Maintenance & Repairs - December 2006

I recently took my 2005 Kia Sedona to have it's oil changed. It has been about 14000 since the last one(yes, I know that's bad). The place I took it to refused to do it becasue of "sludge" around the filter and on the dipstick. My car is running fine with no noises. One person has told me to use an engine flush and then change the oil, but the guy at Autozone told me not to b/c that could cause even more problems. He told me to change the oil, then change it again after 500-1000 miles. I am really confused as to how to get rid of it. Please advise!!

2006-12-19 06:40:48 · 14 answers · asked by ? 2

I do need my battery charged for an hour or two. Got this Sears charger, plugged in with the clips on the proper poles. It''s a 6 and 12 v charger. I turned it to 12 volt. No other dials or knobs on charger. Is it supposed to charge? I see nothing moving on the dial, after 30 minutes of plug in.

2006-12-19 06:31:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

we have changed the fuel pump, spark plugs, and catalidic converter and my car just stoped working any ideas

2006-12-19 06:23:23 · 11 answers · asked by furby_lost 5

The fuse that raises my driver's side headlight is blown. I need to know which one to replace.

2006-12-19 06:22:17 · 3 answers · asked by Jill 2

has any one ever use this additive? and if so dose it really work?
i have a 1990 Dodge Omni with a 4Cyl 2.2L motor and i want to know if it really works like they say please let me know what u think

2006-12-19 06:17:56 · 6 answers · asked by davedebo198305 4

an electric scooter

2006-12-19 06:15:00 · 3 answers · asked by Alex C 1

I have a ford transit diesel camper van if it is laid up for a few months will it do any harm to the engine, although I start it up once a week and let the engine run for about 20 mins.

2006-12-19 06:14:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend allowed me to borrow her car while she was away on vacation. She is returning in a few days and I decided to check the fluids in the car and I noticed it needed transmission fluid. I took it to a nearby shop and they put some in for me. On my way back home I noticed the blinkers were not working. When i got home I checked the hazards and they also are not working. How can I repair this myself? I was going to check the fuse box under the steering wheel, but I wouldn't which one to check or how I would know it was bad. Please help.

2006-12-19 06:14:16 · 2 answers · asked by tweet 2

i live in vermillion SD. i gotta 1996 pontiac grand prix se. i need new tires mainly for the back. the back have a flat spot on both wheels and i dont want to spend alot on the car!!! where do i go????????

2006-12-19 06:12:20 · 7 answers · asked by austen d 1

Can I use a volt meter to determine the strength of my car battery? I think the battery is going dead, and want to figure out if it needs to be replaced. What should I look for on teh meter?

2006-12-19 06:01:46 · 12 answers · asked by Mike L 3

2006-12-19 06:01:36 · 5 answers · asked by arlene_burton2000 1

When does a person check the oil stick in a car. Should the oil be cold, warm, or hot?

2006-12-19 05:57:44 · 16 answers · asked by Notta 2

When turing on turn signal all lights that should come on do so. They just stay on and do not flash

2006-12-19 05:52:49 · 9 answers · asked by James O 1

My car has been stalling and dying when I stop, like at a stop sign. Also, when accelerating from a stop, it will kind of sputter and jerk for a second. Once I get on the road, it's fine. It just occasionlly dies when stopped or when trying to take off from a stop.

What could it be?

I was thinking maybe fuel filter? If it's not the fuel filter, what else could it be?

2006-12-19 05:39:24 · 5 answers · asked by cardinalfanusa 3

it acts like it is not getting fuel but there is plenty of gas. the injectors are not clogged and the fuel filter is fine. Some one told me that the distriubuter cap and coil are all in one and that may be my problem? How can I find out?
thank you for your help

2006-12-19 05:36:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I use octane booster yes, Car iss FSO Polski Fiat like Fiat 128 4cyl petrol OHV., I retard ignition yes, where i hit distributor this to do, how much.

2006-12-19 05:29:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-19 05:26:51 · 7 answers · asked by arlene_burton2000 1

I was driving and it shut down and want start again. The check engine light comes on and blinks once then shuts off. Don't know what it could be

2006-12-19 05:23:39 · 8 answers · asked by Samantha H 1

Also, my headlights are very discolored and very dim. I bought ultrawhite halogens but that isnt the problem. How can I take away the yellowness?

2006-12-19 05:21:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some jagoff stole my car stereo with the car kit. The kit that came with my car was a whole unit (cup holder, ash tray, etc). Now I have a big hole. How can I get a kit like this in a store? I checked online at besbuy and nothing seems to be compatible. My car is a 92 toyota tercel. Anyone?

2006-12-19 05:19:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anthony 2

I recently got the water pump replaced on a 99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL (3.5L V6), and ever since the temperature gage seems to be running higher...between half way and the 3rd line, where before it was replaced it never got above the second line. It is doing this when I slow down and stop at lights. Once I get going the temperature does drop. Is this normal, or did they do something wrong?

2006-12-19 05:11:51 · 6 answers · asked by bjp610 1

What could this mean. I have a groaning noise coming from the front end of my vehicle when I turn(especially sharp turns) and when my car goes over speed bumps, it is a clicky noise like someone jumping on a really old bed. What could all this mean and what would be the cost to repair it. 01 Olds Alero 4dr sedan

2006-12-19 05:06:49 · 3 answers · asked by angelbabyface00 1

Parts & Labour... Is it worth it for a car with over 200,000 miles on the clock?

2006-12-19 04:59:06 · 4 answers · asked by Jeremy 2

Hi there, I haven't done this before so I do not know how much I have to calculate for this service.
Appreciate your answers.

2006-12-19 04:31:41 · 9 answers · asked by czardas145 2

1997,F150,V8, AUTO, TURN KEY HEAR CLICK ON FIREWALL
INSIDE LIGHTS DIM. TRIED NEUTRAL, TILTING WHEEL,
HOLDING IN PARK, NO CHANGE. LOAD TESTED BATTERY GOOD. WAIT ONE MINUTE AND STARTS UP. TURN OFF AND
TURN KEY STARTS. TURN OFF TURN KEY CLICKS AGAIN.
ANY HELP ?

2006-12-19 04:30:22 · 6 answers · asked by onetruckerdog 1

2006-12-19 04:27:45 · 3 answers · asked by Freddy 2

It's running out the back of the motor but cannot see where it's coming from. Actually running out without even having the car running.

2006-12-19 04:21:38 · 3 answers · asked by sendtojake 1

The ECU part number is :
F0TF-12A650-ADA
And the car has a 5.0 Ford engine with AOD gearbox , made 1990
in USA , by Laforza Company .

2006-12-19 03:00:20 · 4 answers · asked by Sam 2

I have a Vauxhall Astra and it's just started making a rediculous banging noise coming from the front wheels. On the motorway comin home it got sillly loud!

I'm wondering what it could possibly be, any ideas?

2006-12-19 02:39:25 · 29 answers · asked by Dave B 2

every morning or every time i let my car sit for awhile i have too let it run like 10 minutes before the gears kick in and be ready to go. someone told me it might be my throttle body position sensor.do anyone else have an oppinon.ps i have had my tranmission filter and cleaned already,and it only does this when the weather gets cool.

2006-12-19 02:36:48 · 6 answers · asked by Gregory F 1