Maintenance & Repairs - September 2006

should i just wait till the next oil change

2006-09-13 18:20:19 · 18 answers · asked by moodmoss 1

2006-09-13 18:03:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-13 17:55:47 · 3 answers · asked by mike s 1

2006-09-13 17:48:14 · 3 answers · asked by gordon c 1

Hp to weight ratio?
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Torque to weight ratio?

I raced a vehicle the same mass as mine, he had 235 pounds of torque, but 170 Hp, while on the other hand, I had only 188 pounds of torque with 190 Hp and his vehicle smoked mine.

I can do 120 mph and he can only do 80. Thats the catch. Which comparision do I use to compare the power to weight ratio? Mine beat his for the first sec, then he swiftly passed me and kept going. We are both automatics.

Please don't go into gearing, we were in our 2-3 gears (on drive) and he is the quicker one. It had something to do with torque. Thanks.

2006-09-13 17:40:36 · 6 answers · asked by Scatman 5

There were wires plugged in so I guess it was electronic. I am trans stupid but I do know a 700 should have never been puy in a p/u.

2006-09-13 17:40:00 · 9 answers · asked by bonwellb@verizon.net 1

i know the "4100" is aluminum........im wondering if this one is also..

2006-09-13 17:29:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it difficult to remove tranny from a 91 chevy camaro rs anyone know of a good site where the instruct you on how to remove tranny

2006-09-13 17:24:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone told me use water and sandpaper that will do the trick I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with foggy headlights they are suppose to be clear but instead they are yellow and have what looks like sun damage a little will sand paper help ?

2006-09-13 17:08:08 · 20 answers · asked by (((((K!NG))))) 3

hey i wanted to know anyone who has probably bumped into something like i did check it i have 91 chevy camaro rs with automatic o/d now i know im going to sound like a retard but you tell me the last words of my chevy only 2 gears worked then all of a sudden noting no reverse no drive any suggestion?????

2006-09-13 17:07:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-13 17:02:13 · 5 answers · asked by ww200523 1

i have brand new brake rotors and pads but the steering wheel still shakes and kind of pulls when i apply the brakes. i noticed that the ball joint boots are torn. could this be a problem? i have a 98 mustang gt with 120,000 miles

2006-09-13 16:57:27 · 13 answers · asked by Ricky H 1

1992 Volvo, front end body work (grill, front left turn signal, bumper) 16 year old son driving, 1st day w/license - ACCIDENT! Blinded by the light! Car is still driveable (sp?) but needs front end work for sure.

2006-09-13 16:51:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-13 16:49:46 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know of a Mazda 626, that was ran off the side of the road and into a little bit of water, but the inside was not affected, just the motor. I recently tried to start the car, and all it did was click. And the battery was in good condition. I think the starter is bad. I really dont think that the water affected the motor, because there is not any water in the oil. The seller wants $200 for the car, it has a nice body, and very clean interior. Is this a good price? What could be the cause of the clicking? What do you think about the whole thing?

2006-09-13 16:43:44 · 4 answers · asked by Travis D 1

About 2 months ago my daughter ran over a dead antelope ( it was unavoidable ) We are still finding and cleaning meat off from the underside. You think you've found it all and days later you find another chunk.. Here's the problem. We haven't been able to get rid of the smell of dead antelope. She can't use the AC. nor the heater without the smell of antelope filling the car. She has to drive with all the windows down most of the time. The car has been washed over and over, The underside has been washed. Different scents have been sprayed inside. Nothing works. The smell of dead antelope is horrid. Any ideas you have to get rid of it would be greatly appreciated.

2006-09-13 16:41:54 · 8 answers · asked by Kismitt 6

i have a 95 chevy K2500 with a 6.5 turbo stock and one of my friends has the same damn thing with about the same miles and he gets 21-22 mpg and i only get 16-17 anyway i can improve i put a new air filter and fuel filter on it anyone got any ideas?

2006-09-13 16:23:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

The first accident was caused by someone backing out of their spot and not noticing me, resulted in a huge dent in the lower-side of the passenger door. The second was me getting rear-ended, basically ruining my bumper and the trunk won't stay shut. Taking these two situaitons into perspective, I'm going to require a ton of body work on the car. What I'm looking to do is get the entire car repainted because I have some areas of the car where paint was chipped off due to rock salt, stones, etc. My plan is to consult with the guy at the body shop to get a quote for the cost to repaint the entire car while in the shop. However, someone told me that due to the amount of work going into the vehicle, it may be negotiated by the insurance companies to include the entire job in with the estimate. I'm not sure if she's in the right. I'm willing to pay for the cost of the all-over paint job (to a point), but I just wanted to see where I can go with this first.

2006-09-13 16:21:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

does anyone know how to stop my engine shaking? i have a mk4 golf GT TDI PD130.

2006-09-13 16:15:20 · 12 answers · asked by benton1576 1

The ceramics are a few bucks more in price per set. Are they worth choosing over the HPS? I've been thru three sets of HPSs...

2006-09-13 16:10:41 · 1 answers · asked by PostGrungeJunky 3

2006-09-13 16:10:31 · 3 answers · asked by uperko 2

I have a '93 Ford Taurus. When I come to a stop it slips in to neutral and I have to shift in to reverse and then in to drive to get going again. This doesn't happen on short trips only after it has warmed up a bit. No matter when I have driven it though I smell trasmission fluid but, I don't see any leaking.

Thanks.

2006-09-13 15:56:30 · 9 answers · asked by John Smith 1

the thing that lets down the spare tire from under the truck. Apparently its a long stick like thing that runs thru the hole in the frame from the back onto where the spare tire is to unwind it to let the tire down. I seemed to have misplaced it and I need a new one and I don't know what its called to cal lthe dealer for a replacement

2006-09-13 15:49:25 · 14 answers · asked by Boxer Lover 6

I'm trying to remove the battery from the plastic box-casing but the screws just turn right along with the wratchet and there isn't a nut on the other end. the battery seems to be in-cased in a box.

2006-09-13 15:41:10 · 5 answers · asked by ~Free~ 1

All of a sudden today when I start my car it runs about 2-3 seconds and then dies every time. I drove it and started it several times yesterday. I've tried several times today and it never runs more than 2 to 3 seconds and then shuts off. We're stumped! Any suggestions as to what may be the problem. Thanks!

2006-09-13 15:21:16 · 19 answers · asked by melissa1983_99 2

I am a female and i know i am getting screwd. Pd $1800 to have a transmission rebuilt, a week later it wouldnt go into gear. They came and got it and have keep it for 9 weeks They said it was fixed and charged me another $600- for some other part to the transmission. When I went to pick it up there was a small puddle of transmission fluid on the ground, I showed them it. got home and it is still leaking, they said it wasnt leaking there. they are lying, I showed it to them, a mechenic crawled under it. Can I stop payment on the check I wrote today and take him to court? I want someone else to do it since they lied to me to my face. I dont trust them...Who and what do I need to do, they are comming to get the truck in the morning. I am litterly sick to my stomach over this. The worst part is now I am broke. I know I have rights. Will I get in trouble if I stop payment. He said the extra money was for a bell housing???

2006-09-13 15:08:15 · 18 answers · asked by SweetP 2

I just spent $1800- getting my transmission rebuilt. I had it for 2 wks, and it wouldnt shift. The mechenic shop came and got it to fix it again. This time since it was under warranty. They charged me another $584- for different parts on this transmission. I went and got the truck today, and it is leaking transmission fluid..Can I stop payment on the check I wrote today cause it is still not fixed? also, can I take them to small claims court for a refund? I dont want them touching it anymore. The truck had a puddle of trans fluid at the shop before I picked it up, they are denying it. Now my rear end is messed up also. What can I do leaglly? please help, they want to come get my truck tomorrow to put it back in the shop. the other part is they have had this vechicle for 9 weeks the second time around. Please Anyone with any advice would be appreciated. thanks so much

2006-09-13 14:58:38 · 9 answers · asked by SweetP 2

1987 nissan pick-up failed smog check EGR visual inspection. i would like to no what i must do to pass the EGR visual check or what parts do i have to change.

2006-09-13 14:55:33 · 6 answers · asked by auto 1

i am looking for a temporary fix........I would at least like to be able to drive the car to a repair shop, or if I can, get some more miles out of it before I have to have the head repaired.......the product is called "block seal", and it says it stops radiator leaks, and also engine leaks......it says to drain your cooling system and put it in the radiator........is this type of product worth trying??

2006-09-13 14:17:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-13 14:16:05 · 5 answers · asked by oscar l 1