Maintenance & Repairs - April 2007

The check engine light has been on on my car for a little while now, but I know that it's because of the O2 sensor behind the Catalytic Converter, but it seemed to be doing fine. Yesterday it was raining and I was my car in traffic. I stopped at light when my TRAC OFF light came on and my exhaust sounded louder (like it shifted into a lower gear). When I started to drive again it suddenly jumped a little bit and drove for about 20 feet and then died. I let it sit for a few minutes and tried to start it up again, but it won't turn over. A couple of time the car actually started, but then died after 2 seconds. I recently had the transmission replaced with a used one which had low miles on it. Do you think that the transmission might have caused this problem or could it be something else. I'd really appreciate any suggestions. Thank You.

2007-04-21 04:56:08 · 6 answers · asked by James 1

it is leaking where u put the freon in

2007-04-21 04:54:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-21 04:53:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I closed my drive door and all of the sudden the side mirror pops out. It's still attached through some wire/cords it has but when i try to pop it back in place it won't stay; it will fall out as soon as I close the door again. Do I have to take it to a mechanic? Is this easy/expensive to fix? HELP!

2007-04-21 04:48:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

on my 14hp briggs and statton lawn mower

2007-04-21 04:40:33 · 4 answers · asked by hondarider400at 3

its a john deer sabre i think it has a briggs & straton engine 14hp

2007-04-21 04:27:20 · 4 answers · asked by hondarider400at 3

I have one of those cheap Chinese imported mopeds and recently the steel cable that controls the brake detached from the brake handle mechanism. The cable was attached through a small hole near the brake handle. How do I reattach this cable? Again the cable itself is not broken, it has just detached from the hand brake area.

2007-04-21 03:48:36 · 4 answers · asked by ericcoz 1

i have a 94 buick and i jsut checked the trans fluid and its no where near its suspose to be can that be the reason my car jerks and is smoke under the hood?

2007-04-21 03:46:09 · 5 answers · asked by wert409 1

My Mustang convertible was in the garage all winter and won't start up today. It's the battery, right? Well, I've never jump started a car, just watched a zillion times. Do you hook up the opposite colors? This is important so don't tell me something unless you're sure so I don't kill or maim myself. AND EXPLAIN IN SIMPLEST TERMS! Or should i just call a service since I have insurance that covers it?

2007-04-21 03:40:22 · 13 answers · asked by SHELTIELUVER 3

In general if i get a bucket of Bondo body filler (the filler not the tape stuff) to use with a wire screen... how much filler will cover how much surface area? The hole i have is maybe 8-12 inches by 2-4 inches.

2007-04-21 02:16:00 · 3 answers · asked by bigalexe 2

I've got 97 hyundai lantra. every time i close the door in my car i get shocked.i know this is coz static current. pls tell me hw can i avoid this.
i've seen some cars got like, belt hangin at the back to avid this,pls tell me how to install that and where cn i find those belts.

2007-04-21 01:37:20 · 4 answers · asked by Sobanath 2

I have a 95 Honda Accord that had a security system but the alarm under the hood was taken out but the system can still disable the car.

2007-04-21 01:07:53 · 2 answers · asked by Smurfe6 1

1990 Pontiac Grand Am, Automatic Trans.

When driving, the vehicle runs smooth. When I come to a stop it will shake, not like a 12 on the rhictorscale, but it vibrates and its very noticeable. This probelm goes away if I slip it into neutral or park. It has done this since I have owned it, and the spark plugs and wires have been changed 3 times, regular maintainance kept up on, and not driven hard. Looking for suggestion on what this could be, because, frankly, I have no idea.

2007-04-21 00:19:12 · 6 answers · asked by american_muscle_101 2

I just changed my brakes which I usually do myself with no problems, however this morning on the way to work I stopped by the store and there was a lot of smoke coming from the drivers side brake area. Is this normal at all or what could be the problem???

2007-04-21 00:02:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The check engine lite is on, mechanic is going to put it on computer. I understand that.........my question is, if something else besides the check engine prob is there will that show on this computer test?

2007-04-20 23:53:45 · 11 answers · asked by lala 3

2007-04-20 23:11:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

headlights are dull and really cant see at nite,shops can do it but they want 55.00 a light.......help, ill try anything, but cleaning them wont do it

2007-04-20 22:05:01 · 7 answers · asked by Robert 2

mechanical

2007-04-20 21:10:28 · 2 answers · asked by devakinandan s 1

It seems when I press the brakes on my car I now hear a loud noise that almost sounds like thunder, I'm wondering if this is the brakes or what? The car still stops when I press the brake but not as easily as other cars I've driven without this noise.

2007-04-20 20:26:37 · 9 answers · asked by emily51501 2

2007-04-20 20:24:20 · 2 answers · asked by fsufsublue 1

you move your foot and accidently knock all 4 wheel nuts down a deep drain gully. You try to open up the gully cover but its too hard to move.

So now your left at your car at night, far from home, no mobile/cell phone.... with the punctured tyre you've just removed.. and the spare you've put on... but no tyre nuts to secure the wheel.

What would you do ?

2007-04-20 20:14:39 · 29 answers · asked by golfgirl 3

my clutch is gettin easy to push and sometimes i try to shift and kinda grinds not often but when i drive fast on my celica gts

2007-04-20 19:53:00 · 9 answers · asked by Carlos C 1

i have a 92 honda accord and wanted to know where would i plug the diognostics test wires onto the car. Is it in the car or under the hood where I do it?

2007-04-20 19:51:54 · 4 answers · asked by dev_welling 2

I accidentally spilled transmission fluid on the concrete in my garage about a month or two ago. What is the best way to clean this up? It has left a stain on the concrete.

2007-04-20 19:39:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do both front tires spin or just one when in 4 wheel drive?

2007-04-20 19:37:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

can any one help me why is this car engine come to hot... and then when it is to hot my ALTERNATOR cant handle it, dropping the power to nearly 11.39,, and i know for fact it is not my .A.L.T., i change it two times already... please help me, how to tell if the water pump is broken or i need anew radior or what is worng with it...

2007-04-20 18:48:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, the other day I notice my engine was low in oil, kinda below the low mark, so I fill the motor up with 1 quart of motor oil. ----l

2007-04-20 18:28:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or did I buy the wrong thing?
This might be a dumb question, so hang in there. He is always working on his cars, a newer dodge neon and an old saturn. I bought a Craftsman 3 ton hydraulic jack, that is subtitled a SUV jack. He can still use it for his vehicles, the 3 ton SUV is just an example of how large a vehicle it can support, right? Or should I make an exchange?
Thanks for your help.

2007-04-20 18:10:14 · 10 answers · asked by prettygirlsmakegraves 3

I drive a 95 Dodge Intrepid. I was driving for about 45 mins when i stopped at a light and my car just completely shut off. I tried to start it back up but the engine wont turn over. I makes the sound of a dead battery but can that be it? Could it be fuel related?

2007-04-20 18:02:26 · 13 answers · asked by Bob 2

I have a 1993 Infiniti J30, i just recently got it from my brother. I finally got it to start and i drove it around the block and came back home. I turned it off and tried to start it again and it wouldn't start. Then i remembered my brother saying something about it overheating and when it gets to hot it will shut the whole car down. And when it cools down the car will start again. And when i look inside to see if the hot or cold thermostat is going up it's fine, regular temperature. So if anyone can give me good advise i would really appreciate it.
Thanks!!!!

2007-04-20 17:29:37 · 11 answers · asked by Tamara K 1