Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

I have checked the fuses and they are ok. Rear lights work but not break lights, including the one at the top of the rear window. In a rush as driving 300 miles on saturday and working 8-8 friday!!

2006-10-19 03:27:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-19 03:23:18 · 4 answers · asked by Mark Y 1

1992 Cavalier. Just put new heater core in. worked fine for first few days, not I notce coolant light on, heat gauge goes up pretty fast with NO heat from heater. Upper radiation hose not even warm. Could be caused by low coolant, kinked hose down by heater core nipples. (they were not in the greatest shape anyway). Loose hose clamp, or could be shot down thermostat. I heard that anytime a vehicle overheats you should have the thermostate replaced just for the sake of it. Correct? Drip does not appear to be coming from heater core, no fog when defrosters turned on, so thats good I guess. Thanks

2006-10-19 02:40:05 · 4 answers · asked by mombo323 2

A friend told me that the "R" on the shift thingy was for racing.. I went to race my car and the next thing I heard was this loud BANG. I can still go forward.

2006-10-19 02:38:52 · 5 answers · asked by WWF Decade Impaired Fan 2

2006-10-19 02:33:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-19 02:03:51 · 1 answers · asked by sreenath c 1

I need to buy some new pads and discs for my car as the pads have gone and i have allowed them to mess up the discs. I'm going to buy so black diamond pads and discs but i don't know what is best. the choices are . Drilled, Grooved and Combi (Drilled and Grooved). Does any one know whats best. I am going to go with the black diamond performance brake bits becuase when i slamm the brakes on normally i quite often cook the pads and i have some nice burn marks on the discs. Little help would be good, need to know whats the real diffrence between the disc and whats best

2006-10-19 02:02:23 · 7 answers · asked by Slimy Si 2

I hope someone can help me. I have a 200 Dodge Neon that has approx. 118,000 miles on it. It is in pretty good shape and most of the miles are highway miles from my commute. I recently noticed that first thing in the morning it sputtters like it wants to stall (but doesn't) and also makes a hissing sound when I am driving. Can anyone recommend some things I could do to get my Neon running a little better? I do not want to waste my time doing things that are a waste or a ripoff.

2006-10-19 02:00:27 · 5 answers · asked by chanel82 1

Why is it that some cars don't get lubed?

2006-10-19 01:59:24 · 5 answers · asked by wysiwygatt 1

Replaced spark plugs, distributor cap and wires last month, but lo an behold, after yet another rainy week, it won't start. Will I need to get yet another spark plug or distributor replacement? Is there something else I should be looking for? How can I prevent this from happening again? Car Cover? Garage?

2006-10-19 01:38:00 · 3 answers · asked by DaisyMae 1

I am told it bent rods and we need a new engine.
My husband wants find out the cost of this before making a decison. I am just fed up with vehicles that don't last!

2006-10-19 01:37:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

1991 chevrolet astro van, i've had 15 1/2 years, 250000 miles, last week speedometer/odometer/trip meter stopped working, can't afford dealer repair/analysis at present, can i fix on my own? how?

2006-10-19 01:30:11 · 10 answers · asked by dawn s 1

2006-10-19 01:07:43 · 11 answers · asked by mpw80525 2

2006-10-19 00:58:32 · 10 answers · asked by des 1

I have a 99 Ford Ranger FWD 3.0 that will not shift out of park. I have tried using different keys and checking the parking brake with no help. I have heard this may be the ignition lockout switch, but want to get a second opinion. Anyone know where it is or how hard to replace? I really appreciate any help b/c this is my only vehicle.

Thank you,
dmo21

2006-10-19 00:56:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

1996 Nissan 200SX - New Battery, Already Dead?

Hey guys, Okay I have a 1996 Nissan 200SX SE-R, And up until recently, the car was fine, until I tried starting the car yesterday, and It was slow to start. I start driving not even a mile down the road, and when I pop it in neutral- the BRAKEand BATTERY lights come on. Immediately I know something is up, so I pull into the gas station to see what the deal is.
Fast forward to today, I popped in a brand new battery from Advance Auto Parts, and Works AMAZING in the morning. By 11PM, It barely starts, and I notice that everything is starting to DIM, headlights, rear lights, etc.
I finally make it home, and just like yesterday, this new battery is completely dead. I wrecked the car last year by hydroplaning into a ditch, and every few months the Serpentine(sp) belt keeps falling off, so I thought I would check that, but I looks to be on.
Does anyone have any clue what might be the problem? I have a minor oil leak, that looks to be low. Any re

2006-10-19 00:26:59 · 4 answers · asked by nyyank2004 1

I was parking and i ran in to a yellow pole that scratched yellow paint down the side of my blue car, does anyone know how to get the yellow paint off?

2006-10-18 22:35:21 · 10 answers · asked by Secret 1

Hi i have got a vs commodore with overheating problems and need to hook up the fan to a switch. please help someone. thankyou

2006-10-18 19:46:54 · 4 answers · asked by hsvcommodoreholden 1

2006-10-18 19:22:07 · 4 answers · asked by bbh4r4l 2

While driving down a highway my back brake locked up and started smoking. Tried to pry the drum off but no success any advice?

2006-10-18 18:25:25 · 3 answers · asked by busydazes 1

I have removed the brake switch and the brake lights remain on when sitch disconnected altogether. would I look anywhere other than the multi-switch in the steering column for the short.?

2006-10-18 18:21:51 · 4 answers · asked by john f 2

I have read a million posts already on bleeding Coolant systems... and almost none of the posts were accurate when it comes to bleeding a Dodge/Chrysler 2.7L engine...

I had to take out the coolant sensor at the top (water outlet housing) and then added the coolant in there till it wouldn't take any more. Then I fill up the resevior (CAPLESS RADIATOR) and then I ran it with the bleeder screw open a bit and it let some air out and then I stopped the engine after 10 minutes and tightened the screw back up....

BUT, I don't think I got all of the air out because the gauge is still acting wacky, and sometimes heat comes out of the vents and sometimes it does....

It's NOT a thermostat or radiator problem, I've already replaced the thermostat and the radiator is fine... I just need to get this thing bleed..and I have read the manual and haynes proceedures and their greek.... I want a real world explaination...

Thanks :-)

2006-10-18 18:17:05 · 4 answers · asked by Joshua H 2

2006-10-18 16:44:10 · 3 answers · asked by Neil H 1

my car quit while driving down the road at 45 mph. the cam does not turn. I have been putting oil on a squeeky aircndtn. belt, then today i cut the air belt off. i had my timing belt replaced 2 mnths ago but they seem to think it broke. why so soon. what is the problem? now it will not start, it just whines. the car is acura legend. please explain this to me in detail. it did not run hot.

2006-10-18 16:43:01 · 8 answers · asked by MSNRY 2

i hear cars all the time no turbos..with exhust sound like they have turbos...how r they makin that sound?

2006-10-18 16:30:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have power windows in my car and lately the buttons have been sticking to the point where I have to keep pushing and pushing the button to get the window to do anything ... Is there anything that would be an easy fix to get my buttons to work?

2006-10-18 16:21:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

how big of a deal is this, i just did it today and also put a new oil filter in. do I need to drain it out and put the 10w-40 in and if so, do i need to get a new filter as well

2006-10-18 16:07:01 · 11 answers · asked by cronos51101 5

wat does it do?
does it replace anything?
do you have one?who makes it?

2006-10-18 16:03:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-18 15:45:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a 1993 Chevy Cavalier RS,automatic its in good shape,has high milage, good on gas,runs clean,just had fuel filter changed,new muffler and tail pipe. We do an oil change every 3000 miles as we do most intown driving and never go on the interstate.My husband usually puts high octane gas in , and there seems to be no leaks any where? We have owned it 4 years and it runs like a charm and still looks good. We would appreciate any ideas as the mechanic cant figure it out? Thanks All.

2006-10-18 15:42:14 · 5 answers · asked by linda m 3