Maintenance & Repairs - February 2007

I own a 1995 Geo Metro - it has been squealing loudly when I put it into neutral to warm it up - live in central canada where it is cold temperatures - had all the belts tightened - after leaving it in a shop overnight so they could cold start it - and did it again a week after as it continued to do this - the squealing stops once the car is warmed up - but the belts are definitely slipping (can smell the hot rubber smell) and I don't want to be caught on the side of the highway at 1 am - especially now in the winter... Should I just tell the shop to replace the drive belt or? Appreciate your answers

2007-02-22 22:58:43 · 5 answers · asked by tali 1

2007-02-22 22:57:21 · 1 answers · asked by julie 1

can you mix the octane levels with one another?

2007-02-22 21:45:16 · 10 answers · asked by comacati 3

Hi,
I have an astra g 2003 2.0 dti diesel the problem is the revs are to low and it makes the engine run rougth, how would I go about turning the revs up myself. will I need any special tools and is it an easy thing to do. Please if anyone can tell me what I need to do.
Thanks Laura.

2007-02-22 21:27:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its a Holden VX II SS and really nice but dont want to end up drowning in fuel costs.

2007-02-22 20:58:10 · 3 answers · asked by horrid_tam 2

Looking to use b-12 chemtool to flush engine. (It was driven for 4200 miles without an oil change, and the last time the oil was changed, penzoil was used.) Label says to put 6 ounces in a cool engine, idle car for 3-5 minutes, then immediately drain oil. Of course, I would change the filter at this time as well. It has been a long time, but I think I heard something in the past, something like 'those engine flushes will cause damage to gaskets', or something similar. I am wondering if this is true, will flushing the engine with this stuff cause damage or extra wear of any kind? Thanks.

2007-02-22 20:57:59 · 2 answers · asked by Auntie DeLuvienne 2

i know it sounds stupid but how do i know if there a good mechanic or not? also please dont say in th backyard

2007-02-22 19:34:48 · 10 answers · asked by comacati 3

Have a 2.1liter vtec on a 95 accord ex. With 197K miles i'm slowly losing compression even though she runs strong what can I do(cheap) to get the most from my engine.

2007-02-22 19:27:26 · 7 answers · asked by audio_uphoria 2

2007-02-22 19:17:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I put original pads from acura and still make noise when breaking.
in from breaks only.

2007-02-22 19:16:36 · 3 answers · asked by princesa2me 1

My car (98 Tuarus) was snowed in for two days, since then ( 5 days) my back brakes have been making a grinding noise and feel like they are not releasing. It has been warmer the last two days (48 degrees) but I had no brake problems before they were packed with snow. What has happened? What can I do about it?
Could it be simple like fluid or do I have to have everything replaced? I have stopped driving it as today it seemed to be getting worse.

2007-02-22 19:00:48 · 10 answers · asked by Renee B 1

i have a 99 ford taurus that i know has a busted head gasket, we have used 2 different things to try to seal it up and it doesn't appear to be working. well, we don't drive it far or long but yesterday my husband was driving it and it sounded fine but then all of a sudden it started knocking and there was a big *boom* and i died, now when we try to crank it all you hear is a click. so i was wondering if we possibly could have blew the motor or could it have been something else? also i would like to know ways to check if the motor is blown? i looked at the oil dip stick and there isn't any metal in it. it wasn't smoking or anything. and no leaks either.

2007-02-22 18:25:27 · 10 answers · asked by kingkong9274 3

I have an old '87 Dodge Aries Wagon which is slowly going down the tubes. There is an oil leak because of a broken gasket so I'll be taking it to my mechanic this Tuesday to get that fixed and also to just get it serviced. Usually I have this done only once a year. Should this be done more often?

2007-02-22 18:22:16 · 12 answers · asked by angelcat 6

I just got a new hinda and I am always changing from D to D3 between 20 30 MPH.

2007-02-22 18:22:11 · 5 answers · asked by Yissi F 1

I changed the gasket myself and it was missing bad when I started it. CEL came on so I hooked OBD II checker and it said P0204 misfire 4 cylander and P0304 open circuit 4 cylander fuel injector.

Changed plugs and wires already.

It's like the fuel injector is stuck open because it's fouling the plug and gas is coming out of the exhaust. Any goodway to ops check the injector? Other suggestions? Thanks.

2007-02-22 18:10:26 · 5 answers · asked by Sloth for President 2012 3

2007-02-22 17:51:44 · 6 answers · asked by mash 1

I have 2 L60-15 Mickeys on my 88 ranger. Should I put in winter air or just leave the summer air in since winter is almost over?

2007-02-22 17:35:37 · 8 answers · asked by januaryman169 2

I'm going to Balivia and have bought a 45W step-up voltage converter for european appliances to use. It has two flat pins and a round one will it fit their sockets?

2007-02-22 17:16:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems lighter than air

2007-02-22 17:15:49 · 12 answers · asked by TheAnswer 2

2002 pontiac Grand Prix. Recent Ice storm. Husband says I f'ed up the motor by using the wipers while there was ice down inside. The wipers don't obstruct my view, but cops in Jersey could write me a ticket for it. Is it an easy fix myself, or do I have to pay $$$ to have it done? I'm quite handy when it comes to cars, if I knew what to do I'd like to try to fix it myself!

2007-02-22 16:57:29 · 13 answers · asked by ktterdfurguson 4

it sounds like a high pitched moaning, lasts for 1-3 seconds then this strong smell comes through the vents, sorta like antifreez but not exactly, maybe like windshield washer fluid..ugh! help? plz.

2007-02-22 16:53:28 · 9 answers · asked by NYEVE43 2

it hadnt done this to me untill yesterday but it was warm (it had been cold) i pulled up to a red light and it putted (shook alittle) turnd off it did this about 5 times during the day what could it be? it was kind of scary i was turning and was in the middle of an intersection and it turnd off and my stearing wheel locked up while ill was trying to turn

2007-02-22 16:46:00 · 16 answers · asked by comacati 3

We cannot find our Honda 99 brakelights fuse. We check both front side panels and the casing where the engine is and still can't find a fuse listing rear brakelights. Anyone have an idea where else i can look?

also our fuse for the night display light keeps burning out. we replaced it three times this week! is this a more serious electrical problem?

2007-02-22 16:23:37 · 8 answers · asked by Bella 5

I bought it last year.

2007-02-22 15:55:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

When my car is in gear, it runs extremely rough...same as when it's idoling and in reverse. Neutral seems to be the only time it runs smooth. Everyone seems to have a different solution...I personally think it's the motor mounts...but I wanted to see if there were any ideas before I start replacing stuff or go broke with mechanics.

2007-02-22 15:46:43 · 6 answers · asked by Shelly 1

I have a 12 volt windlass (winch). I would like to be able to select direction of rotation using a switch. Being a D.C. motor I thought I could do this by simply reversing the wires powering it. I was using a battery charger to test my theory, it rotated clockwise fine but when I reversed the leads all I got was a buzz sound. Any suggestion's? Thank's

2007-02-22 15:40:27 · 1 answers · asked by luther 4

I have an 1985 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and recently the Engine Coolant Fan light comes on every so often and also tonight my "stop engine oil" light is on. I have 50k miles my engine and i have no idea why. Any help would be great. P.S. my oil was changed a few weeks ago.

2007-02-22 15:35:14 · 7 answers · asked by chinso20 1

Had truck towed to dealer for brakes (caliper froze)
picked up car 2 days later... feel wobble and pull over to check tires and lug nuts are all loose!!! I call dealer and they say its closing time cant help me so I should call tomorrow. SO i call manager he gets us a loaner car and has the truck towed back to the dealer. Today I was accusted of loosening the lug nuts!
I need to talk to someone about this! This is a safety issue and a negligence issue? should i alert the media>? Ford Corporate?

2007-02-22 15:31:35 · 10 answers · asked by DH 1

What is the recommended water/coolant mix for both winter driving and summer driving? Should I always mix my coolant with water, even in the winter and summer?

2007-02-22 15:26:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was told that the reason my vehicle keeps stalling when i press the gas pedal was the muffler is all clogged up. *advise from a local machanic* at first we thought it was the fuel pump. Any advise anyone??

2007-02-22 15:25:46 · 4 answers · asked by neen29 1