Maintenance & Repairs - February 2007

2007-02-07 05:43:24 · 4 answers · asked by BigO 1

Two wires from the car battery, not colour coded, testing with a multimeter/voltmeter how do you tell which one is "negative" (-) and which one is "positive" (+)

2007-02-07 05:40:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My van recently suddenly started to ilde rough and when I accelerate it kind of jerks and hesitates. Not knowing if it's plugs. fuel line or whatever, I took it to the shop to have it checked out. I got a call to come pick up the van, he said that they did some work but the van but it is still running the same (not good).
Here's what they did and the price they charged:

Labor- R&R Fuel Filter - $50.40
Labor- R&R Spark Plugs- $81.90

Parts and supplies:
Gasoline additive- $15.95
Fuel Filter- $ 53.24
6 Spark Plugs- $29.88 (4.98 each)

Enviromental and shop- $4.46
charges

State Tax $7.78

Total- $230.38

The man said to run the van until the fuel and additive in the tank are gone. If that doesn't work they'll change sp plg wires.

We are in an averge size town in the southwest (US).

2007-02-07 05:25:50 · 4 answers · asked by Bob S 1

My son's motor gave out in his 95 jeep cherokee. The mechanic said to replace it but will it be worth it to do so. And should we anticpate other issues to arise once this is done?

2007-02-07 05:16:19 · 6 answers · asked by Antoinette R 1

i just got off the phone w/ auto zone about there diagnostic thing-- they said it is free and they give you a thing to hook up to your car and this thing spits back codes--- my check engine lite on--im assuming this thing is going to spit back codes for a ton of stuff-- will the results be easy to read or what how does this work do they tell me what could be causing the check engine lite or do they just give me the machine and it is up to me from then on??

2007-02-07 05:14:44 · 9 answers · asked by mypoints_4 1

replaced a belt but was advised not to start until engine thaws how do I thaw it without waiting till spring =)

2007-02-07 05:12:37 · 5 answers · asked by osu_fanz 4

alarm remotes will not always work from far.sometimes you gotta be next to the car.i know its not the batteries.alarm is new.viper.

2007-02-07 05:10:57 · 2 answers · asked by ACE 1

when i turn the ignition i can hear the starter motor but it doesnt seem to be catching on to anything, sometimes after several attempts the car will start, it seems worse when the weather is cold. i want to know if there is anything i can try which could be causing the problem before i replace the starter as the one that i have at the moment is only 18 months old.
please could you explain in laymans terms as i am only a girlie, i am a skilled mechanical engineer but unfortunately i am no car mechanic.
thank you in advance

2007-02-07 05:04:23 · 8 answers · asked by moira m 2

I'm trying to find a place that sells second-hand Smart FourTwo (MCC) panels in the UK, preferably in Berkshire...but anywhere in the south would be good.

In particular I need a "Phat Red" front panel for a 2001 model.

If I can't find second-hand I'll have to buy new, but they're pretty expensive. I've tried eBay and the UK Smart Car owners club forum, and various scrappy (salvage yard) websites, all without luck :o(

2007-02-07 04:53:18 · 2 answers · asked by Cosy_Joe 1

Prior to battery change, the car had to be boosted for it to start but otherwise started no problem. Took out old battery which was top mount. Replaced with new battery which is side mount but bought those adapters. Now there is power in that the lights and radio come on but the car won't start. Tried boosting it but still nothing. It doesn't even try to turn over. It is a 1998 Plymouth Neon. Does anyone have any idea what is wrong? Thanks - could use any suggestions.

2007-02-07 04:39:17 · 10 answers · asked by the_smiths 2

My Mazda MX-6 with over 200K miles is experiencing one tiny problem. The plug for cylinder 1 keeps getting loose after a few days of installing or tightening. I usually have to tighten that one particular plug every weekend after which the car runs fine for a few days before a slight miss, something like a hiccup, comes back to haunt me. When the car is started up and the hood is open, whiffs of smoke can be seen escaping the area around the plug. Any solutions to rid this problem once and for all without affecting its actual performance or causing issues when its time to change the plugs at a later date? Please advise. Thanks.

2007-02-07 04:38:13 · 4 answers · asked by N T 2

Its full of bugs and stuff.
will a powerful jet wash suffice?

2007-02-07 04:28:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

anyone have problems with their power steering? any insight on how to correct the problem? my garage first fixed the filter, twice !!! and gave it back saying it is fine, not. Now they say it is the pump. am I getting ripped off?

2007-02-07 04:23:43 · 3 answers · asked by rainedaygal 1

My mom has a 97 Cad Deville Northstar with 113K miles. Its not in the greatest physical shape, leather had damage and the body has chips and sctatches. Normally I assume a car that old with thatmany miles is not worth repairing anymore and should be sold and a new one bought. However, Im trying to avoid the expense of buying another one when this one can suffice for a while. This one needs an AC compressor which should be an expensive repair. Dealer said, FIX IT, the Northstar engines are designed to last to 200K and are worth fixing even at 113K. My gut says any car over 100K is about to become a money pit and its not worth it? Anybody know if this car really has a good enough reputation to sink more money into it? FYI, it has been reliable so far up to now so thats why the mixed emotions. THX...

2007-02-07 04:21:21 · 3 answers · asked by Esmeralda 4

A family member of mine just got a 1995 chrystler LRS from an in law..The car has sat since spring of 2005... Well the in law told him that the only thing that needed to be changed was the belt.. So he changed the belt and the car does run good for the few mins that they had it running but now theres no air coming out to heat the inside of the car... He thinks it could be a fuse that needs to be changed or it could be the fan to the heater.. My question is, could it be the fuse or the fan for the heat to not be working?? or could it just take time to work since it sat for so long?? Any advice would be so appericated....

2007-02-07 04:20:00 · 8 answers · asked by Love being a mom 1

ok srry to keep bringin this up but its so funny. ok my car 98 civic dx overheats. its been doin this for awhile i top off the coolant on the radiator and that other thing but anyways after i top it off and start driving for a lil while the temp gage goes up i mean to the red it did it this morning after work and i serviced it to the top 2. but b4 this i have taken to 3 i mean 3 diferent places and they keep telling different stuff like the thermostat. well one guy told me that so i changed it same problem came back and the funny part is that they keep saying nothing is wrong they dont find anything wrong. i was like wow so its just me then . thats 3 diferent shops that say NOTHING is wrong but i know cause i see the dam gage go all the way up!! im not crazy either i get tired cause all these shops call ur selfs mechs and cant find a dam easy problem??!! im srry but it gets annoying saying nothing is wrong when i know there is.
could the gage be broken or something???? or how the hell could i fix this problem ??? thanks

2007-02-07 04:14:12 · 9 answers · asked by the_only85 1

Symptoms,


-- Car would not start but then started
-- Eye is dark not green in battery hole indicator
-- If it were the starter going bad what would be the differnece in sound?

2007-02-07 04:08:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

4 mo. ago my cousin placed a vehicle in a transmission shop to have the torque converter replaced. He got the car back and it drove for one day and then broke down again. He had them tow it back to the shop then they said it would be an additional $1200 to completely rebuild the transmission and he would need half of it up front. He paid it and then the shop has taken like 3 mo. to fix and they kept saying "we will have it done in a couple of days". Well now the shop has closed down and they still have the car and he cannot get ahold of anybody and he has no Idea how to get the car back. Does anybody know what he should do to get it back?

2007-02-07 04:07:13 · 5 answers · asked by chickeno 1

I want to keep the original factory look. That means I don't want to make it shine or be glossy - just want it clean. A great plus would be to have some kind of uv protectant on it - still without the shine.

2007-02-07 04:04:55 · 5 answers · asked by swm_seeks_sf 3

I am looking for an estimated price to replace my head gasket on a 95 Nissan Altima. Any ideas?

2007-02-07 03:53:42 · 3 answers · asked by mz_real 2

i'm pretty sure both hoses to and from the radiator were warm... if the hose from the thermostat is cold what should I do? because I know the top hose gets very warm... where can I find the vent door and control valve.... we have this mitsubishi, and everything on the inside falls off like the vent covers, and the radio face... seems like they don't snap in, and aren't stuck together very well....

2007-02-07 03:50:13 · 1 answers · asked by clint_lewin 2

I just got a new clutch in May, and recently lost pressure in my clutch pedal. Both Slave and Master cyclinders where replaced and the system was bleed several times. I don't think the mechanics did it correctly the first time since the pedal would lose resistance overnight. Now the pedal has resistance, but I'm still having trouble getting the car in gear and it seems to inch forward even with the pedal fully depressed. It seems to temporarily help if i pump the clutch a few times. Does anyone know what this could be?

2007-02-07 03:38:51 · 7 answers · asked by Foo223 2

We have a 2000 Subaru Forester and can't find a leak, the gauge doesn't read hot, and we don't smell the antifreeze through the vents or in the car itself. The smell is strong and present when we come to a stop or when we turn off the car, and the smell is coming through a window or open door.

2007-02-07 03:37:19 · 9 answers · asked by georgia_peach 2

I know when to change oil, but how about the other services?

2007-02-07 03:34:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

my brakes wont lock up,ive replaced pads,calipers,front and rear,im not losing any fluid,i bleed'em,the brakes hold pressure during stopping and when i slam them on but the pedal does not go to the floor ,but yet the wheels still dont skid to a stop and i donot have anti-lock brakes..pls help...my car is a 97 cougar....

2007-02-07 03:33:03 · 6 answers · asked by temper 1

when turning on the heat in my car, I am hearing a noise, but when I turn it off, the sound disappears. Does anyone have any idea what this is? can it be the heating coil or fan? HELP!!! By the way, the car is a Pontiac Bonneville

2007-02-07 03:32:47 · 5 answers · asked by fungurllallthatime 5

Sometimes when I turned on the ignition of my Lexus RX300, the engine won't crank. I need to crank it up to 7 times to start it. When I turned on the ignitiaion and it did not crank, those engine lights does turn on and I heard "ka". I don't think it is the battery as I just replaced with a new one because I thought that is the problem. Any idea on what is wrong? Should I take my car into dealer for service?

2007-02-07 03:31:30 · 5 answers · asked by Terry C 1

peugeot 406hdi diesel

2007-02-07 03:27:55 · 6 answers · asked by tocimo 1

Hello, I'm looking to do a engine swap on my 97 camry, I currently have a 2.2L V4 with about 125 Horsepower and it's pretty damn slow. I was wondering what is a good engine for this car and how much on aveage does a engine swap cost? thanks in advnace!

2007-02-07 03:27:36 · 5 answers · asked by dave_57204 2

Here's the thing, it was smelling funny when my wife and her parents were using it, so they took it in, and got a new heating coil.... that was fixed, but it's freezing outside, and the heat isn't working.... I put a new thermostat in... still cold.... do i have to put the right amount of coolant in??? i like filled it all the way up.... and the reserve is very full too.... HELP!!

2007-02-07 03:22:38 · 4 answers · asked by clint_lewin 2