Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

01 alero: The security comes on too frequent, I know how to get it to go off, but lately its been doing it too much. It goes on outside my home then i go to two or three different places and 'boom' there it goes again, it wont do it everyday but still its been doing it to frequent. What's the dealy-O.

2007-03-08 02:11:05 · 1 answers · asked by Tony 1

im about to do an oil change on my mirage, i just need to know how much oil i need

2007-03-08 01:51:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-08 01:48:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-08 01:47:23 · 11 answers · asked by Simon S 1

I drove from work to home, a journey of less than eight miles after putting 3/4 of a gallon of coolant into the resivoir of my Saturn L300 2002 model. When I got home, the engine was smoking and ALL OF THE COOLANT WAS GONE! Obviously quite a leak, but I am curious: if the leak is right near the resivoir and can be accessed, how much would that cost versus the leak being under the engine and needing to have the engine taken out to fix the problem?

2007-03-08 01:40:49 · 7 answers · asked by fret_guy89 3

PLEASE HELP!! I am trying to figure out what the hell this repair shop is trying to pull. I was in an accident in a 2000 Civic where I sustained moderate front end damage. Initial estimate was $2900. Now the shop is trying to raise the estimate to $3900, saying the "core board" (cork board?) has to be replaced at an aftermarket cost of $200 for the part and 14 hours of labor. This seems excessive and I have no idea what this part is. Can anyone shed some light on this? What is this part? If it really does need to be replaced, is 14 hours (!) excessive? THANK YOU!!

2007-03-08 01:39:17 · 3 answers · asked by M K 2

I bought a 350 oldsmobile engine and transmission out of
the car. How can I test the engine to see if it is in good running
condition. How do I check compression and other things.

2007-03-08 01:38:38 · 6 answers · asked by big dan 2

my car has a steady oil leak, not alot but enough of a leak. i drove it to work last night and when i went to start it ,it would not start. it turns over but no noise and it doesn't start. there is juice to the battery i have headlights and dome lights but it doesn't start. what could be wrong with it. is there a sensor that would be stopping it from starting? please help me!

2007-03-08 01:35:29 · 7 answers · asked by shelf 1

2007-03-08 01:26:41 · 5 answers · asked by Mark B 1

2007-03-08 01:23:07 · 10 answers · asked by ? 4

MY car has been having an issue with starting after sitting a day or two. I took it to Sears and everything checked out fine. My lights will go on and everything but it just makes a clicking noise when I try to start it. Do I just need a tune up?

2007-03-08 01:22:23 · 10 answers · asked by stuxu2003 2

My automatic transmission for my 1993 chrysler daytona will no longer shift into gear.

I was driving, and everything was normal. I came to a stop light, stopped, and then when I started moving again, the car would not shift out of 1st gear (was going 30km/h at 5 RPM). Stopped the car, put into park, and now it won't shift into any gear.

Park works, and holds the car in place, and when I try to put the car into any gear, the transmission moves out of park, and the car will roll. Car will not go into reverse either.

When I got the car towed, there was a puddle of fluid under the car (reddish black almost).

Engine is running fine, car starts without a problem.

My main question is, could this be an easy and cheap fix (if so, what do you think the problem is), or does this sound like I will require a new transmission?

Thanks for your help.

2007-03-08 01:21:28 · 7 answers · asked by Devin S 2

I have a 2005 Nissan sentra and i just replaced the thermostate and I only have heat when I am driving. i can let it warm up forever and it doesnt get heat and defrost i i begin to drive. i also have a new raditor.

2007-03-08 01:20:58 · 6 answers · asked by Kathy L 1

Can frigid weather cause the steering wheel of a car to vibrate a little more than usual?

Also, is it normal for the steering wheel of a compact car to lightly vibrate during driving? I have a little corolla and the steering wheel seems to be vibrating a bit, but it isn't too noticeable. Hoping it's not something that needs repair!!

2007-03-08 01:13:14 · 5 answers · asked by jilip_99 1

I want to sell my work truck. How do I remove the detailing (company info)? I do not want to spend $ on a new paint job.

2007-03-08 01:03:38 · 5 answers · asked by kristin k 2

One of them is stuck and I think the motor is constantly trying to close it which is draining my battery. I want to just disconnect the motor & leave the lights up permanently.

2007-03-08 01:01:30 · 2 answers · asked by Jen 2

I can do 180's, reverse 180's and 360's in an automatic..
i drive a Toyota Camry.

when i do 360s on my Camry..i take allot of speed then spin the steering wheel really fast to the right then really fast to the left..until the back wheels kick out and loses traction..then when the car spins half way i use the E- brake to do the full 360..and keep going..

i did it a few times on the highway..with cars driving by..and i kept going..it was funny..my girlfriend kept screaming like crazy..but now she knows i have good control..now i do 360s while im still on the same lane..and keep going in traffic..and she has fun when i do it..she trusts me..

you should try it..

my question is that is there another way to do a 360?

if anyone can help me id really appreciate it
thanks

2007-03-08 01:01:02 · 3 answers · asked by Ando 1

It seems that it quits doing this once it warms up . Any thoughts?

2007-03-08 00:56:29 · 4 answers · asked by fuman18 1

ok I had a flat tire a few days ago. I put on my spare and the next take I checked all my tire pressures. All the others were about 35psi while the spare was 21.5 psi. I think it may have been that low when I put it on and I just didnt notice.

However I pumped it up with air to about 38psi (44 is max for the tire) yesterday. Today I checked it it is 36.5 psi - is it normal to drop this much, or is there a small leak?

2007-03-08 00:55:43 · 11 answers · asked by odysseyxltd 1

Should I drive under 65mph in 12K miles?

2007-03-08 00:52:02 · 5 answers · asked by Billy K 1

And what about the partial synthetic oils? Thanks.

2007-03-08 00:49:07 · 0 answers · asked by Yowza! 2

i have a 96 cavalier and i dont know how many miles i get to the gallon!!

2007-03-08 00:17:07 · 11 answers · asked by Ashley 3

I need to get some keys cut but dont have the key code. I have a Vauxhall Astra R reg 1.7TD. The keys have a transponder. I have called the main dealer and they want to charge me £130 for two keys.....no way. Also i need a key for the alloys. any idea where i can get that from?

2007-03-08 00:06:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i filled my car up at somerfield petrol station ,my car needed to be repaired because of the fuel,it cost me £150 and i need a new oxygen sensor which is £200 and i cant find an address to complain to.

2007-03-07 23:50:12 · 3 answers · asked by JOANNE C 1

hi there, im looking for a body kit for my boyfriends car (for his birthday) I was wondering what would be the best kit to buy, I dont want one too low as it is already lowered, also im going in for my test soon and i would feel more comfortable if i did'nt have to dodge every bump in the road. I know because its lowered it will be low anyway, but i was just wondering If anyone could suggest a kit that's not too low.

He currently only has the rear bodykit bumper because the rest of it got stolen and he was looking for the rest of the parts on ebay.
one last question...does the kit need to match? He was looking for parts on ebay that were different to the rear bumper, does that matter? am I better just buying the whole kit?

Thanks

2007-03-07 21:46:40 · 3 answers · asked by natashalovea 3

i seem to remember it either being Vauxhall or Peugeot and it was followed by the slogan 'the drive or your life'

any videos of old adverts would be cool too

2007-03-07 21:11:20 · 5 answers · asked by yorkshirepudding 1

2007-03-07 21:01:06 · 2 answers · asked by mohammad_rouhbakhsh 1

2007-03-07 20:15:51 · 3 answers · asked by storesman 1

or any mopar big block bellhousing for that matter for np435,535, or the A833 4spd or 3spd OD but mainly looking for the 70 dodge pickup bellhousing with the hydraulic clutch anything from a 361 or up will work (361 383 400 426 440 or any old hemi 60's or 70's. anything after 1978 would have to be a 400 it's the only big block dodge used after 78

2007-03-07 20:02:05 · 4 answers · asked by madmoparmachine_25_m 1

2007-03-07 19:21:37 · 1 answers · asked by stylestealth 2