Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

The exterior case looks rusty and filled with corrosion. I think the actual piece costs $800; but how much time does it take to replace?

2007-03-26 04:30:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have just taken my VW Polo to the garage because newly fitted brakes were squeaking. They were fitted with Mark4 Golf brake discs and pads. Turns out that the cause of the squeaking was down to all 4 of my 3 week old pads were cracked. I have had new pads fitted now, but can anyone tell me what could have caused this? I thought its a bit too coincidental that all 4 have reacted in the same way...

2007-03-26 04:29:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2000 F150 and when I give it gas the whole thing shakes and the check engine light is on.

I am afraid to drive it to the place to do the diagnotic testing. Any ideas on what might be wrong?

2007-03-26 04:26:10 · 9 answers · asked by 2shay 5

Ive always used Fram oil filters in my car, was just wondering if the pricier K&N Oil filter would make any difference? Would I get better gas mileage? Is my engine safer?

2007-03-26 04:21:03 · 10 answers · asked by chuckbeanz 1

2007-03-26 04:17:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Guys & gals, thanks for your input, an update on my progress. Might stay with OEM engine, my engine does not leak coolant or oil. May be the electric fan relay or fan motor is out. Don't know which yet. The vibration from under caridge/driveline, think it's center bearing, I'm replacing it, first. For front-end, I'm looking at replacing lower control -arm bushings, tie-rods ends, & may be struts. The problem is encountering pot holes & having no control afterwards. Put on new wires, car runs better, RPM dropped some. Must look at senors or get an OHM meter to help check.

2007-03-26 04:16:37 · 2 answers · asked by lastyear53 1

i have an 89 nissan 240sx i am changing the pads in the back. i went out and bought a c clap to push the caliper back in, i was told by many people this would work, ok i can turn the caliper counter clockwise and it comes out quick and easy. and then i can easily push it back in with the c clamp, but once it gets to where it was when i took the brakes apart, it just stops, i had the c clamp looking like it was gonna snap, and it wont go back in, i have tried turning it, letting the valve open, everything, any ideas?

2007-03-26 04:00:28 · 8 answers · asked by Ryan B 3

the car died while i was accelerating to about 40mph, is this most likely the timing belt? how much to fix if it is? if it is too much, what are options for selling it and around how much could i get for it with a dead engine? sorry for too many questions, but i don't know much about car repairs and a little stressed right now of it. thanks for any helpful advice.

2007-03-26 03:49:49 · 5 answers · asked by FoundNemo 1

I changed the oil and did not tighten the oil filter good. I added 3.8 quarts per manual - I have changed the oil several times before with no problems. Did not realize it was leaking until oil light started coming on. I lost a good amount of oil. I have added 2 quarts and the level barely shows on sides of the dipstick? Do I need to add more, should the oil be a film all the way across the dipstick, near the top dot?

2007-03-26 03:47:22 · 6 answers · asked by Scott K 1

ok so some wanker crashed into my car and the garage said that the damage is about 700 and my car is only worth £1300.
I have looked up the peices i need which are a new bumber new rear light and a new bodywork panel which i just between the light and the bumper. i can by them all for under a £100 and get someone to fit them how much will that be?. is this a good idea or should i just get the money the car is worth that the insurance company will pay me! i want my car as i am going to uni in september so i want it for the summer and i need it to get to work! what does everyone think will be the best bet! please help!

2007-03-26 03:28:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-26 03:22:55 · 11 answers · asked by mark t 1

The check engine light in my Mazda6 came on yesteday. The coolant level was low so I added coolant, but the light is still on? Does the light need to be reset or will it go off automatically? Or is there another problem?

2007-03-26 03:18:21 · 8 answers · asked by nick_name 1

2007-03-26 03:13:12 · 2 answers · asked by bitburger 2

i mean.. i dont know that much about cars so,, i wanna know either if is the flow and if the engine is modified would it make a dif, if i leave the stock system????

2007-03-26 03:10:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I own a 2004 Pontiac Sunfire sedan with a 4 speed automatic transmission and a 2.2L engine. The warranty was the standard 5 years or 100,000 kilometers when I purchased it brand new. I have always had regular maintainence preformed on this vehicle. With the exception of the gas cap occasionally causing it, I have never had the check engine light appear. At precisely 99,000 kilometers the check engine light appeared and will not go out. Pure coincidence?? Or has GM cleverly created a way to get people with soon-to-be-expired warranties on their vehicles to bring them in, so they can pitch the extended warranty and make an easy $1,000+??

2007-03-26 03:04:12 · 4 answers · asked by Jamie T 1

2007-03-26 03:00:51 · 4 answers · asked by sartis 1

Does somebody knows how to do the job, no auto shops...please i don't have the money... please please someone outer I live in rowland heights ca 91748
thank you

2007-03-26 02:57:20 · 3 answers · asked by florecita rockera 1

Does somebody knows how to do the job, no auto shops...please i don't have the money... please please someone outer I live in rowland heights ca 91748
thank you

2007-03-26 02:56:48 · 2 answers · asked by florecita rockera 1

2007-03-26 02:51:04 · 4 answers · asked by Al 1

I have a '02 Chevy Silverado, it's been a work truck for a while, getting up there in mileage, and I want to make it my play truck.

I've been doing some research on different rims & tires on the internet, and can't seem to find any great deal. Even eBay isn't too great for what I'm looking for. I want those rims that are mostly black, with a little sliver of chrome here and there.

I seen them on someone's truck in Walmart parking lot once, I remember their called Motor-Metal or similar? I can't find em! It's bugging me to death.

Does anyone know what they are, or a good site to buy them or others? Thanks!

2007-03-26 02:38:36 · 3 answers · asked by pancakes & hyrup 6

Just tried the usual washing with car shampoo etc. I'm UK based so if theres a product I can get over here that might be of use that would be great.

2007-03-26 02:30:41 · 6 answers · asked by tannadicelegend 2

when i drive my car about 10-15 mins later the check gage light comes on and the arrow goes to HOT! i stop let it cool off and drive until i make it home. it only happened once what do i do? do you think the problem is fixable. it doesnt make a noise or smoke or smell. just the arrow.

2007-03-26 02:27:48 · 8 answers · asked by tracie e 2

first 10-15 mins each day rev counter goes up & down like a yoyo touch the pedal car almost wants to stop or cut out wont move, foot off pedal will slowly coast forward, after 10-15 car drives normal for the rest of the day. can anyone help as to the cause, dont want to take it to a garage to get ripped off,it would be nice to know what it could be. ? ? ?

2007-03-26 02:25:23 · 5 answers · asked by pansypotter 1

The tranny was low in fluid and I had to add some would this cause such an action. I also replaced the front brakes routers and pads. I did nothing with coolant or that system.

2007-03-26 02:14:56 · 9 answers · asked by quinnkevinj 1

I just had my windows tinted by a local business, when I got it back it had quite a few bubbles- they say it takes up to a month for the bubbles to go away. Is that right or are they yanking my chain so they don't have to rplace it right away??

2007-03-26 02:01:40 · 6 answers · asked by jfox420 1

To be more specific... After doing the bypass, (connecting the two tubes that connect to the firewall together), I began to refill the coolant reservoir and noticed when I was refilling that one of the valves on the firewall started to drip (release water/coolant) My question is, why is it doing that? Did I do something wrong?

2007-03-26 02:00:35 · 2 answers · asked by Jayjay 1

I have replaced plugs, wires,cap,rotor,all O2 sensors,air filter,and cleaned mass air flow sensor,and throttle body.

2007-03-26 01:53:17 · 3 answers · asked by m g 1

2007-03-26 01:27:41 · 5 answers · asked by tator4202002 3

I recently noticed that there are some white paint droplets on the front of my car. I have no idea how it got there but I need to get it off ASAP! Anyone know of any tricks or cleansers that would take off the white paint spots without harming my paintjob or clearcoat? Thanks!

2007-03-26 01:23:48 · 6 answers · asked by japanflaskhour 2

A friend bypassed the fan switch so the fan is on all the time and it did not overheat when I took it for a short run. The car is a SAAB 9000 turbo, 12 years old with 130000 miles on the clock.

2007-03-26 01:20:02 · 5 answers · asked by myklo 1