Maintenance & Repairs - December 2006

I HAVE A 1996 FORD EXPLORER, I HAD THE AUTO ZONE COMPUTER THING AND IT SAID I NEEDED A OXYGEN SENSOR SO I BOUGHT ONE, HAD IT PUT ON AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON. NOW WHAT. I NEED TO GET INSPECTED BUT CANT WITH THAT LIGHT AND WHEN I RESET IT, THE LIGHT WENT OFF FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS AND CAME BACK ON WHAT DO I DO NOW?

2006-12-29 01:44:30 · 15 answers · asked by lauriehopgood@sbcglobal.net 1

I have a very large and heavy towing chain that has rust on it. What would be the easiest way to clean the rust off?

2006-12-29 01:32:25 · 13 answers · asked by Ida Rose P 1

1980 Ford F100

2006-12-29 01:16:43 · 2 answers · asked by slowryde39 1

I've had my car a year its a 93 honda civic. It just recently starting overheating and i don't know why. I've checked everthing for leaks and nothing. Well I went to my local auto parts store and bought a thermostat and it didn't fit. When i went to go take the old thermostat out it wasn't in there lol. so yeah that just sucked. So i lose anti-freeze but i can't find a leek. It overheats when i drive anywhere! I think its a relay or something or my fan motor i don't think its the water pump or a head gasket. Well if anyone has any advice just tell me thank you

2006-12-29 01:16:15 · 7 answers · asked by CODY J 1

I just bought a used car on wednesday. Everything was working fine until i was driving last night and I lost control of the car and started swerving. My friend and I thought it was a flat tire, but it appears to be the upper ball joint broke. The entire tire is tilted and needs to be repaired.
It only appears to be the front left tire affected, along with the brake for that tire of course. Has this happened to anyone or does anyone know if repairs for this will be expensive... like above $300?
Also is it going to be a long process to fix this?

2006-12-29 01:09:37 · 5 answers · asked by JennDizzzzzelz 2

2006-12-29 00:49:32 · 1 answers · asked by linfozy 1

just curious to see what all they are checking when you get your car inspected? (not emissions)

2006-12-29 00:22:19 · 9 answers · asked by sassy2sloppy 2

I askec for help on Mercedes C250- starting problem- saw some answers this morning but now can not access these. Is there a time limit before answers disappear?

2006-12-29 00:10:58 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1991 Mercury Sable with 63,000 miles, one day I put it in drive and it wont move. The rpm goes up but the car will not move..is it the trans??

2006-12-28 23:59:59 · 11 answers · asked by Nick 1

I need to clean and protect the steering wheel, gear shift and interior of the doors in my SUV. What's the best thing out there to use?

2006-12-28 23:48:33 · 5 answers · asked by Jessica 4

i checked the tranny fluid, changed the fluid and it is still doing the same thing, now it wont go into reverse. can somebody help!!!!

2006-12-28 23:37:24 · 5 answers · asked by rck2005 1

Does your 2.0L engine have a " LIFTING RING " mounted anywhere on the rear of the block (trans. end) if so, where ? Clutch (and maybe the trans.) are history.. Don't have a lift so dropping the eng./ trans is out of the question.. Can get (or build ) an engine crane but have to know where to pick it up w/o tearing things all to hell.. Have also considered "converting" radiator support et.all. to a "bolt-on" front end IF I can get an adequate roll-around-jack / trans. jack under the whole assembly and un-bolt the whole eng./trans. and ROLL it out the front.. The shop manual disassembly method for a "shade-tree" mechanic is down-right stupid and dangerous !! In the end, doing it "their way " won't save any time/frustration, than taking the WHOLE eng./trans. assy. out !! Com'on, one or more of you guys/gals must have done this before, I'm wide open to suggestions.. Yeah, yeah, I know, junk it and buy a Chevy, Honda, Dodge, etc.,etc. !! YOU BUY IT & I'LL DRIVE IT !! Thanks in advance..

2006-12-28 23:17:10 · 3 answers · asked by N.E. Cycle rider 2

What is the largest engine that will fit in my car without modifying the mounts?

2006-12-28 21:53:47 · 2 answers · asked by scott s 1

2006-12-28 21:20:08 · 7 answers · asked by douglas w 1

2006-12-28 20:38:12 · 13 answers · asked by kenny m 2

I have done it with the manual hook and bar compressors but they will not compress the springs far enough to fully relieve pressure on the springs seats

2006-12-28 20:28:15 · 8 answers · asked by John N 2

My Honda Accord 2002 used to have normal temperature upto 35% (exact at all times), But these days from past week it fluctuates from 35% to 70%. If i drive fast its normal with or without ac. But if i drive slow in traffic it start rising upto 50% - 60% and if at that time i turn AC on or put in neutral and give extra race (throttle) then it come back to normal. Else it shoots upto 70% to 75% and then automatically start coming down to normal after 15-20sec of staying there.

Checked my battery: its fine as per the meter at the workshop and it starts in single self in morning. Radiator has coolant and its bottle also have enough coolant, No leakage of coolant from anywhere. Both fans of radiator working fine and cut off also automatically. Its one of the weird problem i have seen. Please advise me that what could be the problem.

2006-12-28 20:11:06 · 4 answers · asked by gaurav1980 2

This vehicle is a 1986 mazda 626, similar to a Ford Telstar, here in Australia. The distributor cap kept being knocked off, after being serviceable for a number of months, i noticed end float, and slight side movement in the Distributor shaft, i replaced the Distributor, the was no end float, or sideways movement in the new distributer, i replaced the distributor cap, and rotor button, with new ones, only to fine the same problem after 1 day, i am at a loss to come up with the problem, i need help

2006-12-28 20:05:13 · 4 answers · asked by robertofarbroath 2

2006-12-28 19:35:36 · 6 answers · asked by aarthi 1

I took some pictures of the one I have, I am trying to find out what type it is so i can get some more of them.

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2006-12-28 18:47:11 · 4 answers · asked by Matthew K 2

2006-12-28 18:30:56 · 5 answers · asked by Upulee S 1

2006-12-28 18:07:57 · 5 answers · asked by Jimbobswayforme 2

i have a 1994 dodge spirit has around 50k miles recently my temp meter keeps rising to the H i so i had a local mechanic check it out he said it was the thermostat so i gues he replaced and and it was fine for about a week or 2 then it started again like this only takes about 10-15 min to start after turning on the car but when i turn on the heat it sumtimes jumps back to normal but other times it doesnt ive looked at it my self no leaks, plenty of coolent i have a remote start that i use every day before i go to work and the car is left on for 10-15mins before i actually take off i dont know if this could have sumthing to do with it

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well today i made a couple check like to see if the oil was grey or silver and i notice that it was oil was way below the min line so i checked when was the last i got an oil change and it was 200 miles past its next recomended oil change so i gave it a oil change i thought it was maybe because of that but it was still over heating so a buddy of mine told me to start the car and pop the hood and check to see when the radiator fan kicks on and it was on when i first turned on the car when the meter was on th C line but after when the meter started getting close to the H line i checked the fan and it was'nt on so im thinking its the temp sensor, or the fan wiring and the mechanic did replace the thermostat he said it was broken

2006-12-28 17:10:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 97 Kia Sephia and about 3 weeks ago the alternator belt either fell or snapped off while i was driving (not the 1st time this has happened). I had a friend of mine put a new one on. Ab a week later the belt starts making that familiar screeching noise, 1st just a little bit and then constantly while the car is running and driving. This past week my battery is dead when i try to start it in the morning. I take the battery to pep boys to get tested and they tell me it cant hold a charge anymore to buy a new battery. I do that...and meahwhile the belt makes a little squeaking noise but its not really squeaking like it was last week. Tonight i'm driving w/ headlights and cd player on, and when i go to turn the heat on the cd player turns off. I'm taken aback by this at 1st so i turn the heat off and immediately the cd player comes back on again. Should i get the belt retightened, or do you think i need a new tensioner? also pwr. steering pump is broke, is this a factor 2?

2006-12-28 17:06:57 · 4 answers · asked by james p 3

They will cost the same. Hubby says a Mercedes will get more miles. What has less maintenance cost?

2006-12-28 16:31:08 · 12 answers · asked by miraclerun123 2

I guess my brother inlaw had changed the wires and and cap..... and I changed the plug this morning but I still got my check engine light to come back on. I also have egr problems????? its not the cat or the egr valve, they have been changed any ideas?

2006-12-28 16:17:56 · 7 answers · asked by hoebag82 2

I am the proud owner of a 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. The engine itself is in prestine shape, but the subsystems seem to be starting to go. Most notably the ignition system: We had to replace the starter and the ignition coil within months of each other. My mechanic also said that the sparks plugs need to be replaced, and there is an exhaust leak. My family is moving several states away this summer, and my car is the only feasible way to go visit them. So my question is this: Can I get my car suitable for long-distance travel before summer comes? If so, any ideas on what specifically I need to focus on?

2006-12-28 16:11:03 · 8 answers · asked by Chip 7

Hi,
I have a 1990 toyota camry(US) and my car just got broken into and they stole the deck, and now my internal dashing lights don't work along with the other internal panel lights (ex. for heat, rear defrost,etc.). I had a new deck installed and still none of the internal lights work. However, the dome light and parking lights, along with tail lights work. I checked the fuses under the steering wheel and under the hood. I even changed the dimmer switch to see if that would work. I checked the wiring to see if the theives cut the wires; however, they are still all intact. Please help me and tell me if you know what is wrong. Once again, the internal lights do not work (dash, defroster, park, drive, etc.) however, every other light works (parking, tail, inside dome light, brakes, headlights). Please tell me if there is something that I am not seeing, also the radio works great, and the dash light/illumination wire is connected.

Thanks

2006-12-28 16:04:28 · 4 answers · asked by Nhat P 1

2006-12-28 15:58:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-28 15:53:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous