Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

Maintenance schedule recommends inspection at 15k (my current miles) and replacement at 30k, unless you're on dirt or desert roads. I live in the Washington DC area, so that's not an issue.

Should I decline the air filter change? If I were at 23k or more, I wouldn't be as suspicious of the need for the change, but this is exactly half of the mileage listed in the schedule.

2006-11-22 01:59:15 · 12 answers · asked by Stuck in the Middle Ages 4

2006-11-22 01:55:08 · 4 answers · asked by Adam C 1

About every three months my car's heat gauge goes out of wack. It ranges from cold to almost hot (hasn't gone past the too hot point) in seconds and kinda osciliates. When that happens I check my coolant level and find it is low, I then fill it up and it's fine for a couple months then the cycle continues. What does this mean? What should I do? It doesn't seem like a huge issue, but surely it is indicative of a larger issue. Thanks! I have a 2001 6 cylinder Mazda 626.

2006-11-22 01:45:55 · 15 answers · asked by Lisa 3

Can anyone give me some feedback on nitrogen benefits vs the use of air. i'e better mileage, safety, longer wear on tires?) Thanks

2006-11-22 01:37:02 · 3 answers · asked by Mike O 1

2006-11-22 01:11:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well, the repair shop told me that anti-freeze was getting into my number one cylendar. Would this mean that my head gasket is blown, or a valve gasket is blown? Your best guess would be much appreciated.

2006-11-22 01:03:17 · 9 answers · asked by billy_0_69 2

Emergency brake is not on!!!!!

2006-11-22 01:02:58 · 3 answers · asked by Tammy K 2

2006-11-22 01:02:33 · 3 answers · asked by fastcivic200 1

Ok, I've got a 1994 Chrysler LHS that needs the ignition switch replaced and rather than do something dumb like tearing up the key cylinder mechanism and the likes I thought I'd ask for a little info on how to get that puppy out. Used to be turn the key to accessories and insert a paperclip through a small hole in the lock cylinder but no such luck here. Any help out there?

2006-11-22 00:49:09 · 2 answers · asked by tracysw100 2

have a dodge intrepid and haven't had starting problems ever. The temperature in the night when I had problem starting my car would be around 40 F. It didnt start even after cranking a couple of times. Finally it did, after driving about half a mile my car gave hiccups as I was pressing the accelerator pedal, but it didnt stop. It started to run fine after those hiccups and started perfectly too.
Is this normal. Can I do anything to prevent this. Thanks in advance.

2006-11-22 00:45:50 · 4 answers · asked by Scorp S 2

2006-11-22 00:36:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I drive a 1984 Ford Ranger 98,000 miles yesterday coming home I heard a thud thud from the right rear end then the engine started to deexcelerate speed after about 10 seconds it kicked back in I went into the store came out a hour later and on the way home it did it again the first time I was going up hill the 2nd time on flat road

2006-11-22 00:21:14 · 2 answers · asked by petersenmarilyn@sbcglobal.net 1

2006-11-22 00:18:06 · 5 answers · asked by Obi B Dranonymous 1

I have noticed it takes longer for my gas gauge to go from Full to 1/2 than it does from 1/2 to E. Is this just my imagination? Thanks for any input.

2006-11-22 00:11:22 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey I just bought myself a new car (Fiat Palio TD 1.7 EL) so its my new car, I'm new in this whole mobility thing, of the the four top filling station (Shell, Caltex, BP, Sasol) Which one has the best quality Diesel??

2006-11-21 23:44:57 · 4 answers · asked by blue 1

it's a 1990 dodge ram cargo van 1/2 ton. I've never had any trouble with it starting before. This moring I tried starting it and it doesn't even click (the dome light and headlights do come on and the buzzer for when the key is in the ignition but the door is open sounds). No whinning like it's trying to turn over or anything. I thought the cold (it's below freezing this morning) might have something to do with it, but i've now re-charged my battery and it STILL won't do anything... is it just too cold for this poor old thing to start yet? or could it be something more serious?

2006-11-21 23:43:34 · 6 answers · asked by realpaganwoman13 4

looked under hood and did not recognize a horn!

2006-11-21 23:18:00 · 1 answers · asked by Michael L 1

size 222-40-18

2006-11-21 23:15:22 · 6 answers · asked by mrsunshine56987 5

I've spent about $250 at the auto repair shop. And they gave up and said take it to a dealer. It's a 2002 Kia Rio Cinco.

2006-11-21 23:08:33 · 8 answers · asked by Franklin RP 1

What all is required to be taken care of to fix this problem?

2006-11-21 23:01:36 · 6 answers · asked by jake_1977_77 1

2006-11-21 22:50:01 · 4 answers · asked by gatorman472 1

2006-11-21 21:40:43 · 4 answers · asked by car lover 4444 1

2006-11-21 21:18:49 · 5 answers · asked by matthew w 2

2006-11-21 20:48:40 · 6 answers · asked by matthew w 2

I have an Audi A-4 and this is my 3rd turbo car. I am being told that I should have let the turbo cool before shutting down the engine. Is a turbo timer needed but not installed for some reason on these cars?

2006-11-21 20:12:44 · 2 answers · asked by Jester17 2

2006-11-21 19:00:03 · 6 answers · asked by michael8112@sbcglobal.net 1

is it good to start the engine and warm up the car no matter how good and new the car is?

and how often should you warm up the car? before everytime you travel?

2006-11-21 18:54:50 · 5 answers · asked by ? 1

Hello, my battery is dead for the 98 integra. The original battery has a bunch of weird characters and I don't know what "size" to get. Is there an online battery size chart anywhere? Thanks, its skinny and thin battery.

2006-11-21 18:52:40 · 3 answers · asked by asdf39873837 1

I bought a corolla 2000 four months back. Got buyers inspection with a local mechanic .....he listed drive belt, tensioner, rotors resurface. Got them all done.... Low engine oil pressure light
came on this week ....took it to the same mechanic..now he is saying lot of sludge and engine could break anytime....he cleaned oil pan and strainer....suggested to get rid of the car asap... Confused what to do...can a dealer fix this bettter ....if so how much will it cost.....

2006-11-21 18:10:30 · 6 answers · asked by kmm 2

2006-11-21 18:05:44 · 6 answers · asked by roelito j 1