Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

I own a 2000 Ford Contour and I noticed my power steering fluid was low. Does it matter what type of fluid I use or can I just throw any old power steering fluid in it?

2007-03-15 14:10:48 · 11 answers · asked by jgordon0505 2

i have a 1996 eclipse and for some reason everytime i reverse it shakes..we opened the hood and the engine jumps when im trying to reverse...a friend said it could be one of the mounts loose or just worn out...what do you think is going on?

2007-03-15 13:51:42 · 3 answers · asked by gas_o100 1

2007-03-15 13:37:47 · 9 answers · asked by anthony k 1

I checked it, it seems like the key and back light control is in one box, is that true? I injected some lubricate oil to the key slot, but still can't open, so which part should I check to fix the back trunk locker?

2007-03-15 13:36:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm thinking it is the dimmer switch how hard to replace on my own

2007-03-15 13:29:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the connection?

2007-03-15 13:25:37 · 3 answers · asked by Karasu 1

My steering is heavy as if the power steering is not working.

2007-03-15 13:21:30 · 7 answers · asked by Tam T 1

When I used to press the A/C button, the engine would labour slightly as the compressor engaged. The compressor is now not engaging but the fuses are fine. Is it likely to be expensive to fix it?

2007-03-15 13:07:16 · 11 answers · asked by Toby J 2

I took off from a stop light 2 days ago and something popped, very loudly, under the car. I actually felt it and thought a tire blew out. Pulled over, checked it, nothing wrong. Drove home. Next day drove the car as usual, no problem. However, the next day I noticed that every time I turned off the car it had a sickening smell, similar to rotten eggs and burning rubber. Subara replaced the CV boot for $135 and said no trouble w/ converter, which we expected it to be. Brought it home and the God awful smell is still there. Could this be like when you have your fluids topped off and the next day you can smell some of the spilled stuff burning off? Or did Subaru screw us and we still need a catalytic converter?

2007-03-15 13:06:27 · 9 answers · asked by georgia_peach 2

I went to the store came home and half hour later my headlights were still on. We tried turning the daytime running lights off, we tried taking the key out of the ignition, we tried taking the fuses out and putting them back in and the headlights just wont go off no matter what we tried. Does anyone know what the problem is? We have a 2005 chevy malibu. How much will it cost?

2007-03-15 13:03:25 · 8 answers · asked by shelia T 1

when im driving i smell antifreeze once in a while coming from my car this car has had cooling system problems before so i pulled over cant find a leak or any antifreeze i didnt spill any and i dont know if theres a leak i checked it in my driveway with the engine running for a half hour and nothing but the smell is there after it cooled i checked it and its still at the top of the radiator and the reserve tank is at the full line what do i do

2007-03-15 13:03:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some lowlife has graffitied the bonnet my white car with black permanent marker. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can get it off without too much damage?

2007-03-15 12:51:09 · 13 answers · asked by torrensway_arabesque 1

So, my Dad is paying for my repairs on my car... He has never really been there for me (except financially) my entire life, but my car broke down in OH today and I live in KY, and I am stranded at a co-workers house for the night... My Dad wouldn't get me a car rental, but he is paying for my towing and repairs for my car tomorrow. I feel really bad because he says he doesn't have the money, but he has a really good job that pays good. The repairs will ONLY hopefully be 300 TOPS! I have no idea what is wrong with it, I just know my left back tire WON'T move. So, I feel really bad that he is paying for my car repairs (and he just fixed my car over the weekend, the stearing rod) my Dad always comes through financially and I am starting to feel horrible.. I ONLY ask him for money/car repairs when I REALLY need it, I am 20 living on my own. What should I do though, because I feel horrible that he is paying for everything, but I can't afford it and my car is ONLY a 2002!!! Help??

2007-03-15 12:47:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i was wondering if anyone knew were to get a right side rear fender (fender flare?) for a 1987 ford. thanks

2007-03-15 12:41:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-15 12:10:11 · 5 answers · asked by Rottonwieller 3

2007-03-15 12:03:19 · 8 answers · asked by bobo 2

i went to the drive thru atm and i was waiting behing a car holding my brake peddle down no gas when the engine started shaking like i gave it alot of gas or sumthin and then died out but the battery is fine cus my cd player was still playing so then turned back the key and started the car and it sarted fine so as im leving the bank about 50 ft later it juast dies out like it ran out of gas. i checked the oil just in case cus i noticed it was low the other day but it was the same thing.so after awhile i startd it again and made it home but it was driving terrible . the car is a 1994 dodge spirit and has 156,568 miles on it, check engine has been going on and off for the last 2 weeks. in the last two months this thing has been nothing but problems once one is fixed another problem apears ive also been noticing alot of corosion around the plastic cover of the battery, where the radiater hose connects to the engine where the thermostat go's. but my main concern right now is it breakin dn

2007-03-15 11:55:54 · 6 answers · asked by mike 2

Who would know the difference?

"Rolling on dubs."

2007-03-15 11:35:06 · 7 answers · asked by icyhott4urmind 1

tcu in a honda accord and it has 2 resistors burnt black, how do i find out what kind they are ?

2007-03-15 11:29:56 · 6 answers · asked by bgrgdrvr33 1

2007-03-15 10:57:55 · 1 answers · asked by gentleben 1

My check engine light on my '97 chevy k1500 came on after I had my transmission rebuilt. I had the code read at an advance auto parts store and it read that the o2 sensor 1 bank 1 showed no activity. I replaced this o2 sensor and had my computer reset. about 15mi. down the road the check engine light came back on. I had it scanned again and it came up with the same thing. Now I don't know what to do. any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-03-15 10:54:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-15 10:41:26 · 7 answers · asked by toedelio 1

2007-03-15 10:37:58 · 2 answers · asked by jsword47 1

i have a 1990 chevy pick-up with a 4.3 with tbi and want to swap out and put in a 350 with tbi how do i make that work any help will be helpful thank you.

2007-03-15 10:26:47 · 10 answers · asked by bigredrule 1

The Rear of my truck starts to hop violently when I am braking. It starts Hopping at about 45 MPH and does not stop until I am stopped. If I stop at speeds slower than 40 it does not Hop though. I HAVE already replaced the rear brake shoes and drums , these are brand spankin new and are nto warped or bad in any way. Also I have replaced the front brake pads. I did not have the rotors turned/replaced They don't have any wear and no Lip on the oustide and there is no shimmy in the steering wheel to indicate warped rotors. another thing is when The truck is at slower speeds 15-0 I can feel a slight pulsing on the brake pedal. This hopping is driving me nuts and I'm at a loss, Any ideas????

2007-03-15 10:26:21 · 6 answers · asked by Keith C 5

2007-03-15 10:24:20 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

My car just died yesturday. It was hiccuping a few days before hand when we would accelerate. Then yesturday we turned a corner on a hill and it died. It kindof acted like it was out of gas when it died, like it was chugging. What is wrong with it? This is a '99 honda civic.

2007-03-15 10:16:15 · 14 answers · asked by rachel 2

i heard this stuff is good if you experience smoke or a rough engine/ vibration .

i dont really have any of these problems but id like to do this procedure if it will benefit my car. I'm pretty sure none of the previous owners had done this ever - car has about 175k on it.

i want to use diesel purge (i heard lubro moly is the best?) directly into the fuel injector lines (not as a tank additive). I was wondering if anyone had a good tutorial (possibly with pictures) on how to do this on my car - 1991 350sdl mercedes.

I did find one tutorial that calls for buying a fuel filter. Why is this necessary?

thanks.

2007-03-15 10:16:08 · 3 answers · asked by odysseyxltd 1

2007-03-15 10:15:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

what can i do to fix the engine and all the other parts on it? because they are covered in hard dried up mud?

2007-03-15 10:00:33 · 3 answers · asked by Kate 2