Maintenance & Repairs - December 2006

The car is 2004 brand new, in a normal car, the rmp goes to a certain number and then back down when it shifts to the second gear.... this car doesn't, just stays on the same number depending on how you push the accelerator. I took it back to the company and they said this is how its done. when i talked about the burnout thing it was a different problem.... the computer thing could be the problem...that interesting... any other ideas except the computer one?

2006-12-11 12:12:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-11 12:08:14 · 12 answers · asked by Carol W 2

2006-12-11 12:06:57 · 20 answers · asked by brian wallace 1

Automobile is very general so I would like to know the above except with the word automobile replaced "compact car" and "SUV". What I means by "electrical components" is the parts of the car that either use or are run by electricity. Forget the lights, i'm talking abou things that my affect or are related to the engine or things that make cars move or help control the way they move.

Thanks ahead of time.

2006-12-11 12:03:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Due to the water leakage, I used the plastic tape to temporaily seal the leakage (tape both on the car body area and the backlight plastic area), when I removed the tape, the tape wasnt able to be pull out. There are disgusting plastic marks left on the car (both on the car body and the backlight plastic). How would I remove those marks? Please advice. (repost for giving u more details)

2006-12-11 11:57:31 · 5 answers · asked by Curious 1

If I pull over, turn the engine off and on again, the ABS light does not come on again.

2006-12-11 11:40:33 · 8 answers · asked by Up your Maslow 4

The battery of my Toyota Camry died. I purchased one of those Instant Jumpstarting Power Station things (like this one, I think: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INSTANT-JUMPSTARTING-POWER-PRO-PWR-STATION_W0QQitemZ160045110742QQcmdZViewItem)

The instructions stay connect the black negative clamp to the engine block, cylinder head or other heavy stationary metal engine part?

What does that mean? How do I know what is the engine block, cyliner head or other heavy stationary metal engine part? Help!

Thanks!

2006-12-11 11:28:46 · 5 answers · asked by A Guy 1

the choke does not want to disengage even after the car is heated up it usually will disengage after about 30 min of driving the carb is a quadrajet, anyways i was thinking, if i just change the choke pull off then maybe the problem will go away but i just need some reassurance from other people

2006-12-11 11:23:42 · 8 answers · asked by screaming chicken!!! 1

I have a 1981 Ford f-100 I recently went to start it up and the wires that attach to my sylenoidgo too hot and "fried". I know that the wires on the back of the sylenoid go to the starter, but where does the wire that attaches to the front go?

2006-12-11 11:05:01 · 5 answers · asked by rileyjday 1

HELP!!!!!

2006-12-11 10:50:45 · 4 answers · asked by angela g 1

truck will turn over a revolution , or maybe a bit more , then the turning over of the engine comes to an abrupt stop. The engine can be turned backward by hand , then the same thing happens all over again. I did pull the belt off , thinking possibly the air pump or an idler pully was froze shut ,(not the case). Any sugestions ?

2006-12-11 10:50:08 · 7 answers · asked by PPC 1

If I use liquid glass to seal a leak .What type of anti-freeze is best to use? the bottle does not say but I understand some types will eat up the liquid glass.

2006-12-11 10:43:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK previously posted a question because my vehicle wouldnt start. Problem is: new battery, turn key and engine wont start and there is NO clicking (from starter) like you normally get from a dead battery. Thought it was bad starter or solenoid so took them off (they are built together) and had auto zone test them.... tested good. Have been told it could possibly be ignition coil, or more likely, the neutral safety switch.

OK, so my question is where and how do i go about testing the neutral safety switch? 96 chevy v6 4.3 manual transmission. I have one of those mechanic books for my vehicle, but it doesnt mention the switch, and so far i cant find any helpful info on internet. Thought i would pose the question here and get a jumpstart on my research before i go poking around in my vehicle. Thanks for any help!

2006-12-11 10:42:47 · 6 answers · asked by joe j 2

2006-12-11 10:38:06 · 9 answers · asked by bridgett s 2

I was told that it could be my air conditioner or idle pulley may be bad or could it be that I had 12 quarts of oil in my car?

2006-12-11 10:36:59 · 7 answers · asked by gwillo19 1

i have a 1987 calais, it's runs hot when driving but cools down a little while just idling. i put a new thermostat in it..it stays full of oil, but the oil smells burnt. and i have to put in about a half of a gallon of water in everyday, and i only drive it about 10 miles a day..any advice?

2006-12-11 10:33:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was told it was normal for a 5.4 to tick when its cold, was told its the piston skirt. As soon as it warms up it goes away, I told the mechanic I thought it was a lifter and he says its the piston skirt. He said its normal for a 5.4 with 85,000 or more miles to do this.

2006-12-11 10:19:00 · 8 answers · asked by redtruck4608 1

I drive about 100 miles during the week and 300-600 miles on the weekends.... My car has an oil leak... I have to put in about 2 quarts every 2-3 weeks... Any ideas on how to baby the car? I make sure to drive pretty much as the car can handle not pushing it.. and I am very careful with stop-n-go traffic... I am easy on the brakes( but I am sure they need to be changed about now).... Again... Just looking for AT HOME remedies in between the trips to the Mechanic... or to prevent the trips to the mechanic.... ( Good thing I live in Mechanicvile NY! : )

2006-12-11 10:16:48 · 5 answers · asked by linzip1212 2

battery is charged
gas is already in it
hasn't been run for a few years

2006-12-11 10:13:49 · 11 answers · asked by William 2

Peugeot 1994 diesel has alternator,a small free roller,ac compressor pulley,belt tensioner roller and main engine pulley i have the original belt but i am unable to roll it over these pullies sometimes it becomes short and sometimes oversized.it is just the matter of proper rolling and i dont know how.plz help

2006-12-11 10:08:42 · 2 answers · asked by amraza50 2

the lock to my trunk is messed up and i cant figure out y my trunk realse wont work. any ideals on how to get in the trunk with minmum damage.

2006-12-11 10:06:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

What could be causing this ? i have a manual transmission.

2006-12-11 09:56:11 · 2 answers · asked by John71 3

I DON'T CARE ABOUT THE PRICE... I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS EASIER...

2006-12-11 09:49:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

meaning i`m not a trucker yet.

2006-12-11 09:44:18 · 3 answers · asked by jim c 1

Is there any boy racers exhausts or mufflers out there that will fit my ford fiesta diesel? it's my first car and it literally sounds like a van..I'd like it sounding less like one if it's possible :P thanks

2006-12-11 09:39:03 · 6 answers · asked by Ryan P 1

I have a 1996 Nissan Altima, I went to get an estimate on new struts at Monroe and they told me about $2000? Does anyone know of any other options, i got 138000 miles on it. And it is in basically mint condition.

2006-12-11 08:56:26 · 4 answers · asked by Grant C 2

my year 2000 v reg 1.9tdi passat has started vibrating.(it is a uk car)
i have put an injector cleaning fluid into the tank,same with the oil.ive also changed the oil and had the gear box mounts changed and that helped a bit,but when i accelarate i feel a vibration through the pedal.
i am not losing any power,not using any more fuel than normal and it ticks over perfect when im sitting idling.
any help would be greatly appreciated.

2006-12-11 08:54:37 · 14 answers · asked by cam2502 1

Whats with this people wanting to change my brake disc of a 2 year car ?

I have a Toyota and I change the brake this like one time, and it have 14 years (2002)

I understood that the brake disc deteriorate if you dont change your brakes pads on time, when is needed

I have only change my brake pads on time and was on time, as soon as the light sensor went off, I change the pads

Now the sensor is on and I went where I bought the car to buy my pads but it seems they want me to change both front brake discs, so I went to another recognize BMW part shop and they told me I need to change the four of them!

I want second opinion on this cause I dont think its that neccesary or it deteriorate that fast

With your opinion I'll check again in a particular mechanics and see if Im a need of new brake disc

Thanks in advance

2006-12-11 08:53:43 · 4 answers · asked by Carlos Alberto D 2

i would like to as many solutions as possible, as to why i can not select any gears, i know its not the clutch, as its hydrolic , and not cable, so its possible for cable to snap, all answer would be much appreciated

2006-12-11 08:49:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a transmission check done (diagnosed) with no problems showing about two months ago. However, the last couple days I noticed while trying to accellerate, the RPM's go up (to like 5-7) and the car doesnt move too fast... I looked at the transmission fluid and it is pretty dark. I know it's supposed to be a pink looking color... Plus it has a light burning smell... Do you think that by the fluid being bad, it could cause this RPM / driving problem? In other words, maybe if I get the transmission fluid change, the problem could go away? Thanks.

2006-12-11 08:48:44 · 4 answers · asked by Qs and As 1