Maintenance & Repairs - April 2007

The car is a 97' Ford Escort

thanks for you thoughts

2007-04-18 16:16:11 · 12 answers · asked by az_ zoo 2

I have a 91 integra GS. i need to replace the radiator. i know my way around cars but have never done anything this intricate. or so all the tubes look. it's 500 dollars to have it done and haolf that to do it myself. i'm just curious if anyone has done anything like tat. is it easier than it looks?

2007-04-18 16:10:09 · 11 answers · asked by ryushi44 1

I have a 1998 chrysler cirrus I went into a place to eat i came back out and tryed to start my car ...it wouldnt start wouldnt even turn over or attempt to start it made no sound the battery is charged cause i had it jumped to see if that was it. It makes a clicking sound under the hood when you try to start it but thats it can anyone help me with alittle advice i'm going crazy!!! anyhelp or suggestions would help. ~thanks sarah~

2007-04-18 15:31:31 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got a new Ford Mustang and the other day I noticed a strange noise coming from the muffler area. I took it to the dealership where I bought it and they told me the muffler bearings needed to be replaced. They also told me my warranty wouldn't cover it because it was normal wear and tear. Can someone please tell me what muffler bearings are, I've never even heard of that.

2007-04-18 15:14:52 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

How long should I wait to wash them...and how long before I can apply wax?

2007-04-18 15:08:53 · 5 answers · asked by hct_94 2

I have a 95 eclipse gsx auto that the tranny had gone out. I took it to a shop that was reccomended to me by another reputable shop.When I first went to get my job qouted the mechanic had told me he could get it done in 3 days & for $1200 I said no way & decided to repair it on my own. two days later I decided I didn't hae the time & went back & he told me it would be a week I said ok.I left the car with the hopes to drive me car in a week.The week came & went & the shop had not even started on my car because he said that my lug nuts were a special kind & needed the proper key.I don;t understand why he took a week to tell me this but i said ok take them off however you like.To make a long story short it has been about a month & a half & he still has not gotten the car right yet.The speedo doesn't work & the reverse is messed up to.After repeated trips he tells me he did not replace the valve body & to come back again I don't have time or patience & the tranny is slipping again.

2007-04-18 15:06:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1995 dodge intrepid and when I start my car none of the gauges work and the tranny won't shift . so I have to turn it off and restart it about 5 to 10 times and then it works fine . Does anybody know how to fix this problem?

2007-04-18 15:03:37 · 4 answers · asked by basshunter1515 1

My engine makes a sort of light knoking sound It is not coming from the bottom of the engine, it's coming from the top of the engine towards the rear. It doesn't sound like a lifter so what else could it be? The car still has good power and the oil pressure is good its at 65 psi at full throttle and 30 psi at idle. the engine has 158,000 miles on it.

2007-04-18 14:56:05 · 7 answers · asked by CAPTAIN GENIUS !! 5

someone messed up my cuzes car and she needs to know if it happend today or if it takes awhile for it to mess up the car?

2007-04-18 14:54:10 · 5 answers · asked by Addie B 3

the brake pedal stiffens and make air noises. It is hard to push the brake pedal in order to stop.

2007-04-18 14:49:51 · 5 answers · asked by volther t 2

2007-04-18 14:46:11 · 2 answers · asked by gmh20324 1

It has a 2.8 liter V-6 engine. It is running so rich that It will foul the plugs in a few miles of driving. I was getting a code for the oxygen sensor and the mass air flow sencor I have replaced the oxygen sensor twice.There is no mass air-flow sensor on that model truck. I also replaced the MAP sensor and put two rebuilt fuel injectores in it. What should I look for? I am in a money crunch and can't afford to take it to a shop.

2007-04-18 14:29:27 · 5 answers · asked by Joey C 1

the pistons are already in the motor but the man has put two of the pistons on each side of the motor with the numbers up and two pistons on each side with the numbers upside down

2007-04-18 13:46:05 · 2 answers · asked by kevans11575 1

I have a 1990 Sable that the air bag light just started flashing yesterday. It flashes 9 times then pauses and flashes again. I did disconnect the battery for a couple hours and that did not fix it. does any one know why it would do that and how I could fix it?
thanks for your time

2007-04-18 12:18:03 · 4 answers · asked by smallfrytd 1

If your struts go out will it make you wreck when they go out? Will you still be able to drive the car?

2007-04-18 11:24:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

sure enough our extended warranty just expired,rats ate the wiring harness,battery dies,align front right wheel for 2nd time.now we have a leak looks like oil,feels and smells like water(radiator?).als o motor mounts are bad???

2007-04-18 11:19:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

What exactly is an ECU in a car, and how would you go about resetting one?

2007-04-18 11:14:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I always get confused whether i'm going to move the steering wheel left or right. If I want to back up and and end up to the right do I move the steering wheel left. Ugh im so confused

2007-04-18 11:11:18 · 5 answers · asked by dmastre411 1

It has always been a little off but about a week ago when I filled up my truck the bar indicated that it was only half full. Is this one of those things that solve themselves or do I have to do some surgery? If so, how major? I have a '98 Ram with a 5.2 L V8 Magnum

2007-04-18 10:47:47 · 7 answers · asked by caballero5792 4

i drive a 1986 gmc s-15 and it just started chirping. it gets louder when i give it gas then it goes back down when i slow down. i have lookede in the engine compartment and it is not my belts slipping. i am thinking that it might be my alternator or my water pump. also i got under my car and it seems louder right under my oil pan, so could it be my oil pump??? any ideas would help. thanks

2007-04-18 10:44:50 · 4 answers · asked by duke 2

The maximum horsepower developed by an engine with all engine-driven accessories in use is the net horsepower rating.

2007-04-18 10:44:29 · 2 answers · asked by NAS 1

i have s-10 chevorlet 1995 but every time i try to start it , it turns off the mechanic said it might be the fuel pump but also the battery goes out right away

2007-04-18 10:43:25 · 5 answers · asked by LilFlip 1

Its a 97' Acura TL 2.5....

I was told that its' water pump needed to be "bleeded" and that its' fan had a relay or is relaying or something. Can someone tell me what these things are and how much it'll cost me to repair??

2007-04-18 10:42:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-18 10:40:39 · 3 answers · asked by gerflip 2

99 Ford Ranger, six cylinder, 3.4 liter. Need Aternator, shop wanted to charge $398 plus extra for the belt. I don't have this kind of money at all. Will have to do it myself. Any kind of basic directions or links would be greatly appreaciated.

thank you

2007-04-18 10:38:38 · 6 answers · asked by xillith 3

I was driving down the highway last week and my car just turned off. First the radio went off, then the speedometer went to 0 and finally the car just completely shut off. I got the car towed to a shop. They said it was the alternator and alternator cable and replaced it. I picked my car up and it died again 15 minutes after driving. Took my car back to the shop and they hooked the battery up to a tester with the car running. The battery continued to lose power right in front of us. The battery is less than 6 months old. The mechanics have no idea what the problem is.

2007-04-18 10:29:46 · 6 answers · asked by Keith M 2

The converter requires min 500f to fire. #1 cyl is much cooler than the rest close to 400, 2&3 read 490 and #4 is 460. Temps taken at 2000 rpm. water temp 180, plugs are platnum and uniform in firing condition. Idle is smooth mpg avg is 26 with 5spd mostly hwy miles @ 65/70 mph. Both converters, fuel/air sensor, and O2 sensor are new. The light won't stay off.

2007-04-18 10:26:02 · 2 answers · asked by MUNCH 1

And what they mean with 5w or 10w and 30 ?

2007-04-18 10:23:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-18 09:51:06 · 5 answers · asked by BERTIE R 1

i have no clue..can i use spray paint or something else?

2007-04-18 09:49:25 · 7 answers · asked by xxgoincrazy313xx 2