Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

The cigarette lighter plug in my friend's 2001 C320 seems to be smaller than other cars.

2007-01-15 15:31:39 · 4 answers · asked by CuriousGeorge 2

2007-01-15 15:24:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2002 sunfire and when I started it tonight at work my service light came on and stayed on. Was it become of the snowy roads I drove on to get to work?

2007-01-15 14:52:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have found that there are 2 automatics listed under this yr. The E40D and the 4R100. Both say there 4 speed auto with O/D. I need to know if either one is a 5 speed. I counting 4 shifts. A total of 5 speeds. I know the AOD is a 4 speed auto overdrive. And its a real 4 speed. Is it possible the previsious owner put in a newer 5 speed? Or is either of the stock transmissions a 5 speed? I would ask the previsous owner but thats not a possitibility anymore. I just want to find out before I send it to the tranny shop to have the shift kit removed.

2007-01-15 14:49:39 · 1 answers · asked by kakl1104 2

There is some grime on my car, and someone told me it was best to sand it off since a wet cloth wouldn't work.

The thing is that I don't want to ruin the paint job since the car is only 3 years old and I don't know too much on this kind of stuff.

2007-01-15 14:49:26 · 8 answers · asked by NorCalBoy 1

Hey there everyone. I got my Malibu today but there is an issue. When the dealer replaced the battery the gauge read full and the needle jumped and went all the way around to under the empty peg. Is there an easy way to fix this without ripping my dash apart to get to it? Any ideas? And how can I keep this from happening again because there is no full peg.

Thanks.

2007-01-15 14:40:54 · 9 answers · asked by rebelrose2480 3

In general.

2007-01-15 14:37:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-15 14:36:17 · 2 answers · asked by sarah j 2

So far things that I replaced;
plugs, wires, 6 new injectors.
Stuff tested;
ignition module- OK
no vacuum leak on outside of intake-ok
test light for #6 injector-OK
EGR -OK
crank, cam,TPS,map sensor- OK
When engine is cold it has no missfire. #6 is the only one missing.
Also has no missfire when driving 65-70mph.
Only misses under load or when stopped at stop sign.

2007-01-15 14:33:17 · 7 answers · asked by pikalowPete 1

2007-01-15 14:27:06 · 6 answers · asked by ? 6

1967 Pontiac Grand Prix 400 CI engine, 350 horses. Timing set correctly, carb air/fuel mix screws set with a vacuum gauge and by RPM's indicator. . Electric choke--Electronic ignition . Carb. overhauled. Runs beautiful when warm but rough when cold. Any suggestions? Vacuum and compression checks out o.k. Lou

2007-01-15 14:25:24 · 8 answers · asked by Navylou 1

Anway to get through it or disabling it ? And how? its a Sequoia 2003 v8

2007-01-15 14:21:19 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

What makes them whistle, and how can you make one whistle if it doesn't?

2007-01-15 14:00:47 · 6 answers · asked by Garth C 2

2007-01-15 13:56:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2000 Grand Voyager that blows cold air when I turn on the heater. It takes about 30 minutes for the heat to even start to come on. I was told that this may not even be a thermostat problem but not sure what else to check. All fluids are at appropriate levels.

2007-01-15 13:44:37 · 11 answers · asked by bkcrum 1

how much does a front end alignment usually cost on a truck say at a local reapair shop like les shwab

2007-01-15 13:42:13 · 6 answers · asked by paintballa 1

Hi. What is the best universal tool for stealing alloys from cars. I tried several that I bought on ebay and they mostly did not work. Does anyone know a tool that works? Or is melting the rims off with a spray gun the best option?

2007-01-15 13:42:07 · 17 answers · asked by hades hell 1

...add to my existing entry): I took my car into the repair shop because it was leaking brownish colored fluid from a hose...located under the front area towards the right (passenger) side. I am not disputing that they diagnosed it correctly...I am sure they did. I just wanted to ask if $250 sounds like a "fair" price, to make sure I am not getting ripped off (have been ripped off by mechanics several times before, although I know that probably the majority of them are trustwothy & skilled).

Also, is it advisable to get the hoses replaced (now that I think about it, isn't that what they do anyway to fix it...but they asked me if I wanted the hoses replaced too)? Do I need to get the radiator flushed? For all that, the charge would be $450-500, but they said to at least get the water pump fixed ($250).

I am a single parent, working & in college part-time & don't have much money to spend at the present time, so any mechanical advise would be appreciated. Thanks.

2007-01-15 13:39:26 · 10 answers · asked by SamB12 3

Not a Chilton's Manual or anything like that. Those are all 90% worthless. I want the factory authorized manual.

2007-01-15 13:28:29 · 8 answers · asked by Not my name 2

I came across some tire's today and the size on the tire reads 220/55/390 what kind of tire size is this and what type of vehicle do they go on?

2007-01-15 13:26:39 · 4 answers · asked by Miss Informed 3

in response to a prior questions answer, i think i have a clogged heater core on my 96 civic. i am a bit of a novice when it comes to mechanical work, but i can change my oil and stuff like that. i need to know the best and simplest way to flush my coolant system.

2007-01-15 13:24:10 · 8 answers · asked by snewendyke 1

truck has 180000 miles and has torque converter shutter hope this will fix it i have been told lube gaurd atp will solve this

2007-01-15 13:12:37 · 5 answers · asked by jerry h 1

I just bought some 450 cc injectors, and I also have 560 cc injectors. But in case of emergency or if an injector fails, can I use the 560 cc injectors? also therefore using different size injectors in my car at the same time? I think it should be fine, but I've never heard of anyone doing it.

2007-01-15 13:06:09 · 6 answers · asked by onelchris 2

I just bought an diesel 88 F-250 back in Dec. And the cold start is horrible. I takes like 3 or 4 trys on a warm day, and on cold days its even worse. I know the last owner didnt use it that much. Is there any way to improve the cold start quickly?

2007-01-15 13:05:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its a 1990 chevy S10 blazer. The wipers just stay on all the time. The ony way i can turn them off is to take the fuse out. but now when it rains or if water splashes on my window i have to stop driving. get out and put the fuse in. Somebody told me it was a pulse modulator. If so where would i get one for this car?

2007-01-15 12:59:09 · 8 answers · asked by Johnny21usaf 2

4x4 high does not do anything, 4x4 low makes a horrible clunking noise and jerks the hole truck bad. This is bad cause i live in alaska and i need my 4x4 back soon, thanks for any help guys.

2007-01-15 12:55:51 · 1 answers · asked by AK ripper 37 1

My husband wants to junk it basically and get another jeep maybe a little newer than spend the money on the one we already have. The 1991 is automatic, 4wd excellent body, no rust no dents and paint job is perfect. What would be the better thing to do?

2007-01-15 12:54:39 · 20 answers · asked by harrypotterisgreat 2

I have a 2002 honda civic and i went to the gas station and fill up the tank, then i tried to start the car and wouldnt, the lights worked, and the panel light up but it wont start. What could that be, somebody told me it could be the timing belt but my car is like 79 000 miles and i thought that was arround 90 000 miles anyway could somebody give me a good answer?

2007-01-15 12:42:59 · 10 answers · asked by jj25 1

I took my car into the repair shop because it was leaking brownish colored fluid from a hose...located under the front area towards the right (passenger) side. I am not disputing that they diagnosed it correctly...I am sure they did. I just wanted to ask if $250 sounds like a "fair" price, to make sure I am not getting ripped off (have been ripped off by mechanics several times before, although I know that probably the majority of them are trustwothy & skilled).

Also, is it advisable to get the hoses replaced (now that I think about it, isn't that what they do anyway to fix it...but they asked me if I wanted the hoses replaced too)? Do I need to get the radiator flushed? For all that, the charge would be $450-500, but they said to at least get the water pump fixed ($250).

I am a single parent, working & in college part-time & don't have much money to spend at the present time, so any mechanical advise would be appreciated. Thanks.

2007-01-15 12:29:50 · 10 answers · asked by SamB12 3

I need to replace my fuel filter and have a choice of either Wix, Microguard, or AC Delco. The AC Delco is the most expensive, while the Microguard is the cheapest. Which would be the best choice if I change my fuel filter every 12k miles? Also, why would OEM AC Delco be more expensive than Wix?

2007-01-15 12:24:15 · 6 answers · asked by Ariel G 1