Maintenance & Repairs - December 2006

Back in the late 1970's there were engines running on fuel vapor. The gasolnie was converted to vapor before it entered the combustion chamber. This allowed for more complete combution(fewer emissions) and gave great fuel ecomony 200mpg with a V-8 engine in a full size auto.

2006-12-10 03:34:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-10 03:32:57 · 4 answers · asked by Nana B 1

There was too much ice at the bottom of the windshield when my wife turned them off. Since that time they stop straight up when turned off. Three dealers gave three different possible fixes. Since this was fixed already under warranty 4 years ago I wonder if there isn't a common fix as this can't be an isolated incident.

2006-12-10 03:26:15 · 5 answers · asked by sportfury65@sbcglobal.net 1

Motor just went out in my 96 Mitsubishi Galant, I never had any major problems with the car. I was wanted to sell car ASAP so that I could be able to have money for a down payment on my next car. PLEASE HELP

2006-12-10 03:18:47 · 1 answers · asked by KELS 1

My car is starts but won't move! It is manual- I've been talking to several people about it and they say it could be my brake line that is frozen or my e-brake... so how do you check to see if it is either one?

Give me steps please...

Take of wheel... and so on

I do not know ANYTHING about cars- so if you tell me to check the caliper I have NO idea what it looks like or where it is located. The mechanic isn 't open and I really need my car. PLEASE HELP!!

2006-12-10 03:16:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

when i go to start off, my rev counter goes up to 4 i change into second gear and the car is still over reving to 4 and its going no where and i start to smell a burning smell whilst its over reving. It just started to happen. I can't go up hill more than 10mph

2006-12-10 03:13:59 · 7 answers · asked by r 1

2001 chevy ,5.7 vortec,cranks over nice but wont start,has fuel acts like its not getting any spark

2006-12-10 03:09:00 · 2 answers · asked by james d 1

2006-12-10 02:56:56 · 12 answers · asked by degyud 1

Came home, parked truck and 3 hours later it would not start. Have had no problems or concerns with it before. Someone mentioned a security lockout. Could this be the case? Any other opinions would be greatly appreciated.

2006-12-10 02:46:21 · 5 answers · asked by Heather S 2

driving it is fine but when i come to a complete stop and press on my gas again it acts full it struggling to move, then my overdrive light keeps flashing on and off. and the last thing is that it acts if it dont want to change gears like it used too. can someone tell me what they know what th eproblem is.? im hopeing that it something simple like i need to change my fuses and spark plugs or and transmission fluid in it

2006-12-10 02:43:10 · 10 answers · asked by dusharme2003 1

My ignition won't turn forward when I put the key in. I've already tried the trick where you turn the key in the "on" position for 10 minutes to reset the Passlock system and it wouldn't work.

2006-12-10 02:36:08 · 6 answers · asked by Arnold 4

Its kind of complicawted. My key is broken in my ignition, so it still starts usually because I put the broken half in and turn it. Friday, someone rode with me and played with the locks, turning my alarm on. The only way to turn the alarm off that I know of is to push the remote button or unlock the trunk. The trunk won't unlock because the key is broken in the ignition, and the remote button is broken and missing. To make it worse, there is a factory alarm and a added keyless entry alarm. The car is a 1995 Nissan Maxima, if that helps.

2006-12-10 02:35:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am missing the knob part that causes the passenger side seat in my 1997 camaro coupe to fold down. The metal piece is hanging out and i can still use it to fold it down, but it is very sharp and i just need a replacement knob for it but no autopart places have one. Any ideas where to look now?

2006-12-10 02:35:28 · 2 answers · asked by hockeyqdoba 2

how much to replace front wheel bearings on a 2000 ford taurus

2006-12-10 02:35:09 · 10 answers · asked by bubba 1

I have been told that I need to replace a header because the spark plug "shot out" and damaged the threads, possibly due to coolant leak? Does this make sense? Car has 132,000+ miles and I have already put $1000 into it this year. Is it worth doing another$2500 to $3500??

2006-12-10 02:28:56 · 11 answers · asked by Kathie H 1

2006-12-10 02:19:48 · 7 answers · asked by richard p 1

Im trying to get tints put on my window and have been trying to find what the law is around here.Tried surfing the web but nothing really helped.Can some tell me please?

2006-12-10 02:13:21 · 2 answers · asked by PrettyBoi 1

I need to know where the oil sending unit is located on my 2000 ford taurus 3.0 six cylinder.

2006-12-10 02:10:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

do i have to reinstall my factory wheel&tires to get light off or can get around it some way

2006-12-10 01:54:10 · 9 answers · asked by bill a 1

Where is the airbag control module and firing capacitor on a 91 to 94 Taurus located?

2006-12-10 01:51:41 · 5 answers · asked by wuffo_97 2

Does a 351C bell housing match that of a new cammer engine?

2006-12-10 01:49:21 · 3 answers · asked by wuffo_97 2

Most everything I read says that they are bad if they pop when you turn. Mine don't. for about 4 months mine just whines like either I've got a flat or you could describe it as you can hear the tires turning. Is it safe to drive like this or is my car gonna fall apart? I'm a girl so I need REAL advice please.

2006-12-10 01:43:05 · 10 answers · asked by JodiMarie 3

I'd really appreciate it if someone who knows these engines well could explain step by step how to change the timing belt and tensioner on this engine.
Is there anything that can be done wrong that would cause the tensioner bolt to break?
This is so I can know if the job was done correctly in my car where the tensioner bolt broke 2 1/2 months after a new timing belt and tensioner was installed.
Thanks so much.

2006-12-10 01:39:47 · 3 answers · asked by jessagullo 1

My fantastic 97 outback legacy wagon started whirring one day 200 miles from home. The sound got louder on acceleration. There was rubber and metal dust around the timing belt.
I had the car towed to a mechanic who found that the tensioner bolt had broken clean off, ripping a path in the timing cover, and tensioner was floating but engine had not seized up yet.
What could be the internal engine damage and how much to repair? I think it is an interference engine but not sure. Mechanic who looked at it only inspected timing belt assembly and did not open engine but thinks there is probably internal damage.
I had the timing belt and tensioner changed only 2 1/2 months ago. Is this the mechanic's fault who did the job? If so how? What else could have caused the bolt to break?
Should I have a subaru dealership evaluate it before I have the car towed back at my expense to the timing belt mechanic so he can look and maybe assume responsibility?
If not do I have a small claims case? thanks.

2006-12-10 01:33:35 · 4 answers · asked by jessagullo 1

what is the best way to do this, where do you put the new oil in? is there a certain funnel? how much oil does it require?

2006-12-10 01:30:01 · 5 answers · asked by jake_1977_77 1

We have a Saab 900 XS and last night the doors decided not to open, all except the driver door. The boot (trunk) opens fine.

We don't have the beeper on the keyring, but the central locking/alarm was disabled at the engine because of that so I doubt it's that.

I tried going in and unlocking it at the bit you pull up next to the window, but even that won't come up.

Any ideas?

Please help cause throwing my girlfriend through the window is fun but it looks a bit weird to everyone else haha.

Thanks.

2006-12-10 01:23:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-10 01:04:30 · 4 answers · asked by Dan H 1

2006-12-10 01:00:31 · 8 answers · asked by ink2order 1

2006-12-10 00:59:53 · 3 answers · asked by Donald O 1

Ford F100 6 cylinder with manual choke, I want to install a carb with auto choke. Are there any drawbacks in this operation that I should know before I take the leap, like linkage, vacuum lines, etc. Thanks. This is the same carb as is on the truck now.

2006-12-10 00:27:53 · 5 answers · asked by old jake 1