Maintenance & Repairs - April 2007

2007-04-21 16:29:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-21 15:57:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have bought my 1994 honda civic in 2005 from the dealership. I figured maybe before I bought it maybe they replaced all that stuff already. I have been driving all this time and I am kinda worried because I have to commute, a hour to school 3 days a week. I didn't want my car to just die becasue the timming belt snaps and me being stuck. I probably put about a little over 30,000 miles in to it already. When should I change the timming belt?

2007-04-21 15:32:14 · 10 answers · asked by kingofdrifters 4

I have a 1994 GMC Sierra with a 5.7 L V8 350. Just today, it started making this odd clicking noise. It is a sharp clicking noise that starts when I turn the key to the accessories position, and then it will go away after running for about a minute. Anybody have any suggestions on where I should start with this problem? Thanks a lot.

2007-04-21 15:30:57 · 8 answers · asked by ljc5353 2

mine has a small one that i see a small wet spot on the ground when i go to my car but it doesn't really affect the gas level. i guess it's just a few drops-should i get it fixed?

2007-04-21 15:28:02 · 11 answers · asked by ace 1

Someone has told me that you can spray somthing on the vacuum lines but I cant remember what. Can anyone help me?

2007-04-21 15:19:39 · 8 answers · asked by Joey C 1

I have a 2000 malibu, and have replaced the head gaskets, lower and upper intake manifolds, and thermostat. After running about an hour, the temperature goes all the way up. I also have no heat coming out of the heater, and the system seems to be overpressurizing. Does any one have any ideas what this can be? I have heard that it could be a faulty radiator cap. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

2007-04-21 15:12:23 · 9 answers · asked by david s 1

My sister just bought one of these cars. Its a V8 and it had only 77k miles on it. Someone said that it has the worst engine out there because its made of aluminum or something. Is this true? Also, the engine squeels when the AC is turned on. How do we fix that?

2007-04-21 14:57:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Suburban with 112,000 miles has developed a "roaring" noise which sounds similar to noise made by off-road tires. Noise will disappear when turning left. I purchased new tires and replaced front pads. Also had front end aligned. Nothing helped. While making any type of left turn the truck is perfectly quiet. Roaring noise is always present when going straight and a right turn does not cause the roar to disappear.

2007-04-21 14:38:51 · 6 answers · asked by Don M 1

2007-04-21 14:22:42 · 8 answers · asked by ben c 1

2007-04-21 14:18:07 · 4 answers · asked by kfcchickenlegs 1

2003 chevy malibu, 40,000 miles. With a 3.1 V-6 Engine. The car cranks fine. When I try to start it everything sound like it normally does, No different sounds or anything like that, it just wont start! I bought the car with 5000 miles over 2 years ago and have not had a problem with it. I had my oil changed a month ago and they recomended a battery terminal service. I checked the terminals and they are as clean as can be. Sorry I didn`t give enough info before. Thanks for the answers before (except the chrysler one).

2007-04-21 14:15:17 · 16 answers · asked by billwillyr 1

Well, to make a long story short, my timing belt for my mazda car slipped last spring. I had the timing belt and tensioner replaced at the dealership. Then the car started to make a noise after i drove it on small roads for 10 to 15 minutes. I took it back, they said it was the idler bearings. The car made noises again after driven for 10 to 15 minutes. Then winter came, the car no longer made any noises. Now spring time is here, and the weather is warm again, the car now makes noises again in the timing belt area after it is driven for 10 to 15 minutes on small roads. When the car is driven on freeways, it doesnt seem to make as much noise if not any, this usually only happens while it is driven on small roads, where there is stop and go and during warm seasons such as spring, summer, and fall, but not winter. Does anybody have the solution to this problem? My car is 2000 Mazda Protege Es with 1.8L engine and 4 cylinder. Can it possibly be the two cams or whatever you call it?

2007-04-21 14:12:10 · 2 answers · asked by tou2yaj 2

I have a 97 transport that takes Dexcool. Bought it from a private seller two hours from home. Put Peak antifreeze in it without realizing it needed Dexcool compatible anitfreeze. Drove for about 2 weeks and temperature guage went up and down and there was little to no heat but car still drove fine, engine never shut off and wasnt too hot. Had a friend drain ALL the antifreeze out of the radiator and the plastic tank. Didnt know they put straight anitfreeze in it without adding water. Drove about 1 mile and the low coolant light came on and engine overheated and van shut off. Took out some of the straight antifreeze and added water to the rest but its still overheating and theres not much heat. I dont think he added coolant to the radiator, just the plastic overflow tank. What should I do?

2007-04-21 13:16:15 · 7 answers · asked by princessamorena79 1

2007-04-21 13:09:28 · 1 answers · asked by shamcam84 1

im not sure how i should go about this. once i have the connectors removed from the battery it self i want to soak them in baking soda and water to dissovle all the acid. then dry them off really good. but the thing is that they are held in place to the battery terminals by a threaded hex screw. im worried if i take a steel wrench to it to remove the screw i might get a shock could it kill me. how should i go about cleaning them do you think?

2007-04-21 12:50:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Justify your answers.

2007-04-21 12:34:01 · 3 answers · asked by congion 1

I cant see anything under the bonnet

2007-04-21 12:30:47 · 8 answers · asked by squark 2

2007-04-21 12:30:13 · 7 answers · asked by fitaries 1

2007-04-21 12:25:47 · 8 answers · asked by setfree 3

i was going through a drive through and my car just shut down and would not start back. the body shop says i need a cam and crank sensior, does this sound right?

2007-04-21 12:06:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mum`s car (a Mercedes C class, 11 years old, low mileage) has not been driven for over 6 months and has just been parked in the road. Needless to say that the engine cannot be started, so I need to jump start it. As the car has been out of action for such a long time, what should I be aware of when I am driving around to charge up the battery? Am I safe to drive the car?

2007-04-21 11:53:35 · 7 answers · asked by ladypeonie 3

Give me one disadvantage of a rotary engine as compared to a modern four-stroke engine.

THANKS

2007-04-21 11:36:01 · 5 answers · asked by Psa 1

where can i find a body kit for my 96 camaro and where can i find a place where they can put on body kits

2007-04-21 11:18:41 · 3 answers · asked by Ivan1989 4

HI i have a ford focus which has just had its lamber sensor replaced because it was misfiring etc but despite doing this the car still does it. This is after putting it on the diagnostics any ideas as to what may be causing this...could it be a faulty idle control valve as the car does rev up and takes time coming down...any ideas...???

2007-04-21 11:03:58 · 2 answers · asked by dr q 1

i have a 50cc dirtbike automatic clutch and it has 4 gears.I let some one ride it and the did not switch gears.that person switched the gears when the wanted to and i think screwed my transmission up.and the kick start will not go down but when i try to crank it and i use the gears to why trying the kick start moves but don't crank. my transsmission srewed up ain't it

2007-04-21 10:43:24 · 1 answers · asked by Dillon H 3

2003 chevy malibu, plenty of cranking power, but wont start. Thank you.

2007-04-21 10:33:37 · 9 answers · asked by billwillyr 1

2007-04-21 10:03:11 · 2 answers · asked by Kristie W 1

2007-04-21 10:02:26 · 2 answers · asked by Islandz 3

I need a part for my Daewoo nexia (97 1.4) but I dont know the name. Its a short rubber hose with a wide end and tapers down. The wide end goes onto the rocker cover and the narrow end onto the breather hose. Anyone help? I will try to post some pictures of the part

2007-04-21 10:00:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous