Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

where would I find one....better then OEM?
thx
Swaz

2007-03-20 02:34:11 · 4 answers · asked by Swaz 1

My 2004 Hyundai Accent has 18,600 miles and the service dept says I need to have injectors cleaned. I think this is ridiculous.

2007-03-20 02:24:08 · 9 answers · asked by Ollie's Mom 2

car stops but starts up right away. a few times it did not go off but car jumped forward acting as though it was going to die the only check lights coming on are battery and brake i checked battery and it is good. any suggestions before i take it to shop thank you

2007-03-20 02:21:42 · 6 answers · asked by gato 2

I have a 2002 Saturn manual transmission car with about 55, 000 miles that has never once given me a problem. It had gotten plowed in after the snowstorm this weekend, but this morning it looked like enough snow had melted to move it. However, now it won't start! (yesterday it started but wouldn't move.) The battery powered stuff seems to be working and the engine is trying to turn over. Could something underneath the hood have gotten wet or damaged from the snow? If that's the case, could it rectify itself? What could the problem be and what do I do?

2007-03-20 02:20:14 · 6 answers · asked by Darla 4

I recently was driving in the snow and my car slid and I hit some curbing. Since then my front left tire (the one that struck the curb) appears to have been pushed back and when I turn it in certain ways it rubs against the back of the wheelhouse. What could the problem be?

2007-03-20 02:17:40 · 4 answers · asked by Tom 2

when i turn my key that sound make a sound not sure what it may be

2007-03-20 02:07:23 · 1 answers · asked by envy_delros 1

I just got a new battery at Sears (prorated replacement). The car was not holding enough of a charge. Now the starter barely spins when you turn the key. All of the warning lights dim and then the starter does spin and the car starts. When you first turn the key, it really sounds like you are not going to start. I have cleaned the battery terminals by removing them from the battery and cleaning them with a wire brush tool. Do I need a new starter or soleniod or should I just check the connections down there for dirt or corrosion? The vehicle is a 1996 Volvo 850 non-turbo.

2007-03-20 02:05:00 · 2 answers · asked by irish_writer8277 1

or oil filters?? is it worth the money to spend?

2007-03-20 01:52:49 · 8 answers · asked by Gimpy 2

First the car is overheating. The fan is working, I just think it is antifreeze leaking out of a hoze and onto the engine.

My heater quit working approx. the same time it started overheating. What do you think could be the reason for the heater to quit working? It's still cold where I'm at and I need to get this fixed pronto!

2007-03-20 01:24:41 · 4 answers · asked by Metal 4

as Ive dropped a screw from my specs down small crevice in the floor. speed is of the utmost importance as Im blind without them. thanks in advance.

2007-03-20 01:15:23 · 7 answers · asked by cockeye 2

I think I have a leak some where in the engine. I noticed a slight rubbery burning smell when at a stop. I also noticed that my reserve Coolant tank is way below the lines. Last Oil Change the radiator coolant level was ok (2 mos. ago) Is it ok to put water into the Overflow tank?

2007-03-20 01:02:48 · 7 answers · asked by chipmunkd 1

2007-03-20 00:50:10 · 11 answers · asked by COLIN J 1

2007-03-20 00:40:54 · 3 answers · asked by vegassman 2

I cannot find the 3 digit code touch up paint web sites say is inside the hood. Any other ideas how I might find a burgundy touch up paint close to my color? Car is so old I don't need a perfect match.

2007-03-20 00:34:59 · 3 answers · asked by Lighthearted 3

someone made a ding in my car in a parking lot, it has a few rock chips in the hood and bumper. will this make my insurance go up or not if i file a claim.. these are very small small things but it still bothers me cause i strive for perfection in my car. thank u for your help.

2007-03-20 00:34:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's not the fan belt..maybe the timing belt? What else could it be and what do I need to do to stop the damn noise! It stops a while after the car's warmed up...

Any help greatly appreciated!! Thank you!

2007-03-20 00:29:19 · 3 answers · asked by JC 1

aight i bought a car from a 05 mustang GT from car max and there was a few places on the front bumber that have had a very crappy touch up job. also there is a ding very small but noticeable if u look hard enough just right behind my door, and a few spots on my hood that have some rock chips. will my insurance cover this if i have it all repainted. i have full coverage from state farm if that helps at all. I know im picky about my vehical but thats cause im the kind of person that strives for perfection. anyways please help me thank u.

2007-03-20 00:22:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a 99 blazer 3 button dash, auto tranny. the other day i hit 4hi nothin..tryed 4lo and it clunked into it. now i cant get it out. when you turn the car on or start it ,something clicks constantly for 2 min then stops and says 4lo. ihave no idea. even a transmission place didnt know. i think its a computer or encoder motor. someone said to try reversing it and hit the buttons...done it and it just flashs until i hit 2mph in nutral and it goes back to 4lo i have a semi low tire on the rear passenger side, would that have something to do with it its like 15psi while the rest r 32?

2007-03-19 23:30:04 · 3 answers · asked by Brian n 1

1992 engine mercury sable and 1994 engine ford taurus?

can the engine in a ford taurus fit in a mercury sable.

mercury body and ford engine!



mercury engine is 3.8 v 6
ford engine us 3.0 v6

2007-03-19 23:17:25 · 4 answers · asked by jordanjudy 2

I recently purchased a 1999 transit 2.5 di with a genuine 80k on the clock. All seemed fine, oil level was on the max mark on the dip stick, no serious smoke or rattles. A couple of days ago the oil pressure light came on when I started it then went out again, half a mile down the road it came back on and the van slowed down to a stop as if the ignition had been turned off. The engine has seized but not suddenly i.e. wheels locking up at speed but at less than 30 mph and not even a mile from home. I'm hoping this means any damage will be minimal.
I removed the plug from the sump (bucket ready) but nothing came out eventually I got some wire in the hole and managed to coax a bit of oil out or maybe bovril ? im not sure which but its reluctant to come out, its that thick! Last night I put the plug back in and poured 2 litres of white spirit in the oil filler to thin the stuff for removal & sprayed penetrating oil down each cylinder. My question is should I continue or is it knackered

2007-03-19 23:10:20 · 3 answers · asked by bestfunwithoutbatteries 1

I have a Mitsubishi Shogun (automatic gearbox). Whatever speed Im doing it jolts up and down the gears - like it cant find the biting point, or its losing pressure or something. Even if Im doing steady motorway driving at 70mph, it still keeps changing gear. Also there is an red A/T light that keeps flashing occasionally, maybe just for a couple of seconds, but not every day. Help!!

2007-03-19 23:05:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just tryed to start my car this morning and there is no battery light no noise from the engine either, I know the petrol situation is'nt great its on the red, but I used it yesterday and it was fine.Anybody got any tips please let me know!

2007-03-19 22:56:38 · 19 answers · asked by ell_bell2006 1

I own a 1997 Buick Riviera and the stock alternator just went out ( thats over 10 years!) Everything else is in working order and there are no current problems. It takes a 140 amp alternator stock but Napa's replacment premeium alternator was 150 amps. After a long hassle to install at night in the sears parking lot!, I started the car and all was fine. When I came home, I just revved it a bit before i shut it off and I noticed that the interior lights flickered a bit. (I said " Oh Great!, I can ever just solve a problem , a new one has to come up!.lol) This has never happened beforre...Ever. I noticed the next night that the headlights "pulsed" as well. I figured out that at 2500rpm's and above, it does this. below that everything is fine. Keep in mind everything was connected exactly how the original one was. I'm pretty decent with car and even had a buddy there for assistance. The ground is tight and so is the connecter. Battery terminals are back on tight as well. Battery tested.

2007-03-19 22:53:36 · 5 answers · asked by CeeStyle 2

i was wonderin how much would it cost to fix a dent size of a DVD on the drivers size rear, by the rear wheel? live in canada
Honda CRX 88 si,

2007-03-19 22:38:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been working on a 1990 Chevrolet 1500 pickup. It has a 4.3 V6 and was factory equipped with air conditioning that no longer works. Since it doesn't function anyway, and since I'm about to replace the alternator and serpentine belt, should I ditch the AC compressor while I'm at it? I know that on some vehicle applications, if the compressor locks up, the car will throw the belt and wont run. Is this one of those applications?

Dorman makes a bypass bracket and pulley that installs in place of the compressor. Should I put one in or leave it alone? Cheap insurance or a waste of time?

2007-03-19 22:36:03 · 5 answers · asked by Atlas shrugged 1

they say i can`t buy a patern part and have to buy atoyota original at around £ 580 fitted is this right ?

2007-03-19 21:58:19 · 6 answers · asked by gaz 1

I have a 2002 Jeep Cherokee and last week I noticed that my blinkers have a mind of their own and only work once in awhile. Does anyone have an idea of what the problem is or how to fix it?

2007-03-19 21:35:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've checked all of the lights (headlights, taillights, blinkers etc) and they are all working. but this blinking sound is about to drive me crazy. Please help!

2007-03-19 21:32:14 · 5 answers · asked by Joel V 2

A friend of mine just had her brakes and rotor replaced a few months ago, but now after being driven for awhile, 20 mins or so, maybe less, they get hot and bright red.

2007-03-19 21:05:21 · 10 answers · asked by mreyensky 2

The car is 98 Kia Sephia. Any estimate on repair costs? I'm financially strapped. Would smoke stop so I can drive without any repairs but add oil every week?

2007-03-19 20:52:19 · 5 answers · asked by bigkad2002 1