Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

I got a prob. with the brakes. the system hold brake fluid, but the i have to have the pedal to the floor before anything happens. The truck is in rough but running cond. i drive it to work almost every day. i live in the country in Ohio and its a good thing i drive only 10mins to work. But i when i push the pedal down i kinda hear a faint air leak or simalar sound down by the pedal where it goes ion through the firewall...ok i think thats about it for now but if anymore questions are needed let me know.

2006-11-03 10:55:49 · 8 answers · asked by Matt A 1

2006-11-03 10:49:45 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does the water level increase or decrease as the battery is charged?

2006-11-03 10:44:56 · 5 answers · asked by efis2 1

2006-11-03 10:21:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

91 mazda miata , 96 nissan altima

2006-11-03 10:14:34 · 5 answers · asked by bizmanchicago 1

Im not looking for anything major, maybe switch some parts here and there....oh and I didnt do a spell check on my last post with the same question for all you smart a$$es

2006-11-03 10:00:35 · 4 answers · asked by DAVE 3

2006-11-03 09:53:55 · 3 answers · asked by J_THUG 1

When he hits the gas it sounds like there is a weird clunking noise coming from underneath the car......

Also, when he hits the gas it sounds like there is a dragging noise coming from the front right of the car.......

Any tips, hints as to what the problems could be?

2006-11-03 09:50:26 · 1 answers · asked by NoCalMike 2

I was driving my car today and it just stopped but everything else was on the heater the lights, radio...i dont know what it is...HELP

2006-11-03 09:42:17 · 8 answers · asked by smthdancin4u 2

I have a 1988 corvette that is hard to start when the engine is hot. When it does start, you can smell gas. Most of the time when it does start it cuts off and I have to continue to restart it.

2006-11-03 09:40:24 · 7 answers · asked by pocokng234 1

2006-11-03 09:33:03 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

i bought an old very used car. i dont have much money and the thing is in need of a tuneup. well it gets 12 mpg. no thermostat, smog pump was froze. etc. well im going for the pump next, but why the heck were the plug wires rearranged? it seems that when you viewed the cap (i should pay attention), all but 2 of the wires were going to left side of cap left of block, right of cap right of block. now, i rearranged the wires when i got the thing, and have had them off to clean oil from them, but why didnt i notice this? and second, when i was transfering the wires to the cap, i started at #1 and went counterclockwise. well when i got half way around, i pulled the next wire loose to move it. when i looked back at the old cap for the next 1, it seems i skipped 1. so, i moved the 2 wires in question,turned out there were 4 wires wrong. ive done this atleast 100 times,hmmm and does it = poor mileage.no backfires etc, just more power now.
btw, verified fire order months ago, how did it happen

2006-11-03 09:29:04 · 5 answers · asked by l8ntpianist 3

In response to a recent post regarding car wax...someone wrote that place like AutoZone and Advance are not true specialty stores with a knowledgeable staff. So now I'm curious--what are some good places to go to for advice? for good prices? On things like waxes and tire shines etc.

2006-11-03 09:10:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

on my 2000 chevy express the side doors the front side door (1st one you open) works fine the rear side door(2nd one you open) hinges get sticky and door is hard to open looking for a permanent solution

2006-11-03 09:04:44 · 5 answers · asked by rockastratgeo 1

My keyless entry doesn't work to unlock the vehicle. Once I insert the key it works fines. When I get out it works and locks the doors, but by time I go to get back in it doesn't work again. I'm taking it to the shop, but I don't see how they can help since when I drop it off it will work. Any ideas of the problem???

2006-11-03 09:04:19 · 3 answers · asked by videotonyk81 2

During the summer, AC works great. When it is to too cold outside the heater seems to work better. I've had a new water pump and have it serviced regularly.

2006-11-03 08:47:53 · 6 answers · asked by STEVE P 2

Has anyone ever done/seen a car painted with POR 15 as a topcoat? Curious if it is possible and if so how it looks

2006-11-03 08:44:36 · 4 answers · asked by mcgee8144 2

Hey All,

I just returned from SEEMA is Las Vegas! Greatest show for car crazy people. Anyway, based on my conversations with experts there, and some personal experience, I have put together a guide on the best way to wax your car.

http://www.koonji.com/showKoonji.htm?koonjiId=743


I only started waxing recently and frankly there is still so much I have to learn. I wanted to put together a guide to help other novices so they aren't intimidated and can start getting the show room shine I now enjoy! Before I send it out to friends, I thought I'd get some feedback. Check out the link below and feel free to add your thoughts. If you have a better/different method, create a new guide. Otherwise, any recommendations for clay bars or other contaminant removers you use, as well as your favorite waxes would be welcome!

Thanks!
Charms

2006-11-03 08:33:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Even when there is plenty of rain on the windshield, it squeaks loudly! It is driving me crazy!

2006-11-03 08:24:37 · 7 answers · asked by Jane 3

This is for a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. The car seems to be running fine but after adding coolant because the low coolant light blinked on, now the "service engine soon" light is on steady. I noticed the gas mileage hasn't been as good. What else could be the reason for the light and can I keep driving it.

2006-11-03 08:22:23 · 8 answers · asked by jspur1 2

hello folks..
its regarding my 01 max and i have never changed the spark plugs on my car by myself, but i did changed the coils so i know how to get to the plugs etc, my question is..do i need to buy a torque wrench to tight the plugs or i can just use the rachet and hand tight them? please help me cuz i am on the way of getting this done today.

2006-11-03 08:17:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1994 caprice lt1 I want performance but It does 120 easily but i wann do at least 140 but it shuts of

2006-11-03 07:52:10 · 11 answers · asked by chevy1 2

2006-11-03 07:37:01 · 10 answers · asked by DrKnock 1

I have a can but no hose to pour the petrol in with..any ideas how i could do this without it spilling all over my boots??

2006-11-03 07:15:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

maintenance, power.........etc
is it really worth it?????????????????

2006-11-03 07:13:37 · 2 answers · asked by moneyborn1 2

I recently had a reverse light problem with my Neon which had been rectified after two attempts. I am now having problems with my car not shifting out of First and taking until 4000 rpms or higher to do so. I think I may have a speed sensor malfunction, but my Check Engine light is not staying lit. This leads to my second problem: Could this cause the car not to downshift? I was "standing" at a red light when I noticed that I was a little too far from the car in front of me. I went to accelerate, and It felt like it was still in Second. I almost had to stomp on the accelerator to get the car to creep forward. I am aware that this car has a "fuzzy logic" program which enables the car to adapt to the driver's habits and I an concerned that I may have "confused" it. You see, I like to drive my Neon like the car's a "Manual" by shifting gears to improve performance. Can I reset the PCM by disconnecting the battery or is there some other problem that requires service?

2006-11-03 06:59:49 · 2 answers · asked by theequalizer 2

* i have plenty of gas
* when i press the gas pedal, iit doesn't accelerate like it should
* i replaced the fuel filter
YEAR '96 (the motor is a '98)
MAKE MITSUBISHI
MODEL ECLIPSE RS, 2.0L, NON TURBO, MANUAL TRANS

2006-11-03 06:37:50 · 6 answers · asked by diamond girl 1

I recently bought a car from a friend, but now the car squeals very loud evrytime you start it. The squealing stops after about 5 minutes, but it is really loud and annoying. What is it, and how can I stop it?

2006-11-03 06:33:09 · 7 answers · asked by Oh...that dude 2

just started for a while then cut out on me...It was low in petrol but i did not think it was that low....do you think i have ran out of petrol or could it be something else...I tried it again but got nothing tonight..please help a lady out with what you think it is...cheers

2006-11-03 06:32:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1997 Honda Civic EX 5-speed, the engine light came on due to miss fire. I change the Spark Plugs, Rotor Ignition & the Distributor Cap, the check engine light went off after I change these things but now when I shift from gear to gear it jerks & putts...especially from 2nd -3rd gears.

2006-11-03 06:20:32 · 4 answers · asked by Buggaboo 3