Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

I took my car there to get an oil change and they did not replace my oil cap properly. The cap fell off on the highway and I had to get the car towed. the engine is destroyed and my mechanic says it is jiffy lube's fault. I brought this to jiffy lubes attention and they say it is not their fault. I told them what the mechanic told me and now they are looking into it. has anyone else experienced this problem with jiffy lube? what was the outcome?

2006-11-09 08:59:41 · 10 answers · asked by T-Luv 4

2006-11-09 08:57:02 · 7 answers · asked by wondering one 2

I have a 1995 325ic BMW...
I bought this car used and I have a feeling that the previous owner did not take care of the car very well. Also, I bought this car in Hawaii and it has been there since 1995. I now live in cold Seattle and now I feel like the car is acting a little funny due to the drastic climate change. The doors squeak (I did put WD-40) and sometimes the doors won't open from the outside (it gets stuck for some reason). Any suggestions or anything else that I can do (without taking it to a shop) to make the car run and perform better? Thanks.

2006-11-09 08:50:40 · 5 answers · asked by babofa 2

if i need a new clutch how much would it cost to fit one in a peugeot 205

2006-11-09 08:39:22 · 2 answers · asked by carol w 3

i have a peugeot 205 manual and when i ease my foot off of the clutch the car jumps forward and sometimes stalls if this isnt the choke being left out that causes this what could it be

2006-11-09 08:29:07 · 10 answers · asked by carol w 3

2006-11-09 08:26:41 · 4 answers · asked by tyleryet 2

i have a cadillac northstar 1997 serville and it has a blown head gasket / go to this website and let me know if you think this product will work - honest / and let me know if anyone has tried it

2006-11-09 08:23:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just part-exed a Toyota Yaris SR 1.3 for a new Yaris T3 VVTi 1.3. The salesman called me today telling me that the parcel shelf and locking wheel nuts were missing. I knew about the parcel shelf but not the wheel nuts, but in both cases I'd never had either since purchase. For peace of mind, is it not the case that a franchised dealer can replace locking wheel nuts with an identifier code that comes with the car and is kept on record somewhere? Or does it entail throwing the wheels out altogether? Also, I assume that now the car has been part-exed I am not liable in any way for anything not present in the car. Am I right?

2006-11-09 08:22:41 · 9 answers · asked by Gordon S 3

1998 Saturn SL2, automatic, 97,000 miles and unsure if ANYTHING of this sort has been done.

I'm a little concerned as what the better choice would be as I don't want to do anything that would 'hurt' the car (aka ruin the transmission).

Advice?

PS - I saw something before about a fuel line/filter flush as well. Comments on that would be appreciated.

Thanks!

2006-11-09 07:48:34 · 4 answers · asked by Molly 6

ive just passed my driving test and been given a peugeot 205 junior 1988, ive always had to pull out the choke to start the car, and ive been driving with the choke out, when i find the bitting point my car shoots forward and sometimes stalls is this because of leaving the choke out and when should i put the choke back in

2006-11-09 07:40:13 · 2 answers · asked by carol w 3

I need to replace the battery on my chevy blazer deisil but all i can find out is that i need an orange one but as i live in uk and over here we do it by amp can nay one tell what the amp is on this

2006-11-09 07:34:22 · 3 answers · asked by blackwidow2408 2

2006-11-09 07:33:36 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My service engine light in an 01 grand am has been coming on and off for the past 2 weeks. The dealership said that a fuel cylinder misfired both times. They also said it was the same cylinder that misfired. I can tell when it misfires, my car feels like it is going to die when I stop and it doesn't accelerate uphill well. What would be causing the fuel cylinder to misfire? I have an appointment tomorrow to get it fixed, but I don't want to get ripped off and the problem not be fixed.

2006-11-09 07:32:57 · 6 answers · asked by Pamela G 4

needs new injectors will i need to get them re coded to work in my car

2006-11-09 07:30:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My car is a 2003 Mazda 6(V6 manual trans). Last weekend, I couldn't start my car (dead battery). So I popped my clutch in gear while the car was rolling to get it to start. The next morning, I went to start my car (it started, but it was hard), and drove to autozone to get a battery.

On the way, my CEL came on flashing, the car was stalling at lights, and a very prevalent tick developed, thats frequency increases with RPM. When I got to autozone (less than a mile away), I changed the battery, checked the oil (was about 1/2 a quart low, so I added it). It was still stalling and ticking, but no check engine light anymore. So I added some Chevron fuel sys.cleaner.

Got it back, disconnected my battery for 24 hours, and started it again. The stalling issue was gone, but the ticking still remains. I haven't started the car in a few days since its at home. A week before this I also had 2 CEL's, one for a misfire and one for a bad cat or downstream O2 sensor. Any thoughts?

2006-11-09 07:22:24 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2

2006-11-09 07:20:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

1997 Grand Prix

2006-11-09 07:14:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

98 Acura Integra, Engine makes noise when going from 20-30mph...also wierd noise when put in reverse....used make noise like remote control car..now squeels...is this my transmission and if it is does it sound like something major or quick fix..trying to figure out costs as well for repairs..thanks!

2006-11-09 07:10:02 · 3 answers · asked by Relax123 2

ok the gauge light came on now the speedometer/odometer an all other gauges dont work an when i trun on the head lights the clock an radio light go off i have checked the fueses an they are working an the dash lights wont work i dont have a clue does anyone

2006-11-09 06:58:32 · 4 answers · asked by tavance1967 1

replaced clutch cylander, had no clutch at all. put old one back on and it was working started doing it again. pump it to get it to work. oh and we did bleed it after each time. thanks in advance.

2006-11-09 06:41:52 · 6 answers · asked by flowerchild 2

2006-11-09 06:09:42 · 5 answers · asked by Cassie M 1

it sounds like the front end of my cobalt is about to fall apart.it sounds like a jar full of rocks when shook around.I had a new steering shaft installed but it did nothing to fix the problem.GM said that there is nothing more they can do to fix this problem untill they can come up with something to fix it with.

2006-11-09 05:53:52 · 3 answers · asked by todd c 1

I have the bigger wide tires on the back and they rub so bad. Since I had the shocks replaced it is impossible to drive. My back tires are ate up. What kind of shocks would be the best to raise it up so they dont cut into my tires? Thanks for any info any one has.

2006-11-09 05:39:04 · 7 answers · asked by Ashley S 1

just some step by step more simple than hard directions to remove my alternator as I need to replace it. Thank you!

2006-11-09 05:23:42 · 4 answers · asked by joeyyeager1984 1

I am looking to buy a new car! I have had two Freelanders, both of which have given me grief! the 1st one on a S reg I blew the Head on at 65000 miles! I had it repaired & sold it. I bought a newer one on a 02 plate & the head has just gone on that one too, at just over 27000 miles! It's now in the garage waiting to be done (under warrenty) ! I'm sick of being brain washed by the "sales man" who treats me like the typical "little woman" so I thought I'd ask the real people out there. Should I go for another Freelander? or up-grade to a Discovery?

2006-11-09 05:15:13 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I checked the fuse box and can't find any blown fuses. The fuse box is labeled but I don't see anything indicating a fuse for the diver’s seat. Am I looking in the right place? The passenger’s seat is fine but I can’t drive my truck from there.

2006-11-09 05:10:24 · 4 answers · asked by SE_FU 2

2006-11-09 04:26:59 · 7 answers · asked by bobby k 1

Hi, I have a convertible and now that it's started raining it is very damp and uncomfortable in my car (like being in a tent). I don't have a garage, but I was told that large desiccant packs are sold for this purpose. Does anyone know where I could find this product in Vancouver?
Thanks

2006-11-09 04:26:45 · 3 answers · asked by wordcakes 2

2006-11-09 04:19:06 · 5 answers · asked by dia 1

Hicom lorry 4.3D (24 V)
i try to change 4 alternator and 6 battery but oso over charging
muc 1 battery over charging and 1 battery weak
why?can any one tell me ?!

2006-11-09 03:57:05 · 4 answers · asked by Kira l 1