Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

It started cutting out when I'd hit about 50 mph. I could go below that or above that and it was fine. Then last week it started acting like it was going to die just at an idle. Now the motor is shaking back and forth when I start it. If I give it gas it levels out until I let off. Any ideas?I just had the oil changed, transmission filter and fluid and the air filter, plugs and boots all changed.

2007-03-31 04:48:11 · 3 answers · asked by MsBhavn 1

When I hit the gas the voltometer drops to about 10, when cruising it stays around 14. when gas is depressesed lights are dimmer, windshield wipers are slow, etc. could it be battery problem? or alternator? or something else It's a 98 gmc jimmy

2007-03-31 04:28:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1989 GMC jimmy full size 4X4 with a 350 fuel injected engine that has well over 100,000 miles on it....
The ol girl started ticking a few days ago, im pretty sure its the lifters and I am planning to change the oil to strait 40 weight valvoline and adjust the lifters...... If this does not help what else can I do? The ticking is heard from the top of the engine but I can hear it at the bottom as well (hopeing its the lifters)
Also is my engine doomed to die soon???
please help so I can fix the ol girl up... :]



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I have done auto body for 8 years so I know my stuff im not just guessing or speculating... although I am by far no mechenic I do know the basics... I will be working on this myself because I trust no hands but mine on my baby! :]
PLEASE HELP ME SAVE HER!!!!

2007-03-31 04:16:55 · 6 answers · asked by mindfog27 2

blazer,4.3L,auto,130K,transfer case engages front driveshaft,vaccum actuator under hood works,but vaccum is present in 2WD or4WD,makes no difference if plunger on actuator is in or out,no front axle lock

2007-03-31 04:08:17 · 2 answers · asked by t u RB o 1

A couple of my friends said to just wait til I have a quarter tank of gas or less and then put in my new fuel filter, but I still want to find the fuel shut off valve. I have a 95 Ford Ranger truck. I have the special tool for detaching the old filter. I have ramps to drive my truck up onto as the manual says to use. Please help.

2007-03-31 03:31:56 · 8 answers · asked by schlierkamp 1

2007-03-31 03:24:17 · 4 answers · asked by mikehauen 1

I recently changed all the spark plugs and wires, rotor cap,and a new thing that needs the points set. Now the truck ran before i did all that, could it be that it doesnt run because the points are not set? I dont know that much about trucks so , what feeler gauge should i use or shall i say what points do i set them at?.......Now i do know the arm moves horizontal and you use an allen wrench to set it i think...PLEASE GIVE ANSWERS IN YOUR SIMPLEST EXPLANATION ON HOW TO DO THAT AND IF THAT IS THE REASON WHY IT DOESNT START UP ......it does turn over but it just wont catch spark

2007-03-31 03:20:18 · 4 answers · asked by belon187 1

2007-03-31 02:58:00 · 8 answers · asked by Tonio 2

The buick's check engine light is on. It starts normally, then when i put it into drive it just stays there until push down on the gas pedal repeatedly, then it will finally push off gradually and then when it gets up to 20 mph or so it starts working again normally. I went to Midas and they, unsurprisingly referred me to a transmission place - $$$$$ - I was wondering if there are any alternatives before throwing in the towel.

2007-03-31 02:57:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-31 02:47:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I changed my own oil this morning. When I went to the store the transmission started slipping and after a mile or two the exhaust started smoking bad. Then there was a hell of a noise and the motor stopped running. Now it wont turn over but the battery has all kinds of power. I have never changed oil before but yes I remembered to put the new oil in the dipstick with the red plastic cap. Help

2007-03-31 02:15:08 · 7 answers · asked by The Colonel 1

I have a 1990 GMC Suburban with a 350 engine. A few days ago the oil gauge started showing low to no oil pressure. It would drop all the way down to 0 when I stop at a light and go up a little when I drive. In the morning when the engine is still cold and I start it, it will read low oil pressure. I have been told that I need an Oil Pressure Switch by some people and an Oil Pump by others. Can someone help me?

2007-03-31 00:39:09 · 10 answers · asked by luciano_thegr8 1

trying to get more power out of a v6 4.3 L.t what can i add to my engine to get more horsepower when i step on the gas it goes but its kinda slow i swear a ford escort can take me at the light and no there is nothing wrong with the engine .

2007-03-31 00:24:27 · 7 answers · asked by pittbluebarrier 1

ok i got a 1987 chevy pickup short wheel base stepside and it's cherry meaning air ride front and back frame off restore if it ant painted it's crome a ramjet 390 h.p. 700r4 trany 3.71
pos track rearend four wheel diskbrakes a kick butt sound system costom seats the works BUT HEAR IS THE QUSTION? i want to
put a coustom paint job of some kind and use a rebel flag but i realy dont want to upset any one i just think it would look realy good the truck is gray and the inside red is what give me the ideal

2007-03-30 22:48:57 · 9 answers · asked by runninglate 2

2007-03-30 22:02:21 · 4 answers · asked by tomyboyblue16 1

the car blew a hose a few weeks ago we replaced the hose after that the temperature gage started giving false readings we made sure it was not air locked and still did not fix the problem so we replaced the thermostat twice and the sensor that connects to the fan and that still did not fix the problem. we decided to ignore the gage to see what it would do. It rises to to the point that the check gages light tuns on and falls back down to normal or below. we also checked for error codes to and there are not any.Any Idea what would be wrong?

2007-03-30 21:17:09 · 4 answers · asked by vanlierdechad 1

2007-03-30 20:45:49 · 17 answers · asked by abdul 1

I am looking to extend my warranty on my auto. The dealership is much more expensive than what I could get online, but how do you know who is reputable? Can someone reccomend a good one?

2007-03-30 19:12:15 · 2 answers · asked by HDCableGuy 2

I have a StreetGlow Multi-Color LED Wheel-Well Kit, and I originally had a Problem with one of the Tubes. I found the Problem, and Carfully took apart One end of the Tube & Successfully fixed it.

Because I pulled out one of the Sealed ends, I need to make sure that it is still Sealed, and Water Proof!! I didn't 'Break' the actual material that Seals the end, I just pulled it out to connect a disconnected Wire. The material appears to be similar to Glue-Gun type glue, but it is Sticky. It was still sticky when I re-Assembled the Tube.

I was wondering if their was Anyone out there that has ever took apart a StreetGlow LED Tube, and re-assembled & Resealed it. ??

So, do I need to Re-seal my Tube?!?

If I DO need to Re-seal my Tube, then what is the Best way to do so?!? What kind of Glue is best Suitable for a StreetGlow Tubes?!?

Any Tips or Advice would be Very Helpful!!

2007-03-30 17:46:27 · 3 answers · asked by Diog 3

i just bought a 1990 toyota corolla and one of its problems is that it doesnt want to start when its been sitting for a while. this has nothing to do with the weather, as when its 80 f outside it still wont start as long as its sat for about 6 hours. anyways, i always starts, but it takes work. i found that if you hold the key to start the engine does turn over, but does not start. if you pupmp the gas while doing so, it helps. recently i have tried to hold the key for about 5 sec. stop. wait for a second or two. then, on the second turn it starts right up. me confused. i dont know what it if. i have a major tune up: distributor, rotor, spark plugs, wires, oil change, tranny fluch, radiator flush, all the stuff. so the car likes me, it just wont start right away. i even put a fuel injector cleaner in it. the other issue, which may be related, is that the car seems to smell like gas when starting and burns gas. the mpg should be 35 and its 19. help!

2007-03-30 17:34:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I hava a 1999 lexus es300 with 80000miles on it. I took it to the dealer and he said the car has a rear main seal leak. He said the cost of fixing that will be $1000. Is this leak a real big problem. Do I HAVE to get it fixed? Should I get it fixed from dealer or other mechanics who will charge way less than the dealers?

2007-03-30 17:08:17 · 9 answers · asked by patchy360 1

ok im following this http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?TID=73496&PN=1

and i've done it already but just one question... whats the difference if i dont scrap off paint for the grounding ??

2007-03-30 16:59:14 · 3 answers · asked by VIC-RIDA 2

Once, my mechanic found a huge storehouse of french fries that a mouse had hoarded.

2007-03-30 16:52:52 · 8 answers · asked by Lake Lover 6

so i filled up my tank with gas 2 days ago on my 1987 acura integra. it hold 13 gallons of gas, and everytime i put in gas i make sure i restart the little mile meter thing. so its at 91 right now, and i only have half a tank of gas left in my car. it seems like every time i go home and then back into the car, like the gauge goes lower and lower. i dunno if its the gauge or something wrong with my car. im not leaking gas i think, i mean theres no puddles under my car or anything. im not sure what to do.

2007-03-30 15:58:00 · 12 answers · asked by Eddy 2

I push the clutch down it doesn't come back up, what can be the problem?. My friends said it was rather 1 of 2 things, the slave cylinder or the return spring?. The fluid is Black in the slave cylinder. The car starts up when the clutch is on the floor. But cant put into Gear.. Please I hope some one knows. Thankyou Very Much!!!!

2007-03-30 15:55:17 · 5 answers · asked by devilray171 1

2000
Ford, E-150 van
6 Cylinder

What is a fair price for labor and material for installation of new ignition wires and spark plugs for my van?

2007-03-30 15:12:36 · 5 answers · asked by RogerDodger 1

i have a holden commandore calias and the power windows will not work and the windows are down does anyone have any ideas many thanks in advance
katie

2007-03-30 14:38:20 · 3 answers · asked by pooket2000 2

2007-03-30 14:32:54 · 6 answers · asked by got_the_feelin 1

this is for any mechanics out there...i am 16 and really dont know that much about cars and i was just wondering how much it would cost to switch from an auto. trany to a manuel tranny.( i know its ALOT...i just want to know ) give or take a thousand

2007-03-30 13:57:33 · 3 answers · asked by dough 1

have a 1990 chevy s-10 blazer 4x4 with a 4.3 v6 it has a carb with 2 injectors and its not getting any gas give me some ideas what i need to be looking at thanks

2007-03-30 13:52:22 · 7 answers · asked by shappys 1