Maintenance & Repairs - December 2006

I went to the auto store this evening and was going to buy some transmission fluid... I thought I could get like Vavoline, but the guy in there informed me that for 01+ hondas... I need a specific kind that is made by honda (or another brand that puts some type of z1 formula or something)... Q1 is this true? .... And he said that if I have been putting the regular Vavoline in there, it could cause the transmission to slip...

Q2.. Now, i been taking it to a regular oil change shop for the trans fluid changes and they put the regular Vavoline in it, so if my tranny has begun to slip, could they be responsible for this?

I'm going to call honda the honda dealer tomorrow to find out, was just wondering if anyone else knew about this... Thanks!

2006-12-11 15:58:33 · 5 answers · asked by Qs and As 1

I put the key in the ignition, go to start the truck and it just clicks. Some days it will crank with out a problem and others it will take about 20 turns of the key. Then sometimes it will crank half way and not start. What should i replace?????

2006-12-11 15:46:38 · 8 answers · asked by seagofire 1

2006-12-11 15:33:59 · 5 answers · asked by cory m 2

Is there a safe way to press new bearings into new front rotors without a press. I don't really trust myself to get them in straight using a drift/punch and a hammer but I don't own a press. Does anyone have any neat "backyard mechanic" tricks? Thanks in advance!

2006-12-11 15:29:20 · 9 answers · asked by kittstr_sounds 1

2006-12-11 15:25:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I couldn't stand people not being able to see me through my front windows so I took off the tinting on my driver and passenger windows of my car. The tinting was put on by the old owner. And the sticky stuff is left on them, what can I use to get it all off??

2006-12-11 15:00:34 · 5 answers · asked by mamaof2gurls 2

2006-12-11 14:51:30 · 2 answers · asked by inconspicuous 2

2006-12-11 14:51:11 · 2 answers · asked by Arshad M 2

Doe's any one know where to plug in to the computer on my buick so i can find the codes to fix it?

2006-12-11 14:39:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

as close to north bay ont. canada as possible

2006-12-11 14:38:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

How many turns of the screw do you turn the setting on the breather housing on a1992 ford festiva breather air flow.I have never had an adjustment like this on a breather before Do you run it all the way in and then back it out.I think this monitors how much air flow goes into the fuel injection system This screw was tampered with when timing belt jumped time and they didn't know how to adjust it exactly after the new belt was installed. Does anyone know how to adjust this screw or where to find the answer to my question on the internet.Thanks

2006-12-11 14:33:01 · 1 answers · asked by hacker 1

I lost the master key to my 2004 pontiac grand prix gtp and when i went to use my spare and it did not start. On my info display it said that starting disabled due to theft deterent or something. So I figured that the key just was never programmed. This isnt the problem. I used my spare key to put my car in neutral and my dad pulled it to the dealership. On the way there a few lights kicked on that i am worried about. My battery charge light, ABS, traction control, and it said service brake system and I think my battery was going dead because my displays were getting dim and the horn was weak. The dealership was closed but i dropped it and the keys off. I am worried that come tomorrow they will charge me for more than just programming the key. Did i hurt anything by pulling it. Will they try to charge me for all that stuff that poped up? If anyone works at a dealership please help me so i can prepare for tomorrow...lol. Serious answers please. Sorry it is sooo long!

2006-12-11 14:15:52 · 6 answers · asked by mdlct05 1

2006-12-11 14:09:43 · 1 answers · asked by toogone_red 1

2006-12-11 14:08:49 · 3 answers · asked by SHERRY 1

Hi everyone,

I just bought a 1994 Acura Integra LS. The remote is sometimes unresponsive. I think I need new battery. Does anyone know where I can get one?

Thanks a lot

2006-12-11 14:02:53 · 4 answers · asked by wise_cat_kw 2

I'm buying a car from a friend who is a smoker. I love the car but ther is ciggarete smell in it. How can I get rid of it?

2006-12-11 14:00:56 · 12 answers · asked by Jennifer D 1

A guy at work was talking about oil levels in his car (a 6-cylinder Toyota Solara or something). He was mentioning that he prefers to keep the oil level a bit above the "add oil " mark on the dipstick. He said that the engine operates more efficiently that way, and that as long as the oil remains clean and changed often it isn't a problem. I however prefer to keep my oil near the top of the normal range (which seems to be what everyone does when they change the oil). What is the optimum level? Assuming that my work friend doesn't have problems with oil leaking or the engine overheating, is there any advantage to his way (or is he trying to save on oil????)

2006-12-11 13:52:46 · 9 answers · asked by LanceMiller77 2

2006-12-11 13:51:09 · 2 answers · asked by tmacbaby80 2

2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 L suddenly makes a whinning noise when shifting into 3rd gear, but when easing off gas it goes away and then on return on pressing gas it comes back. Wondering could it be serious transmission work or just in need of a flush and filter? Any thoughts?

2006-12-11 13:45:56 · 2 answers · asked by jtbigz_ga 2

2006-12-11 13:43:22 · 4 answers · asked by lacjinky1 1

i have a fuel injected automatic EG8 civic 92 model.....i changed the distributor /spark plugs & plug wire today but the car DON'T wanna start ...i don't know if i placed the plug wires in the WRONG hole in the distributor & engine...if i did the car is NOT starting... can anyone tell me how to place the PLUG WIRES from the engine to the distributor....? How do u check it ...ok u standing infront the engine .....the spark plug hole to the LEFT is the first.(1)..? can anyone tell me ....???

2006-12-11 13:32:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello all, I have a 2003 Ford Police Interceptor (crown victoria) the problem I have is that the car jerks when shifting gears. The car doesnt jerk at all when I put it in drive or reverse. It only happens when the car is in drive and it shift gears. I don't think its slipping becuase the car jerks a little front then back and you can feel it stronger when you are going slow. If you gas it up a little bit when its shifting you dont feel it as much. I took it to a few mechanics and one said its a solenoid and he change one but the car didnt change it does the same jerking motion. Thanks for your input.

2006-12-11 13:27:33 · 2 answers · asked by HAIK 2

Sometimes the door ajar light stays on and the dome light stays on for a long time before it finally goes out. I don't see a switch anywhere and didn't want to pull a door panel off unless I have to. Maybe it has another problem? Thanks!

2006-12-11 13:18:35 · 3 answers · asked by Jay H 2

I've replace the spark plugs, spark plug wires, air filter, simple stuff like that, but I've noticed my car has lost a lot of zip in the last year. It is bad enough that I have to put my hazards on when I'm getting on the interstate (yes, I'm THAT guy :( ). Any tips or hints so I can stop being a road hazard???

PS, my 0 to 60 is probably about 15 minutes (feels like it anyways).

2006-12-11 13:14:27 · 7 answers · asked by mateo 1

2006-12-11 13:04:52 · 2 answers · asked by Jesse H 1

2006-12-11 13:00:59 · 14 answers · asked by rocr_chick 1

I was doing about 120km/h on the high and my oil light was coming on and off about every 5-10 minutes or so....then i floored it and my engine jus shut off the car was still on but my engine shut off , and oil was all over the place leaking, some oil bursted on the vehicle behind me, and some oil was coming out from in between my hood and bumper... I tried to start it and it kicked up and it would turn over.. every try i gave it .. it lost more power.. What do i do ?

2006-12-11 12:48:22 · 8 answers · asked by Chippaz 1

the car is a 91 caprice and the back seat dont move.

2006-12-11 12:48:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I purchased a used 2006 Freestyle and the place did not know the door entry code for the vehicle. They said it was a simple thing for a dealer to take care of. Well, it is....for $40. That's what the dealer wants for taking five minutes to hook up his computer gizmo and telling me the big secret code. Is there another way to accomplish this?
(No, I'm not gonna try to guess it by going through 1000's of attempts).

2006-12-11 12:34:04 · 5 answers · asked by Steadiman 3

96 suzuki esteem over 100k miles
have a stick gear, put it in reverse, and the car wouldnt move. tried to take it out of reverse, and now i cant so that either. so now my car is in reverse but wont move. and gear stuck in reverse. what could be the problem.

2006-12-11 12:28:10 · 5 answers · asked by ec 1