Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

I am 19 and I am trying to learn about cars so I don't have to waste time bringing it to a mechanic, if someone could provide a step-by-step guild to changing the oil I would appreciate it.

2006-11-29 15:33:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok when I start my car it dies unless I give it gas, it's a automatic, then once I have it going I still have to give it gas so it does not die, when I am at a red light or stop sign I have to hold in the brake and gas at the same time so it does not die on me. It is a 1996 v4 i believe. Any help would be appreciated. thanks.

2006-11-29 15:27:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

my boyfriend just replaced EVERY part in his bronco. he drove it for about a year and now it wont start. when you try to start it, it makes a noise like.....click...click...click...click...it is not the starter. does anybody have any ideas about what it could be?

2006-11-29 15:10:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-29 15:08:42 · 5 answers · asked by kevin m 1

Sometimes, after trips longer than 10 minutes, the brake lights (and only the brake lights) on my GA will refuse to turn off after I turn off the car. When that happens I usually pull the fuse, and about an hour later there isn't a problem when I replace the fuse. The lights stay on when i'm driving as well. Halve of the center light is working (i assume a dead bulb), but every other brake light will be on.

Before this problem my turn signals would work intermittently, with seemingly no pattern. The only thing that seemed to work with that issue would be moving the rear lighting mounts. These problems seemed to flow together, so I think that they are related. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

2006-11-29 15:07:39 · 3 answers · asked by twig 1

Engine oil light came on in my corolla. Mechanic said he had to clean sludge from oil pan and oil strainer... what is strainer.. is it same as oil filter..

2006-11-29 15:07:13 · 5 answers · asked by kmm 2

The dipstick shows proper level.

2006-11-29 15:06:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

my car goes off on me when i'm driving and won't come on for 15 mins at least. i recently fixed the water pump and i'm wondering if the thermostat is bad.help!

2006-11-29 15:03:04 · 2 answers · asked by g_liwk 2

The commercial was a mom sitting in her car in the rain looking scared and then her son pops up from the back in a hockey mask and says they will be late, to which she plugs a battery charger into her cigarette lighter/outlet to jump her battery. The narrator says something about jumping your car in dangerous situations. I want to buy this for my father in law for xmas but can't remember what it was exactly. I thought it was Craftsman but looked all over the Sears website and can't find a battery charger that works inside the car. If anyone has seen this product/commercial and can tell me what the heck I am looking for it will make my xmas shopping that much easier! Thanks to all!!

2006-11-29 14:51:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-29 14:48:57 · 6 answers · asked by crooky 3

I need to replace the motor/regulator for my power window but can't spend $300 on it right now. Unfortunately, the window is stuck in the down position and I drive to work when its 4am and 40 degrees! I am hoping it is possible to remove the door panel and lift the glass to the up position and keep it in place.

Is anyone able to walk me through the steps necessary to do this properly? Much appreciated!

2006-11-29 14:47:57 · 2 answers · asked by PuzzledMan 1

WHENEVER I tap my brakes theres a BIG SCREEEECH!

2006-11-29 14:38:50 · 13 answers · asked by Cawrestlermoto 1

2006-11-29 14:34:33 · 5 answers · asked by frosted f 2

What exactly is the procedure for a tuneup? Is it simple enough to do it yourself? What supplies do you need and how long will it take?

97' Nissan Sentra GXE
97K Miles

2006-11-29 14:12:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

shifts slowly 2nd to 3rd then will not shift down at all in drive (no kickdown, will not shift to 2nd or 1st when completely stopped. if i turn the car off and immediately restart it goes in 1st and shifts normally for a while.i dont think the problem is internal...any ideas?

2006-11-29 14:07:46 · 5 answers · asked by t u RB o 1

I recently purchased this vehicle and now it won't start, unless I use jumper cables. But then after a remove the jumper cables it shuts off. Is it the alternator? Your feedback is appreciated, thanks

2006-11-29 14:04:24 · 6 answers · asked by DXL 1

2006-11-29 14:00:46 · 6 answers · asked by james b 1

2006-11-29 13:57:23 · 5 answers · asked by Lepke 1

after having an allignment the car pulls to the left but it didn't do it before. the tech tried to b.s. me and tell me it was tourqe steering. please explain

2006-11-29 13:52:52 · 7 answers · asked by goofyz 1

Everytime I get out of my car after driving, I smell gas. I don't smell it on the inside, just when I get out. Does this mean that there is a possible gas leak? If so, how do I check to verify? If not, do you have any ideas on what it could be?

2006-11-29 13:37:09 · 12 answers · asked by Cori 2

My driver and passenger windows in my Grand Am will not roll up or down. I checked the fuse and changed it and its not the problem. Anyone know how much this will cost to fix or what else I can try?

2006-11-29 13:35:45 · 12 answers · asked by manningsmommy 2

92 Toyota pickup V6 ...

Looks like no pressure building up in fuel lines. I can jump the fuel pump to battery and it works and pumps fuel to rail. Looks like good flow. I can also turn over without jumping and get fuel to rail.... per what I have read for this truck the MAF sensor controls the power to the fuel pump, so no fuel pump until air flow, whereas some just turn on with key in ON position.

2006-11-29 13:34:21 · 5 answers · asked by Ray 1

2006-11-29 13:02:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-29 13:01:57 · 14 answers · asked by a person 1

Is there anything you can add to the water to make your windscreen cleaner / clearer?

Someone told me vinegar....is this correct?

2006-11-29 12:28:46 · 7 answers · asked by LadyRebecca 6

im looking to find an owners manual for a 97 kountry star by newmar fifth wheel. i have went to the newmar site, and typed several things in and still cant seem to get anywhere. any links or suggestions?

2006-11-29 12:26:04 · 2 answers · asked by collaredfairy0304 1

2006-11-29 12:18:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's got 150k on it... What could be causing this?

2006-11-29 12:03:09 · 9 answers · asked by Kevin 1

I have a '94 Cavalier, has been running great since I had the head gasket replaced about 5k miles ago because it was leaking coolant. Drove it into the driveway last night, no problems. I go out tonight to drive it and it will not start. Cranks fine but its not 'kicking' at all. The only time I get a kick out of it is when its floored and while I am cranking it. Then it seems like it really wants to start but just cant. My guess is a clogged fuel filter or clogged something. But, ended up checking the oil in the process and it was barely touching the bottom of the dipstick. So I put about 1.5 quarts in it and it didn't really help. Odd thing is that when I try to start it with the dipsick pulled out, quite a bit of smoke comes out of the dipstick tube... might just be from all the friction and not much oil pressure yet as it is not started. Well, any help will be appreciated.

2006-11-29 11:50:10 · 4 answers · asked by Larry R 1

2006-11-29 11:45:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous