Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

I put one in a pot of boiling water as a test to see if it opens. But what does one LOOK LIKE when it is open?

2006-11-09 12:47:13 · 3 answers · asked by appalachian_panther 4

I have a auto repair business. Have been in business for over 20 yrs. Looking to reach hot rod, street rod, antique and classic cars to let them know what my business has to offer.

2006-11-09 12:32:29 · 7 answers · asked by Peachy2 1

I heard some tune up shops maybe using recycled oil on cars if true is it as good as original oil?

2006-11-09 12:28:42 · 6 answers · asked by david l 2

My car (Maruti 800) had a difficult time at the ignition. I guess, I had not refilled water in the battery for some time. Someone told me, may be a cell is weak. I took it to have it recharged. The mechanic who recharged it for a day or more, digitally confirmed the charge as okay (he me told battery charge was not very low) and also topped it with acidified water.

I proceeded reconnect the cables to both sides of the battery. There was small wire with a small ring at the tip, which together I fastened on the positive side. Immediately, there were sparks and smoke coming out, and I quickly removed out the cable. The small wire had insulation had burned soft I felt. I tried starting my car with the cables on (without the small wire on the positive side), but there is no sound and no life. Please help.

2006-11-09 12:21:42 · 5 answers · asked by lesliejohn 2

Assuming you burn an entire full tank of gas. So it would take a while. Would you do damage to the engine? Overheat?

2006-11-09 12:19:55 · 9 answers · asked by cannonball 1

71 arctic 440 with a walbro carb

2006-11-09 12:11:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

98 plmouth voyager doesnt move in reverse but fine forward,just got back from shop,they put new motor in,tranny was fine before they got it,is it something simple or not?

2006-11-09 12:01:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Where is the Engine Coolant Temperature Switch located exactly on a 2001 Ford Escape V6 3.0L?? Also can you tell me how do you know if your PCM is bad, like what are the symtoms?? Thanx

2006-11-09 11:53:50 · 2 answers · asked by joe b 1

I drive a 2006 Ford F-150 4.6L Triton V8 and I would like to increase gas mileage. A buddy of mine says that I can swap out my injectors to low pressure injectors. Has anyone ever heard of this. Does anyone has ony other ideas?

2006-11-09 11:52:07 · 9 answers · asked by ujenfo 3

2006-11-09 11:50:53 · 9 answers · asked by csnape2003 3

2006-11-09 11:27:23 · 5 answers · asked by windfire_18 1

When I started it, the service engine soon light started blinking, and it started running like crap. Where do I start, is this going to cost me alot?

2006-11-09 11:26:14 · 4 answers · asked by momofnine 2

2006-11-09 11:16:01 · 6 answers · asked by Gator 7 1

2006-11-09 11:10:21 · 7 answers · asked by Tyler 2

I have already replaced the spark plugs, wires, roter, and cap. This has been happening once in a while when I start the car then it goes away after the engine warms up. Recently it hasn't even gone away with the engine heated. I have 4 error codes :
1. cylinder 1 misfire
2. cylinder 2 misfire
3. multiple random misfire
4. P1399 vehicle specific

I haven't been able to find out what P1399 is. If anyone could give me any ideas with any of this it would be a great help. Thanks

2006-11-09 11:05:10 · 4 answers · asked by pfr305 3

I put my car in the shop to have recall work (unrelated to the engine) and for an oil change. I haven't had any problems whatsoever with my car. They told me that I needed a new battery and alternator. 2 years ago, I did the same thing and they told me that I needed a new starter. I refused the service to get a 2nd opinion. My car has started every day since (never replaced the starter) except when it goes back to the dealer. Is it possible to have your alternator and battery go out without ANY warning?? I am beginning to thing that I am getting scammed??????

2006-11-09 10:59:20 · 10 answers · asked by AyJay12 1

2006-11-09 10:58:41 · 9 answers · asked by tazzy64 1

When I press my brake pedal I need to go to the floor with it almost to make the car slow. I don't know if I need new pads or shoes or rotors anyone out there know much about car brakes? There isn't any sound of metal on metal or any shaking when I hit the brakes. Thanks

2006-11-09 10:54:49 · 7 answers · asked by twinsfan_02 2

I have and older ford car with a 4 cylinder engine, I think it would be a good idea to use a synthetic for extra protection. Especially since I have a small oil leak. Any advice?

2006-11-09 10:43:38 · 10 answers · asked by Kristine L 1

what does it mean when my car keeps running for about 30 seconds after I shut it off and take the key out?

2006-11-09 10:41:26 · 11 answers · asked by Kristine L 1

2006-11-09 10:33:33 · 8 answers · asked by gaffneys76 1

2006-11-09 10:30:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone told me that if you're running into a convenient store really quick (or a house, etc.) that you use more gas turning your car off than if you just left it running. Is this true?

2006-11-09 10:29:21 · 9 answers · asked by CherBear 3

have noticed that my gas mileage sucks. I can go 3 miles down the road and my car will drink about 15 miles of gas. My car is also reved up at a high R.P.M. and seems to not want to shift into over driver. The car is a 1990 lincoln towncar. (DAMN FORDS) ---also it seems as if my transmission is stuck also---it drives fine until i hit 50 mph after that it sounds as if my engine is rev'd up at a high rpm and refuses to shift into the next gear....if any one thinks that they can solve my problem by giving me some advice on what i should do to this car please do---if you're going to twell me i need to buy another car please dont even bother to reply to my question---thank you----you can also im me at the name capone_313 at yahoo--please instant message me if possible

2006-11-09 10:25:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-09 10:16:12 · 15 answers · asked by LINA 1

my car is "jumping", it's not working as it should be. I took it to two different mechanics, one changed the spark plugs, but the problem was still there. The second mechanic told me that he could not find a problem, but it could be the flow meter. Any ideas?

2006-11-09 10:16:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My car is overheating. I put in a new thermostat, test drove it - it overheated and the coolant backed up big time into the overflow tank. A guy said to pull the new thermostat, drop it in a pot of boiling water and "see if it opens." He said sometimes you get a new one and it's bad. So I did that. The copper button moved out some, but how do I tell if it "opened?" Should I be able to see light through it at some points?

2006-11-09 10:14:41 · 11 answers · asked by appalachian_panther 4

2006-11-09 10:02:04 · 5 answers · asked by Claire B 2

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2006-11-09 09:36:50 · 8 answers · asked by Mo1 1

I have a 1992 nissan maxima and the other day I hit a pretty deep puddle hard i thought it was just some water on the road. Now my car bucks when it accelerates. It was also idleing very badly for a few hours after I hit the puddle but that has stopped now but its still accelerating badly. What could the problem be? Thanks

2006-11-09 09:30:44 · 3 answers · asked by Runner88 1