Maintenance & Repairs - April 2007

i have a toyota corolla 88' model, ae92, and the problem is, the revs drop when the car is stopped, for a long time and in 'drive'. like at a long set of lights, the longer you leave it in drive without the car moving, the revs will start to drop. i have changed the spark plugs, plug leads, oil, oil filter, took it to a carburator specialist, and said it wasn't the carby. i have also raised the revs by hand, so the car wouldn't turn off. but other than that, for short drives the car is fine? anyone had this problem before?

2007-04-03 14:16:14 · 3 answers · asked by saab492003 1

I just spray painted my bike and i stood too close so it dripped all the way down. Is there a way to fix that without spending a ton of money and sanding it forever?

2007-04-03 13:57:15 · 7 answers · asked by ampitout 2

Hello, I just have a quick question, I am not sure if my car is idling to high. When it is idling the meter reads a little under 1000 RPM like maybe 800 or so. Is this to high and what may I need to fix if it is to high on a '85 Fiero. Also another question not concerning the Idling, when I do ride and hit a bump I hear a knocking sound coming from the front left wheel, what could this be? I'm sure its a suspension problem or something of the such. Another thing is sometimes when I drive I will hear a quick "ding" out of no where like my door is ajar or something. Thanks, sorry for so much to read!

2007-04-03 13:56:43 · 4 answers · asked by warcraftbs 1

if you put a asprin in your battery the acid from it will give enough kick to give the battery one last charge. just in case your out without your jump leads.. try it.. it really works.

2007-04-03 13:20:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-03 13:20:31 · 12 answers · asked by marketinsider 1

Once it's jumped it runs fine, but when I turn it off and turn the key again I get nothing, just clicking.

2007-04-03 13:09:19 · 16 answers · asked by harry cromwell 2

2007-04-03 12:31:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can an oil plug 'work' itself out after a week from an oil change if it's not tightened properly?

2007-04-03 12:31:06 · 9 answers · asked by smile1122 1

what can be wrong with it? i have a 2000 nissan sentra.

2007-04-03 12:07:38 · 5 answers · asked by brandon06171987 1

i have a 1997 jeep wrangler

2007-04-03 12:07:01 · 6 answers · asked by jimmy5 2

Still wouldn't start, replaced the solinoid, "was told it was a 6 cylinder/but it was a 8" and was then starting the truck on it's own just by putting the battery cable on.. I then proceeded" mind you at this time, I was unaware of the wrong soinoid error..." I proceeded and put on a new starter... Now the solenoid was sparking terribly, and truck didn't turn over...Thought it had to be in the steering where I first started, so I changed the steering column.. Hold on there's more!! Put the steering column in and now I figuered out that the wrong solonoid was put in which caused the sparking"so I think", I proceeded to put my old one back in, then I could at lease do the screwdriver thing to it, forgot to take the battery terminals off and boy was there some real sparks flying... Took of the cables and now there is nothing/ not even headlight.. And yes the battery is good.. Where do I go from here? Please ??? I'm out of thoughts except , inspect my cables that go to the battery..Thanks

2007-04-03 11:42:45 · 4 answers · asked by victoria v 1

2007-04-03 11:27:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My foot is in plaster and I can't drive for 6 weeks. I have a nearly new (2.5k miles) diesel X-Trail. Should I go out and run the engine for 15 minutes or so once or twice a week or should I leave it and hope that it starts when I am able to drive again? I don't know anybody who I can trust to take it for a run for me in that time and can't afford the extra insurance even if I did.

2007-04-03 10:54:42 · 7 answers · asked by Ladyfromdrum 5

There was no previous slipping and it was never hard to shift I was told it is probably the slave cylinder

2007-04-03 10:21:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

can the altenator drain as well as charge, or is this rubbish

2007-04-03 10:10:15 · 13 answers · asked by huw 4x4 3

2007-04-03 10:06:13 · 2 answers · asked by Terry W 1

what wax gives the new look & shine to the paint ?
My car is 4 years old & i want it to look like new !
Any tips ?!

2007-04-03 09:58:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

92 jeep limited
2 front bucket seats
looking to replace

2007-04-03 08:10:48 · 3 answers · asked by free2jam12 1

change fuel filter

2007-04-03 08:07:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

but i didnt buy attachment, what the piece i will need please to connect the hole saw to my drill?

2007-04-03 07:59:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know im missing the trick here but how do i get the large bolt removed without turning the crankshaft at the same time

2007-04-03 07:52:08 · 5 answers · asked by beebop 2

The dealer sold me 2 filters cause the car calls for it, i only can find the one behind the glove box. Can anyone tell me where the other might be. Thanks

2007-04-03 07:42:00 · 2 answers · asked by paducahbigtymer 1

While driving one day the car started smoking and shot up to hot. come to find out the radiator hose was busted. i got it fixed but the car keeps overheating. it runs fine for 10 minutes then starts to run hot and the head gasket was recently replaced so i dont think it's that. Please help!

2007-04-03 07:26:43 · 4 answers · asked by amber c 1

2007-04-03 07:23:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

He has changed the master cylinder and bled the brakes. What else should he do besides taking it to the junk yard?

Thanks for your help.

2007-04-03 06:48:57 · 4 answers · asked by lisacav99 2

Generally speaking how hard would it be to rebuild an 86 Cadillac coupe deville? I bought it for $150 The guy blew the gasket and kept driving it, then the engine block cracked. Also roughly how much will i be looking at in parts? The car only has 50k miles on it and the interior and exterior are in great condition so i think it will be a cool project.

2007-04-03 06:41:56 · 3 answers · asked by nickolai 1

I have a 2001 Nissan Xterra. It has 76000 miles. It’s due for it’s first smog check next month. Should I just get it tested or is there something I need to replace to ensure it passes.
Thanks for you help

2007-04-03 06:40:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

need help with rear brake pads. Have the caliper off and can't get the plunger to go down so the caliper will fit back over the new pads. Can anyone help. My dad is doing this so I may not be wording this right.

2007-04-03 06:30:21 · 7 answers · asked by MarkDor1999 1

Forgive my ignorance of cars, but I was curious - if keeping your connections clean, your contacts free of sand, dirt, corrosion, and otherwise - why do batteries need to be thoroughly greased when they are placed in a vehicle?

2007-04-03 06:16:01 · 3 answers · asked by David K (The Real One!) 3

I have an auto '91 Integra LS with about 265K miles on it and it still runs well. However, I have a problem with the brakes. Everytime I stop at a light or whenever I stop anywhere and I keep my foot on the brake for about 20-30 seconds, the brakes start fading away and the car starts moving forward!! I almost got into a fender bender once because of this, but whenever I stop I have to shift the car into neutral.

Anyone know what could be causing this? Please, don't say "go buy new brakes", I do plan on doing that, but I want to know what the problem exactly is. Thanks.

2007-04-03 05:58:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous