Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

what could be wrong?

2007-01-20 15:56:32 · 10 answers · asked by ♥ms.peREz?♥ 4

MY car that I just got in Dec. its stales when every it just low on gas i think the gage is off. but it also stales it I have to step on my brakes quickly. what could be the problem?

Oh its a 2000 kia sportage

2007-01-20 15:43:50 · 7 answers · asked by Sarah F 2

Should I drive my 2001 yukon for 36 hours straight for 2200 miles or should i take rest stops for the motor and truck.

2007-01-20 15:31:59 · 9 answers · asked by tommy2tone 1

The oil pressure is good so I don't know what the problem is. Can someone please help me?

2007-01-20 15:27:18 · 10 answers · asked by jimmy k 1

I live in an apartment complex and i know how irritating a car that sounds like this is when you are trying to sleep or even when you are just sitting there. It seems to have gotten worse with the rains and cold weather. It only happens when I start to move, not when the car starts. As i back out of my parking space and turn it gets louder and faster, but then after about driving straight ten feet it stops.

2007-01-20 15:23:41 · 21 answers · asked by anonomama 3

I need a large block of hi density polyurethane foam to design and make a plug. I'm trying to make a bodykit for my car, and i'm unable to buy one, so i'll create one, but i can't find where to get the foam from! Can anybody help ? prefer in Australia.

Thanks.

2007-01-20 15:09:40 · 5 answers · asked by Rob C 1

the pedal just recently has a lot of play on top and my clutch grabs real low. i cant get it into gear now. it doesnt slip at all and there are no leaks in the fluid. the fluid is at the same level from when i bought the car. does the clutch pedal need to be adjusted. it all happened within a day or two.

2007-01-20 14:57:50 · 8 answers · asked by TROY B 1

is it advisable to drain the oil while the engine is hot or while it is cool? why?
please advise.
thanks

2007-01-20 14:50:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can someone help me!! i want to paint my car but i have no idea what i need to paint it.-. and what are the steps i have to follow?

2007-01-20 14:48:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had mine two years now and they are making loud streaking noises. Is it time to replace?

2007-01-20 14:44:12 · 11 answers · asked by Wonderboy 1

the color of the smoke is white and the radiator is not holding any water, i think it is going into the exhaust..what would be the cause? AND what is the fix?thanks tech guys...and gals???

1997 chevy silverado 2500
305/350 motor-stock

2007-01-20 14:39:20 · 9 answers · asked by nickolaus c 2

2007-01-20 14:19:44 · 6 answers · asked by REGINO D 1

I have a good reason for needing to change the threads on a cylinder head bolt. It is possible using a die to change the threads on a bolt?

2007-01-20 14:16:36 · 5 answers · asked by ciscosys411 2

Hoping someone can help me with this one. I just had my car in for electrical service (blown fuse between alternator and starter). Now the radio and interior reading lamps don't work. (Maybe other things as well, but locks, heater, etc. works). Before taking the car back in for service, I would like to check the fuses. According to the manual, the fuses for both radio and interior reading lamps are in the Passenger compartment fuse panel, which is supposedly underneath the instrument panel. However, I can't find this anywhere! Can someone provide me with detailed instructions on how to find the passenger compartment fuse panel and associated lock release lever?

2007-01-20 14:16:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

is there a way that i can dry out the air in my truck cab, preferabbly without having to buy a dehumidifier. somehow the cab got moist and mold started circulating all around the cab during the winter (also the non-use time for the truck) i removed the mold, but now i need to get the air dried out so it stops circulating and growing mold. any ideas?

2007-01-20 14:15:13 · 5 answers · asked by ferrarij891 1

... that the cable on the left "from the starter" connects to the positive pole on a battery .... and the other one on the right ( " the grounded one") connects to the negative ?

2007-01-20 14:12:18 · 7 answers · asked by norma 1

Ok..I have a 1989 ford Ranger, 5 speed, with a four cylinder, Well the problem is..When you try to start it.. the starter won't turn over, you just get a grinding sound..I have put a new starter, cypinoid, and battery..Does anybody have any suggestions on what else it could be? i'm stumped!!

2007-01-20 13:58:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2000 subaru legacy and the check engine light came on. This has happened before so I took it to the dealer and they told me that the gas cap had come loose, and it wasn’t a big problem. The light came on again, and I don’t want to pay the dealer $100 for diagnostics, when a cheap odb reader costs less. There is one at kragen for 70, but it seems kinda cheep considering that “pro” readers are thousands. What r the differences between these price points? Any suggestions on what kind of a reader to get? Would a usb reader be any better than one that just gives a print out code? Do all readers work, or do I need a reader for imports?

2007-01-20 13:54:37 · 7 answers · asked by skijon 1

Today, there was some bad weather, and I ended up getting into an accident. I drove over a curb and rammed into a fire hydrant. I don't want to see if its driveable until the weather gets nicer, but I was wondering if any one had any idea about how much it would cost to repare my car. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Also since I am under 18 I only have liability insurance.

2007-01-20 13:22:39 · 7 answers · asked by Carmelle H 1

pls tell me more on mufflers history....... it is needed by the school..... i would appreciate if you could porvide me with the site whr i can find the info

2007-01-20 13:02:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

cqsteves....u asked for more details my car is a Volvo 7 seater Estate......Engine capacity 1986CC.J reg

2007-01-20 12:55:42 · 2 answers · asked by primrose1956uk 1

I have a 94 honda accord. My car turns over but doesn't start. It's not the battery or alternator. I had the distributor changed and I drove home yesterday. Now my car doesn't start anymore. I checked the oil and that's good. Any tips on what else to check or any tricks on getting the car started?

2007-01-20 12:37:56 · 11 answers · asked by steverey8 2

my other problem is my anti freeze disappears, with no visible leaks. the mechanic says my head gasket could be bad or that my engine block could be cracked.The problem that i had with my car was it cranking, but not starting. The first time, i changed the spark plugs, and that seemed to work. But it only lasted a week and a 1/2. The second time, my engine died, i tried starting it, but it would only crank. same as the first time. If the block is cracked, would the antifreeze mix with the oil? I didnt see any evidence of anything mixed in the oil.

2007-01-20 11:47:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

the smell only occurs about every other time i drive

2007-01-20 11:37:04 · 10 answers · asked by jilliandbeans 1

I recently had an MOT on my car. My advisory items listed....[Engines bottom pulley wobble] . Can anyone tell me what this is plse and is it urgent to be repaired ?...........Also is it exspensive.Thank you in anticipation.Karen

2007-01-20 11:29:50 · 10 answers · asked by primrose1956uk 1

2007-01-20 11:27:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I had to get an oil change on my new 06 Jetta, a lot of oil change places said did not carry the right filter. When I finally found a place, they charged me $70 and couldn't even reset the oil change warning sign on the dash board.

If you own a 06 Jetta, have you had this problem too? Where do you get your oil change and how much do you pay?

Thanks for your help!

2007-01-20 11:26:20 · 2 answers · asked by Xenon 3

I have lost the power steering on my silverado pickup , it started grating when I was ideling and make turns at slow speeds , but was o,k, while driving at normal speed , then a few mins later all power sterring was lost , what has gone wrong and is this a big money fix ,,just had it towed to a garage , have to wait until monday till they see it

2007-01-20 11:15:13 · 10 answers · asked by Peter M 3

i have an 05 scion xb it is black i just got it back off my x-wife and it has some minor scratches. i want the best wax for a deep finish and long lasting. i tried meguires next tech it looks great but i wash it one time and the wax is goe any ideas

2007-01-20 11:14:49 · 4 answers · asked by degibson84 3

I have a 1999 Ford Expedition...battery won't hold charge, yet new batteries drain and alternator checks out as okay...replaced connections, can't find problem. Could it be the physical wire going from the alt. to the batt.? I've heard these wires are an integral wire to the harness, so not easily replaced and expensive, is this true? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. ;)
-VWdeliguy

2007-01-20 10:55:16 · 4 answers · asked by vwdeliguy 1