Maintenance & Repairs - April 2007

Saw an ad for a used car I have been looking for, mileage is approaching 100k. This ad said that the Head Gasket was replaced/fixed. Would it be safe to buy, or is a head gasket problem just the start of something else?

2007-04-26 09:54:53 · 7 answers · asked by yblehs 2

We are trying to spec a body built on an Ford F350 truck chassis with a diesel engine for a desert crossing. Does anyone know any negative effects (if any) on the engine if the truck's a/c is left running nightly while the engine is off. Any idea of fuel consumption for a/c with engine off.

2007-04-26 09:52:27 · 7 answers · asked by stkcml 1

I have a car that has been sitting 2 years. Obviously, it will need a new battery, tires and hoses? What other items should I be concerned about to get running again:

2007-04-26 09:43:08 · 10 answers · asked by jffsacks 1

the top that on the car has holes in it and the metal starting to rust underneath but before i can fix it i need to know where i can find the kits.

2007-04-26 08:47:28 · 4 answers · asked by DirtyRed 2

Will shifting from reverse to drive without stopping put unnecessary wear on the transmission?

2007-04-26 08:42:20 · 10 answers · asked by KAREN S 1

Hello, I have a 90 pontiac 6000LE 3.1 MPFI, I checked the voltage to my TPS and its reading 0.80 Volts at idle and 5.50 Volts at Wide open throttle.. Does this sound like a bad tps? I have been running extremely rich lately and losing alot of fuel ecomony along with pops out the exhaust with some fuel related smoke out the pipe. Curious if the TPS sounds like its bad
Thank you

2007-04-26 08:18:55 · 4 answers · asked by CitationOne 3

What's the best way, and what's the cost? The back trunk rattles when the bass set is turned up.

2007-04-26 07:45:13 · 6 answers · asked by Ryder 1

just changed gearbox but not engaging gears, but every now and then it would if left in gear, not put any gearbox oil in as the garage is closed. car is a fiat fiorino (fiat 127)

2007-04-26 07:03:00 · 11 answers · asked by AidyA 4

I just got an '07 civic 2 months ago...I'm leaving out of the country for 3 weeks. Should I get one of my friends just to start the car once a week? or drive it around the block once a week?

2007-04-26 06:59:05 · 4 answers · asked by La La 2

Recently my friend and I were driving around and needed to fill up on gas. I was curious as to what Super Unleaded would do for my car and she said not to use it. She claimed that Super Unleaded is only for bigger trucks and will ruin my engine. Needless to say, I'm a little confused as I've heard that even though most cars can go on Unleaded, Super is just the Rolls Royce, if you will, of gasoline. I've heard it's better for your car but not mandatory to use in most cases and that using it wouldn't be detrimental. I have two different opinions and am curious to which one is correct...

2007-04-26 06:57:58 · 7 answers · asked by Bodhi 2

On my 2002 Hyundai Elantra, I recently changed the air filter, engine oil/filter and transmission oil (manual). Only the air filter was DIY (FRAM filter). Afterwards, my MPG is down from 27 to 25 under same driving style (this seems small, but because the car automatically computes it, it's very noticeable). What could be the problem?

2007-04-26 06:54:20 · 6 answers · asked by djt0704 2

Hello and thanks for any help/tips I receive.

My question is how hard is it to install an exhaust (ie - Flowmaster) kit myself? I'm pretty handy with mechanical things...do you need regular tools and a jack or do you need special equipment? I'm looking at installing the exhaust kit into a 2003 Chevy S-10 Extreme. Is this something I should have a shop do? Or is this something a reasonably handy guy with extra time can do (me). Thanks for your opinions!

2007-04-26 06:48:26 · 7 answers · asked by iNCiRCA24 1

believers in their wires performance?
Thanks.

2007-04-26 06:47:51 · 1 answers · asked by JAMn1 1

How long should new brake pads last on an automatic car?

2007-04-26 06:35:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

it sorta fishtails when i go over any little bump or pot hole in the street. all four tires act like they have a life if their own! it is hard to control the wheel. yesterday i was driving on the freeway and it the tires started to tremble alot so now when i speed up a little the whole car begins to shake, well from the tires. i am going to take it to my mechanic today. could it be the shocks/struts/axle/? or the racket pinon?? -however u spell it =-)
do u have any clue what it can be?

2007-04-26 05:59:38 · 9 answers · asked by Tanyah 3

I have a problem with the left front head lamp when brought it it didnt work when i start the engine i have to flash the high beam on off &/or wait like 20 seconds and then the left light came on..

now its not working i brought new bulb today and it didnt work 4 ages then it came on now it not working again
i suspect possible electrics fault but not sure, could be a fuse..

does any1 have any idiea what is wrong and how much to fix it?
its a renault laguna n reg (96)

2007-04-26 05:15:08 · 6 answers · asked by Ben 3

I have a 351C 2V in a 69 mustang. It willl start with just the turn of the key, you dont have to give it gas or anything sounds great, but when you put it in reverse or drive the idol goes way down and it dies unless you give it lost of gas. It has an automatic transmission. What might be wrong. I just bought the car and when i bought it was sitting for like 3 years all i did was replace the gas tank and put fresh gas in it and set the timing by hand & sound while in park. I have done the basic tune up and such

2007-04-26 04:42:46 · 5 answers · asked by Alex K 1

Okay, it's not as bad as it sounds. I was pulling up behind a friend at a meeting, well, between the two of us we were blocking off an entrance to a parkinglot that leads directly into the building, but it was well after hours and no one should have been using that entrance. Maybe ten seconds before I pulled up someone else had pulled around my friends car. I guess I didn't notice that they meant to back up into that parkinglot. I was honking my horn, so was another car. But she didn't here and backed into my car. The dent is big but not deep, it didn't crease but my car had an odd angle on it already, so I can't use the plunger. My boyfriend's going to try and take the door off to push it back out, but I was wondering if there was an article or a website that I could read over to see how hard this process is going to be. Well, really, any help would be great, thanks!

2007-04-26 04:24:28 · 2 answers · asked by that_photo_chick07 2

2007-04-26 04:24:05 · 4 answers · asked by Larry J 2

I have a 1987 Honda Accord (134,000 miles, automatic transmission, good condition) that needs a timing belt replacement.
My mechanic says its gonna cost me anywhere between $300 to $400. He has advised me not to spend that much since its such an old car. He is telling me to give it to the junkyard instead.
Is that the standard cost for this kind of job. How can I get to spend less? Any suggestions?

2007-04-26 04:17:39 · 8 answers · asked by Kornephoros 1

There is some slight squeaking when I press the brakes and they seem to grinding a bit.

2007-04-26 04:09:33 · 5 answers · asked by thebaron627 1

The starter motor in my VW Polo has died, I don't have the money for a brand new part (I'm a poor masters student) and was wondering whether any other cars shared the same starter motor so I could pick one up from a scrap yard. There aren't too many (none that I've found!!) 1.9D polos around. I'm fairly certain that it shares the same engine as the Mk III Golf 1.9 Diesel but without the turbo, can anyone confirm this, and are there any others??

Many thanks in advance

2007-04-26 03:35:12 · 4 answers · asked by Ben S 1

I have a 1995 Nissan Altima and it is stuck in park. I have tried pulling it and wiggling it and nothing works. It has the lock thing on it where you have to have your foot on the break to release it out of park. I have tried pushing the break to the floor, not pushing it and everywhere in between. Is there something I'm missing?

2007-04-26 02:47:01 · 11 answers · asked by fluterby2006 1

ive tried cleaning them when i clean the car but it doesnt seem to help?

2007-04-26 02:45:34 · 17 answers · asked by Blue eyed girl 2

I dont think it is the brakes or rotors causing the problem after reading up. Its like u almost gotta pump or slam the brakes to get it to stop and its really weak. The brake pedal feels different when pushing it in too. What do you think it is? This is a 94 4x4 explorer, what do you think this would cost also?

2007-04-26 02:30:04 · 5 answers · asked by cisco632 2

i was on an incline at a light, the car stalls. then it turns over for 30 seconds and dies and will not start. I have a mercury villlager 96 what do i do?

2007-04-26 01:53:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Midas stripped the bolt on the oil pan and need to replace the oil pan. I'm wondering how long it will take to replace.

2007-04-26 01:49:09 · 4 answers · asked by beno409 1

I own a classic VW bug from 1975. I recently restored it and it looks brand new and works great. I'd like to know what could I do to add some power to it so it accelerates faster? I have tried octane booster and premium fuel, but any other ideas? Thanks!

2007-04-26 01:34:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a friend who is getting her car a tune up and oil change...the car is a 2000 Honda (Passport I think). The garage is saying its taking 7 hours! Thats seems really extreme to me, or am I just way off?

2007-04-26 01:26:14 · 10 answers · asked by polarbearmom_2000 2

2007-04-26 01:13:11 · 4 answers · asked by maw 1