Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

i have a 1992 toyota corolla and it keeps overheating.. the raditor and the theromostat has already been replaced but it still overheats.. what can be making this happen?

2007-03-08 10:34:45 · 20 answers · asked by Brittney S 1

I am not looking for a great job. I have access to a cheap power painter that I think is typically used for painting houses. I only paid 300 for the truck and would like to keep this cheap. Please dont post that i should take it to a pro(cause I wont). I have spray painted a primer on already.

Thanks for all replies.

2007-03-08 10:32:32 · 5 answers · asked by bucketmouthhauler 2

I have a '92 S-10 blazer w/110,00 miles. I have changed the in-line fuel filter, plugs, wires, rotor & cap. It runs pretty well, accept it hesitates just a little. My truck turns over for about 5-15 seconds before it "catches", it acts like its starving for gas. Its fuel injected...so I don't touch the gas...I've put a bottle of injector cleaner in the tank as well as "dry-gas". Once it does fire over...it acts a little rough...until I drive down the road and it clears up. Any clue why?

2007-03-08 10:23:07 · 10 answers · asked by Ralph 1

2007-03-08 10:17:51 · 2 answers · asked by Jason M 3

2007-03-08 10:06:59 · 4 answers · asked by Sexy Ray 3

Hey guys,
What's the best procedure for starting a diesel engine after it has been sitting for at least 2 years? This is a Case International tractor, model 325 with a 3 cyl engine. It has been stored in a shed.
Thanks, George

2007-03-08 10:01:51 · 3 answers · asked by George G 1

the valves of my truck make noises when I started in the morning, I saw a white grease under the oil cap. Only have 87,000k I guess the additive that I ysed before cloged my lifters. How can I clened the inside of my engine without cloged my oil pump?

2007-03-08 09:54:21 · 4 answers · asked by icaliente 1

2007-03-08 09:35:18 · 9 answers · asked by Sexy Ray 3

I need a 3.9 engine for a 2000 Dodge Dakota for cheap.
I am a female who just bought a truck in December and the day I after I bought it, it started getting real hot. I took it back to dealership and they "fixed" it, well evidently temprary because now it did it again, and now won't start at all!!!! Took it to shop and they said it has gotten real hot, burned oil and there is blow by in engine. They are trying C-foam to fix the problem, but if not they said I need to replace the engine...?????

I have limited income and need a vehicle obviously. Can anyone help or tell me where to go????? PLEASE I AM DESPERATE!!!!

2007-03-08 09:27:56 · 2 answers · asked by cristy_nacole 2

Okay, the car starts and runs for awhile. but it will shut off within 20 min. and not start for at least 5 hours(sometimes days). I checked ecu codes twice. the first time it said my cylinderhead temp. sensor and the second time it said that one again plus crank angle sensor, air flow sensor, ignition signal, and start signal. is my ecu bad or what???????

2007-03-08 09:24:04 · 3 answers · asked by ostranderjoyce 1

I live in Venezuela, and this shyster "fixed" my car...he said he replaced the ball joints, bearings, cv joints....but now my car sounds terrible.

I also have a clunk sometimes when i am accelerating, and I take my foot off the gas pedal quickly.

Any ideas?

2007-03-08 09:15:36 · 10 answers · asked by mccannmp1 2

what can i put in my car to make it faster? i have a honda accord '99 lx.

2007-03-08 09:15:33 · 10 answers · asked by desibro_08 1

my hub bearing on my 2001 mitsubishi mirage need replaced, I want to know what they are, how serious it is and how much it "should" cost me to replace them...

2007-03-08 09:07:35 · 4 answers · asked by nyhilly 3

I seen smoke come from my muffler and wonder is it the muffler or engine and why what does it all mean if I need to get it repaired correctly?

2007-03-08 09:03:28 · 5 answers · asked by reme14u 1

2007-03-08 09:01:24 · 3 answers · asked by scouthhc 1

My niece bought a Brand new Mazda yesterday with 40 miles on the odometer and it seemed to be overheating.Is this normal?

2007-03-08 08:58:49 · 8 answers · asked by Stacy 1

What are the effects of a bad fuel filter on a 2001 ford taurus se? Other than that my car drives fine it just turns off at a light frome time to time, it's a little shaky when it idles, and it sputters every now and then when I'm driving it.

2007-03-08 08:52:18 · 11 answers · asked by Just wondering... 2

I have a 1997 Ford Aspire and im getting about 21 miles to the gallon . What the hell could be causing a car that should be getting 40 miles to the gallon to do so bad ? I have changed the air filter , and spark plugs . What else?

2007-03-08 08:49:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I scraped my mustang on a pole. It left scatches and paint from the pole. Should I use a rubbing compound, clean the area and then use a rubbing compound to remove paint and scratches, or something else altogether?

2007-03-08 08:33:59 · 3 answers · asked by AmericanPsycho 2

I have a 98 ford windstar, and the service engine light is on. It is on because the intake manifold runner control is stuck open. how do I fix this, or, how much would it cost to have it serviced/ possibly replaced?

2007-03-08 08:28:17 · 7 answers · asked by Scott L 2

What should i look out for? any tips

2007-03-08 08:27:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I heard some people say that it's a waste of gas to do that, but other people said it would make the car run better.

2007-03-08 08:25:32 · 10 answers · asked by Christian 3

i need to put a phillips head into the drill but i can't figure out how to get it in there....how do you open it?

2007-03-08 08:17:49 · 4 answers · asked by bigrac15 2

Ok so I have a 1999 Ford mustang. Lately my wipers will go on by themselves out of no where, and the other day I rolled my windows down and they wouldn’t go back up till a few minutes later. Some people have said it could be my spark plugs or fuses. But I need some input. I don’t want to pay someone just so they can tell me what’s wrong, and then pay again to fix it. Also my right door won’t unlock, it has to be opened from the inside. It’s not manual. Can someone give me any ideas on what it could be???

2007-03-08 08:08:50 · 10 answers · asked by xxmustangchickxx 1

Duramax Diesel 2002 Chevrolet 2500

Started the truck this morning, ran for two minutes then died. Has power, turns over and is not giving me any computer codes. No dead fuses either.

I took off the fuel filter and it looked all good, I put it back on and primed it (When it's primed all the way the nipple on the bottom of the filter leaks, I imagine this is a normal overflow).

I have a feeling that the truck won't run because of something to do with the Fuel Filter sensor but I'm not quite sure, any ideas?

2007-03-08 08:04:33 · 2 answers · asked by Tyson 3

i hit a car and i left a scratch approximately 8 inches long, the paint was scraped off, and i kind of scratched the front headlight also. the owner of the car called back and said the estimate is 1597.99 and i know there is no way in hell that the repair cost can be that high.. they have a camry 2005 and is their estimate too high?

2007-03-08 08:01:21 · 10 answers · asked by crztna 2

hi i have a 1988 ford thuinder bird that runs strong but is very crappy. i am 15 years old and in auto for school i just got brothers old car and need help on where to start out and where the best place to get cheap parts is i know a lot about cars ever since i was a little kid i have been working on cars so u can tell me anything about a car and i will understand i think i want to start on the vacumme hoses in the engine since some of them are broke what do u think??

2007-03-08 07:48:16 · 4 answers · asked by gordon m 1

I have a 1.8 petrol freelander, problem is it runs for about half hour before cutting out. I normally let it wait for 5 minuates before starting it up again, it starts up and then again after 10 mins it starts to cut out again. whilst this is happening i can hear the petrol pump whining away.
What could be the problem?

2007-03-08 07:32:41 · 4 answers · asked by dancing darlings 3

My sons Ford Taurus makes a "scraping" sound everytime he hits the brakes, my husband checked them (he has alot of experience with repairing brakes on cars and trucks, but is NOT a mechanic) and said the brakes were fine, he did need to replace a rusted brake line. He also said there was alot of "dust" in the brakes. It is still making a scraping noise, what else could it be? I am gonna take it to Midas. (Hubby is gonna be mad) Any ideas?

2007-03-08 07:06:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Got this module through ebay and the instructions say to install it in the connector of the "intake air temperature" (IAT) sensor. Which is supposely a sensor that has only two wires. It states ONLY two wires, more than two IS NOT the IAT sensor!! Through all my reasearch (local chev dealership, independent mechanic, three parts houses) the best I can figure is this vehicle, that has a 4.2 - L6, either does not have a IAT or it is incorporated in the MAF. Any help is appreciated.
Has anyone had experience with such a module?

2007-03-08 07:05:36 · 2 answers · asked by Tx Bohemian 2