Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

My car: BMW E34 M50.

I just drained the transmission fluid and refilled it
with new transmission fluid by the following
procedure:
1) open drain plug, drain all, put the drain plug back
2) open refill plug, refill until fluid overfloat from
the fill plug, and put the fill plug back
3) start the car, put transmission in R, N, D for few
seconds, and back to N, reopen refill plug and fill
more until fluid overfloat from the fill plug, and put
the fill plug back

But after that, I started my car, and couldn't get it
shifted above 2 (about 30 miles). I could nitice the
transmission shift between R, N, D1 and D2 very well.
But it couldn't shift from D2 to D3. I tried M1, M2,
M3 and S1, S2, S3. Both M1/M2 and S1/S2 runs well,
but still couldn't shift to 3.

Is there any step that was missing?

Thanks in advanced.

2007-01-14 17:35:54 · 4 answers · asked by imissu8 1

I made a left turn onto a side street and my car slid on ice very hard into the curb on the passenger side. After this happened my car alignment seemed to be off. There was an unusual steering feel--stiffer than it used to, and the wheel did not return to the center position when released. The steering wheel is now ****** to one side when the front wheels are pointing straight ahead. I took it to an auto body to be looked at, and was wondering how bad it might be. Do you think it might be an easy alignment, or could it be more severe. If more severe, what are other things that could possibly happen after hitting a curb like that?

Thanks for your input!

2007-01-14 17:35:50 · 4 answers · asked by Burrkt 1

Like catalitic converters, EGR valves, air pumps. In the US.

2007-01-14 17:18:33 · 4 answers · asked by keeb381 1

My coolant light came on in my car and I just want to know if I can still drive it a few miles before replacing the coolant, or if I should not drive it anywhere.

2007-01-14 17:16:53 · 7 answers · asked by LadySingsTheBlues 4

Few months ago my SUV was overheated, turns out that the hose connecting to the coolant tank came loose. The tow driver told me that he can reconnect the hose and put in some water and I can go back on the road again, but I had my SUV towed to the dealer anyway, after I got it back it drives just fine for the past 3 months, this past weekend, we went to skiing and the temp reached about 10F at night, after a day of skiing we drove the car to Reno, about 6 miles from our hotel the car broke down, the SUV was telling me that the Coolant level is low and the engine is overheating, I thought the hose came loose again, but when I touch it the hose was rock hard, it seems like the coolant was frozen due to low temp, but I thought the coolant supposed to be antifreeze! When the tow truck drive came he told me that maybe the repair shop just put water instead of the antifreeze. My question is if that is the case, is my SUV’s engine gone be okay (we drove only about 6 to 8 miles)? Thank you.

2007-01-14 17:14:50 · 4 answers · asked by chowwi2 1

when it cold to warm. up when its hot turn up ac to max. is this ok for the truck. ps i dont care abut the enverment and the green hoese gas myth

2007-01-14 17:11:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-14 16:07:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Alldata is a software that most automotive shops use for repairs and anything automotive. I'm just wondering out of the blue how much this software costs? I don't own a shop, or think of owning one, maybe my brother would be though...unsure..

Thanks!

2007-01-14 15:58:08 · 2 answers · asked by contentryder 1

I have a '02 Isuzu Rodeo where my fuel sensor is bad, my gas gauge doesn't work, and I was told I need to repair or replace the exhaust manifold. So not only do I not know how much gas I have, I am using more than I should be as well. What would reasonable repair costs be, as I do not want to get taken advantage of.

2007-01-14 15:57:16 · 6 answers · asked by daniellet_212 2

About 15 months ago, I took my car to Midas and got new pads and rotors. Cost about $800. Recently, the brakes started squeaking, and now grinding. I'm taking my car to a tire/brake shop tomorrow. What can I expect? I know it's not my rotors, as there is NO vibration or shaking whatsoever. So, when the mechanic comes back and says that all of the pads and rotors need to be replaced, can I tell him he is an idiot? Can't they rotate rotors, and just replace the pads? Should this just be the front, or all 4? Any estimate on how much this will cost?

It's a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. Manual Transmission. Low mileage.

2007-01-14 15:33:57 · 10 answers · asked by littlepurpledragon77 2

It is a 22R-E Motor it was reving high so I changed the throttle control sensor now it idles fine but now when you step on the gas the reves go up & down.What could cause this? Could it be the fuel pressure sensor.Any Help would be Appreciated

2007-01-14 15:31:32 · 4 answers · asked by sugarbdp1 6

Can you apply body filler to wood, like will it stick on their ??
i was just wondering because in my class we mix the bondo wit a clean stick, n when u put the harnder on their , it does stick ot the wood. i was thinking of building a subwoofer box, n applying bondo for i can paint it in my H.S shop

2007-01-14 15:31:15 · 5 answers · asked by v10stangeater 3

Had my Jeep in to replace the crank sensor.While there,they told me my U joint needed to be replaced.I have heard this is a fairly easy fix.I was charged over $300.00 for labor and $41.00 for the part.How badly have I been hosed or is this a fair price?

2007-01-14 15:05:01 · 3 answers · asked by mizzjerry 3

I sunk the nose of my 2000 dodge into a water hole this weekend. past the headlights and an angle which water stopped at mid front doors(at the bottom). after being snatched out i realized i had no reverse...then no drive!!! After i let it sit for a few minutes i got it back but not for long, drove for 5 miles, against my better judgement. Obvcourse sinking it was against it too :)

Found pepto bizmol in my transmission, oil a little milky too.
Also looks like trans front pump is now leaking. Has anyone recovered without replacing/rebuilding trans? and can the Average very mechanically inclined mechanic(with a manual) rebuild?

2007-01-14 14:58:55 · 3 answers · asked by my61buick 1

Would anyone have any idea why this would be happening? A car generally shouldn't just stall out after starting up. After I try it a second time it has always kept running just fine. Is this an indication of some underlying problem with my car?

2007-01-14 14:48:58 · 4 answers · asked by CocoaBean316 2

Need to add anti-freeze to my 1999 Ford Mustange Cobra SVT...anything in particular I need to know/do/use...? Or just empty radiator via pitcock, then add 50/50 mixture...any particular brand I should use?
Thanks for any help/information!

2007-01-14 14:29:17 · 7 answers · asked by Kane 1

my son want to straight pipe his car from the mufflers. do you think that this is a good idea.

2007-01-14 14:23:11 · 3 answers · asked by creater-1@sbcglobal.net 1

2007-01-14 14:22:28 · 2 answers · asked by adam l 1

what type of school does one need to attend? also what is ace certification? and how long is school? thank you. the state is GA

2007-01-14 14:22:09 · 6 answers · asked by Luis A 1

my son want to straight pipe his car from the mufflers. do you think that this is a good idea.

2007-01-14 14:21:43 · 5 answers · asked by creater-1@sbcglobal.net 1

2007-01-14 14:12:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2003 Corolla ascent that the central locking now doens't work properly.

Batteries have been checked.

As you push the remotes the light still goes.

The car locks do nothing.

If you hold the remote directly under the steering wheel, the locking system works, but as soon as you move the remote further away, it will no loonger work.

Is there something wrong with sensors?

PLEASE HELP! Problem occurred just out of warranty and Toyota won't quote me on it as they can't pinpoint problem without chargable time.

Cheers

2007-01-14 14:04:40 · 6 answers · asked by bubblzdavis 1

I've been told the heater control valve is stuck open or the heater core is bad, but I have heard there is a vacuum hose that could be bad.

2007-01-14 13:59:48 · 8 answers · asked by jbwwkw96 1

My car has an appaerent oil leak somewhere. The car is a '95 Ford Lumina. I need to know what could be causing the leak.

2007-01-14 13:55:31 · 11 answers · asked by legogate 2

2007-01-14 13:39:47 · 3 answers · asked by latinjoker7 1

i have a 95 oldsmobile surpreme and my low coolant light keeps coming off and on. sometimes it just stays on and sometimes it doesn't come off at all. I popped the hood and my overflow tank is full, so there fluid isn't leaking out. no visible drips or puddles on the ground when sitting for long periods. Could it be possible that the fluid isn't going from the overflow tank to the radiator, therefore the sensor is thinking the radiator is empty? I just filled the radiator the other day and it's still coming on (the light). any ideas?

2007-01-14 13:39:04 · 9 answers · asked by CA 2

I have a 97 Dodge neon and I've noticed everytime I park it leak oil and a lot ..I took it to a mechanic and he fix it for a few weeks it was ok but now it start again, when I called the mechanic to ask why this happend he said that is nothing I can do because the car is old just keep an eye on the oil he sais nothing would happend if I make sure the car always has oil but he didn't give me any explanation or suggettion on what to do.. I'm really mad because my garage is getting stain with oil everywhere I go I leave a mark and I don't want to keep putting oil in the car.. Can I change the oil tank or what can I do??? is that expensive ??? is it a big problem?? I would appreciate if you can advice me .. Thanks!

2007-01-14 13:34:54 · 7 answers · asked by CAJA 2

Hello, I need some help on finding the correct part for my 1997 Yukon 4x4 Automatic with A/C and heater.

Do i need one with a TOC or EOC lines? No i idea what they mean. I'm searching on line for the replacement part yet, I find multiple options on which to choose from. I would buy local but the price i've been quoted are in the $240- 400 range. While online i'm looking at $180 being the highest price. Any help would be great thanks.

2007-01-14 13:28:41 · 5 answers · asked by 600ccGixxer 1

2007-01-14 13:26:19 · 15 answers · asked by rn b 1

Im lookin for a fifth wheel or (continental kit) for my cadillac .where can i buy one in houston, also can you put a full spare tire in it or is it just 4 looks either way its good

2007-01-14 13:20:39 · 4 answers · asked by pachuco d 1