Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

As happened last year in the frigid months of a midwest winter, my 03' Ford Explorer has started to make an ear piercing whistle coming from the hood. The whistle appears to be happening at transition points at or about every 10 mph (i.e noticeable at 30mph through 70 mph) - lasting until I accelrate to ~32, 42.... 72 mph, etc. This ONLY occurs on days when the ambient air temperature is below freezing. Wondering if it is an air intake issue, or something else.

2007-01-09 10:26:12 · 3 answers · asked by lostnmpls 1

2007-01-09 10:22:29 · 6 answers · asked by bud_clara 2

I have a 2001 Hyundai Elantra and every now and then the check engine light comes on, for no apparent reason. This has happened several times and each time they find nothing wrong with the car. I will be driving just fine when the car will jerk and the light comes on. It still drives but it doesn't shift gears (it's an automatic). Once I turn the car off and turn it back on the light goes off. What could be the problem?

Sorry if you already answered this...I accidentallydeleted it.

2007-01-09 10:16:35 · 4 answers · asked by JC 4

I live in a city that has really cold winters and my year old car hadn't been plugged-in last night. Now it isn't starting even after I plugged it in for an hour. I checked my extension cord and power source - they are working. Even though the car doesn't start, the lights, radio, etc. do work...What could be wrong with my car? How can I get it to start? Please help!!!

2007-01-09 10:16:21 · 5 answers · asked by adangerousidea 2

2007-01-09 10:15:36 · 5 answers · asked by bklynmami313 1

If my car has a decent amount of gas, it will run fine. However, if the gas gets low to around a quarter of a tank, the car will die and have problems accelerating. If I put more gas in the car, then it drives fine again.

What could be causing this? I was thinking maybe there was something in the gas tank that somehow causes problems when the gas gets low.

2007-01-09 10:01:41 · 6 answers · asked by j p 2000 1

The car is a Renult Laguna 2.0 RXE the gearbox appears to select a gear but does not drive the wheels. I can put the car into gear without using the clutch with the engine running and the gear box appears to have been leaking oil. There were no sighns of the gearbox dieing befor hand no clutch slip or any thing i was driving it and lost drive to the wheels. When its in gear the MPH needle reeds witch would indicate drive from the engine to the gearbox. any ideas

2007-01-09 10:00:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

How much would a repair like this cost? Is this a big thing? If it wasnt repaired what would happen?

2007-01-09 09:51:22 · 2 answers · asked by blcksheepmel 1

I have a 1998 ( s ) vauxhall astra 1.7 diesel ( low blow engine ) the brake pedal is hard but the car still stop`s with a little bit more pressure on the brake pedal ,
i have disconnected the pipe off the vacum pump and it is sucking in air so in theory i would think that it is ok ,
I have also disconnected the pipe comming from the servo and when i do this the pedal go`s hard so there is no movement and the car will not stop , when re-connected the pedal has a bit of give and the car stop`s as at the beginning of the question ,so in theory the servo is ok .
Is there a way of checking the abs pump ?
Where is it located ?
any other idea`s what it may be ?
Any help is gratefull .
Thanks in advance for any help !

2007-01-09 09:42:26 · 7 answers · asked by charlotterobo 4

I need to know where to get one or find one, looked on lmc truck and a couple of other websites can't find one, if anyone can help with that

2007-01-09 09:34:55 · 2 answers · asked by sierra b 1

it got rain in thru a broken sunroof and now a moldy smell wont leave

2007-01-09 09:20:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-09 09:13:53 · 3 answers · asked by 8n 1

I am interested in sending an old frame off to a bicycle renovation firm, and I am not sure what the difference between enamel and pearl paint is?

2007-01-09 09:11:19 · 4 answers · asked by testarossa886 1

i asked a question on what parts were the best and someone listed duralast pads??? now we all know he is wrong,,, what are your favorits, and whats the worst ,, list your qualifications ,, lets get thease people were helping to stop buying junk parts and thinking we are the bad guys when we tell them they need to do it again

2007-01-09 08:25:18 · 6 answers · asked by smile it makes people wonder?? 3

policy pays 50% of parts and labor. says no major engine or transmission replacements. all other okay. gives benefits back after 2 years if you dont utilize claims. sounds legitimate. and i do range from 250- 500 on minor repairs per year. oh.. does not pay for maintenance and new tires

2007-01-09 08:24:29 · 3 answers · asked by Kyle B 1

I just brought a used car and i want to know how can i keep my engine running smoothly and keep my transmission from slipping????

2007-01-09 08:21:23 · 5 answers · asked by brownsugar 4

2007-01-09 08:18:00 · 5 answers · asked by mamamia 2

It has 150,000 miles...my "towncar"....it keeps turning off when driving....more so when I slow down but sometimes at regular speeds....never any problem with engine cranking...will start almost every time, but at times will keep turning off right after igniting and eventually the rpm gets up enough to get going....any ideas?....I know it is electrical but where do I start......my wife says get new one....but I rather spend a few bucks instead of several hundred for the next 5 years!!

2007-01-09 08:03:14 · 1 answers · asked by Mickey Mantle 5

what its characteristic

2007-01-09 07:51:42 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-09 07:51:26 · 3 answers · asked by brekkennsky2006 1

2007-01-09 07:48:08 · 1 answers · asked by suzieq 1

2007-01-09 07:45:38 · 1 answers · asked by jus_call_me_endz 1

There has been a rash across the country of people getting thier catalytic converters stolen for the precious metals housed inside. There were over a half dozen in my town alone- this morning. A theft can happen in as little as five minutes with a team of two people. Is there any physical protection you can provide the underbelly of your car to prevent someone from hacking away at the components?

2007-01-09 07:36:10 · 11 answers · asked by cyan 1

The tailpipe is still on the backbox but now it is loose and it is louder. The tailpipe did not break off. I just backed into the curb so it got pushed in a little. What can I do to fix this without buying a whole new set-up?

2007-01-09 07:35:12 · 3 answers · asked by hulahoops 3

1986 300zx non turbo

2007-01-09 07:34:40 · 1 answers · asked by Jacquere D 2

2007-01-09 07:33:01 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-09 07:20:47 · 3 answers · asked by yaser 1

Does this llok right, and what should I do about it? Would this stop the car from firing? It fires if you spray the throttle body with gas for a second/

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2007-01-09 07:15:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I really need to purchase a driver's side mirror for my lincoln navigator and it has been a headache trying to get one, if anyone knows of a place that would help me out, and it be the correct one, please reply, i have ordered 6 of them from 6 different places and i have gotten the wrong one all 6 times, and the dealer prices are just way too high..thank you

2007-01-09 07:13:34 · 5 answers · asked by trevilocstj 1

When I wash my car, what's the best way to get glass and mirrors super clean and streak-free -- for both inside and outside? Windex, when using a little, or a lot, seems to make it worse. I'd love to hear of anyone's suggestions, even homemade recipes, maybe with vinegar? Thanks!!

2007-01-09 07:06:54 · 7 answers · asked by wedygli 2