Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

I bought a 99 Olds Alero 3.4 2 weeks ago.1st thing I did was check the oil,was okay.A week later I noticed a ticking noise that went away after the car warmed up.Each day the ticking would last a bit longer- until today I noticed the ticking was consistantly VERY loud and when I rev the engine or accelerate the car sounded like a lawn mower.I finally wised up and cheked the oil(remember previously full) and it was barely touching the dip stick.I rushed to fill it up and the ticking finally faded away after about 20 miles.Now the ticking is gone but its running just a TAD rougher, like the timing is a little off but the car is okay.I also noticed there is gunk in the overflow, probably from dex cool.The temp gauge is elevating slightly-little less than 3/4- the fan kicks on and it cools right down.Anyway, I dont see any oil leaks and I know its time for a flush.Any ideas on whats going on? Yes...I know I should have checked the oil but the oil sensor or oil change sensor never triggered

2007-03-12 18:35:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-12 18:34:52 · 2 answers · asked by par2jo 1

Ok, sometimes when I have my car on and I have it parked, it makes this really loud noise, like a loud "dooooo" noise, and it'll do that off and on, and even when its parked my car will sound like its accelerating. Well it did it today while I was driving and my car just stalled in the middle of the road.

Anyone have any ideas on what the problem is? I plan on taking it to the shop soon, but I'm a little nervous driving it to school tomorrow.

2007-03-12 18:26:40 · 3 answers · asked by GoBuckeyes! 3

It has a 3.8 liter engine. 2 door. I don't know 2 much about this car. The transmission went out and I'm trying to find out what kind it needs.

2007-03-12 18:15:24 · 4 answers · asked by Kebone B 1

I have a 1994 Honda Accord EX

The Automatic locking doors have recently stopped working!!

Is their something wrong??
The doors will lock.....manually......
But originally it all was lockable by the push of a button..

What is wrong and what can i do to relieve this!??

2007-03-12 18:04:51 · 1 answers · asked by jtflautist 2

I need to find that part of my car model is dodge van car dont know the which years model.

2007-03-12 18:03:00 · 2 answers · asked by snissari 2

in the last 4 months my low coolent light comes on about atleast once every other month i checked everything and no leak but im tired of buying 50/50 antifreez someone please help with suggestion or place to look before take to shop and they over charge me as a woman

2007-03-12 18:01:22 · 10 answers · asked by ARMYDIVA 2

Iplz

2007-03-12 17:58:07 · 3 answers · asked by snissari 2

Tonight i washed my car and could not get the crap to come off..I scrubbed and even used my nails...

2007-03-12 17:51:02 · 9 answers · asked by Mommy Dearest 5

I took off the bottom part of the dash and I can hear it clicking but I just can't seem to find it. I felt around to see if I can feel it clicking, am I in the wrong spot? It's an '88 Chevy Celebrity. It's not by the fuse box. and its not in a spot that I can see easily while laying on the floor with the bottom of the dash off. I hear it clicking to the lower left of the steering wheel but there is a metal plate in the way. Any suggestions?

2007-03-12 17:49:53 · 3 answers · asked by Samara 2

can you get this at a auto store? and if so how much are they?

2007-03-12 17:45:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-12 17:38:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Vehicle is a 1988 GMC suburban 4x4. I have recently replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, air filter and added a throttle body spacer.

2007-03-12 17:31:28 · 5 answers · asked by Eric W 1

ok..my bf got a hole in his gas tank is there anything he can get to patch it up good, or would it be better to get a new one if so how much would it be?

2007-03-12 17:24:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-12 17:21:01 · 3 answers · asked by Melissa 1

2007-03-12 17:00:19 · 8 answers · asked by chuy 1

2007-03-12 16:57:53 · 1 answers · asked by tbd6121 1

i need to know which pin goes to what like taillight turnsignal etc.

2007-03-12 16:46:43 · 2 answers · asked by douglas m 1

99 infiniti g20t, checked engine code, it said Throttle Position Sensor circuit malfunction. changed the sensor, put it on right by a manchanic and won't to get code erases, 30 secs later, light pops on again. same error egine coded. also code reads Throttle Position Sensor circiut malfunction and i did put on a different sensor, any one knows what it could be?
car sometimes turn off when first started
low rms during idle, just a pinch over 500rms when fans turn on
about 1500 with fans off
tried get codes erased, but still pops up
car is 5spd, so when i push in the clutch and car is in gear, rpms go up to or above 2000, is that nomal

2007-03-12 16:41:15 · 3 answers · asked by fjbelgrave 1

2007-03-12 16:35:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 91 Toyota Celica ST with a 1.6 Liter engine, but the smog place ran the test as a 2.2 liter and my car failed the emissions test. Does the engine size make a huge difference when running the test?

2007-03-12 16:32:57 · 7 answers · asked by acfye 1

I'm installing a H.O alternater 160 in my GMC truck 1995.
Do I need to upgrade the cable on the positive side and also do I need a in line fuse put in that line.
Heck it's a four gage wire,so I don't know just what I need to do,can any one send me to the right place to get this answer.
Also they say something about having this four gage attached to the back post on the alternater.

2007-03-12 16:31:24 · 6 answers · asked by bob k 1

What does the integrated control unit do? Is it important to have it in the car??

2007-03-12 16:26:39 · 1 answers · asked by aaron t 1

(continued) steering is jacked up and the front bumper came off. Here's where I need your help!!!!: I'm really just going to dump it on a salvage yard, and take whatever they'll give me for it tomorrow (It's at my place right now). But I have to lie to my boyfriend, who lives about 30 minutes away, and say that the car broke down and I took it to a shop and they said that "It's gonna be about $2000 to fix", which of course is about double what the piece of crap was actually worth, thus justifying me taking it to the junkyard and not wanting to fix - or so the story will go. My question is this: What kind of repair on a '97 Tercel would cost $1700-$2000???? Just give me anything, something, I need your help here!. I just can't tell him that I got in another accident!!!! I have a bad driving record and have a reputation for getting into accidents. I don't wanna lie, but I have to this time. I'm not gonna see him again till Wednesday, so please HELP ME!!! Any advice is appreciated!!!!!!!!

2007-03-12 16:06:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

The mechanic used too much force and valve cover bolt stripped the threads off the cylinder head. I found this out after the "repairs'' were made a few years ago. "There is no legal recourse," the shop told me.

Has anyone had any experience with adhesive thread repair? I found a thread repair adhesive made by Permatex pn#81668. with the permatex product?

2007-03-12 16:00:41 · 3 answers · asked by David M 2

I have a 1994 Chevy Beretta when I go up small hills there is no power it takes forever to get from start to 65mph Could someone tell me what the problem could be. I have replaced the following plugs, wires, oxygen sensor, fuel filter and thermostat. Could someone please help.

2007-03-12 15:51:22 · 2 answers · asked by Magic 1

ok here i go again. i want to change the differential oil in my 04 dakota. the dealer wants 130$ to do the job. i have already bought some royal purple 75w-140w synthetic gear oil because i was going to do the job myself. now after careful consideration and some sound advice from others i have decided to let another auto shop do the job for 40$ so that my warranty will still be valid. the problem is that i was told that i needed to add some limited slip additive to the oil? according to the royal purple website you do not need to add the limited slip additive when using max gear?? anyopne with some personal experience with this please advise. thanks!!

2007-03-12 15:41:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

The vhecile starts and idles fine with the choke closed, but when it warms up, and the choke opens it won't stay running

2007-03-12 15:38:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-12 15:36:21 · 2 answers · asked by torrezmario 1

Why do people always say "my car won't turn over" or "it tries to turn over" And lets not forget that other one "catch" What the heck are they talking about? It's called cranking & starting people!

2007-03-12 15:32:37 · 7 answers · asked by DialM4Speed 6