Maintenance & Repairs - April 2007

Hello, I have a '85 Pontiac Fiero GT and my stock GM Delco radio works but the light for the clock/station does not come on. I have had it come on briefly in the past but this really bothers me. Also my dash instrument's (speed/RPM tachs) light is very dim at night and I was wondering if this is how bright it is supposed to be or can I make it any brighter with new bulbs/fuse? If I cannot quick fix the radio, I will just buy a new JVC one next week.

2007-04-09 05:18:58 · 1 answers · asked by warcraftbs 1

I have an 84 Chevy Pickup with the GM 6.2 Diesel Engine. The engine came out of a salvage yard, and It is not quite as good at the one that was in it before. I know they say every little bit helps, and I was considering getting a K&N Filter, because I have seen it demonstrated how much more air flow they allow. My question is: Does the increased air flow help with engine performance on a diesel engine? I have been told that change in the air flow will in NO way help a diesel run better, this seems inaccurate, but I want educated opinions. Before, i got 18-20 mpg on the highway, with this engine I only get about 14-15. I don't expect it to make ALL the difference in the world, but will it allow my engine to run and operate smoother and get marginaly better fuel economy? Please, I am thinking a K&N Filter would help, but i dont wanna spend $60 on a filter if it will make no difference.

2007-04-09 05:06:30 · 4 answers · asked by american_muscle_101 2

2007-04-09 05:05:32 · 2 answers · asked by esotericnymph 1

To use to adjust the striker post on my car (the post the car latch attaches to)

2007-04-09 04:57:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-09 04:55:00 · 6 answers · asked by m 1

2007-04-09 04:44:42 · 5 answers · asked by browe66 3

The striker is the post that the door latch connects with. I don't know what tool to use to adjust this post. Thanks

2007-04-09 04:29:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

ive been asking questions but here is another, because of the costs i am either going to do one or the other with the help of my boyfriend, should i fix the head gasket or put in a used engine, its a 99 grand am gt and has 144,000 miles on it, its a 6 cylinder. im not going to a mechanic i cant afford it and i cant take the car back i bought it for 1500 at an auction. i dont really need the car because i have access to my moms chevy cobalt whenever i want, but it is nice to have ur own vehicle ya know, its my first one and i just wanna toy around with it!!!!

2007-04-09 04:27:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2000 Explorer (V6 Vin X) which I have been posting for over the past few days. I put one can of R134 in yesterday and the Y! Community suggested that I was still low. This morning I bought another can with a gauge to refill the AC. The gauge is "Artic Freeze R 134" and on the gauge there is green, blue, yellow and red. It says green is low, blue proper, yellow do not add and red do not add, other problem. My gauge sits at 25 PSI (bottom threshhold for blue or proper) and rises to 45PSI (top threshhold for blue or proper). As the compressor clicks on it drops back down to 25 PSI. This does this every five seconds or so. I added more R134 but the gauage never went into yellow but my AC still isnt that good - should I keep adding or am I at the appropriate levels?

2007-04-09 04:14:40 · 5 answers · asked by fastcarceo25 3

Just bought my first car - I'm not looking to become a super mechanic, just want to aviod going to the garage for silly reasons. PS I own a Citoen Saxo.

2007-04-09 04:08:42 · 14 answers · asked by Moose 1

2007-04-09 03:59:27 · 4 answers · asked by speedy 2

2007-04-09 03:50:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our 1997 E420 is not starting, cranks but does not catch on. Also when I open the doors the fog,side and low beam lights will flash for a minute or so then stop. What would that indicate?

2007-04-09 03:07:15 · 4 answers · asked by nonmachanic 1

2007-04-09 02:50:49 · 4 answers · asked by ron t 1

...is located on the vauxhall zafira, i have brought a kit from halfords but cannnot work out where to connect it.

2007-04-09 02:00:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i mean it's possible to burn the gasoline due to a higher compression (13:1)? instead of spark (that would generate more torque due to bigger pistion and rod ..). it's that possible? why

2007-04-08 23:53:01 · 5 answers · asked by zpango2000 1

My whipers have always been fairly slow since I bought the car about a month ago. I kind of ignored this and then in the snow storm (the last one) they got stuck upward on my windshield but strugled and got a few cm's back and fourth and thats it. They sometimes will randomly stop since and the setting speed really has no difference when I change ths setting... they are all extremely slow and labouring. Advice or does anyone know the potential problem before I get it checked out?

2007-04-08 17:44:28 · 6 answers · asked by Flames_of_my_fire 2

2007-04-08 17:41:05 · 5 answers · asked by Alejandro M 1

i just about boiled cause my radiator seems to have a leak. whats the likely hood of me having to get a whole new one?

2007-04-08 17:32:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have Honda insight Hybrid and the engine is leaking, what type of engine leak solution should I put? Thanks

2007-04-08 17:23:38 · 11 answers · asked by Curious 1 1

My car will all of the sudden start accelrating all by itself. I have to park and turn it off or I'm afraid it'll burn out. I'll be driving around and everything will be okay... and then all of the sudden it starts accelarating. If I'm on a highway or a street with no traffic I can put it into 5th gear and after a little while it will regulate itself and stop doing it... but if not... then I have to turn the car off, wait a little while and then it'll be okay. What couldbe causing this? and how can I fix it? should I take it to a mechanic? It usually happens if I'm in 1st or 2nd gear for too long or accelerate too much in 1st or 2nd. THANKS!!

2007-04-08 17:17:25 · 17 answers · asked by it is i! 2

i need to find and test the theft deterrent relay and clutch start switch i turn my key and my starter dosent even click nothing happens at all

2007-04-08 17:14:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK I HAVE NO POWER THE CAR IS BOGGING WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS IT HAS NO OVER DRIVE, I HAVE CHANGED THE PLUGS, WIRES, EGR VALVE, AND COIL PAKS, BUT THE THING IS IS WHEN I PLUG IN THE EGR VALVE THE PROBLEM GETS WORSE, OH AND THE CAR WILL NOT GO NO FASTER THAN 55 MPH SO IM SCREWED TO NOT GET ON THE FREEWAY SO IF THERES ANY ONE THAT CAN HELP ME OR ANYTHING YOU CAN TELL ME ABOUT THE PROBLEM PLEASE DO

2007-04-08 17:12:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I first got the jeep, the speakers would cut out when I opened the doors. Eventually, the door speakers stopped working altogether. Replaced front speaker wires, put in 4 new speakers, and replaced factory radio. Sound came back in the front, but once again, it's cutting out when I open the doors. The speakers also out cut out when I turn up the bass. Sometimes when I open or close my windows too far, the power to the radio goes out, then comes back. What the hell is going on?

2007-04-08 16:54:41 · 4 answers · asked by vinny 1

COOLING QUESTION,
have stock 95 riviera,v-6 supercharged. It has a 195 degree themostat(oem),works properly. Has 2 electric cooling fans(oem),work properly .Fans do not turn on until temp reaches 215 degrees. Car cruises at 200 degrees but under loads temperature rises to 215,than back to 200. Live in hill country so temp gauge fluctuates 15 degrees constantly. i want to install a 180 degree thermostat,and adjust the temperature at which the cooling fans turn on to 195 degrees. I need to know how to go about setting the fans at the 195 degree temp. If I need to install and aftermarket kit, please let me know which one. How do I set the temperature at which the cooling fans turn on?Thanks for yor answer.

2007-04-08 16:49:47 · 6 answers · asked by J.T. 1

The owners manual doesn't show it , and the autoparts doesn't have it on catalogue, but you can feel it when it turns on (mine is starting to fail)

2007-04-08 16:37:47 · 4 answers · asked by howlme 2

I have a 2000 Honda Civic that I am only planning on having for a few more months, six months tops.I got my oil changed yesterday, and they told me my battery was very low,it was reading 12.7 volts, & the little blue light on the battery wasnt shining.There was alot of corrosion on the terminals, so I had them clean them, could that help?The car starts right up for me every time, I never have any problems.Since I am planning on getting a new car within 6 months, I dont want to put any money into my current one, I am basically driving it until it dies, it has 204,000 miles on it.I am hesitant to buy a new battery, because like I said, my car starts right up every time, its not like the engine turns over slowly and barely starts up, it always starts right up, even when it is really cold out.Will I have some warning before it is really ready to die (e.g., barely starts in the morning) or could it just die when I am driving and my car stops working?Any advice appreciated!

2007-04-08 12:56:15 · 14 answers · asked by redsox_bob 1

all was fine. i stopped thenwent one more block stopped let off the brake hit the gas and nothing!no forward no reverse NOTHING! there had been no noise/vibration/chugging absolutely notthing! WHAT could be wrong?

2007-04-08 11:22:38 · 1 answers · asked by rufus5469 1

Backing into a parking spot the other day my car revved up to 4000 rpm pushing on the break the car still wanted to go, when it came to a complete stop i put it in park, the veh was still revving at 4000 rpms. I emmidiatley shut the car off and restarded it and it went right to 4000 rpms. I have a 98 pontiac grand am. Any answers on what it may be will be greatly appreciated....thanks

2007-04-08 11:15:14 · 2 answers · asked by gloy 1

2007-04-08 10:46:52 · 9 answers · asked by Jason S 1