Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

okay its a ford 8.8 rear end with 3.73 gear ratio on my mazda b 4000 4x4 .also its a posi track.

2007-03-13 11:53:05 · 4 answers · asked by colline 2

last time I got an oil change the meter that shows how much oil you have was higher than normal, so later I waited til my car was cool and checked the level myself and it was about 4 inches about the 'do not fill past this line' line. Well today I got another oil change and it is still too high! I thought maybe the other place just messed up but if it did that for 2 different places I went to, what is wrong?

2007-03-13 11:41:18 · 6 answers · asked by Sarah 4

2007-03-13 11:35:33 · 3 answers · asked by sam333 1

Ok... it's me again... I got the neutral/backup switch replaced and now the van won't even rotate. I tested the continuity and with the van in park, the two outer posts have continuity (they're not supposed to) and the centre post has NO continuity no matter what gear I'm in.
Is this a problem with the switch or the linkage? Something else?

2007-03-13 11:34:00 · 1 answers · asked by realpaganwoman13 4

This stuff doesn't react to normal cleaning. Can anyone recommend a method or cleaning product that will help me clean the wheels of my car?

2007-03-13 11:32:05 · 3 answers · asked by Dan M 2

2007-03-13 11:31:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-13 11:29:55 · 2 answers · asked by RYRY 1

I'm trying this for a fan-fiction; it's one of those quick details that'll probably never come up again, but it's been bugging me for a week.
This character flashes back to his childhood. He gets kidnapped, and has no time to prepare, so it's not like he brings a lock-pick set or anything. Anywho, he's shoved into the back seat of this car, and the doors are locked with child safety locks (or for more of a challenge, I'll accept input on police cars, whose back doors aren't supposed to open AT ALL from the inside, or so the movies have it....)
....How does he get out? Can he get at the lock from the inside so that he can escape, and more important, how does he do it before the kidnappers realize what he's doing? (No, they're not bumbling idiots, I just want him to be really good at what he does.)
Or must I to cheat on that scene, and when (end of flashback) he's asked how he got out , he responds only with "Very carefully"?
I may have other quick-shot fiction questions in the future.

2007-03-13 11:20:02 · 7 answers · asked by MaAs 1

what can happen if you don't change your air filter in your car

2007-03-13 11:16:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to re-do my exhaust on my 79 blazer, it has a 5.7 350 in it.

I want to run a 3" exhaust, I bought a magnaflow carsound 3" cat and a Flowmaster Super 44 3" as well. Can I do the exhaust and wait on the headers, or should I do the headers and wait on the exhaust? Or should I wait a few months and do it all at once???

2007-03-13 11:09:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Woke up one cold morning and it was shifting roughly. After an hour, it would not shift into gear, unless turned off. Could this be the master and slave cylinder? This happened about 7 years ago and it was those cylinders.
If so, how hard is it to replace this? Is it a matter of simply replacing the parts, or is it more complicated like removing many other things to get to the clutch, and then something like adjustments that no rookie can do?
I am trying to save some money, and since it is parked at my house, that's $75 just to get it to a shop.
Are there any helpful books or online resources that would help with all the tools necesaary to do the job, and completion of the job. I am in the Tampa area, so if anyone knows someone who can do the job, let me know.

2007-03-13 11:05:29 · 4 answers · asked by dc11978 1

I had a blown head gasket and got it fixed by a mechanic, but after the repair I found oil leaking from head gasket. Does it mean the repair was not done properly? What should be done to fix it? Just seal them with sealant or need to replace the gasket again? The mechanic is not friendly and I don't think he will change the gasket. It is really a waste of my money and time to deal with him.

2007-03-13 11:01:56 · 5 answers · asked by sionghua 1

Help got a p reg 406 1900td and when I start it from cold is pours smoke for about 30sec.
I has been like this for ages there is a broken cable going to the carb, someone told me it is part of the cold start system and although it smokes it will not damage the car.
Is this correct? and would it be an expensive job to have done?
Many thanks
Brian

2007-03-13 10:59:37 · 9 answers · asked by loadsofgoesatthis 2

does that indicate my engine could still be repairable.

2007-03-13 10:59:35 · 7 answers · asked by caveman 2

What things should be serviced / replaced to improve gas mileage, emissions, horse power etc on an older car?

2007-03-13 10:58:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

could it be oil burn off? There seems to be a BUNCH of oil all over the place. But no leaks. Can I presure wash the engine? I need a new car over all. Please help. I dont want to put anymore money into the car!

2007-03-13 10:56:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

how do you know if it is the alternator or battery that is broken.i charged my battery and went for a drive but the next day the car would not start.can you check to see if the alternator is working or if the battery is holding its charge>

2007-03-13 10:55:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-13 10:54:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Never had to do it before, but just in case....cuz standing on the side of the road looking sexy, waiting for a guy to spot me waving for help might not be the safest option...
Do you need special tools?

2007-03-13 10:45:31 · 10 answers · asked by Klum 3

If my car has a 30 gallon tank and I'm driving 500 miles...

How many tanks will it take to get there??

Also, If gas is $2.50 a gallon, How much will it cost in gas to get there??

2007-03-13 10:34:47 · 9 answers · asked by auntjenny03 2

I have been told that my tie rod ends are badand I have a significant amount of play in my drivers tire, Iam noticing more and more each day that my car is shaking worse and not as stable on the road it seems to float at times? they told me it was the tie rods and that they needed to be replaced ? is this true or does the bushings just need to be replaced? how hard is this and it is something a novice could do? they want over 400 to do both sides for new tie rods! any help would be greatly appreciated

2007-03-13 10:25:29 · 5 answers · asked by whelchel77 2

what is the difference and is any of them connected to the exhaust system? and if there is a difference, which is the one thats usually broken if you're boosting to high?

2007-03-13 10:23:17 · 4 answers · asked by Dark 2

its a 1994/ 2.1 desil

2007-03-13 10:03:21 · 1 answers · asked by johnkeeting 1

hello, I have a question on the Mercury Sable air bag. Okay, on my dad's car, the air bag light is always on. So my dad carefully took out the air bag. But the light is still always on. Can someone please tell me how to fix this problem? BTW i get to play games if i help my dad fix his car :)

2007-03-13 09:57:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-13 09:52:36 · 2 answers · asked by TashaLou1978 2

I have another question regarding my corolla. (Here's the original post: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmcukPGiXom5vEYj1fgGVedIzKIX?qid=20070310212939AAYFnig)
It seems to get hot only when its idling (like at a stoplight or on my driveway) (probably because there is less airflow). The fans do come on when it starts to get warm, but only stay on for a few seconds at a time (maybe 30 sec at most). According to the temperature gauge, at least, it seems to level off at between 2/3 and 3/4 of the way to the red area (usual operating temperature is just under halfway).
Would this point (relatively) definitively to the thermostat as the culprit?

2007-03-13 09:45:20 · 6 answers · asked by steveb1492 2

I have had the block changed out and many parts replaced, but i still get a shake and some bad smells when it is idleing at stops. Not only that after putting a new starter it still takes a while to start, but when i turn it off after just turning it on and turn it right back on it starts without a problem is there anyone who may know what is wrong with my truck? would an egr valve be the problem?

2007-03-13 09:41:52 · 8 answers · asked by SUPADAVE25 3

front passengers foot well always wet, checked sunroof/ windscreen, temperature light comes on after 1 mile or 1 minute, have been told engine may go into idle mode, hasn't yet? thanks.

2007-03-13 09:35:31 · 4 answers · asked by TashaLou1978 2

Is there a length of time or number of miles that they should last?

2007-03-13 09:34:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

it off but still wont come off anyone got any ideas its a f150 ford.year 96.please just serious answers.

2007-03-13 09:19:32 · 6 answers · asked by luv babygurl 3