Maintenance & Repairs - February 2007

the needle on my fuel gauge has somehow managed to get under the peg, so it's stuck all the way below empty. Any suggestions?

2007-02-17 06:16:25 · 4 answers · asked by 88kidd 1

my 95 accord an automatic,every gear seems like it's in neutral,no prier indications of a problem,just went out,no engine light,check fluid and cleaned filter {uses magnet as filter} when i first start the car,cold at high idle,the problem happens,when the idle drops to a lower r.p.m the car goes into gear {all gears} for a short time,then again all gears seem like neutral,,is this a mechanical or electrical problem

2007-02-17 06:11:03 · 4 answers · asked by nick l 1

My car, Crysler Voyager Van, has been making a strange sound as I drive it over bubby roads. It is a metalic knocking sound from the front right wheel side. Please tell me what you think it might be...

2007-02-17 05:59:56 · 5 answers · asked by Charlie H 1

The other night I was letting my 93 Chevy Corsica warm up to drive home from work, and after about 5 minutes the car stalled and died. I tried to restart it, but when I did so the headlights and inside lights dimmed, and the car would not turn over. I tried a few times to start the car and once or twice there was a series of clicking sounds. When I turned the key all the way off and then back on, the power seemed to come back slightly, but the car gradually started to lose power all together. I came back to it yesterday, 2 days later, and it still had some power, but it was very low, and I still couldn't start it. I had it towed to the mechanic, assuming my alternator was bad. After he looked at the car he told me I needed a new starter. My question is could a bad starter drain my battery and cause my car to die while running? And if not does that mean that my alternator or battery is bad in addition to the starter? Thanks!

2007-02-17 05:38:59 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone who should know told me every 100,000 miles or ten years! I find this remarkable if true, anyone know better? Thanks.

2007-02-17 05:38:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I went out four wheeling with my cherokee when i hit a bump my motor shut off. I sprayed som starter fluid into the throttle body and it fired right over. so i checked if i was getting fuel to the front of my jeep and sure enough my fuel pump wasn't kicking on. so i went and swapped relays with the autoshut down and it kicked right on with the key. and in about three minutes i blew that other relay.

2007-02-17 05:33:44 · 1 answers · asked by charbie 1

what are the steps to installing a booster in a 93 Probe gt? That is the brake power booster.

2007-02-17 05:23:44 · 1 answers · asked by nvrrong 5

I have a 97 geo metro 1.3? 4Cyl. After noticing a rough idle, I took the head off to reveal a burnt exhaust valve on the #3 piston. I took it to a head shop to get it replace and seated. I put the head back on, tried to crank it but it wouldnt turn over. After a few tries, I could hear what sounded like the engine turning over. But it wouldnt start. I took the timing belt cover off to reveal a broken timing belt. After looking around I notice that the Crankshaft will turn with no problem, but the Camshaft will NOT TURN in either direction, it is completely stuck and wont budge. Hence, the broken timing belt.

2007-02-17 04:51:36 · 8 answers · asked by terencehunt2003 2

2007-02-17 04:50:44 · 5 answers · asked by Latoya L 2

My van is only 3 years old. 40000 miles. I have had CV joint problems . Engine management issues and 2nd gearbox. Apparently comes off a renault laguna. That was a clever move by vauxhall as a lagunas are clearly made for heaving loads around. What kind of stupid person thought that it was ok to put a car gearbox on a van. Aggghhh 2000 pounds later and it still keeps breaking. GMAC are a joke. Has anyone else enjoyed this lovely vehicle supposedly made for commercial use but spends most of its life in a garage.!!!

2007-02-17 04:47:12 · 9 answers · asked by Bailey P 2

lady cleaned her yard I got it for free. engine turns, put a car battery on it turned the key, won't turn over no click noises from the starter( pulled starter apart it works) I had previously turned the motor with a wrench no problem. It looks like it might have an old style ford starter solenoid but being a dodge fan I am not sure about that. not puttin ford down, I drive a 95 merc wagon. also I put a new spark wire on it. any ideas?

2007-02-17 04:44:39 · 3 answers · asked by squirrel 2

2007-02-17 04:33:27 · 10 answers · asked by Rickpad 1

I have an 82 d150 that had the wiring pulled apart several times over the years before I got it. From what I can remember about the engine wiring it is very similar to the dart/duster. any ideas on whether it will switch over to a d150 with the same slnt six?

2007-02-17 04:32:45 · 3 answers · asked by squirrel 2

I'm trying to put an alternater belt on but I can't get to it, there is a bolt that is rusted in position and hoses in the way, is there a lube I can use, or any other ideas?

2007-02-17 04:28:13 · 4 answers · asked by Justin M 1

1995 ford escort new fuel pump the problem im having is the pump runs for a short second after turning the key on then it stops after unhooking the line from the pump there seems to be not a whole lot of pressure when turning the key witch explains why im not getting any gas through the lines the fuel cut off switch is fine all fuses are good and relays too so my quistion should the pump run all the time when the key is on and why is there little or no pressure any ideas

2007-02-17 04:21:48 · 5 answers · asked by tom j 2

i have changed my maruthi car ignition coil to avoid miss firing it is reduced up to some extent but not totall how can avoid this problem. I am using gas to run the car

2007-02-17 04:18:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-17 04:14:59 · 5 answers · asked by mark w 1

I just finished replacing the head gaskets (both sides) with a new feld pro kit. put a new edelbrock 600 cmf performer carb on the performer intake. It had a hard time turning over before I did the gaskets (no coolant was found in the cylinders) she wants to turn over, but just hesitates real slowly. I also replaced the starter with a new hi-tourk chevy unit. what is the biggest battery I can use?, and how many cold cranking amps can I put to it with damaging the starter? I was using a optima 850 but it is 4+ yrs. old. so I'm not sure of the cca it is still capable of.. The compression is around 10.5 to 1 thanks in advance

2007-02-17 03:59:22 · 5 answers · asked by boostnutt 3

2007-02-17 03:37:14 · 1 answers · asked by buttterfly 1

I have a couple of rust spots on my 2003 Celica. I heard something that most Toyota cars get rust quicker in certain areas like the fenders for example, but so soon. I know my car isn't new but i already have rust in these areas: the fender above the tire, my oem spoiler, the outline of my fog lights and the inner part of my sunroof. I keep my car clean and try and wash it every week or two if necessary. I also have some scratches on my hood and im considering just repainting my whole car. Will this help?....but what about the other areas that i mentioned like the outline area of my fog lights...Do i replace the entire lights??....is there something i can do to prevent (or delay) my car from building rust..Im asking because i want to prepare my car and maybe get it into an autoshow this Summer.

2007-02-17 03:12:45 · 5 answers · asked by xprincezzSicax 2

2007-02-17 03:03:17 · 17 answers · asked by Jennifer C 2

I recently bought a 92 4 runner, it's been acting a little finicky lately. The worst thing yet tho was yesturday driving home I was accelerating once I hit 35 and eased off the gas, the car kept accelerating so I slammed on the brakes, got off the main rode, my hubby jumped out and said the throttle was wide open he closed it, we turned off the car. He drove the rest of the way home, I was a little shook up. It hasn't happened again , yet.
My question is, what could of caused this, & will it happen again?

Please don't answer the question if you have no clue.

Thanks.

2007-02-17 02:24:56 · 9 answers · asked by lildarlinkristisue 3

2007-02-17 02:20:14 · 2 answers · asked by blazer 1

before it is safe to wash your car (provided it sits outside and not in a garage?

2007-02-17 02:18:30 · 4 answers · asked by glorymomof3 6

2007-02-17 02:10:37 · 5 answers · asked by shawn r 1

2007-02-17 01:56:15 · 7 answers · asked by tunc y 1

i was going to jump a neighbors car last week and tried to open my hood and it wont open. the lever seems to not have any resistance when i pull it. is it because i live in Minnesota and its extrememly cold and frozen? do i wait to let it thaw in the spring or take it into the car place or can i fix it myself?

2007-02-17 01:42:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mechanic told it may two types of valve repair.

2007-02-17 01:37:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just purchased a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the temperature here is cold. What type of Oil do I use?

2007-02-17 01:34:08 · 4 answers · asked by Christina H 2

On monday my friend crashed my car. And she does'nt work how do i get her to pay what should i do. my car is not worth fixing

2007-02-17 01:27:04 · 22 answers · asked by honey 3