Maintenance & Repairs - April 2007

i put a question out about my toxic warning light and after good advice i checked the coils found nothing then went on to check both o2 sensors and finally replaced both but the car seems to be still mis fireing and the smell of unspent petrol is strong any clues /help/ guidence would be of help at this stage

2007-04-11 03:42:20 · 2 answers · asked by stegg 1

My 92 Honda Accord has a systemic problem. It cranks, but does not start. Here's are some info:

Battery is good. Cranks normally. However, at times it seems like it's not getting the fuel, or proper mixture or something, then its just cranks and not start. When ever this happens, the only thing to fix it is to try it many times, up to 20-30 times, and using the suggested method of pumping the gas pedal seveval times, then keep it depressed and recranks. Only after so many times, it then starts.

It does not sound like a fuel pump problem. Because once runs, it runs fine, no hiccups.

It seems to run across this problem when the engine is cut off and it seems like engine sucks the last drop of gas out of the line and the it whines down, not quite a normal clean engine cut off. It happens on hotter days too.
At any rate, not exactly sure, but again the poor's man fix has always been to recrank up until the battery is dead which has not occur yet. It eventually starts.

2007-04-11 03:35:33 · 7 answers · asked by dtthvqldtthvql 1

2007-04-11 03:04:53 · 11 answers · asked by Lady Innocent 1

2007-04-11 02:16:38 · 2 answers · asked by Eric H 2

2007-04-10 22:47:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok I've got a 92 Civic DX 5 speed and when its been running for a while, why does it slowly but surely lose a butt load of power. Usually i can give it about 1/10th of the pedal as im letting off the clutch when i just start it up. But when its been running for a while it takes me pushing down the pedal for a split second for the throttle to catch up and then i can let off the clutch and go. My car does also have really bad overheating problems to but i think thats cause i bypassed the Heater core, and the hose is kinda crimped... But theres nothing i can really do...

2007-04-10 20:34:55 · 9 answers · asked by azphault502 1

its for a toyota celica 3sgte motor. i am looking at running around the 9:1 compression piston. just wondering if a flat top, or high dome of piston would be best. thanks, joe

2007-04-10 20:23:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-10 19:46:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just bought a 1994 mustang GT and when you drive it makes a grinding/rubbing sound. It does it even if I'm just coasting. You can feel the vibration of whatevers rubbing. I thought the rotors might be warped so I replaced them but it still does it. It also makes a popping and rubbing noise if you your moving with the wheel all the way turned. (I'm not sure if this is the same problem). I jacked up the car and the front drivers side tire has a tiny bit of play when you push and pull on it with your hands positoned at 12 and 6 on the tire. I think its either a wheel bearing or a ball joint or maybe both, but is there anyway to tell which one it is? Thanks

2007-04-10 18:44:28 · 11 answers · asked by tay h 2

I need to change them, but need to know where they are, and what I need to do the job. Any pointers would be nice also.

2007-04-10 18:34:03 · 3 answers · asked by It All Matters.~☺♥ 6

I was readin somewhere that a guy cut the frame of a longbed right behind the cab and got a shortbed and just welded it together. Is this possible and would it be sturdy? What would to be done to complete the project besides the welding? I know people are gonna say its not worth it jus buy a shortbed, i jus wanna know.

2007-04-10 18:28:20 · 4 answers · asked by John 2

ok so one day i was going to drive my car and notice that my right tire was flat the tire was pretty old so i replaced both front tires but the next day when i was about to go home from work my left tire was flat now and i checked if there was any nails or screws but nothing. soo what could make my tire flat. maybe just someone who hates or some annoying kids.

2007-04-10 18:23:19 · 5 answers · asked by Roberto Carlos 2

this is a 2.2 L SOHC Also before i waste my time, are the valves adjustable? and are they Shim style or adjustable rocker arms?

2007-04-10 18:07:35 · 2 answers · asked by propblaast 1

2007-04-10 18:00:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Where can I get detailed instruction on how to do this myself?

2007-04-10 17:45:58 · 6 answers · asked by shoenig1972 1

and the inside of the back drivers side tire where the brake hits gets VERY hot (the actual disk thing gets red) after driving about a mile and it starts to smoke and stink. Is this a bad caliber or is there some other kind of adjustments that could be done? 2001 Kia optima

2007-04-10 17:36:05 · 6 answers · asked by Robin F 1

2007-04-10 17:25:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

whenever i make a left turn, i hear this squeakin sound on the right front side of my car, seems like its the axle or somethin. what do you guys think is wrong? im gonna have it chk in a day or two but im jux worried so im tryin to get a heads up. its sounds like sum'n is grindin against each other. have any of you experience this similar problem.

2007-04-10 17:16:55 · 4 answers · asked by Karma is Universal 1

I drive a 93 Mazda MPV mini van and if I have a full tank and drive to Poplarbluff (20 miles) and right back and have lost nearly half a tank. This dont seem good considering I was in a friends car lastnight for the same trip and his gas barely moved. does anyone have any ideas whats wrong or what can be done? I cant take it to get looked at because the mechanics here may as well want a human sacrifice for prices they charge. Thanks.

2007-04-10 17:15:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

do you know how it works? i do...

2007-04-10 17:11:54 · 5 answers · asked by mdk68gto, ase certified m tech 7

also how can i find out which toyota dealer sold this car? it's a 2001 and bought it used from a dealer, but they do not give out any information about previous owners... how can i find that out?

thanks

2007-04-10 16:19:43 · 15 answers · asked by eject911 3

How often should i rotate my tires. The guy who sold me the car said i should have it done when i get the oil changed, but somebody eles told me only once a year shoud be fine.

2007-04-10 16:13:10 · 3 answers · asked by carriec 7

I'm talking about changing your car's tires

after 30,000 miles
after 50,000
or after the penny test fails? You know insert a penny to see how bold they are

2007-04-10 16:02:55 · 12 answers · asked by Missy 4

My Uncle has been putting Water in his Gas tank for awhile now.....putting about 1/3 of water mixed in with the Gas, his truck is still running fine.......How does that work?

2007-04-10 15:46:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cousin recently put in some fix a flat crap for my tire which was leaking, so I'm thinking that it hardened on one spot in the tire, causing it to be lobsided. It is my front passenger side tire which is the culprit.

2007-04-10 15:19:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-10 15:08:28 · 21 answers · asked by Mr. Gillard 1

2007-04-10 15:06:33 · 6 answers · asked by mud pie 3

Colud it be the Head Gasket. And if so how much would it cost to replace typicaly

2007-04-10 14:53:54 · 2 answers · asked by ERIC G 1

We have a 1999 expedition eddie bauer and the cruise control does not work at all, was looking for clues as to why?

2007-04-10 14:37:14 · 6 answers · asked by lanning5 1

I heard from some people saying that if you install strut bars ( the one you put under your hood ), it can mess up the wheel alignment. Is this true? Why or why not?

2007-04-10 14:13:04 · 4 answers · asked by mrhuangsta 3