Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

2007-03-25 10:32:21 · 3 answers · asked by Dora 1

the bottle is 32oz.
The only instructors it says is:

Cetane Boost 32 oz. Treats
3 Numbers.................100 gallons
6 Numbers...................50 gallons

What is the difference between 3 and 6 numbers? My tank is 22 gallons. So I should bring it to almost empty, and then put how much of this stuff in before I fill the tank?


My car also had this weird problem of the engine turning off when idle (radio stayed on). A guy suggested to me could be water deposits in the fuel tank. I got this cheap stuff called "Heet, gas-line antifreeze & water remover". The guy told me to put the bottle in the tnak before I fill it up for the next two fill-ups.

On the back it says 'do not use with 2-cycvle gas or diesel engines, use Iso-HEET instead" - what is 2-cycle?

my car 1991 mercedes 350 sdl.

Thanks appreciate any help_)

2007-03-25 10:30:45 · 3 answers · asked by odysseyxltd 1

When I drive I hear a low rubbing sound within the car that sounds as if it is coming from a wheel. Some people have said it was a wheel bearing going bad because if I change lanes the tone of the rub will change too. I suspect it is a locked up brake caliper. Twice when I took it out of park and put the transmission in reverse, the car seemed to be locked up and then I heard a popping sound like the caliper just broke free. I am wondering if a bad wheel bearing would cause the wheel to lock up and make the same popping sound?? Any clues or advise as to how to determine which is bad?

2007-03-25 10:25:37 · 6 answers · asked by geo_l_1952 1

I appreciate what he did but, I now have a mess in my parking space and I know the manager will flip when he sees it, any fast, easy and cheap methods I can use to clean it up??
Thanks:)

2007-03-25 10:22:55 · 7 answers · asked by Wicked One 3

I drive a 1991 Buick Regal Gran Sport
I drove the car home and parked it, and when I turned the key toward me to turn the car off, nothing happened. I can move the key all I want, but the engine is still running. I removed the key and put it in my pocket, yet the car is still running - engine and all. I unplugged the battery while the car was still running (and lived to tell about it). So now the battery is disconnected and the car has stopped, but technically the car is still on. What could've caused this?

2007-03-25 10:22:43 · 7 answers · asked by devindceg 2

There is an occasional cracking noise that happens not very often and it lasts for about 3 seconds but it is quite loud. It comes from the right side of the driver seat under the hood. I have not figured out what actions cause it - I am trying to test if its transmition, AC, wipers or brakes, but still I have no idea when and why it happens. Sometimes I am scared for that noise and worry that it may not stop. Last time it lasts for about 4-5 seconds. I felt like pulling over worring about engine blowing up or other. Let me know what that might be. Thanks.

2007-03-25 10:20:40 · 2 answers · asked by Vlad 2

i get power for a second, then it shuts of when i am trying to start the truck

2007-03-25 10:17:24 · 1 answers · asked by edward l 1

car will not start,,however when I spray starting fluid into carb
it will fire and run briefly.
is it fuel pump, cam sensor, will a faulty fuel pump code like oother parts?

2007-03-25 10:13:55 · 3 answers · asked by mdsaco 1

My cat-converter caused a small fire underneath and I had to change the speed sensor, the wires for it, and the shifter cable. (Of course the cat was replaced) But now when I start the car the RPM's goe crazy and I pull a code 36 (OBD 1). The RPM starts at appx. 700, but while in idel they just jump all over and eventually get to 3000, then the check engine light comes on. Now my car will only start half the time. Is there something I'm missing, electricaly, that could have been ruined by the fire from uderneath to cause the RPM problem. The fire was near the transmission and up near the starter, Y-Pipe and passenger side headers........A month back I changed the distributor, put an MSD Ignition coil in there, new ignition module, and checked all plugs for spark so I know its nothing to do with that.......PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!

2007-03-25 10:11:17 · 2 answers · asked by alley_dog_77 1

2007-03-25 10:10:57 · 7 answers · asked by lov2nil2000 1

i had a broken radiator and replaced it. Took car out to test drive and the hose clamp wasnt tight and came off and car began to get hot. we also replaced the thermostat. Now the car won't start. it just turns over but won't grab. I have spark, and can smell the fuel. What could i have happened that it wont start back up. I have a ford escort gt 1991

2007-03-25 10:04:46 · 4 answers · asked by red 1

Ok, so my friend is building a show truck, and asked me where he could buy a kit. But he doesnt want to have an ignition bypass. Can you just use an injector at the end of the tailpipe with a spark plug set up?

2007-03-25 10:01:40 · 4 answers · asked by alex 2

I tried everything but my car key won't turn. If I have to change the cylinder, how much do I have to spend?

2007-03-25 10:00:07 · 6 answers · asked by Dan M 2

I understand it's short for hemisphere and the intake and exhaust valves are on opposite sides, but I still don't understand it's workings.

2007-03-25 09:58:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

help!! i cant open my trunk. the trunk release wont open it, and i tried using my key for the lock and all it does it turn...
i pulled the back seats down and i moved a stroller which i thought would help,but nothing.

does anybody have any suggestions??
thanks in advance!!

2007-03-25 09:54:49 · 3 answers · asked by ♥charlies angel♥ 3

i drove a 89 toyota pick up truck...i crashed it and the front axel needs replaced and it needs a new fender....how much do you think this might cost.....cause i really like the truck....but i don't know if it is even worth fixing.....please help me

2007-03-25 09:48:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

'05 Chevy Aveo I purchased it late February '07 from a very respected and trusted dealer in my area with 15,000 miles.

It's a very smooth ride, not bumpy at all, but whenever I go over speed bumps (my apartment complex is littered with them) it makes an airy/squishy sound.

2007-03-25 09:46:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-25 09:44:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to know how do I start? I want to learn everything about engines mainly GM motors. I know some stuff but I want to be able build an engine and maintatin it. Is there any books or should i jus go to school?

2007-03-25 09:38:19 · 5 answers · asked by John 2

i have a nissan maxima 1998 gle, i really like this car, do you guys think its worth it to modify it? i have another car wich i drive everyday...im talking about a full reconstruction from the ground up, performance, handling and looks, around 20 000$

2007-03-25 09:36:11 · 3 answers · asked by XPX 1

I have a 240sx, not that it matters, but i just want to know if i have to cut up the tint into peices to avoid the defroster lines.

2007-03-25 09:35:36 · 6 answers · asked by 2pac4life 2

Is a piston the same thing as a cylinder?
What is a poppet valve?
Is a cylinder head just the end part of a poppet valve or is it the underside of the intake manifold?
What is a cylinder head?
Is the intake manifold just a housing for all these components?

I would like answers to these questions, not just articles on WIkipedia... because that is what has me all confused. I know it's a lot of questions, but I'm all goofed up now.

2007-03-25 09:32:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-25 09:28:53 · 8 answers · asked by zabeth_17 1

I need to know if there is a sensor or what other possible things could be wrong. It shifts fine except when you get around 50mph it won't go into overdrive so the rpm stays at 3. It doesn't leak or burn oil it has around 114,000miles. Please help!!

2007-03-25 09:27:49 · 3 answers · asked by shermambattle 1

I'm a chick with an 85 Chevy truck and I try to maintain and replace faithfully. I only put about 7,000 mi. per year on it, if that. A neighbor told me if the oil looks dark brown and smells kinda burnt I need an oil change. So I did that then. Currently the oil is kinda medium brown. Those '3,000 mi' or 3 mo.' rules of Jiffy Lube seem a little extreme to me, plus they try to sell me everything in the shop, including a radiator flush that totally blew my radiator apart. So, sometimes I use a Jiffy Lube to change my oil, sometimes my car mech neighbor. Can someone tell me the real scoop on car oil-- what should acceptable oil look like? Do I follow the 3 month suggestion even if I've only driven 1400 miles in 3 months?
PS The truck doesn't burn any oil. 128,000 orig. mi.
Thanks!!!

2007-03-25 09:25:50 · 8 answers · asked by myrmidon 2

passanger side window doesn't go up or down

2007-03-25 09:21:23 · 4 answers · asked by Enrique C 1

2007-03-25 09:20:31 · 2 answers · asked by sprickity 1

A 3.3L engine V6

2007-03-25 09:17:06 · 1 answers · asked by Enrique C 1

My dad has a 99 stratus, and it loses an AC charge in about 4 days, so he just stopped filling it. Now I might buy it, and I was seeing if I could troubleshoot the system. In the hose (high pressure) leading from the compressor to the evaporator, there is an oil leak in the connection. I swabbed some of the oil onto my finger and the UV light revealed some of the flourecant dye in the oil. Is this common? What do I do? Is it cheap to fix?

If you have a good answer, could you let me know that you aren't just some stupid kid? Thanks

2007-03-25 09:11:58 · 3 answers · asked by Wocka wocka 6

I put a little marvel mistery oil in each barrel, I cleaned out the carb, changed the plugs, the oil, fresh gas, new fuel filter and got it running. i been driving it all week. but now its doing something wierd it wont start . it seems like its not getting gas. it will fire up but then it just dies like its runing out of gas or it will start and idle but when put in gear it die. any ideas?

2007-03-25 09:08:12 · 5 answers · asked by john m 1