Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

when I am going higway spped (above 50mph), my car starts to swerve or lean to the right alot when I let go of the sterring wheel. I am not sure if I need an alignment? I just got my tires balanced. also at high speed the sterring wheel and the my whoel car feels a little shakey. any comments or suggestions? thanks

2007-01-18 04:15:12 · 6 answers · asked by hamid s 1

It rattles a lot and I really want to make it stop. PLEASE HELP!

2007-01-18 04:10:46 · 4 answers · asked by prather_06 1

Everytime I have my heat on my belt squeals and my battery gauge stops working, another thing is I put coolant in my Jeep on November 15, and now that is gone..does anyone have any Idea's what the problem could be?

2007-01-18 04:10:27 · 4 answers · asked by rbush889 1

Overnight, all four tires sank into the mud in my driveway and then froze. The mud is hard as cement, and hot water around the wheels is doing nothing! How should I get it out?!

2007-01-18 04:05:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2000 Toyota prerunner v6 automatic making a whining noise when in gear. The sound increases like a jet engine when the truck is accelerated. Problem is recent. The truck sounds like a diesel when in gear. Could this be a bad transmission? Feel free to e-mail me directly with any suggestions.

2007-01-18 03:50:00 · 8 answers · asked by loveroffreedom 3

i have a 97 nissan altima and i am wondering if somenoe couls tell me where to dump my transmission fluid in at. it does not say in the manual. it just shows how to check the dip stick, which i already know how to do.

2007-01-18 03:45:58 · 6 answers · asked by rise_against2005 2

2007-01-18 03:38:29 · 14 answers · asked by Michael B 3

The engine has already run for more than 65,000 km. The problem initially occured when once I ran the car for several miles without realizing that it had run out of oil i.e., I drove it without oil in the engine. Has the engine been damaged because I ran it without oil for so many mile that the engine burnt up! I had it refillled to the top ? Since then the engine has been oozing oil whenever its filled to the top? What has caused the engine to behave in that manner? Has the engine been damaged because I ran it without oil? Also please tell the solution for fixing it with minimum cost?

2007-01-18 03:31:48 · 5 answers · asked by hellohello 1

I have an idea but I'm not 100% sure. I think it means A/F ratio b/c yesterday my teacher told me that 0% fuel trim is stoich while anything above is lean and anything below ( - ) is rich. But what exactly does "fuel trim" mean. Is it A/F ratio? thanks

2007-01-18 03:30:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

the head gasket is blown on my 4.0-liter strait 6-cylinder engine for a 1991 jeep cherokee. I would like to know what the avarage cost would be to get it fixed.

2007-01-18 03:27:36 · 3 answers · asked by Monkey Man 1

Does anyone know anything about any issues with thermostats in the Taurus. I've had mine replaced once already and it never seemed to heat up. Mine is a 97 taurus and my son has a 99 and he seems to have the same issues, I contacted the ford dealer and he wants me to change the coil which is big bucks. I have a feeling its as simple as being a ford trait . ANy input anyone and please refrain from making negative comments abotu Ford in general! :-) Thanks.

2007-01-18 03:23:09 · 7 answers · asked by M C 1

I have a 1978 Chevrolet K20 3/4 ton 4wd pickup. It has 8 lug wheels. Will 8 lug wheels off of a newer Silverado 2500 (8 lug) fit on my old 1978?
The local Chevrolet dealer says no, but the tire/wheel place says yes.

2007-01-18 03:16:20 · 7 answers · asked by RPM 2

I work tech at a car catalog company. I have taken auto mechanics. I am dam good at my job, yet you get so many jerky guys who would rather talk to a man becasue he thinks the guy knows more. Its funny tho, cuz I know a lot more than most of the guys that work in Product Infromation, and I am a girl. I am sick of this.

2007-01-18 03:08:37 · 20 answers · asked by Jester 5

I use Mobil synthetic oil in my '98 CRV. I live out in the country and the closest place uses Valvoline synthetic. Will it hurt my engine to switch or should I travel the extra hour to a place that will use Mobil?

2007-01-18 03:07:48 · 5 answers · asked by Justanotherloser 1

The Malfunction Indicator Light is on in my car. I'm getting a code of Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor A Circiuit High. Has anyone ever had this happen to their car or know how to fix it without bringing it to the dealership. They tell me it needs to be on their computer, but I'm looking for a cheaper route.

2007-01-18 02:51:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-18 02:48:11 · 4 answers · asked by 3 Bikes 1

My boyfriend backed up and hit a partking sign with my car. The dent is fairly small, but I want it out and I was wondering about how much would this kind of work cost.

2007-01-18 02:42:38 · 5 answers · asked by mehan12702 1

i have a 1985 oldsmobile cutlass supreme and when i moved to the south it will cut out and die and not wanna run for a hour can this be cuased by my map sensor and if not what is a map sensor and what does it do??

2007-01-18 02:31:43 · 7 answers · asked by wonderingwhy 1

i was told u did not have to unless it needed it ...but don't it need it ...anyone know

2007-01-18 02:20:24 · 17 answers · asked by tina m 1

I have a 2003 Ford Focus with 70,000 miles. Recently its started to stutter a bit when I initially accelerate, from a complete stop. I've replaced the spark plugs and the fuel & air filters. Also I've used some good fuel injector cleaner additive, yet the problem still persists. What are the other things that could cause this to happen? Spark plug wires maybe? Is the fuel additive just not good enough to clean the injectors? Thanks for your help!

2007-01-18 02:18:07 · 12 answers · asked by artrickwo 3

My 2005 Acura TL starts off each day with a really bumpy ride (feels like a flat tire), yet after 10-15 minutes, the ride is smoother. The local dealer tells me it's because "flat spots" form overnight on my "performance" tires. Car only has 8K miles. Alignment is fine. Tires were rotated recently. I think the (original Michelin) tires are faulty and the dealer won't admit it. The loaner car didn't have this problem at all... Any ideas?

2007-01-18 02:10:23 · 10 answers · asked by Spamela 3

One of my front tire rims always is covered in dirt or dust or something. I'll clean it and within a few days its totally black again. None of the other rims have this happening to it...is it something from my tire or what?

2007-01-18 01:56:12 · 24 answers · asked by empress_pam 4

I have a 1990 Chevrolet Cheyenne 1500. It runs great and starts like a champ but if I punch the gas it just bogs a little bit and doesn't do anything. But if I start out slow and work my way up the throttle its fine. Any ideas on why it bogs/loses power when full throttle is applied at once?

2007-01-18 01:54:21 · 9 answers · asked by thugshady06 2

When I was driving to school today, my brakes froze up for a minute. It was a very cold morning, and where they froze there was snow on the ground. When I pressed down on them, the pedal was hard and pressed back up on me, and the car wouldn't stop. This only lasted for a minute or so, and then my brakes worked normally. Does anyone know why this happened? I know I have to get my breaks checked out now, but will it be safe for me to drive home tonight?

2007-01-18 01:42:09 · 12 answers · asked by premierhalo 1

2007-01-18 01:35:47 · 2 answers · asked by bipul h 1

2000 chrysler cirrus 2.4l 16 valve dohc

2007-01-18 01:31:04 · 12 answers · asked by superman6641 1

94 dodge dakota auto transmission slips and fails after heating up. Any suggestions?

2007-01-18 01:29:51 · 5 answers · asked by minnguy32 1

Hello! I just changed new aftermarket brake pads on my 1997 Maxima. Then I heard weird noies from right rear everytime I hit brake. The sound is like grind, grind, grind. I went to an auto shop to check out the problem. The guy told me to change back to new original Nissan pads for 120 dollars. He said that may solve the problem. But not guarantee. So should I go for it? Any comments are welcome. Thank you.

2007-01-18 01:22:16 · 11 answers · asked by eastsidewin 1

2007-01-18 01:04:09 · 9 answers · asked by lola 1

I PUT WATER IN MY RADIATOR BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE ANY ANTIFREEZE COOLANT. AND THE WATER FROZE OVER NIGHT HOW DO DO I UNFREEZE THE WATER. I TRIED POURING HOT WATER IN THE RADIATOR BUT IT DIDN'T HELP.

2007-01-18 00:58:42 · 11 answers · asked by BUB 1