Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

WHAT WOULD BE SAFE THANKS

2007-01-19 14:51:15 · 7 answers · asked by RRRRRRRR 3

My 98 Pontiac Bonneville SE started bucking & jumping this morning so bad my wife had to turn around and come home.She say's it was running fine yesterday when she parked it.She filled it up the other day and it's on a half tank now so I don't think it's water in the gas because she sayed it's been running fine.I'm going to change spark plugs and air filter in the morning but was just wondering if anybody had any other suggestions???

2007-01-19 14:49:46 · 7 answers · asked by wild1highinvamountains 3

my suv is giving off this weird smell. it smells like something died or rotten egg. around the engine interior. people are saying its the catalytic convertor. also when i'm driving and turning i hear this grinding type sound.

any suggestion before i take it too a mechcanic that may charge me maddd cash, a i'm a poor college student living with is mother thatz trying to survive on interstate-95.....

2007-01-19 14:08:24 · 8 answers · asked by cjm4534 2

bought a used car that has been sitting for about 2yrs. gas needs out and new put in. tried to syphon out, but there must be a check valve in the line that won't let me insert hose all the way. need to know another way

2007-01-19 14:01:16 · 13 answers · asked by keensnipe 1

1996 Chrysler Town & Country, front-wheel drive, 3.8 engine
The problem is a wobbling, or vibration only when accelerating.
This problem begins at approx. 45 mph & we changed the front lower drive-train mount, which was broken. Also, the left upper transmission mount, which was collapsed. We examined the right-side CV axle assembly. It was not binding and it seemed to be in good condition. The left CV axle assembly also was not binding, but there is a measurable amount of slack within the CV joints.

2007-01-19 13:58:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm talking about a 1990 Chevrolet G30 van, 5.7 engine, 65,000 miles
After an excessive amount of cranking, it restarts, but with a whole lot of smoke from the exhaust. What in the world does it need?!

2007-01-19 13:54:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can reach the standard bulbs but not the brights.

2007-01-19 13:34:20 · 2 answers · asked by Kevin B 1

while I was driving a few weeks ago. Is it possible that the reason why it flew up because possibly the hook is bent near the bumper? I really don't have the money to replace the hood (or bumper for that matter) but if anyone could help me out, I'd really appreciate it.

2007-01-19 13:30:54 · 6 answers · asked by dsiredreams 2

My cigarrete lighter is not working, I think I blew a fuse, do you know which fuse is the one for the ligher??? or what else can I do?

2007-01-19 13:29:42 · 4 answers · asked by flexall1144 1

Do hub caps protect the tire or the nuts in the wheel in anyway ?
Or are they just there for appearance only ?

2007-01-19 13:27:26 · 9 answers · asked by gary b 1

I bought this 70 Roadrunner and the guy had the rear end rebuilt with a 4:10. Can it be converted? I'm new at this!

2007-01-19 13:19:46 · 4 answers · asked by Bill W 1

WHEN EVER i PUT THE GEAR IN R OR D IT KNOCKS AND WHEN i DRIVE WHEN THE IDOLING GET UP TO 2 IT KNOCKS THEN GOES BACK DOWN. wHAT COULD THAT MEAN?

2007-01-19 13:15:16 · 5 answers · asked by brndyworkman 1

2007-01-19 13:10:02 · 6 answers · asked by frechy 1

because i try to change the heads gaskets by my self and i remove the bolts and everthing and the heads dont come out

2007-01-19 13:02:52 · 2 answers · asked by chevy man 1

I hit a car the other day and dont want to claim it on the insurance, the car I hit has a few scratches, and the driver wants it repaired.

2007-01-19 13:01:24 · 17 answers · asked by winston 2

It blows all the air through the defrost vents in the dash instead of straight out or on the floor when I change the selector knob to those areas. I also seem to have problems with my rpm's bouncing around when at idle and at cruising speed. Could this be a vacuum problem or something else? I just had new plugs and wires put in and new serpentine belt and idler pully. Any ideas?

2007-01-19 12:28:29 · 6 answers · asked by kefowler7 2

Should I buy a new battery???? or give the battery a jump

2007-01-19 12:22:24 · 5 answers · asked by Crawfish Lover 1

2007-01-19 12:22:02 · 14 answers · asked by narziso23 1

My cavalier overheats and overheats not long after i put a jug of antifreeze in it is allready leaked out. Even the coolant jug there is nothing in there.

2007-01-19 12:20:10 · 8 answers · asked by . .Ovechkin 1

I had my rotors turned in July 06 by the toyota dealership and now my steering wheel is vibrating again when I apply the brake. I even feel the vibration on my brake pedal. Is that normal for the rotors to get warped within 6 months of resurfacing? I don't drive my truck extensively. Does this mean I have to replace them?

2007-01-19 12:19:11 · 4 answers · asked by Kristina 1

2004 montana van when driving feels like the right side around the tire. feels very dangerous anyone know whats wrong please help

2007-01-19 12:18:18 · 4 answers · asked by dwaynelabrosse 1

I am sure it means I have to change the coolant/flush the coolant, but is this an indication that there is something wrong with the engine or is this a problem that is 99% of the time fixed merely by flushing out the bad coolant and putting in new/good coolant?

2007-01-19 12:17:42 · 5 answers · asked by NoCalMike 2

My Hyundai Sonata 2001 failed inspection five times so I am unable to obtain my new inspection sticker which will prevent me from getting tickets.Here are some key points: Car got new alternator and battery three weeks ago b/c the battery died (that part was obvious) but the mechanic also said I needed a new alternator (who knows if that's true)Inspection failed at the first station I went to which also put in my alternator and battery.They said I have to drive the car on the highway so that the monitors re-set. So I took a road trip for six hours.Went to another mechanic;failed inspection 4 more times.They only charged me for my first failure,and not for the others... they said that the car passed the saftey inspection part BUT that the Catalyst and O2 Sensors are not allowing my car to pass.They said the monitors are "not ready" and I have to drive the car around some more (and hope I don't get a ticket).Dealership wants to charge me to see my car.
100,000 mile warranty is B.S.!

2007-01-19 12:09:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK, lets say u have a manual transmission box in ur car. It has 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and Reverse, so that's six. Does neutral count as a 7th gear?

2007-01-19 12:06:23 · 16 answers · asked by alkoulaki 2

Hi there, My Astra Coupe has a Hydraulic Clutch and the Slave Cylinder needs replacing - How easy is this to change?

Basically the part is about £90.00 and Labour is about £200 but I am out of work at the moment and dont have the money - But I need the car for my job - Your replies will be gratefully appreciated.

2007-01-19 11:53:52 · 4 answers · asked by Geraint South Wales 1

fresh fluid & filter ,1,2,drive automatic. does not shift smoothly while accelerating in drive , passing gear seems ok.thanx.

2007-01-19 11:48:01 · 3 answers · asked by enord 5

My car turns on, all the lights work, all my doors work properly (they lock and unlock automatically), but the window doesn't work properly. It can go down to a certain distance but it refuses to go up, and when it does it's only by cm, at a time!! What can cause this problem and how can I fix it? Oh and where can I go too.

2007-01-19 11:30:24 · 4 answers · asked by angelblueaqua 1

I had a twisted cord and a tread separation with a set of Michelins.

They were so slick they would lose traction in wet grass. Any time it rained I had to drastically reduce my speed. I installed a set of Goodyears and the difference was night and day.

Has anyone else had any miserable experiences with Michelins? I am not talking about Continentals that are made in Germany, or Pirrelli made in Italy... this is about French made Michelins that half the drivers in the world swear by.

Anyone had any tire brand that was over-rated, overpriced, worthless junk?

Lets vent!

2007-01-19 11:19:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to exchange my current transmission which is an automatic for a standard transmission. I have a 1991 Chrystler New Yorker. The transmission has been rebuilt last year but still is not working as it should as it is stuck in second gear. Transmission shop says that they have done everything that they can to repair. So now I am stuck.
So, would it be possible to make this swap or am I barking at the moon here. ?

Thanks much for any suggestions that may help.

2007-01-19 11:14:54 · 10 answers · asked by having fun 3

2007-01-19 10:55:04 · 6 answers · asked by Don P 1