07:24:35 · 16 answers · asked by Andrew G 2

2006-09-24 07:05:47 · 13 answers · asked by Snowman 1

i have an '87 dodge aries and a '89 dodge omni. i'd like to swap the engines if the problem with the transmission isn't the oil. does anyone know if they'll go into eachother?

2006-09-24 06:44:47 · 6 answers · asked by kati 2

I have a 1998 GMC Sierra with a 4.3L V6, but it's impossible to find a Cold air intake that's designed to fit this engine. Can a cold air intake designed for a 5.7L, 5.3L, or a 6.0L V8 work?

2006-09-24 06:43:53 · 2 answers · asked by areedaf 1

2006-09-24 06:39:56 · 4 answers · asked by cowboy9795 1

This is on a 1998 Buick Regal. On this model the turn signal bulbs are always on (solid no-blinking) when the vehicle is running.
Problem with front turn signals. Passenger side burns out at the base of the bulb within one day. Driver side blinks slowly, or doesn't blink at all (intermittant). Driver side dash indicator is dim, or sometimes doesn't light at all. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

2006-09-24 06:37:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

HONDA INTEGRA 1999. RADIO ISNT COMING ON .?

2006-09-24 06:33:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is a 2003 Ford250 van. We have cleaned the pins and replaced them, yet no avail. Shall we apply a special calipher grease or lube?

2006-09-24 06:19:35 · 3 answers · asked by crptclrwomn_1 1

I recently bought a 1997 Cinquecento, its a nice little runner, all in good shape, except the bonnet/hood catch doesnt work properly.
The main catch works fine (the one you pull the lever on the dash to release), it's the secondary manual catch that you unhitch with your hand, that's not working right.
At the moment i have to push it open using a spanner.
If i don't fix it before the next MOT, it'll fail :-(
It's a fairly simple looking wire mechanism, it looks like its probably bent out of shape, but as i have no point of reference (ie a photo), i dont know what i need to do to fix it.
The Haynes manual i have is no help!!

Would anyone be able to take a couple of photos of the wire manual release catch on the underside of the bonnet and email it to me please?

Your help would be much appreciated.

My email addy is angelbeat78@yahoo.co.uk

2006-09-24 06:07:18 · 2 answers · asked by Sight 4

What problem is it. i know its the transmission. the car wont go into gear. im ready to try dynamite(lol) to make the car move. but all jokes aside. i really need to know. I asked previously but this ? is more direct. 99 jeep cherokee, 4x4 4.0l v6

2006-09-24 05:54:47 · 7 answers · asked by ralmedina03 1

We own a 2004 Mercury Monterey and up until now have not had any serious issues with it. We got gas from Sam's Club on Wednesday and Friday and their gas is 10% ethanol which our van is not used to. We also got our oil and our air filter changed on Wednesday as well.

Yesterday our check engine/ emissions light came on, so we went through the troubleshooting list in our manual. We added dry gas, checked the gas cap, made sure the filter was installed properly. The check engine light is still on, and the manual says if the problem has been resolved it should shut off after three cold start cycles running the van.

What I am wondering is, is there a possibility that the ethanol mix could affect our vehicle or could it have something to do with the oil change?

Anyone ever had this happen or have knowledge of what this might be?

2006-09-24 05:48:39 · 5 answers · asked by patti_jim_reynolds 3

replaced coil, plugs, plug wires, modulator, modulator pigtail, fuses, used diagram to insure plugs in right order. any other ideas?

2006-09-24 05:45:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I drive 60 miles everyday in stop and go traffic. I have 36,000 miles on my car and recently changed the transmission fluid. Is this going to help with my car with gas mileage and/or help the transmission last longer?

2006-09-24 05:41:49 · 6 answers · asked by socomseal3 1

Hi!

Can the mechanics on this forum (or anyone else who has knowledge of cars) help me?

I need to know the name (or names-- technical and slang) of the stick that comes off the steering wheel column that allows you to put your automobile in park, drive, etc.

Also, if you know the name of the stick which allows you to park, switch gears, etc. in a manual transmission vehicle, please list that as well.
:)

One more thing-- for those who know a lot about the history of cars...

Have the names of these "sticks" changed since the invention of the automobile? I mean, is the technical/slang name of the "stick" in a automobile the same now as it was throughout the history of the automobile. If not, what was the name of the "stick" in the 1930's and 1940's?

Thanks...
T.

2006-09-24 05:29:42 · 9 answers · asked by Theophania 4

2006-09-24 05:14:26 · 6 answers · asked by gebsdeshebs 1

2006-09-24 05:11:23 · 8 answers · asked by a&d 2

I have cleaned the throttle body, all vaccums and hoses are intact, dosnt look like the accelerator cable is stickin. Its gotten so high I cant keep it stopped at a light or wutnot and this is the only transportation I have at the moment please help.

2006-09-24 05:08:12 · 2 answers · asked by wickedredneckclown 2

Please refrain from telling me not to put it on in the first place.

2006-09-24 05:06:48 · 9 answers · asked by rheinwoodaa 2

I have an old model fiat car. the choke of my car does not go back once i pull it i.e. it remains extended and so the petrol also leaks. Please tell me what holds the choke back or prevents it from remaining extended when it is pulled. I don't know how to explain this problem further as i know little about this car. please give details.

2006-09-24 04:40:58 · 2 answers · asked by GodLuvsU:)) 4

I replace wiper switch and neet to compress the spring to replace the ring clip to hold the components.

2006-09-24 04:39:36 · 7 answers · asked by oldcar2repair 1

Our RV has some small damage to the exterior fiberglass that we I repaired with a fiberglass repair kit. No leakake, but off color. I would like to paint a small design over the damaged area to give it a more professional look. Is there an appropriate way to paint over a fibeglass repair (it is a brown color and our RV is white).

2006-09-24 04:35:20 · 1 answers · asked by nathan_strahl 1

It pisses me off when morons that don't have a clue, tell people to disconnect the positive battery terminal.

This is not so much a question, as trying to educate people.

If while you have your wrench on the POSITIVE terminal, and the negative terminal is still connected, if your wrench touches anything metal, you will have a direct short to ground!!!

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, trust anyone that tells you to disconnect the positive battery terminal. THEY'RE STUPID!!!!!

2006-09-24 04:32:56 · 9 answers · asked by Mr. KnowItAll 7

2006-09-24 04:18:15 · 3 answers · asked by ottnsarah 1

2006-09-24 04:16:12 · 2 answers · asked by Kofi B 1

2006-09-24 04:08:32 · 9 answers · asked by dickcraigson 1