Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

Is this dangerous to fill up the leaky tire every day? I have already gotten the tire plugged once. Have you ever heard of someone filling up a tire every day because they are broke? I get free air at the local gas station.

2007-01-31 04:52:06 · 15 answers · asked by bootstrap 1

2007-01-31 04:24:57 · 2 answers · asked by ammlotfy 1

My Mitsubishi Eclipse will not shift but the clutch seems to work. I just replaced the slave cylinder last nigth and it drove fine now today it will not shift again, what seems to be the problem?

2007-01-31 04:21:17 · 6 answers · asked by steve04 1

Spark plug in No 4 cylinder on my BMW 3 series M43 engine is regularly cracking its ceramic nose. (3 plugs in 9 months)
My local dealer has said this due to a blown head gasket, at £900 pounds to replace.
I am slightly baffled, as the engine is not loosing coolant and the car runs fine until the plug breaks down. and would value any other ideas.

2007-01-31 04:10:29 · 6 answers · asked by Mick B 1

Some recommendations on actually running a new engine hard: http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
What do people think of this advice or safer to follow manufacturers recommendations?

2007-01-31 04:01:44 · 14 answers · asked by Robert A 5

what could i do?

2007-01-31 04:01:14 · 2 answers · asked by tracie e 2

For the past week or so I have had to push the shift lock release to get my car out of park. Now, I cannot get the key out. The engine turns off, but the shifter still moves, and my key is still in the ignition. I have sprayed WD-40 to clean away any gunk that was built up but that didn't help.

2007-01-31 04:00:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I broke the bottom off of the extra coolant tank on my '00 Chevy Metro. It's snowing here right now, so I'm not too worried about overheating, and I've just been driving with the heater full blast to pull any extra heat out of the engine. I have the replacement part already, but I just haven't had time to put it in myself.

Will I risk permanently damaging the car by driving it in this condition?

2007-01-31 03:57:59 · 7 answers · asked by Mike 3

2007-01-31 03:47:44 · 12 answers · asked by Scrumpy 3

I have an aftermarket intake on it, I changed the sensor bout 10 months ago. I dunno if it could be the wiring or something? Could that make my car jump when I start it up and put it into drive??

2007-01-31 03:38:28 · 3 answers · asked by jay 1

2007-01-31 03:37:22 · 4 answers · asked by prelude girl 2

can anyone tell me where the thermostat on my 95 scorpio cosworth is located? i have a problem with the heater,its only blowing cold air,gonna change thermo.

2007-01-31 03:21:04 · 3 answers · asked by cam2502 1

I have a 97 Mercury Tracer (just like a Ford Escort) and I was wondering if
a) They naturally have a rough idle
b) The needle in the temperature gauge never goes to the center, it's always running cold.
These are my car's symptoms, any advice? By the way, I am planning to change the EGR valve soon.

2007-01-31 03:13:33 · 4 answers · asked by bluefairy421 4

2007-01-31 03:10:46 · 24 answers · asked by kenny m 2

I have a 1995 Buick Skylark and just today I noticed the voltmeter fluctuating above and below 13 volts. The fan was on and I could hear the fan motor speeding up and slowing down.

I recently had it checked for vacuum leaks and the electrical system checked out OK too. The alternator is 3 1/2 years old now. The car has 104,000 miles on it. Thanks.

2007-01-31 03:05:31 · 3 answers · asked by OnTheCoast 3

Best answers?!!?!?

1987 GMV v-1500 with the 350 tbi.New engine and trans and every sensor replaced.When i start the truck in the morning it runs great.When i park the truck for an hour or so,the engine kinda bogs down when i give it gas until the temp of the motor is completely back to 195deg.After reaching this temp is runs fine.It only does this after i've ran it and then parked it for an hour.Why does it do this??It doesnt do it when its freshly started in the morning when its cold.I replaced all sensors.Whats next??Any help??Yes the coolant sending unit for the computer has been replaced twice.Whats the problem??

2007-01-31 03:00:17 · 5 answers · asked by lift&shift 101 3

2007-01-31 02:47:27 · 3 answers · asked by chris d 1

I came out to my car after work a few days ago, and when I started to back out it felt funny. Sure enough, one of my front tires was flat. While changing it, however, I noticed two long gashes in the outer sidewall. They both ran radially up and down, and were about 1-2 inches apart, closer near the rim and further apart near the tread. My first assumption was that the tire got slashed, especially since you don't generally think of a parked car blowing a tire, but these were very smooth and relatively symmetrical cuts, and the more I've thought about it, the more I've begun to wonder if this was some form of under-inflation failure. However, I've never heard of a tire blowing out in that particular pattern before, so I thought I'd ask if anyone else had?

2007-01-31 02:25:31 · 6 answers · asked by joby27 3

I have a 1996 Chevy Cavalier. When the car is in park, the heater will start to warm up & blow out warm air. But when I shift the car into drive & start driving the temp. gauge goes all the way to the cool side & the heater starts to blow out cold air. I can then put the car in park again & the heater will start to blow out warm air again. I have recently just replaced the thermostat & the fuel pump & all of its componets. I am wondering if it is a faulty thermostat. If you have any ideas on what it may be & how I can fix it, it would be appreciated! Thanks

2007-01-31 02:24:32 · 8 answers · asked by leashell 5

My car has been sitting for a few days in very cold weather and now it wont start.My question is if i plug the block heater in for abit will it help .Any suggestions would be helpful

2007-01-31 02:12:55 · 8 answers · asked by Donna Marie 2

I am looking to buy a car for my mother.
I have found a 1992 corolla automatic at a reputable toyota dealer.
The car has only done 67000km.
My question is as follows:
The cars last service was at 60 000km in 2002 (I **** you not).
I am not sure if the oil has been changed since then, as it has only done 7000km since then.
Could this have caused damage?

2007-01-31 02:06:29 · 3 answers · asked by Michael E 1

can see it on my driveway, but why the burning smell? Is this expensive to fix?

2007-01-31 02:04:18 · 9 answers · asked by Corona 5

I just purchased a 2000 Ford Focus used of course... I can not open the trunk with the key, nor will the button on the inside dash work. When I push the button I hear a clicking sound that comes from around the glove box area but I can't seem to pinpoint it. Also, all three latches that are on the backseat to fold the seats down are broken. Anyone have any idea how I can fix either problem myself? I have heard the trunk might be a problem with the Central locking module... I am trying to avoid any costs I can! Thank you for your help!

2007-01-31 01:58:08 · 3 answers · asked by bbygrl1180 1

2007-01-31 01:56:23 · 2 answers · asked by Steven T 1

I've heard conflicting answers..

1. Leather should not be cleaned with Armor-All because it can eventually lead to cracking.

2. It's ok to use, no harm done. It just makes it slippery.

What's the deal? I'd like to find a product that is especially made for leather but at the same time that it gives it some sort of shine to it. I've seen (and used) leather cleaners/moisturizers, but it doesn't have a shine to it.

Is there anything out there for me?

2007-01-31 01:51:31 · 4 answers · asked by rob1963man 5

2007-01-31 01:49:51 · 4 answers · asked by eddie_baller 2

the only window that will roll down is the passenger front. all the others will not go down at all

2007-01-31 01:48:04 · 6 answers · asked by TeddyNoel 1

2007-01-31 01:41:18 · 24 answers · asked by Marianne C 1

I have a dodge strauss and it has alot of miles on it.. I do take care of it. I Do oil changes and all that stuff.. I have had it for 3 yrs and use it for work everyday....it has over 76999 miles on it.. Is that alot? Should I be looking for another car? I cant afford a new one and my car is really only worth about 1000.00 I really dont know what to do...I just put a 1000.000 dollers into it..I am a single parent and really dont have alot of money.. any ideas? Everythime I go to a mechanic I feel I might me getting ripped off. How do I protect myself.? Is there a place where I could sell my car and use it to buy another car....

2007-01-31 01:39:49 · 6 answers · asked by ceemagiclydia 2

I'm bad with eye-balling sizes and measurement answers, so your help is appriciated

2007-01-31 01:34:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous