Maintenance & Repairs - September 2006

What fantastic technical innovations have occured that mean cars these days have over 20,000 mile service intervals, when in the late 90s they were like 9000 miles?
I always understood that engine oil should be changed at least every 10,000 miles (5000 for diesels), how come new cars don't need this, or is it just marketing rubbish? If this is a case, how often should you really get your cars oil changed, if you want it to still be going strong after 10 years?

2006-09-07 09:22:13 · 14 answers · asked by pantocool 1

The aftermarket stereo' are not that expensve, but the install kit is $150..$200 just forthe kit, plus the new radio, and to have it installed.
I am going to the scrap yard to pick up another factory radio, and installing that one.


Also the lighter does not work (i want xm or sirrius sat. radio) the fuse is fine...now what?

2006-09-07 09:20:47 · 7 answers · asked by metalchriswpg 3

2006-09-07 09:08:02 · 2 answers · asked by panda 1

2006-09-07 08:59:22 · 3 answers · asked by ldutchg 1

my manual does not tell me what tools i need.

what tools do i need to remove the axle or halfshaft?what size... I need to buy new replacement bolts and nuts correct?

2006-09-07 08:46:56 · 2 answers · asked by geestring_3 1

Does anyone have any idea what it could be

2006-09-07 08:35:12 · 6 answers · asked by David P 1

can i fix this at home or do i have to take it to a subaru dealer? i am planning on tinting the windows, would those guys be able to fix it?

2006-09-07 08:33:39 · 10 answers · asked by ecofabulous 1

I have an '05 Ford Focus with 16,000 miles on it. I drive it in the city a lot. When do you think I should consider changing the brakes?

2006-09-07 08:32:32 · 8 answers · asked by Jozie 1

2006-09-07 08:29:56 · 8 answers · asked by atlwheel 1

For my 89 auto cherokee. Is it easy, the shop wants $120

2006-09-07 08:27:44 · 4 answers · asked by mrmoo 3

Olds Alero 2002 Are there two fuses for the fan, one for first three speeds and one for highest two? Or maybe two motors? Only the top two speeds out of five work, and they work great.This is a weird one to me, and your comments are going to be helpful. Thanx

2006-09-07 08:25:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is everyone except me retarded? Do you really think that Xenon headlights are just a blue halogen bulb? A true "Xenon" or HID bulbs is totally different and produces a completely different light. They work similar to a flourescent bulb, they have no filament. If you bought some 20 dollar blue bulbs at Walmart, you are lying if you say you have "Xenon" headlights... sorry posers!!!! Secondly, they are NOT illegal if your car was built with them. Thirdly, the only ones that blind people are the ones that are aftermarket or are not self leveling. Audis and BMWs immediately self level when on a hill or over bumps so you will never be blinded by them. I thought this was common knowledge until I saw some ladies question and read the funny responses, look at my answer, find her question and read how stupid people are!!! FUN

2006-09-07 08:09:19 · 6 answers · asked by Mike Hunt 5

2006-09-07 08:07:02 · 5 answers · asked by tony b 2

2006-09-07 08:00:26 · 9 answers · asked by dan d 1

is it normal for white smoke to come from your tailpipe/s in the mornings? also, why does it take so long for the dew to evap.from your windows in the morning? i use the defroster but half the time i dont have the time for it to go away so i end up wiping it off which leaves spots

2006-09-07 07:59:32 · 16 answers · asked by MiaDiva28 6

I've noticed a lot of a new cars have those real bright almost blue-ish white headlights. I really like how well you can see with them. Is there a specific name for them? And do you have to buy new headlights and put them in or can you just buy the lamps and put them in the original headlights? I have a 2006 Toyota Tacoma with regular lights right now. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

2006-09-07 07:52:15 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

one screw is for petrol the outher is for air what is the setting for these screws

2006-09-07 07:49:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been quoted 2700.00. I mean the car was still running, only after about an hours time would it start to shutter in the first couple gears until it got to crusing speed. I feel I'm being ripped off!

2006-09-07 07:48:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-07 07:48:39 · 3 answers · asked by Tony M 1

I have just bought a 2 year old car and notice when I drive it that there is a knocking coming from the rear. I have emptied the car totally so know that it is nothing rolling around. The knocking seems to be worse when travelling slowly and going round corners. My Dad seems to think it is the shock absorbers but does anyone else have any idea. Should I take it back to the garage and get them to check it out? I find the noise really annoying!

2006-09-07 07:45:02 · 14 answers · asked by nooka 4

I have dents in the back of my car...and when i say dents I mean dents the size of the screws on the license plate and so i backed into a car and those screw dents were the only damage but it wasnt that bad...do i have to take it to a body shop or is there something i can do or use to remove the dent...thanks

2006-09-07 07:39:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

If i was going to buy an exhaust system for a car do i havE to get a new sensor or does the exhust system not go that far?

2006-09-07 07:38:33 · 5 answers · asked by pro_boarder07 1

2006-09-07 07:33:45 · 4 answers · asked by ills 1

Everytime i hit about 70-80mph my car shakes. I have changed both front axles, rack & pinion, transmission (cause my old one got messed up), motor mounds, tires (even got them balanced and rotated), fuel filter, struts, ball joints and i got an alignment. I can't figure it out!

2006-09-07 07:17:04 · 10 answers · asked by sinista_def 1

My M reg corsa is seriously on it's way out. There's a terrible knock, and clicking coming from the area around the cambelt, and when I looked inside the cambelt casing when the car was idling it was moving side to side!! We're desperately trying to find a new car as mine is only worth about £300 if that so not worth having it all fixed. My question is.. how long before my car dies an almighty death as I still have to get to work etc while I hunt for a new car! These problems have only escalated in the past month since we did a 200m round trip to go on holiday! HELP!

2006-09-07 07:13:08 · 15 answers · asked by Sarah G 3

you have no problem bringing it to them for the "free" warranty stuff, but when it comes to maintance you take it to guys who dont have any training on your make and model...

please dont say that the dealer is more exjpensive - you get factory trained techs and factory parts - and there oil changes are less then jiffy lubes

anyhow - after "down the road motors" cant fix your car - guess where he takes it?

2006-09-07 07:08:42 · 18 answers · asked by nunofyobiznit 3

is it necessary to tip, if so how much?

2006-09-07 06:55:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-07 06:50:20 · 8 answers · asked by Kid 1

it says:exhaust emission warning light.
what does that mean? is it serious?help please

2006-09-07 06:49:18 · 22 answers · asked by LOL 5

i have power to everything but when i turn the key it won't turnover.i think its the chip in the key Im trying to bypass the chip which is the security system to make care fire can it be done.

2006-09-07 06:44:14 · 5 answers · asked by cuddle_mama69 1