Maintenance & Repairs - December 2006

2006-12-21 00:32:57 · 3 answers · asked by reliance 2

When the headlights are off both of the brake lights work fine. However, when the headlights are on and you hit the brakes, one of the brake lights doesn't come on. What is causing this? Is this just a fuse problem or a larger electrical issue?

2006-12-21 00:29:02 · 6 answers · asked by luvjoydiver 1

2006-12-20 23:26:07 · 6 answers · asked by mo_radi 2

a mate of mine has an old holden barina from around about 1994 with 175,000kms on the clock and at times the engine just loses power. not all power but it is certainly noticeable. on some occasions all power is lost and she is forced to pull over and stop, turn off the ignition, then re-start it again. sometimes it gets going fine but has also been known to lose power again.
another common sympotom is the engine 'bounces'. it feels as though you are playing with the accelerator. this can also lead to the above problem. after been brought in numerous times to mechanics, they say that they can not find anything wrong (go figure). this problem is intermittent as it can go for a few days to a week without any disturbance, but then suddenly decided to play up.
thoughts i've had myself are problems with the carby, fuel pump, fuel filter, air filter. all thoughts on the problem are certainly welcome.
thanx.

2006-12-20 23:15:04 · 2 answers · asked by Michael 1

I know where the adjustments are at and know how to do it. I just don't know where the headlights should be aiming.

2006-12-20 22:43:05 · 6 answers · asked by bigtopfruitcup 1

2006-12-20 22:13:08 · 7 answers · asked by chris d 1

This morning I went to my car and the inside of my back window was a little bit icy, so I though i would wipe it down with a towel otherwise it takes forever for the demisters to clear it up. I was then told by my mum that I shouldn't do this because it would damage the demister lines. Is this true?

2006-12-20 21:46:53 · 9 answers · asked by smidge27 1

Is this serious or can I wait untill after xmas to get it sorted.
What do you think?

2006-12-20 21:41:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

the guy at the garage said the tires were worn and one had a split in, this was 1000 miles ago, and the tyres still look ok with no eggs, please help it's driving me crackers

2006-12-20 21:26:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-20 21:12:48 · 15 answers · asked by lbcman101 1

All gas stations where I live (Massachusetts) use 10% ethanol in all grades of gas. I want to know if anyone knows if this affects the octane rating at all. Ethanol has an octane rating of 110 so if they used 90% 87 octane and 10% 110 octane it would actually bring the octane to around mid grade level. I want to know if this is true or if the gas companies compansate for this and start off with even lower octane gas before they add the ethanol. If they dont then I should be able to run mid grade gas and get the full effect of premium.

2006-12-20 21:09:27 · 2 answers · asked by Tim H 5

Exactly what is an EGR valve & where is it located?

2006-12-20 20:43:35 · 6 answers · asked by Edward J 3

2006-12-20 20:40:01 · 16 answers · asked by S Biggsy 1

2006-12-20 19:56:42 · 3 answers · asked by bastaad 3

Kia Cerato 1.6 Manual

2006-12-20 19:54:18 · 3 answers · asked by warbird 1

My suspension is doing this not only when i turn the wheel, but when i stop etc.I know this usually indicates an axle but what else should I check? Do ball joints, u joints make this sound? Yes I know...Im taking it to a shop just curious.

2006-12-20 19:06:03 · 3 answers · asked by TJ 2

Some clown from the cheersquad ran his golf or jetta or whatever outta oil. His sister could get away with it, but a guy?

2006-12-20 18:20:28 · 11 answers · asked by juan.hunglo 2

I know the obvious, that it is bad driving without oil. Here's my scenario:
I have come to find out that my oil gauge doesn't work. My check engine light came on, and I pulled over right away. I noticed my oil tank was totally empty. Filled it up, but now I wonder how much damage was caused. I know I have to take it in, but I am anxious to find out how much I will have to fork over.

2006-12-20 18:01:28 · 17 answers · asked by ItsJustMe 2

Is it true that you shouldn't fill your car with petrol when the petrol tanker is discharging into the petrol station's holding tanks, because you get the crap from the bottom of the holding tank?

2006-12-20 17:50:55 · 5 answers · asked by Steamysteam 5

My car is a manual and the car needs to be jump-started, can I do this from an automatic car?

2006-12-20 17:48:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its been sitting in a hot to mild climate on an empty tank, outside. It hasn't been driven, or started in a little over 6 months. (long story) What are the damages or issues that such conditions may cause?

2006-12-20 17:25:33 · 10 answers · asked by Katie C 1

2006-12-20 17:20:02 · 12 answers · asked by Sandy K 1

2006-12-20 16:56:27 · 3 answers · asked by trippykat666 2

I have a 1983 Peterbilt 359 and it needs polishing on all its parts including the wheels. How much should this cost and do you know where I can find someone to do this?

2006-12-20 16:53:00 · 2 answers · asked by BA 3

I own a 2002 Chevy Silvarado with a 4.3L engine with just over 58,000 miles. Recently I've been hearing a metalic ping when the engine idles. The check engine light has not come on, and the truck seems to be running fine. The mechanics all seem to think the noise is normal for this model, and reccomend I use high octane fuel. What do you think?

2006-12-20 16:52:14 · 10 answers · asked by Pastor of CoRCS 2

Well, you see, my mom has this big scratch on her car. She says it's this lady's fault because she went too near and made her move left which caused her to scrape her car against a wall. She doesn't know what to do. The guy at the gasoline station said that she could either put paint over it which would make the scratch seem lighter or to get a new bumper and pay 100,000 yen. (I live in Japan) What should my mom do?

2006-12-20 16:25:12 · 5 answers · asked by Misaki K 1

I start my car and it sputters. Then When I push the acclerator it feels like it wants to go but kind of sputters again anyon eknow what it might be.

2006-12-20 16:05:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I own a 1991 Toyota Camry (88,000 miles) and I'm getting different answers from friends and family, but I want to know from an expert. It seems that a valve seal or a piston ring is leaking, not sure which. The reason I know this is because I found oil deposits on one of the spark plugs i took out. What are the long-term consequences? I appreciate your responses.

2006-12-20 15:37:50 · 6 answers · asked by DXL 1

1989 thunderbird with 108000 miles. Should i use 10/30 or 20/50? Its winter time, and here in Oregon i have a high temp of 45.

2006-12-20 15:31:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i tried rainx auto glass cleaner and windex but it didnt work. what could i use

2006-12-20 15:31:30 · 6 answers · asked by jpeanut13 1