Maintenance & Repairs - December 2006

It can only be heard when the engine is idle and the headlights are on if its in park it gets louder. I think it might be the alternator or powerstearing or something

2006-12-11 03:15:23 · 5 answers · asked by bigw925 2

My car was over heating constantly. I replace the thermo stat and now the only time it over heats is just when you are sitting still. checked the fan clutch it is still good. Also now the heater is going out. it will work if you shut it off and let it set for a few minutes. you turn it on and it will blow hot air for a couple of minutes and then you have to turn it off and let it set again. This really sucks since I live in the mountains and I have to leave for work at 4am. it is really REALLY cold.

2006-12-11 03:11:01 · 9 answers · asked by Jon P 3

I added what seemed like a bit of motor oil to my car yesterday and now I’m concerned I may have gone overboard. The total amount I added was only between 3 and 4 ounces…hardly a tenth of a quart. However, the reason why I say I’m concerned is because after I added this small amount, the level on the dipstick was a bit passed the line that marks “full”. I tried to keep this from happening by pouring a small bit at a time but because it’s the first time I’ve tried doing this (the car’s only 5 months old), I didn’t have any idea of how little it takes to fill up the reservoir.

Is this something I should be concerned with? Is the amount in question enough to justify having to drain the excess?

Thanks very much for your kind assistance and happy holidays.

2006-12-11 03:07:36 · 3 answers · asked by henry315_ny 3

Is a brake pad reading referring to its thickness?
If so, my dealer put 2 3/32 for my reading. What units are these in and is there a guide available somewhere that tells you at what reading to replace the pads?

2006-12-11 03:01:36 · 6 answers · asked by Max 2

when i start my car the radio keep locking on me i dont know why but some times it work the radio come but how do i unlock the radio can anyone help please?

2006-12-11 02:46:22 · 3 answers · asked by madkid 1

I have a T-reg VW Passat Estate and I need to get a replacement part for the boot, but I don't know what it's called so can't do a search! The 2 cylinder type things that hold the boot up and make a whooshing sound. Sorry to be such a girl about this - but can anyone tell me what they are called??? Help! My boot keeps falling on my head, so replacement bits would be a great idea.

2006-12-11 02:30:45 · 3 answers · asked by Karen K 1

when i change gear the revs stick on for a sec and also when you just rev it? i have had many theorys but does anyone know what it is? I know its not the clutch or the accelerator cable so what is it? Its an M reg 1995 vauxhall cavalier, manual,petrol 1.8ltr
Please help me , is there any test i can do to find out whats wrong have also posted the same question before but people keep telling me its the throttle cable frayed or getting stuck, but its not! The car still takes a few seconds for the revs to drop when you rev it using the part under the bonnet not the cable and nothing is sticking! thanks

2006-12-11 02:17:12 · 9 answers · asked by marcus f 1

This weekend it never locked down and ran the interior lights for several hours and ran the battery dead. Has anyone heard of this before and how do I fix it??? Thanks!

2006-12-11 02:14:49 · 7 answers · asked by bradys_mommy 4

2006-12-11 02:10:05 · 4 answers · asked by Marjorie P 1

I have a 99 Ford Taurus. It seems that when it hit 100,000 miles it started giving my trouble. It left me stuck on the highway. I saw it "dying" and pulled over. Got it fixed, it was the alternator. FOUR days later, I went to start it and it was dead. When I took it to mechanic, he said it "looked" like I need a tune up because all wires and cables were original from factory. Ok - got it done. TWO weeks later, same problem, it's not starting. Mechanic said it was "crank sensor". Does this sound right or am I just keeping my mechanic in business?

2006-12-11 02:09:57 · 14 answers · asked by ameliabedelia_03 2

I recently got caught by a patch of black ice, and the repair shop says that my '02 Bravada is leaking transmission fluid now. No problems before with it. I spun on the ice and ended up into a wall and facing backwards. Body work isn't too bad. Can such a situation typically cause damage to a transmission, and if so, how bad?

(Maybe having it in drive and the wheels suddenly going in reverse?)

2006-12-11 01:40:55 · 10 answers · asked by djollie111 3

2006-12-11 01:40:53 · 7 answers · asked by lm6000mech 2

Does any one know if alldata is down? tried logging on this morning,came back with an error message.

2006-12-11 01:39:34 · 3 answers · asked by Mr. Erickson 1

It won't turn over; battery is charged. Runs great in dry weather or snow. Help?? It is an old vehicle 1995 Corolla

2006-12-11 01:29:22 · 7 answers · asked by rkrleafs 1

2006-12-11 01:15:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been advised by a friend who had the same problem, squeaky noise when clutch pedal pushed down, but stops as soon as it is released, that the clutch cylinder has probably gone. Any idea how much it will cost to have it fixed in South of England?

2006-12-11 01:12:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is a gas saving device that causes the air travelling through the intake of the motor to change to a vortex befor being mixed with gas. Ment to save gas and increase horsepower. Does it really work. Also does placing magnets on the gas line also help in saving gas.

2006-12-11 01:07:03 · 3 answers · asked by Stevo 2

OK, I already have the appointment but i will cancel it if im gettin ripped off.....is it possible to flush the transmission without having the machine? because i have a transmission specialist sayin that it is how he does it, and other places i have called i ask if they do flushs and they say they dont have a flusher, the guy that does it without a flusher says those people went to school for mechanics, not transmissions, and they never learned how to flush a tranny without the machine, please, answer honestly and basically i want to know that this guy isnt saying hes flushing my tranny, and then just drop the pan only....i'll be there watching him but still i want to know, and if anyone knows about PIT 10 ATF fluid let me know if its good or bad

2006-12-11 01:04:33 · 4 answers · asked by jim b 2

so we turn the key and we have full power but NO start, RE tunr the key and it roars to life??? we just had a saftey done at a not so great place, 2 days later we have this no start issue, hubby thinks spark plug may have been tampered with??
so we have power, but no start, no noice, just no start, then second attemp of turning key, it raors to life no issue...HELP

2006-12-11 01:00:11 · 5 answers · asked by gwenny9093 2

i Cant open my car the locks r frozen i tryed heating the key with a lighter that did not work.
and when i press the unlock button on my car it unlocks then locks again strate away. any ideas

2006-12-11 00:53:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-11 00:49:16 · 1 answers · asked by AKIN A 1

about how much do car batterys cost and how do i really know if i need a new car battery or if i just need to charge it up or clean it off.

2006-12-11 00:48:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do i need to change the oil on my car and how much would it cost if i went to a mechanic to get it changed.

2006-12-11 00:44:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have not seen any white smoke whatsoever and no coolant appears on the ground where my car sits. I did notice a sweet smell in my garage however after pulling it in. Normally it drives perfectly for 30 minutes and then the temperature will gradually go up.

Filled it yesterday with new coolant & it had just had an oil change also (who alerted me to the problem saying the oil was slightly milky). Drove it for 30 minutes and the temp started going up gradually more than normal. Checked the coolant afterwords - there was slightly less of it and it was quite brown (which I assume means the oil is leaking into the coolant as well).

This is an '99 Alero. Can you tell me what is wrong with it and the approximate cost to fix? I plan to go to a mechanic about this, I just don't want to show up and not have a clue about what is wrong with it (I don't want to get taken because I'm a girl who knows little about cars). Thanks!

2006-12-11 00:43:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i would like to know where i would buy "copper slip",the stuff you put around the inside of main bearings before replacing the crank in an engine

2006-12-11 00:38:38 · 11 answers · asked by ALLAN B 2

Have you got a fuel saver attached to your car or lorry and do they work.If so which type are you using and how much do you estimate the saving to be.

2006-12-11 00:28:19 · 11 answers · asked by Paul 1

2006-12-11 00:23:56 · 3 answers · asked by bgar713 1

2006-12-11 00:12:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a 1986 d reg nissan micra 1.0 and in my haynes manual it says 2 renew air filter at every 24.000 miles is this rite or not can any1 help me

2006-12-10 23:47:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking for a battery for a Ford F 250 V8 5.0 liter.

2006-12-10 23:39:15 · 3 answers · asked by michael m 1