Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

2007-03-26 13:32:24 · 1 answers · asked by yancey 3

or is just a matter of dealing with it until its all burned out with heet or dumped out?
thanks

2007-03-26 13:25:40 · 8 answers · asked by lucky 2

Is this mechanical, or electrical, nothing happens when you push the button located on the steering column

2007-03-26 13:25:37 · 2 answers · asked by bill g 1

The car idles real low when started cold. When the engine warms, the idle continually rises. I thought it was the throttle position sensor, because I could lower the idle by lifting up on the accelerator pedal-- It was like it wasnot going all the way down- the rpm would sit around 1200 to 1500- when the pedal lifts it goes to 750. I changed the tps 2 times- no change. I thought idle air control valve was bad, when i changed it the rpms shot up to like 2500 to 3000 and then slowly creep down-- real slow. So I disconnected the idle air control, rpms are normal, but the pedal thing still happens. I have no idea what to do next, have any ideas?

2007-03-26 13:23:43 · 1 answers · asked by captndck 1

I see a lot of people saying that they think its better to put a higher octane fuel in their car that is meant for low octane. I know that is wrong and see all the anti higher octane people saying that the person is just throwing their money away. What about the effects to the car. Is there any damage to the car by putting in a higher octane than the manual says?

2007-03-26 13:18:43 · 16 answers · asked by Alan M 1

Okay just had my fourth factory radio go on my '05 Chevy Truck. I had already had enough when I got to number three, now it's on! lol

On all four units the lights on the front panel keep burning out. As a bonus the CD eject function is broken on this one as well.

I have suggested to GM and the dealer that they try another model of these POS Bose stereo's but they don't want to hear that.

Including this latest experience this will have cost me:
Over 5 hours of driving
Over 5 hours in the waiting room
More than half a tank of gas
Almost 3 weeks without a stereo

I Spent an hour debating this with GM today. I haven't even seen the dealer yet as I know what their answer is. "We can change it again" which is exactly what they told the GM rep.

Everyones answer is "we'll change it for you". Am I the only one that would consider this a problem? My dad has almost a 10 year old cd player in his dodge and it works fine.

Any suggestions?

2007-03-26 13:18:17 · 1 answers · asked by kenny782 2

exhaust systems

2007-03-26 13:18:17 · 5 answers · asked by antoine s 1

Hi. Does anyone know how much it costs to operate a "car detailing business"?

2007-03-26 13:15:32 · 6 answers · asked by guru 2

2007-03-26 13:12:33 · 6 answers · asked by booyaa684 2

2007-03-26 13:07:37 · 5 answers · asked by Steve H 1

Sometimes, when I give it the gas , the entire car starts to vibrate. Is this something wrong with the fuel injectors , or maybe something else?

Should I bring it into a mechanic? If so, I just want an idea of how much it will cost ...

2007-03-26 13:03:27 · 5 answers · asked by Razor 2

95 chrysler sebring 2.5 liter auto tranny. crank pulley sheared the pin and the bolt came out, i think everything is kosher except i cant find a replacement bolt for the one that came out. if possilble i need size, thread type, and length. or what to tell these parts stores because all claim not to carry the bolt.
and unfortunately non of the junkyards have and sebrings, go figure!

2007-03-26 12:57:42 · 2 answers · asked by taedow4u 1

2007-03-26 12:49:47 · 7 answers · asked by jade j 1

I run my car for zero to 100 miles every four months. Should I have the oil changed every four months if the car is only run to the shop and back while it only sits in the garage for the four months?

2007-03-26 12:33:37 · 18 answers · asked by Alan M 1

i was asked about this a long time ago and the question is still in my head...i mean seriously it's like way confusing...

2007-03-26 12:24:13 · 2 answers · asked by shannon c 2

OK, here it is. I own a 1998 Ford Explorer with 95,000 miles. Recently it started bucking and jerking upon acceleration around 45-65 mph. I checked the MAF and cleaned it using the contact cleaner method, that was not it as a lot of people have suggested. I checked all the vacuum hoses wires harnesses etc. What can this problem be?

2007-03-26 12:19:16 · 6 answers · asked by lowest priced lobotomy always... 1

I have an 1989 Corolla and when i accelerate it makes a god awful noise, very high pitched and rice burner-ish haha, but there are no giant holes in the exhaust system. Anyone who can help thanks!

2007-03-26 12:05:55 · 6 answers · asked by mitch32789 1

I tend to forget to turn off my AC or heater when I turn off my car so the next time I start it up, it's already on. My dad says it it bad, but never told me why.

2007-03-26 11:49:49 · 4 answers · asked by H. Tran 1

I was just wonderin how hard it was to replace the oxygen sensor in a 97 ford explorer

2007-03-26 11:48:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently purchased a 1996 Pontiac Grand Am about a month ago. Upon driving the car yesterday, I noticed several things went wrong. First off, the check oil light and ABS light stays on the instrument panel all the time and both are fine. The turning signals quit working as well as the hazard flashers and the brake lights. The car kept stalling and wouldn't restart. If I let it sit for a while and try it, it fires right up. Then it will start to sputter and finally, the engine will completely die. When it does run, sometimes it's very sluggishly. If anyone could help me with this problem, I'll be forever greatful. Please shed some light on the situation.

2007-03-26 11:46:08 · 9 answers · asked by FirebirdMan54321 3

I have a 80's 7.5 horsepower sears gamefisher motor. When I pull the cord to start the motor, gas leaks out of the bottom of the bowl type thing under the gas line socket. I think this may be the carburetor, but not sure- could be a more specific name. Could anybody tell me what part I need to order to fix this problem. Please help! Thanks

2007-03-26 11:45:13 · 1 answers · asked by Ryan W 2

I have an 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Automatic. It seems my trasmission has been running pretty rough. When I am on the freeway doing 65mph, my rpm is at 2 1/2 almost 3. I know this is not normal. When I am sitting at a light with my foot on the brake, it's idoling at 1 1/2 rpm. I have had the car for three years and it started doing this a few months ago. I recently had the computer chip reprogramed b/c my car would jerk when it down shifted into 1st gear. I always get it serviced. I just got the transmission fluid flushed. Does anyone know what might be causing this problem?? I am afraid to take it somewhere and get riped off!

2007-03-26 11:43:17 · 4 answers · asked by fairiesbreath 3

I have a 1993 nissan maxima with two front tires (the front tires) the back tires are in good condition less then 30,000 miles on them. I was wondering if it was ok to buy 2 brand new tires and put them on the front or if i should put the ones from the back on the front and put new ones on the back or if i shouldnt do it at all, i dont really have the money to put 4 new ones on.

2007-03-26 11:41:07 · 6 answers · asked by Nick C 2

I've heard that if you put nitrogen in your tires, the nitrogen doesn't leak through the rubber and it helps your fuel economy.

2007-03-26 11:38:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have some electric motors and I want to get the copper out of them and sell it for scrap

2007-03-26 11:36:06 · 3 answers · asked by plzhelpme 1

Or does it have to be extracted from on top of the car while standing over the hood area. I have a 96 BMW 7 Series.

2007-03-26 11:32:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i recently noticed that my chavy 2003 malibu was making a humming type, electrical noise coming from somewhere in the front while I was driving it. can anyone please tell me what this is, or could be, or what to check? thanks so much!
-L

2007-03-26 11:29:41 · 3 answers · asked by latingal23 1

I got a flat tire. While changing it, one of the bolts came completely off. Now, I can get the three on, but the fourth, the whole bolt just fell off.

I do not live close to my auto center (maybe an hour and a half). Is it safe at all to drive with only three bolts holding on the spare?

2007-03-26 11:27:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

The problem began after it originally overheated due to clogged radiator , it overheated two times before I replace this radiator , since then It overheats , just when i turn on the air conditioner , but if i dont it doeas not overheat .

2007-03-26 11:27:27 · 4 answers · asked by A B C 1

I have an 86 Ford F150 4x4 that will hot start. When I turn the key it rolls over, it just won't fire up. I have poored gas into the carborator (single barrel) and it fires up, so I think it is a fuel problem. There isn't any gas leaking so i'm thinking it is a fuel pump or the fuel filter. I was wanting to get a Helms manual to see where the pump and filter are located and doing the work myself. Any sugestions or Ideas.

2007-03-26 11:17:14 · 4 answers · asked by Neil h 2