Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

2006-10-30 08:06:37 · 2 answers · asked by papanez2004 1

++++Can someone tell me what they mean and what I got to get done to my car? My uncle passed away and left all his Mechanic stuff to my cousin. My cousin knows how to use the stuff but doesn't know how to fix things or.. anything else that requires dexterity. these are the codes:++++

****P1000
***** - OBD II Monitor Testing not Completed****

****PO141
****- Heated Oxygen Senser Heater (HTR 12) circuit malfunction****

****PO136
****- Downstream Heated Oxygen Senser (HO2S 12) circuit high voltage (Bank 1)****


++++I have a Ford Taurus 1998 SE with 111,383 miles on it. Maybe its an Oxygen senser that needs to be changed.. but which one? And suggestions on how to make my car save on GAS because its EATING SOOO F**(@*(@#ing much! 120 a WEEK?!? crazy huh?++++

2006-10-30 08:04:23 · 6 answers · asked by sageoflight1 1

Wanna replace my fuel filter and just wondering where I need to look.

2006-10-30 07:56:53 · 5 answers · asked by Craig G 2

I have a 2000 malibu. When turning my powersteering doesnt work and its VERY hard to turn the wheel. What could be wrong with it?

2006-10-30 07:56:39 · 12 answers · asked by Angela M 1

Can describe what it looks like and where it is on a car in detail

2006-10-30 07:49:49 · 6 answers · asked by triggnom2 1

my car's tailpipe is clogged i think and the car is getting very warm and kinda getting some gas in the car

2006-10-30 07:43:16 · 4 answers · asked by Conner 1

I bought this truck from a lady that told me everything was in perfect condition in the truck. It is a 1990 Ford Ranger, and When I got it I put some oil in it because there was none in it. When I put the oil in it it started pouring out Black smoke...so black I could not see the road behind me, and when I parked it oil was coming out the tailpipe. I returned the truck to the lady that sold it to me and told her I was not paying anymore for the truck...she said it was fine, but now she is sewing me for blowing the engine. I don't think the engine is blown because it still starts up and drives...she has driven it since I have returned to to her. So do you think oil coming out of the tailpipe is a sign of a blown engine, or is it a sign of a cracked head or head gasket? Your answers will be very helpful since I have to go to court over it on the 15th of this month.

2006-10-30 07:37:25 · 9 answers · asked by Heather W 1

When Truck is hot it runs fine. I have replaced the Fuel pump, Fuel Filter, TPS, Idling switch, Temp sensor switch and MAP sensor. I had the trouble codes checked no codes was present. Does anyone know what the problem could be? Thanks.

2006-10-30 07:24:09 · 4 answers · asked by Roosevelt J 1

We have a 85 chey silverado with a 350 engine amd a robinson carburetter. We have rebuilt the carb (several times), the floats are ok, it's seated fine and all works well when driving in the city, however when you get on the hwys (above 65mph) it starts to choke & flood. It you let it set and go again its ok until you reach the speed again. Anyone have any thoughs or ideas on what could be the problem?

2006-10-30 07:21:22 · 4 answers · asked by ccraig1973a 1

I use a regular bulb as a test light. I connect the positive side of the bulb to the negative side of the coil and ground the other side. When I turn the iginition on; the bulb light up, indicating that the negative side of the coil is getting power. However when I turn the iginition to start the car, the bulb only goes off. I was told to use a test light and the light should go on and off when turning the ignition to start the car. Is the bulb not going on and off indicating that the hall effect in the distributor not working or do I need to use a conventional test light to check the hall effect?

2006-10-30 07:17:56 · 7 answers · asked by selwynfuller 1

I have a 2002 GMC Envoy with over 109,000 miles on it. I have to replace a bushing and also get my rough idle fixed.

The bushing is something that goes out every 20-30k miles and makes a squeeling noise when I come to a hard brake on cool mornings, and of course the idle is only rough when the car starts so it's not that much of a pain.

Unfortunately, I only have enough money to do one at a time.

So what I need to know is which one needs to be replaced first and why so I can do the most important one first.

Thanks in advance!

2006-10-30 07:08:57 · 2 answers · asked by Ariel G 1

I have a 2004 Impala SS with the 3.8L supercharged V6. It has the stock 3.8" pulley. How small of a pulley can I go down to before needing an intercooler to avoid preignition? I am planning to get a cool air intake or a hood scoop. Also, what kind of power improvement can I expect to get with the new pulley (say a 2.8" vs. the 3.8")

2006-10-30 07:05:02 · 2 answers · asked by MadScientist 4

looking to adapt a PIAB suction cup that has a 1/8 NPSF fitting to an SMC buffer that has a M8 x 1.25 tread at it's end.

2006-10-30 07:02:31 · 2 answers · asked by itsmet1 1

I accidently grabbed a jug of 30 weight instead of antifreez. I poured about a half quart into my radiator before I noticed. Now the whole cooling system is full of goo. Is this gonna screw up everything or just lube all the parts?? It runs screwy now and I'm wondering if thats why. I live in alska and winter is here, so my brain is a little slow. Any help would be appreciated. I drive a subaru outback 1999.

2006-10-30 06:53:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

my boyfriend got mad at me and pulled some cords out from underneath the hood. he said that he put everything back the way that it was before but ever since then it has been making these loud squeaky noises. also, when i first start to go if i am turning the wheel then it will cut off. when i stop at a light or something, then it shakes too and the squeaking gets worse. one of my daddys friends said that one of my belts was coming off and i need a tension pulley. i got that fixed but am still having the same problems. i took it to auto zone and got a diagnostic and they said it was something with the cars computer. after reading this, does anyone have any idea what could be wrong?

2006-10-30 06:52:59 · 2 answers · asked by pumkin 2

My jimmy ran out of gas, luckily in my driveway. So I went and got more gas put it in the truck the fuel gauge went up but ever since it ran out it wont start, when you turn the key it doesnt even turn over. Checked the fuses and they are fine, and it doesnt seem that any wires are loose on the starter. Does anyone have any idea what is wrong with my truck please help.

2006-10-30 06:47:02 · 6 answers · asked by Chad K 1

2006-10-30 06:46:14 · 1 answers · asked by michelle b 1

2006-10-30 06:42:13 · 5 answers · asked by tigger 2

2006-10-30 06:40:22 · 9 answers · asked by veepee09 1

I have new doors and a new trunk lid for my 85 monte carlo. Anyone have a rough estimate on how much to have them installed? The car has power windows if that makes a difference.

2006-10-30 06:39:05 · 2 answers · asked by mcgee8144 2

2006-10-30 06:35:00 · 4 answers · asked by www.treasuretrooper.com/186861 4

2006-10-30 06:29:12 · 2 answers · asked by wolf lover 1

around 3kand 4k rpm while full throttle, i drive an escotr, so its allways close"
its louder, yet it sounds mechanically, sound, but when i lightly take time to go high rpms then its much quieter

is it an adjustment on fuel? i just did a rebuild..... after 260k miles, for the first time, a month ago, and tranny 2months ago.... talk about relyability.*

anyways is it in the distributer cap? turn it? or is it the ratio is messed up?

2006-10-30 06:23:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a '96 Nissan 200sx. The engine check light was on. behind the radio deck and convenient cup holder, there was a metalic box with a switch that allowed me to turn off the engine check light manually. so i did. i didnt remove any wires or any fuses, and i put all the screws back into place and now my car will not start. i hear clicking like the car wants to start but there is no smell of gas. so i hope someone can help me out. whats going on?

2006-10-30 06:13:07 · 6 answers · asked by Lizeth 1

2006-10-30 05:49:48 · 5 answers · asked by John O 1

I am hoping to be able to drive it to the dealer for it to get fixed without having to get it towed.

Background: I got in an accident on 10/7. Front driver side near tire. Got hit pretty hard. The cosmetics were covered by the insurance company, but 2 days after getting my car back from the insurance company the check engine light flips on (blinking yellow), and the engine is now sputtering (not accelerating well, kind of shifty).

2006-10-30 05:49:06 · 3 answers · asked by David H 1

How did some bastard steal my car with a screw driver??? What are the grooves on the key for if you can just put a screw driver into the ignition???someone tell me how this is possible, and why they dont tell you these things?????????

2006-10-30 05:38:34 · 4 answers · asked by triggnom2 1

I need the front nose piece, front fenders, and a driver's side door. Along with headlights, turn signal lights, and the whole bit.

2006-10-30 05:05:59 · 5 answers · asked by Lindz 2

2006-10-30 05:00:40 · 4 answers · asked by tripsnpig 3

tried to gently pull off seams to be reluctant to come off!!

2006-10-30 04:59:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous