Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

I am quickly approaching 100K miles and am planning on changing plugs and wires, and ignition coil boot. I just changed the fuel filter today, and the air filter about 5,000 miles ago. I'm doing a little at a time since I'll get platinum plugs and wires and they are pricey to me.

My husband thinks we should also change all the belts and hoses. My father is a mechanic and I was raised in his shop, and I've never been taught to change those until they are worn out or you actually have a problem. You should know that my husband knows nothing about vehicles except how to change his oil. I've taught him several things about it over the past couple of years. His line of thinking is that he'd rather change them now so that there's less possibility of me breaking down later. I see that line of reasoning, but I just don't think it's necessary.

I need opinions other than my dad's. Please cite sources, preferably websites I can go to, so that I can be convinced or convince him.

2006-11-18 11:42:46 · 7 answers · asked by stuckeymusic 2

Any reasonable suggestions on how to remove it?

2006-11-18 11:41:33 · 5 answers · asked by All I have to do is dream... 4

Rather than use Toyota car maintenance which is expensive, and now that car is off warantee, which car repair franchise is good for basic maintenance like oil changes, winterizing the car, checking brakes, etc.?

2006-11-18 11:31:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I own a 2000 gmc sierra 1500 4.8L and i have a k&n cold air and flowmaster dual exaust, now i've had these on here for about a year now and i've never had a problem, started when i went up moosehead for a weekend and the roads were veryyy dusty and on the way home my engine light came on, now i figured it was cuz my filter was dirty but i cleaned it n still a problem, dont know if its cuz of that dirt or not. The engine runs fine, when the light came on i didnt notice a difference in performance (no black smoke). I know the code has to do with low volts to the o2 sensors just dont know what to do to fix the problem. Is there a way to trouble shoot or whatever with out having to replace 2 sensors. hard to think 2 would go just like that. i've had the codes cleared plenty of times but they come back on,mostly when u hammer on it.

2006-11-18 11:19:14 · 3 answers · asked by dostie1 2

2006-11-18 11:11:36 · 3 answers · asked by Gino P 1

my husband wants to know how much oil do you mix with gasoline in a snowblower when it says 50:1

2006-11-18 10:53:33 · 7 answers · asked by MAC 1

I am locked out and would like to avoid a locksmith fee.

2006-11-18 10:41:36 · 4 answers · asked by Wilson Wilson 3

1999 pontiac grand prix 3800 series engine gets 17 mpg in the city and 18.3 highway. is that normal? also, coolent leaking on the rack and pinion, radiater is fine, hoses look ok and waterpump looks new. where else can it be coming from, small leak?

2006-11-18 09:49:31 · 6 answers · asked by dabomb_562000 2

i have a 1988 toyota orginal pickup. it has 140,000 miles on it. but i need parts for it. what is a good free magizine w/ parts in it i could look at for my truck. some of the parts i need is exhasut, suspension, ignition and new seats and a radio. so what is a good free magizine i could get

2006-11-18 09:46:18 · 2 answers · asked by Kyle 1

bought a 1999 pontiac gnd px an sat for 6 months be 4 i got it. minor rust on the roters, cleaned up after 2 months still a little rust. the car shales alot when i step on the brakes. the roters don't apear worped, can u tell by lookin @ them? could the caliper be shot?

2006-11-18 09:37:02 · 10 answers · asked by dabomb_562000 2

I have an '85 Chrysler Fifth Avenue with 65,000 miles (which is why I haven't replaced it). Electrical system is working well after replacing battery, starter and alternator over the last few years. On occasion (usually when it's warm outside), I am not able to start my car. The engine will start to turn over but won't connect. After sitting for an hour it will typically start up without a problem What could be causing this?

2006-11-18 09:09:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Tried to turn motor over by hand it wont budge.

2006-11-18 08:29:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a peugeot 306. the break lights are not working properly. they work every now and again.

2006-11-18 08:29:40 · 9 answers · asked by alir496 1

2006-11-18 08:21:10 · 11 answers · asked by lostship 4

I have a 1999 Mercury Sable that has sat in the driveway for about 2 1/2 months. It ran fine before with NO PROBLEMS at all. Now I go out to start it up and take it to get washed and it wouldn't turn over. After trying to jump it, I took the battery out and took it back to the store and found out it was dead. I bought a new one, replaced it and now it will turn over but it won't catch. I tried putting Heet in the tank and that didn't work. What should I do next?

2006-11-18 08:20:24 · 4 answers · asked by epiphanyofmylove 2

have an older model chevy truck and am looking for the number 1 spark plug. anyone know?

2006-11-18 08:17:37 · 4 answers · asked by tinymight78 2

ok so i have a lug bolt that broke right at the base where it starts to thred in. i need to back it out of there. it does not stick out any so i cant grab it with anything. i tried drilling into it with a smaller bit then jamed a old star screw bit in it and tried backing it out it mover a little but then broke off in it also this is mutch harder to drill through even with a good bit. i vibrated it to losen it and use wd-40 and used a torch to help losen it before my bit broke. i need this out how can i get it out.

2006-11-18 08:05:56 · 7 answers · asked by me 4

Can anyone help me on this. My 1999 Maza Millenia car displayed Check Engine light on all of a sudden. I took to have this checked by a local mechanic who told me to take this to the dealer. Is this true and if it is is this very expensive to fix this. He mentioned that there could be something defective with the sensors. HELP with your answers is most appreciated.

2006-11-18 08:02:17 · 9 answers · asked by US 2

this is for 1998 town and country chrysler mini van passenger side front window, will not go up

2006-11-18 07:42:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

do i need to wait for certain problems to occur in my vehicle before changing the spark plugs or is there a recommended KM/miles to change the spark plugs. and wut are the benefits in changing the sparkplugs? t.Y all!

2006-11-18 07:41:07 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2

I have a 1997 Mits Eclipse, RS, 4 cylinder; and after 10 years of having this baby, it's starting to act up. The problem is when I start my car, it starts up fine, but then as I start to reverse or drive off, it cuts out. When I do get it started and drive off, I have to keep my RPM over 1000 to keep the engine alive. When I come to a stop, the engine will cut off. Can anyone help me please? I know it's time for a new car, but I need to get this one fixed until I can get a new one.

2006-11-18 07:40:11 · 8 answers · asked by i am of royalty 1

its been stored for some years and stripped alittle, so not really sure what to do. Can someone give me some ideas?

2006-11-18 07:11:44 · 1 answers · asked by jskibo 1

2006-11-18 07:06:15 · 1 answers · asked by edmathias@sbcglobal.net 1

I was wonding if anyone knew of a good salvage yard in the Detroit area, I was in a fender bender (literally) and need to find a driver side fender for my mustang. But all the ones I've called so far only have passenger side fenders. Ebay and all that is too expensive, so I'm hoping to pick one up locally. If anyone can help I appreciate it!

2006-11-18 06:38:03 · 1 answers · asked by monkey_girl 1

I was told that remote car starters damage your car, is this true, if so how?

2006-11-18 06:36:59 · 6 answers · asked by ACC 1

2006-11-18 06:33:29 · 4 answers · asked by Dominic M 1

A.You are out of oil
B.You are one quart low on oil
C.Your oil pressure has dropped
D.Your oil filter is due to be changed

2006-11-18 06:21:22 · 12 answers · asked by om g 1

My husband accidentally side swiped my friend's car when coming out of the driveway. Our deductable is $500. The estimates are ranging from 900-1200. The problem is, will our insurance go up a lot if I report it? My husband has a clean record, no other accidents.
Thanks.

2006-11-18 06:20:10 · 4 answers · asked by nurseratchet23@sbcglobal.net 3

I have a 1987 Buick Lesabre.The fusebox went out and it was causing a shortage to the#20 amp fuse that goes to the fuel pump and injectors.The mechanic put a brand new fusebox put on and the fuse still blows.Before the fuse was blown you turn the ignition and you can hear the fuel pump but once you get everything connected and back together you turn the ignition and the fuse blows.What could be the problem?Every single time you turn the ignition switch the fuse blows can anyone tell me the problem?First the mechanic tell me it was fusebox it was bad which it was so i bought a new one from the dealership.Car still not working and I am still haing the same problems as I was before.The fuse keeps blowing out.

2006-11-18 06:10:39 · 3 answers · asked by Xavier H 1

I replaced thermostat, ran water through heater core, had good flow, still no circulation through heater core, need help

2006-11-18 06:04:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous