Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

Hello, I had some work done on my 1997 nissan 200sx such as changing a new battery. About a day later my car failed state emmissions test. The inspector says this happens alot when you disconnect the battery cable on a car and you may have to drive the car for a while such as 50 to 100miles so the computer can relearn itself. Is this true?

2007-01-31 15:10:14 · 7 answers · asked by CEDRIC B 1

I was told to put some into an engine i am working on, apparently i need 3-5litres. . . i cant find it online....i rang my local hardware store and the guy was very rude he just kept laughing.........but he wont be when hhe sees his tyres are flat now but, i need to get some very soon if some1 can tell me where, i hope it is not too exspensiv??

2007-01-31 15:04:56 · 18 answers · asked by Olly S 2

i drive a 98 chevy k1500 5.7l. i am pretty knowledgable about this vehicle just never heard of it. i also know that this perticuler motor does come with one or the other. vin. r has something to do with knowing but i dont know the other letter or which one is which. if you dont know about vin but you do know the answere please describe.

2007-01-31 14:59:01 · 3 answers · asked by Sheldon B 2

I doesn't die or get low while driving (voltage meter)
and has new battery

2007-01-31 14:56:37 · 8 answers · asked by MamaJupe 5

I haven't even owned it one year and it only has 158,000kms. It has recently started knocking. The knock is more of a higher pitched knock (metal on metal sounding) and sounds like it is coming from the top end. The knock stays the same whether it be cold or warm and only goes away when the clutch is in. I would just like to know what some possibilities of it being are. I've been told already it could be something to do with the piston or tie rods.. help!

2007-01-31 14:48:16 · 7 answers · asked by meganrussell87 1

2007-01-31 14:46:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do the Lube Techs have to pay for their own fluids such as oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid, etc. at a dealership, and only get paid something like 3/10 of an hour for each oil change? If only one person comes in for an oil change, they only get paid for the 3/10 of hour for the entire day.

2007-01-31 14:43:17 · 2 answers · asked by computax_2000 1

I used Armor all Leather Protectant but i heard its no good and makes the seat crack.

2007-01-31 14:39:29 · 6 answers · asked by Dave K 1

Hi I have a '99 Chevy Prizm. I live in Florida so the weather in "winter" still is like 60's maybe down to 50's on a random night. I am having problems starting my car. Not just in the morning, but everytime I need to start it: morning, after class, night, whatever. I use a COPY of the original Chevy key (because the original wont hang on to a keychain, the rubber end broke), but I still have the original if needed. When I turn the ignition, all i get is a loud "click" sound like someone tapped some metal with a stick..so it's more like "ting" and will repeat the sound till I release the key back from the start position. Well this started about 2 months ago and has not stopped being a problem. I just keep turning the key again several times and then one lucky time it will finally start up again. Occasionally, it will give a false start; I will hear the engine turn over partially but no luck. Most of the time it will take me 5-15 tries to get the car to start. Once its on its fine tho!

2007-01-31 14:38:45 · 14 answers · asked by iamtired 3

2007-01-31 14:37:25 · 3 answers · asked by Eric A 1

I'm praying this isn't like thousands of dollars or something.

2007-01-31 14:30:44 · 3 answers · asked by Carma 1

I filled up my Pontiac 01 grand prix today and drove 35 miles, when I went to crank car it sputtered and started to go dead when I pushed the gas pedal. It wouldn't move the car without jerking. My boyfriend changed the spark plugs but didn't fix it. It runs fine on the interstate just when it's idling it's like it's fighting for it's last breath. Could I have gotten bad gas? Or is a gas filter problem or pump problem? I've had BAD EXPERIENCE with mechanics in my town and can't rely on any of them without spending a FORTUNE. Any one have any advice, please!!!

2007-01-31 14:26:25 · 10 answers · asked by justright73 2

It failed the emission test and they told me that it was burning a lot of gas what could be the problem??????

2007-01-31 14:26:19 · 8 answers · asked by Shepherdgirl § 7

Its a 90's car.. A jeep cherokee. My car does not turn on. First I though I was low in gas. But thats not it. I don't think its the battery. Do you think its because I left the car with out a cap?

2007-01-31 14:23:50 · 5 answers · asked by thegarcia_13 2

2007-01-31 14:15:33 · 11 answers · asked by shattered 1

I can't start my car, usually after driving it (even for a short time). I have to wait a couple of hours to start it again. When I turn the key there is no sound, nothing. Battery seems to be ok - the lights work fine. As I said there is no sound when I turn the key, nothing happens. After a couple of hours it starts again with no problems.

2007-01-31 14:11:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-31 14:11:24 · 3 answers · asked by thegarcia_13 2

2007-01-31 13:36:53 · 2 answers · asked by james t 1

does anybody have any links or anything on how to change the timing belt on a 1991 3000 gt mitsubishi. or a site where i can find how info on this car, by info i mean like about fixing thing and repair and etc.
thanks in advance

2007-01-31 13:33:57 · 2 answers · asked by fijiankudi 1

What are the old things that will be need to replace on this car ? Thanks

2007-01-31 13:26:02 · 2 answers · asked by Lomus 2

This is time sensitive today is the last day of my extension from the dmv and need to get it smog this evening, thanks for your help

2007-01-31 12:45:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm getting a 2001 Ford Ranger 3.0L for a work truck for dirt cheap and I would like to build the engine a little. Its comes stock 150 HP.
Does anyone know how many horses I can gett out of it with just
bolt-on performance parts? I have a 4.6L but I'm saving it for something else. I carry some heavy tools in my truck so I need more muscle...like over 200 HP if its possible. I'm not looking to put a turbo charger on it, at least not yet.

2007-01-31 12:42:37 · 11 answers · asked by B 3

Ford service technician indicated that my check engine light indicates that cyl #6 has failed. It appears my choices are rebuild the engine for $2000 or go for a new engine for $3000. Any opinions on this? Do I have any other choices? I hate to put this kind of money into the vehicle with 120,000 miles.

2007-01-31 12:37:45 · 14 answers · asked by Thomas Q 1

I was driving tonight and my radio kept changing. It went from 87.7, a set station, to 87.9, a non-set station, and finally to 107.9, another set station.

2007-01-31 12:31:29 · 5 answers · asked by reeree 1

2007-01-31 12:26:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

This just started this afternoon The dogs were jumping on and scratching my car. when I opened the hood I saw a squirrel scury into the deeper areas of my car.

I then went for a fast ride in hopes that it would scare it out.
But when I came back I could tell it was still in there by the way the dogs were acting. I put the car behind a gate so my dogs would not damage it.

I can also see where the squirrel has been chewing in the engine compartment.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GET IT TO LEAVE SO IT DOESN'T STAY ALL WINTER?

2007-01-31 12:20:10 · 8 answers · asked by Dave Yours Truly 4

I saw a lot of ads in ebay that features twin carburetor engines.

what is it's purpose?

it does not prouce greater power, right?

is it in the acceleration?

or fuel consumption?

2007-01-31 11:59:50 · 9 answers · asked by ROCKY 2

Is it every 6 months? im not sure what it is but can some tell me cause im confused.

2007-01-31 11:58:25 · 7 answers · asked by BG 2

expensive cars use a 4 wheel disc brakes while, cheaper cars uses a rear drum brakes?

what are the advantages of this disc brakes?

2007-01-31 11:55:45 · 7 answers · asked by ROCKY 2

I have a 1.3 L engine DOHC with 16 valves, it only produces 87 hp @ 6,500 rpm.

If I install a turbo charger, ofcourse it will have a greater power, but what about the fuel consumption?

does it really mean that with great power comes with great responsibility?

2007-01-31 11:52:10 · 7 answers · asked by ROCKY 2