Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

The ford timing belt renewal interval is 100 000 miles / 10 years. My question is if a ford focus 1.8 petrol has covered 100 000 miles or is 10 years old, and the mechanic changing the timing belt and tensioner considers that the idler pulley is still working properly and doesn't change it, how is the car owner supposed to know when or if in the future it will need doing?

2007-03-09 08:41:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 99 Mustang and for some reason it's stuck in the defrost blow direction. I'd really like an idea of where to start looking to resolve the problem.

2007-03-09 08:39:44 · 4 answers · asked by ulragincajunfan 2

Double clutching and complete stop sometimes helps; works well after it warms up. Has 83,000 miles on it.

2007-03-09 08:36:50 · 7 answers · asked by Patrick N 1

Ok i have a 94 caprice and i took it to midas cuz i was leaking coolant and kept overheating,they told me it was my heater hoses so i got them both replaced.Now my car is still leaking and overheating now they say its my water pump.But they never mentioned my water pump when they did the expection,Did they sabotage my car or can that happen??If so then how much to get a water pump on a 94 caprice fixed??

2007-03-09 08:32:44 · 11 answers · asked by bigboss5ak 1

I have a 2001 Chrysler Voyager 2.4L. The check engine light came on, so I used my code reader to figure out why. Code P0301 cylinder one misfire is what came up.
What does that mean, and how can I fix it?

HOOAH!

2007-03-09 08:25:10 · 4 answers · asked by Clark W Griswold 4

How do you know if you need to replace just the brake pads and the rotor, or just the brake pads? I hear a lot of mechanics tell you that you need to replace both, but how do you know if your rotor needs replacement?

2007-03-09 08:22:36 · 3 answers · asked by RFJ 3

My friend is putting on new back brake pads and rotors for me. I bought all of the parts but I have no idea how much to pay him for labor. Please let me know, Thanks!

2007-03-09 08:21:47 · 10 answers · asked by Rachel 2

ok so everything was normal no warning lights were on. So i decided to do the tune up on my car you know basic oil change sparkplugs and air filter. after i was done i took it for a test drive and out of no where the check engine light turned on any ideas? did i move something? let me know thanx

2007-03-09 08:20:00 · 3 answers · asked by FELIX R 1

I know, every 3000 miles...

However, is it possible to take some oil out with the dipstick and "inspect" it? What should I look for?

2007-03-09 07:58:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

03 Mitsubishi Lancer
The plastic piece on the A pillar of my driver's side recently fell off for one reason or another. I'm definitely missing the one screw that holds the piece to the actual metal pillar, it's primarily sealed with adhesive. I don't have the screw but am looking for a temporary solution. What kind of adhesive should I use to glue the plasitic pillar to the rubber (or whatever it is) so as not to damage anything.

2007-03-09 07:58:25 · 3 answers · asked by Kevin W 2

I recently fitted a new caliper and felxi hose to cure a braking problem on my car. The brakes were beld using a pressure bleeder and we couldn'#t see any more air coming out, however the brakes feel spongy and have alot of travel in them before they operate. Have i not bled them enough?

2007-03-09 07:16:34 · 13 answers · asked by highrevs 1

the clamps on the upper radiator hose are not your standard nut-driver clamps. i cannot get them off for the life of me. please help!

2007-03-09 07:12:33 · 5 answers · asked by listentokerouac 1

2007-03-09 07:02:16 · 1 answers · asked by bubba_lasalle 1

I have a 97 Cadillac DeVille with a Northstar motor. I have to keep adding coolant (dextrol at $17/gallon!!) I can smell antifreeze once in a while, dont seem to be leaking any. I am really starting to notice it when I back up into my exhaust. I assume this means I am burning it through my motor.... so obviously I know it needs to be brought in. I have an appt for next week - but dont want to get screwed because I am not exactly "car savvy". Can you please tell me what you suspect it is, and what I can expect to have done to fix it??
Thank you so much!

2007-03-09 06:43:56 · 11 answers · asked by his temptress 5

I have a 97 Cavalier that when in 4th gear (around 55-70mph) you can feel a lurch in the engine. Almost as if the engine wants to quit running or like it can't find the right gear to be in. Any ideas?

2007-03-09 06:31:57 · 1 answers · asked by excellsior3 1

2007-03-09 06:29:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i had honda accord 96 Lx with 4-speed auto transmission. is it possible to change the transmission to 6-speeds auto transmission because i usually drive on the freeway. with 4-speed transmission i spend to much gas. maybe this questions kinds of basic but i am realy new with car. hope you can help me out. thank you so much

2007-03-09 06:26:48 · 3 answers · asked by Jack N 1

Hello,

I went to the gas station three days ago and now my car is broke down! Found out that the gas station was pumping water in everyone's cars instead of gas.

Now, I am stuck with no car and have to pay almost 1100 dollars to get my car fixed. I don't have the money to pay for the damages.

How can I get the gas station to pay the damage? Contact a lawyer or what? Anyone out there that had problem like I do and what I should do? Please let me know.

Thank you all and have a great day! :)

2007-03-09 06:16:18 · 6 answers · asked by C D 1

2007-03-09 06:11:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-09 06:08:52 · 7 answers · asked by just curious..... 1

2007-03-09 06:02:58 · 3 answers · asked by Davis 1

My beetle is coming up for an 80,000 mile tune-up and I wanted to know how much it would cost. Or if there are any independent VW auto repair shops that could do it cheaper than a delarship (around the Los Angeles area).

2007-03-09 05:55:08 · 1 answers · asked by Mousey 1

i got a 2000 volvo s80 and the timing belt broke, do you think the valves bend?

2007-03-09 05:52:33 · 11 answers · asked by crazygirl123 6

I ran 3/8 rubber fuel line from my TBI unit to my fuel filter is that gonna be able to stand the fuel pressure? it says 50 psi on the lines? And also they are runnig down the firewall kinda close to the headers whick get pretty hot.. what can i wrap them in so the heat doesnt melt them?>

2007-03-09 05:41:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm sure ever town has them, the cheap oil-change places. In my town it's called "Precision Lube", and who knows what brand oil the put in my car.

In your experience, is motor oil pretty much the same?, or should I have reason to worry if they are putting the cheapest stuff they can find into my car?

2007-03-09 05:38:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

What's the biggest tires and wheel sizes I can get on a 94 Chevy 2wd 1500 pick up? I

2007-03-09 05:35:48 · 3 answers · asked by sum4182girl 3

99 BMW 528i - 77k - automatic
Complete list of symptoms:

1. rough, uneven start from 0 - 20 mph
2. when slowing down and releasing gas pedal it doesnt seem to go to neutral, it feels like it is in 1st or 2nd gear.
3. transmission fluid looks brownish, not sure if there is burnt smell... some metal dust on the magnet


Some other info:
- one of the ignition coils is misfiring a little (replaced twice -
the same problem)
- intake manifold maybe cracked
- torque converter does not lock up properly at times (50 mph) but that has been like that for years

Otherwise, car is working great, no loss of power, drive on highways all the time, etc.

What is most likely diagnosys here?

2007-03-09 05:29:39 · 5 answers · asked by Rona9 2

I want to know what people think about oil filter brands the good and the bad please help me pick the right one

2007-03-09 05:26:48 · 4 answers · asked by lildevil_883 1

can someone please please please help me.....my husband spilt kerosene in my trunk about 6 months ago....i tried pouring baking soda on it and that didnt work so i took the removable panel out of my trunk and cleaned it at the car wash....that worked for awhile but now the smell is back....it comes up into the front of the car and the smell is awful....i would really appreciate any help ....please!!!!!!....thanks

2007-03-09 05:19:44 · 3 answers · asked by jrbinkentucky 1

2007-03-09 05:16:06 · 7 answers · asked by just curious..... 1