Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

2007-01-13 03:17:29 · 3 answers · asked by MARC R 1

Its a 1992 chevy truck with 185,000. I have not noticed any problem with the engine; runs smooth and has power. I check oil about every 2 weeks; it wasnot there then. After driving it I checked it again and it was barely noticeable on the dipstick.
If anyone thinks they know what it is please include if you think it is a minor or major problem and if I should do something immediately with the truck running good. Also noticed small air bubbles on the dipstick. Any thoughts?

2007-01-13 03:09:38 · 11 answers · asked by Mark 1

I have often heard that Armor All will eventually lead to drying and cracking of a dashboard if not used regularly. Is that true? Or can I trust it to protect and shine my interior?

2007-01-13 03:07:31 · 6 answers · asked by Alex 1

On my way home last night I lost all light, radio, brake, horn, and door power lock functions. The only thing that worked was the blinkers and the car drove like nothing was wrong. The interior and dash lights went out and the ABS light came on. I checked all the glovebox fuses and they are all good. What would cause this? Thank you in advance for any replys. Oh BTW its a 96 olds Ciera SL

2007-01-13 02:44:57 · 5 answers · asked by anthony c 2

Today is the coldest day we have had all winter. (With wind chill it is -7 degrees!!!) Today is also the day my heater and defroster decided not to do their jobs. Brrrrr. I turned on the defroster and in about a second or two all the INSIDE windows and rear view mirror immediately got frosted over and fogged up. I turned of the blower, pulled over and scraped the frost off. When I turned the blower on again....NOTHING!!! No noise, no blower, no heat, no defroster. Does anyone know what happened? Could I have ruined it because when I first turned on the blower I put the setting all the way to high right away? Thanks for your help with this. I'm not looking forward to my drive home from work today.

2007-01-13 02:35:58 · 2 answers · asked by qpwoeir 1

When i first tried to start it it just made a stuttering sound, a bit like it does when you normally start the engine but it wouldnt actually start. I did this a few times but I gave up and left it. I tried about an hour later and this time I tried putting my foot on the gas and the engine started. However, for a second, a big cloud of black smoke came out of the exhaust but it drove quite well. I thought it was ok but when I was on the motorway I thought I could feel it rumbling a bit. Does anyone have an ideas as to what it is?

2007-01-13 02:20:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Ford 98 Explorer it has stopped working and my snap on scanner Mt2500 is telling me that code 1260 'Theft detected, disabled engine' is showing on the scanner. I have run this test through the Vin no. application on the scanner, I have tried to clear the code but no prevail.

I am getting spark and i have hooked the fuel pump up hot so the throttle body is getting fuel but it still won't start.

I also tried disconnecting the batter for 24 hours with hopes that the code went away this did no work either.

I have the original Key in the ignition and the Theft light flashes quickly as if it was a bad key or trying to be stolen. The Key is orginial from Ford and only one i Have. I was also wondering if anyon knows if these keys go bad. Or if anyone knows the proper name for the ring inside the steering column of key insertion that sends the signal to the PCM.

Any suggestions.

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2007-01-13 02:14:07 · 3 answers · asked by oe542 2

I have a 2000 Chevy Malibu LS with 134,300 miles on it.

I recently had a "tune-up" which involved changing out the plugs and wires. Does this increase the life of the car? What else can I do to increase the life of my car (besides belt changes, fluid flushes, oil changes, fuel filter and oil filter changes, and other routine maintenance)? I want this car to last until 200,000 or even beyond. The only problems I've had with it have been relatively minor (fuel pump needed changed and turn signals needed to be replaced which was on a recall and I had both done for free; something with the radiator pump or something the other needed to be replaced, which was just a $30 job; and I think that's all that's really gone wrong.)

2007-01-13 01:53:16 · 4 answers · asked by Diane 1

I have been told that there are 2 types of fan but the serial number I have taken of the motor is not the number I need. Does anyone know where the serial number for the fan is situated.

2007-01-13 01:43:32 · 2 answers · asked by Player 5

It's FREEZING in my area and I'm worried that if the fluids in my engine are frozen and if I try to drive it to "warm it up", I'll end up like a guy I saw on the news whos car over heated and died out, so is there a way to defrost the liquids or do I seriously just have to wait it out?

2007-01-13 01:31:41 · 9 answers · asked by me 1

2007-01-13 01:08:03 · 38 answers · asked by . 2

alot but it doesnt accelerate. it was fine the other day. but but my wife was driving at about 60mph and she geared down from 5th to 2nd could this have caused the clutch to burn out.
but it seems to pull of in 1st ok. but any other gear if i accelerate hard it just revs. please help????????????? if your a mechanic and live in south yorkshire can you help me fix it.?

2007-01-13 00:56:01 · 11 answers · asked by luke_buk 2

2007-01-13 00:52:11 · 2 answers · asked by aln j 1

The alternator on my brother's car died so I replaced it with an almost-new spare I had (we each have cars with the same series motor). If I were to take it to an auto parts store like Autozone or O'Reily, would they pay me the core value for it?

If not, then I'm just going to dumpster it.

2007-01-13 00:14:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Ford 98 Explorer it has stopped working and my snap on scanner is telling me that code 1260 'Theft detected, disabled engine' is showing on the scanner. I have tried to clear the code but no prevail.

I am getting spark and i have hooked the fuel pump up hot so the throttle body is getting fuel but it still won't start.

I also tried disconnecting the batter for 24 hours with hopes that the code went away this did no work either.

I have the original Key and the Theft light flashes quickly.

Any suggestions.

2007-01-13 00:03:43 · 2 answers · asked by oe542 2

i was driving down the road in My Nissan Serena 2.0 Excursion and the enigine just died, the fuel gauge went from 1/2 tank to dead bottom at the same instant....now it won't start at all......Answers please....

2007-01-12 23:38:25 · 14 answers · asked by helen h 1

my lever of my bonnet is slack so i suppose the cable is snapped. i want to fix it myself cos the mechanics price is ridiculous. i was advised to remove my grill then from there open the bonnet and hopefully connect the new cable. i need to know how i take the grill off my car. or should i take my bumper off? i have a opel astra cs model 2000. please help!!!

2007-01-12 23:23:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I started my car and left it to warm up for a while as always,it started fine,no wierd noises,i turned on the heater to near high.and then i went insid eto get my coat for the trip and when i got back outside all that was going was my heater..I have electricity it tries to start but wont turn over all the way.. am getting gas.I checked fuses they all seem fine.the car is a 1994 cavalier.4 cylinders.

2007-01-12 22:59:10 · 4 answers · asked by GALAXIE 75 2

2007-01-12 21:49:18 · 3 answers · asked by leciram i 1

2007-01-12 21:46:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i think it just need to be put back on alignment? make me wonder did someone try to break in my car? i hear the motor running but the window wont come up? who will fix this and how much does it cost? can i do it my self?

2007-01-12 20:10:54 · 4 answers · asked by dizzy22 3

Going about 95mph in my 87 chev sub ,my oil pump takes a **** ? My rod bearings are at the bottom of my oil pan .What would be the most cost efficiant route ?Having a machine shop rebuild it or get a crate engine I can do the engine swap myself,i have the engine out.

2007-01-12 19:57:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is the bolt for the oil called because i need to get a new one because of grinding.

2007-01-12 19:44:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

it has a 2.5l fuel injection motor 4 cylinder called an iron duke thank u to any1 that can help.

2007-01-12 19:17:54 · 6 answers · asked by danny.mussio 1

our poor van has been sitting in our driveway for 2 years because we can't find anywhere cheap enough yet. we just need to get it done cheap.

2007-01-12 19:09:52 · 6 answers · asked by foreverknightisforever 2

Will this put the battery at greater risk? Does it matter?

2007-01-12 18:56:07 · 5 answers · asked by Sebastion S 1

I accidentally put motor oil in where the transmission oil is to be placed in my BMW. I only put in about half a bottle...will my car be ok? Do I just get an oil change? Can I still drive it? What kinda of damage will this cause my car?

2007-01-12 18:42:59 · 13 answers · asked by Terri83 1

My cars heater dosent work. I am fine with the cold that dosent bother me. But I need to figure out a way to keep ice of the inside of the windshield. Is there any tricks that anyone knows? Is there a way to stop the ice from forming or a way to get the ice of easy?

Thank you for all your help

2007-01-12 18:08:53 · 5 answers · asked by freakyhazerd 1

My cars heater dosent work. I am fine with the cold that dosent bother me. But I need to figure out a way to keep ice of the inside of the windshield. Is there any tricks that anyone knows? Is there a way to stop the ice from forming or a way to get the ice of easy?

Thank you for all your help

2007-01-12 17:52:30 · 5 answers · asked by freakyhazerd 1

2007-01-12 17:36:45 · 2 answers · asked by asal j 1