Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

my dad owns a chevy and there are so much problems with it like the engine ticks, the oil leaks, the breaks squeal and the valves make a funny,annoying noise!we bought it like a year ago!we had it fixed 100 times!would it be cheaper to buy him a new truck or fix it?what godd reliable and powerful truck do u suggest?
PS:its a chevy silverod

2006-11-17 14:23:19 · 12 answers · asked by bugs_bunny 2

2006-11-17 14:09:03 · 6 answers · asked by don3070 3

I purchased a set of intake manifold gaskets made by fel-pro. It came with a small tube of black silicone to be used as a gasket maker for the ends of intake. However, I have a tube of permatex High Temp silicone which I think will be better to use than the black.Which should I use?

2006-11-17 13:57:34 · 7 answers · asked by James Dodge Boy 3

Not really bad ones, just average and not too deep.
I just heard from someone i was in a accident with and they are getting a estimate on their car. She says there are scuffs and one long white scratch. Am i going to have to pay her 1000's of bucks? : / She is seeing stuff that i did'nt see when we collided. But there was no police report and i have no insurance so i guess i just have to pay..

2006-11-17 13:55:26 · 5 answers · asked by strange_enchanted 1

1987 irocz28

2006-11-17 13:46:36 · 8 answers · asked by scottfreesea 1

It has a large 8" lid with a built in vent in the middle. I Don't know if I should let it vent or stop up the vent. Should gasoline be stored airtight? It will be outside under a shade tree and away from any buildings or sources or ignition.I'm just storing it for the winter (so it will be cold out) for emergencies, etc.I know the vent is probably so liquids can be drained or pumped out, but I can always just loosen the lid to fill up a small gas jug to put in my car or generator or whatever and then tighten the lid back.(that is if gasoline should NOT be vented.Does anybody know for sure?

2006-11-17 13:37:53 · 4 answers · asked by teri 2

i need to know this in DETAIL

2006-11-17 13:34:34 · 6 answers · asked by andrew11391 2

2006-11-17 13:33:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-17 13:29:58 · 9 answers · asked by STORMY K 3

On the Sunfire 2000 2.2 There is a pipe that runs from the left side of the block with a pickup from the antifreeze reservor passes in from of the motor to the rad hoses. Its made of plastic inside with metal then plastic outter casing. It rust from the inside causing it to leak.

2006-11-17 13:22:52 · 3 answers · asked by white 3

P0507 (IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM RPM HIGH) WE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT THE HELL THIS IS WE TRIED TO RE-SET IT BUT IT CAME BACK ON WE TRIED REPLACING THE AIR FILTER AND NOTHING SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP I DONT FEEL LIKE SPENDING ALOT OF MONEY FROM SOMETHING SO ******* SMALL!

2006-11-17 13:18:26 · 6 answers · asked by daddiez_lil_girl 1

I installed a daytime running light module. I found a wire that is hot in run only. The lights stay on while the engine is starting. I have noticed with factory installed units the lights go off during starting. Is there an easy way to identify a wire that would produce this effect on my 02 Mazda pickup? I would like the lights to go off during start.

2006-11-17 13:06:23 · 1 answers · asked by renpen 7

My car had trouble starting. It overheats. White smoke comes from muffler and my antifreeze runs out w/ no leak. It is being burned I am guessing. I am guessing this a blown head gasket. If it isn't what do you think it is. It is a 96 4 cylinder Honda Accord LX. What are the cost estimates is my main question here???????

2006-11-17 13:05:55 · 5 answers · asked by xingfiter 2

2006-11-17 12:54:57 · 5 answers · asked by monsoon05 2

how do you know for sure that the gas gauge is not working properly?

2006-11-17 12:48:13 · 4 answers · asked by bestkeptsecret 3

Someone hit my car when I parked it somewhere and left a huge dent in it. I came back in shock. A hit and run I can't believe it. Anyway, do you think that dent fix gadget will take the big dent out of my car to where it won't look noticable?

2006-11-17 12:46:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-17 12:42:58 · 2 answers · asked by harsh1r 1

I feel like an idiot! I've tried every screw I can find or reach except the beam adjustment screws and I still can't get at the bulb to change it. PLEASE HELP! lol. If I have to go to a garage, I'm going to be sooo embarrassed.

2006-11-17 12:41:41 · 2 answers · asked by Geronimo 2

I'm hearing a slight grinding noise from the rear and my break light is going on, I just had new pads put on the front. I've heard that you almost never need new pads on the rear, Is this true and is it pretty much the same procedure to do the back as it is the front?

2006-11-17 12:34:12 · 13 answers · asked by mommykins 1

i have a dark blue 325 bmw and i want it to be black, how much would that cost.

2006-11-17 12:09:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wanted to know what would be some easy adjustments I could make to my vehicle to help get the most out of my MPG. Some slight modifications that don't cost too much.

2006-11-17 11:55:04 · 10 answers · asked by Angelica G 3

The basic and median cost for both.

2006-11-17 11:37:22 · 5 answers · asked by Alexandra F 1

2006-11-17 11:35:58 · 3 answers · asked by trexx 1

i am 14 1/2 i have a 1987 toyota pickup. it needs a new suspension and a new exhasut. i do not know how to do any of the work. i am getting a job in the spring. my parents are split up so i only can work on it every other weekend. should i keep it?? it has been in my family for a while (10 yrs). if i sell it my brother would freak out so what should i do?

2006-11-17 11:34:07 · 6 answers · asked by Kyle 1

Well I've had my car for about 2 months now (94 Mitsubishi Diamante ES). When I first started opening the car door on the drivers side I found that it was a little difficult. It wasn't smooth, and it felt as if the key was about to break. Eventually it did and I got a copy made. When I unlock the passenger side it's perfectly fine. No stress at all, and it just turns smoothly. For some reason up til today the driver's side door has gotten a lot worse. To the point where I can't turn it anymore. The key even cut me because I was trying to turn it so hard... I'm pretty sure it's not my key.

What's wrong with my key door whole?
How much would it cost to get it repaired.

(Also before it stopped turning completely, it use to make a rusty sound)

2006-11-17 11:11:41 · 6 answers · asked by Thara Ros 2

I took my car in two months ago to have the clutch replaced. They did the work and everything has been fine. Today, I couldn't get my car into gear, but after messing with it I finally got it to go.

I then took it back into the same shop, and they told me that the slave cylinder and master cylinder will need to be replaced for about $500.

After talking to a mechanic friend of mine, he said it was his shop's policy to check or at least suggest that the slave cylinder be replaced when replacing a clutch due to the stresses it is under from poor pressure to a whole new clutch kit.

Am I on good ground to be pissed that they didn't check or offer to have that replaced when I had my clutch replaced for $1000? Now I'm going to have to pay about $2-300 in labor extra. I don't mind paying for parts, but I already paid for them to take the transmission and get down to the clutch once.

Thanks for any and all help!

2006-11-17 11:09:59 · 14 answers · asked by downtap 1

on the passenger side the high and low beam are alot dimmer then the driverside. i changed both bulbs and checked for any lose connections but found nothing. the only bulb on the passenger side that is normal is the park lamp. i cant find anything wrong with the wiring or harnesses. could it be some sencer or a relay that would only effects the passengerside. is there any none problem with these kinda of cars. thank you

2006-11-17 10:58:32 · 2 answers · asked by chris c 1

I am going to sound really stupid because I know zip about cars, but lately my break light has been on but i was stupid and never checked my break fluid because my break light always comes off and on, and we all figured it was an electric problem. a few months ago my fluid was just fine, so being a nursing student w/ absolutely no time to spare i looked over even rechecking my fluid like an idiot. well, today as i left for clinicals and had 30 miles to drive i noticed my breaks felt really odd. i was having to press way far down before they would stop. i called someone on the cell and we kindof concluded it was just cold and that may effect it. stupidly i went ahead and got on the highway (:( ) and went on to clinicals because i knew my grade is riding on it. well, on down the highway i noticed that even slowing down was hard. by the time i got there, my brakes were definitely not working right! i was having to slow down a half a block before my stop. we found out that my brake fluid is bone dry!! i put more in, but does anyone know how long a person can drive like that before they loose total brake power? i feel really lucky no one else, nor myself got hurt. could anything else have gotten messed up as a result of driving that way? i've had the flu so i came home, went to sleep, and forgot about my horrible day, and haven't had time to ask a mechanic yet. i am wondering about a leak, too. thank you.

2006-11-17 10:55:24 · 8 answers · asked by Melissa E 1

it has 77,000 miles on it

2006-11-17 10:39:48 · 3 answers · asked by babyphat 2

i have a 1989 bonneville se and when i was out last week at i was a stop light and went to take off n the motor cut off i still had power n all. it did it again tonight when i was backing up cut right off again have power but the motor cut right off. i have a new battery new trannsshmon and a new altner any one know wuts wrong.

2006-11-17 10:35:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous