Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

i'm wondering what the main element or chemical is in common paint that is on cars?...any ideas would help thanks

2006-10-17 12:39:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is the Drivers side flip forward seat that allows access to the back seat for passengers in the extended cab. I need to replace the whole seat, since the bolts have broken that hold it up.

2006-10-17 12:36:58 · 7 answers · asked by afndude 1

2006-10-17 12:29:52 · 6 answers · asked by Samia 3

4-Car is very good on gas on highway for its size/weight, but *very crappy* in congested city driving (Boston).

5-It is strong running and smooth idling. When I first acquired it, over the noise of other motorists I thought it stalled on me in traffic, except it was still running - that's how smooth it is. And that was before its first tune-up.

Is there any correlation here? For the life of me, I can't explain the disparity in fuel economy nor the intermittent o2 sensor warnings. The repair garage that overcharged me for the exhaust work wanted to replace ALL FOUR O2 sensors as a remedy for the OBD-II warnings. Before I do that, I wonder if I can kill two birds with one stone by taking a more logical course of action.

I wonder if exhaust is being leaked somewhere forward of the converter. If so, could it explain the audible observation I mentioned in addition to poor mileage/specific OBD-II codes?

I know that there are alot of variables. Sorry for that and thanks for suggestions.

2006-10-17 12:29:25 · 3 answers · asked by moussa_guillaume 1

Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 5.0L 8cyl, 116,000 mi. In my possession only for a few months. Previous owner cannot be reached (overseas).

1-For about the first 5 minutes, exhaust condensation is visible in the evening air when other cars' exhaust is invisible in ambient air (~55 F). Exhaust is pale white in color, almost like steam. There is water discharged from the tail pipe the moment the car is started.

2-OBD-II P0133 [O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 1)] & P0430 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)] intermittently. Most of the time I get one or the other, but not both. Usually I only get these under moderate throttle load while going uphill.

note: I thought it was due to a hole in the exhaust line so I had the pipe, muffler, and resonator replaced.

3-Under hard acceleration, I can "hear" the motor as if there is sound being leaked somewhere. This sound is separate and distinguishable from the motor signature from the motor compartment.

2006-10-17 12:26:46 · 6 answers · asked by moussa_guillaume 1

I have a 99 ford ranger, 2wd 4cyl and my transmission stopped working today, that is as I pulled out of a parking lot the truck stopped moving- no loud noise, no shudder, just stopped moving. Does anybody know of anyplace in the Daytona Beach area that has financing available, I have to have my tuck but I can't afford a new transmission

2006-10-17 12:26:11 · 3 answers · asked by flturtle2 1

I have a Scion tc in silver.

2006-10-17 12:19:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2007 Scion TC

2006-10-17 12:13:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-17 12:10:58 · 3 answers · asked by Razvan 2

I took my car in for an oil change and I noticed something on my receipt under "recommended repairs" section afterwards. It was something about "Misc. Oil Leak Degrease." The people working there didn't say a thing about it to me.

2006-10-17 11:58:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

whats your views on tinting windows, should there be a limit on how dark and what window they can go on,

2006-10-17 11:46:43 · 13 answers · asked by stress woman 1

We took my husband's car (1996 Ford Taurus) to the shop to have the spark plugs and belt changed. There was also an oil leak in the engine that the mechanics were supposed to look at. We already had the plugs and the belt for the car, since we'd intended to change them ourselves but haven't had the time to do it recently.

The mechanic called my mom about the car today and told her that we'd need to take the car to have the engine steam cleaned because there was so much oil on it and they couldn't tell where the leak was. They also told her that they had changed the spark plugs, although they had to purchase new ones (at $6 each)because the ones we had brought in "were the wrong size."

I waited half an hour for them to call me after that, then gave up and called them. At first they said the car was "ready," then confirmed that I would have to take it to a car wash, have it cleaned, and bring it back. They never said anything about the spark plugs directly to me.

2006-10-17 11:38:44 · 4 answers · asked by Akuseru 3

2006-10-17 11:29:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

my brother's driver's side window won't work anymore, it's stuck all the way down. and he's been coughing for weeks now because of the chilly weather. he's certain he can fix it if he can figure out how to get the door off. thanks sooo much.

2006-10-17 11:18:50 · 10 answers · asked by Effie 2

2006-10-17 11:11:01 · 6 answers · asked by Stacie C 1

never heard of it

2006-10-17 11:10:40 · 5 answers · asked by hook 1

2006-10-17 11:05:00 · 14 answers · asked by plasterer andy 25 mcr 2

I have a 2005 camry that I will keep for 3-4 years or until 100,000 miles before I trade-in. I was hit by another driver and had $600 worth of damage. The estimate is for the replacement of a bumper (as good as new). Is it better to pocket the money and repaint the bumper (there are a few deep scrathes and a small depression).

2006-10-17 10:51:56 · 11 answers · asked by chris h 2

2006-10-17 10:46:22 · 3 answers · asked by curious 2

my car has been in a chrysler gagage for over 8 months and still not fixed and they only need a abs pump but every time one has been delivered it is faulty.we live in the mountains and it is our only form of transport as no public transport.we are relying on neighbours to help us get our shopping,why won't chrysler give us a straight answer,why do chrysler USA not return calls made to there international call centre (we live in Spain) why can we not find an e/mail address that we can send a protest letter to in the USA.We have sent a letter to the head office in the USA and not had a reply why.why should we or freinds and family or anybody buy a chrysler if this is the service you get why

2006-10-17 10:37:30 · 7 answers · asked by Dave W 1

2006-10-17 10:31:22 · 18 answers · asked by cozmozer 1

I have a 2001 Dodge Neon. I noticed the other day that the low beam was out on the right side. So I bought a new bulb and had a friend install it. The low beam STILL doesn't work. What should we check next?

2006-10-17 10:18:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2004 Saturn Ion 2. We bought it new in the summer of 2004. Just recently the coolant light has been coming on, alot. I keep adding more to it. Neither my husband or I have seen any coolant on the driveway. Any ideas?

2006-10-17 10:17:09 · 14 answers · asked by tessasmomy 5

The dent is on the driver side of a 2006 Honda Civic EX over the rear tire. Should I report this to my insurance company then get it fixed or just take it stright to a body shop? Looks like it was slightly dented in with a shopping cart while i was at the store, not to bad but noticeable with the smoothness of that part of the car's body frame. Which was is cheaper or better for me as a owner, car was purchased in July brand new off the lot of this year.

2006-10-17 10:17:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-17 10:10:15 · 1 answers · asked by yiru 1

Could someone tell me what makes a head gasket go bad. If it is bad (which im pretty sure thats what the problem is) does that mean my motor is shot? Car broke down on me on my way home from work the other day...check'd oil and water cos it steamin' ..oil dipstick was mucky and it looked like the steam was comin outta my water pump. Hate to havta buy a new car...I just got this one paid off last year. :( Any suggestions? Thanks!

2006-10-17 10:06:54 · 6 answers · asked by Lunchmeat 2

windows will fog up until car has been driven for thirty mins. Have to use paper towel to keep windows clear

2006-10-17 10:01:16 · 9 answers · asked by bo b 1

2006-10-17 09:59:16 · 5 answers · asked by Rusty 1

My car takes 195/55R15 stock.

I can get a good deal on some 195/65R15 winters... will they fit?

2006-10-17 09:57:43 · 3 answers · asked by Brad C 2

2006-10-17 09:53:38 · 5 answers · asked by totlxtc@sbcglobal.net 1