Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

2007-03-02 04:09:39 · 25 answers · asked by Voodoo Lady 3

2007-03-02 03:55:36 · 5 answers · asked by kmods2005 1

2007-03-02 03:55:28 · 5 answers · asked by sandyeolson 1

2007-03-02 03:54:48 · 4 answers · asked by kmods2005 1

and how permanant is it?

2007-03-02 03:53:15 · 9 answers · asked by kitttykatklaws 2

I really ought to have asked this yesterday. How can I help my plastic-and-duct-tape car window survive a torrential downpour/thunderstorm??? It's the front, passenger-side window, and I can't get the glass replaced until Wednesday. :S

What can I do???

2007-03-02 03:49:23 · 2 answers · asked by ? 3

My garage has told me my alternator is producing too high a voltage and over chargeing my battery "cooking it".
How is this possible - I don't know much about cars, but I know a bit of physics. Any ideas Anyone >

2007-03-02 03:47:26 · 15 answers · asked by mot 1

I'm not looking for a flush but I am looking for a cleaner liquid. Is it alright to do the brake fluid like that? Would this effect the brake system malfunctioning at all if I were to take the fluid out of the container in my engine bay? Thanks

2007-03-02 03:44:46 · 2 answers · asked by Ben C 1

2007-03-02 03:03:50 · 2 answers · asked by Ramaya 1

I took my 98 Buick (~50,000 miles) in to the shop because the service engine light was on. The computer said it was the catalytic converters. I had those changed for a reasonable price, but the guy said that the struts need to be changed as well. I don't think the struts have been changed before (my grandparents had the car for the first 30,000 miles). The quote was $289.95, which is a lot of money for me, so if I don't really need to pay that, I'd rather not. It kind of seemed like the mechanic was just trying to find more stuff to charge me for.

I took the car in to the dealer not too long ago and they found some other stuff wrong (at even higher prices), but they didn't say anything about the shocks/struts. So, what's the deal? Are they just trying to rip me off because I don't know anything about cars?

2007-03-02 02:56:28 · 8 answers · asked by Nels W 2

cause i've had alot of problems with bosh, and i thought they where the best untill the blew up an engine

2007-03-02 02:51:27 · 7 answers · asked by zero_mecery 2

In Nov I had the catalytic converters replaced on my 98 Buick. The service engine light came on in Feb. I took it to the dealer. They said the converters need to be replaced (no prob, I have the warranty for them). They also said that the Fuel Pressure Regulator and the Lower Intake are leaking. The FPR would cost $264 to fix, and the intake would be $1,150. They charge $150/hour just for labor, and say the lower intake will take 6 hours.

Is this a bunch of BS? How soon do I need to get this stuff fixed? The local place I've had stuff done before doesn't do that kind of stuff, so I don't know how much it would be at a mechanic that isn't the dealer. Any ideas on what parts and labor should be? (I'm in Chicago)

Thanks very much in advance.

2007-03-02 02:50:55 · 6 answers · asked by Nels W 2

There isn't any oil in the water or water in the oil and the car hasn't overheated, but there are little bubbles in the water every 5/10 seconds when the engine is running. Also there is an oil leak from the top of the engine

2007-03-02 02:50:48 · 11 answers · asked by metroman 1

Can you pump the the brake pedal many times to get the car to stop?

2007-03-02 02:42:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-02 02:36:29 · 3 answers · asked by harkins 2

My fiance had the cadillac converter cut from under his truck, it's something that has been happening in our area for months. They are sold to scrap yards for money.
It was cut out where he works, in the parking lot!!! I couldn't believe anyone would do that. Is there anyway we could prevent this from happening again???

2007-03-02 02:34:50 · 4 answers · asked by cutelilshorty330 1

I have a 2001 Ford Taurus with 85,000 miles on it. It has started to miss, run rough, hiccup or stall (take your pick).This only happens when started and sometimes while driving at low speeds (under 20 mph). Most of the time this happens when the engine is cold. I have changed the fuel filter, spark plugs, wires, air control motor, replaced a cracked vaccum hose, an air hose (air intake assembly) and had the throttle body and injectors cleaned with Seafoam. Any suggestions as to what the problem might be?

2007-03-02 02:14:50 · 3 answers · asked by cazzac2006 1

2007-03-02 02:01:12 · 8 answers · asked by Stacey S 1

my car is overheating:-(

2007-03-02 00:46:38 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 94 Nissan Maxima. I don't understand what the problem could be evertime it rains and I go out to start my car it never starts. When I turn the ignition it acts like it's going to start then it just stops, the engine won't kick over but when it's nice, dry and sunny outside it's fine. I recently had a tune up, oil change and air filter replace and it was fine the last time it rained but not it's right back to it's old tricks. I know it's not the battery because everything else works fine, lights, radio, horn. What else could this be?

2007-03-02 00:36:27 · 11 answers · asked by Ms. Meeka 1

Hi guys, thanks for the help with my car radio, i have a couple of other problems with my rover, first the air blower only works on the 3rd and 4th setting on 1 and 2 no extra air blows through on hot or cold. the oter thing is that the wipers are having some problems, they work fine on the fast and slow settings. Its the setting that goes across the window every ten seconds or so that has stopped working also the rear wiper has stopped working, they were working fine a couple of days ago fine, didnt know would it be something simple like a blown fuse of not?Thanks for any help.

2007-03-01 23:47:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

if u can use gorilla glue to fix sidewall damage what else has to accompany it patches, tape,?

2007-03-01 23:46:27 · 5 answers · asked by michael s 1

I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. In the past two weeks, my brakes have been squeeling. I took the brakes off and cleaned them. I noticed the pads, which still has lots of life were pitted. The rotors were fine. After they were cleaned for about two days it stopped. Now they are squeeling again. Does anyone have any suggestions? I live in Ontario, Canada. The weather here had been quite cold, and our roads are always salty, just thought I'd add that. Thanks in advance.

2007-03-01 23:02:51 · 5 answers · asked by Kim B 3

What happens over time when you put lower grade gas in a car that asks for high grade gas? Example- my car asks for 91 and I use 87 all of the time.

2007-03-01 21:57:19 · 8 answers · asked by Wisdom??? 5

Looking to buy a snap-on or other good make second hand tool box/chest down my way! No I dont want to go to EBAY.. so if you are gonna answer that dont bother!

2007-03-01 21:54:51 · 4 answers · asked by petuliapeculiar 2

Octane number for example

2007-03-01 21:22:40 · 3 answers · asked by thebest_spy 1

2007-03-01 21:09:23 · 11 answers · asked by richard o 1

I'd like to find out if there is any difference between Camshaft sensor and Oxygen Sensor of a car or are they noth the same thing. If they're not the same thing then what odes each one respectievely do. Thanks

2007-03-01 20:47:56 · 6 answers · asked by angie 1

My car loses torque after driving just a few miles. The engine will then begin to shut down, and eventually stops running. Once this happens, I am unable to restart my car. The vehicle has plenty of gas and there is no apparent loss of power in the electrical system. Why is my car losing torque and why does my engine die after a few miles of driving? Lastly, why won't the car restart?

2007-03-01 18:31:46 · 10 answers · asked by ccgraduate_04 1

I want to try riding my bike through a car wash for the fun of it but what temperature is the water and does it spray chemicals?

2007-03-01 17:55:07 · 9 answers · asked by SR13 6