Maintenance & Repairs - May 2007

I just got my fluids all checked and filled last month so I'm not sure what the problem is, but it is brown looking in my radiator. It was also making a hissing sound and smoking, I added engine coolant last night bc it was overheating on the side of the rode, In the morning I drove it to see if there would be a problem , brought it back and it was still hissing and there was antifreeze down in my car, WHAT is wrong?? How much would it be to fix? Thanks

2007-05-19 08:18:56 · 8 answers · asked by Kit Kat 2

the front of my car is totally covered with bugs and i cant get them off even with scrubbing with soap? Suggestions?

2007-05-19 07:20:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-19 06:36:29 · 3 answers · asked by BBKK 2

I am starting to really get frustrated here. I have been bouncing back and forth between the tire dealer and Volvo for the better part of today.
Let me back up.. I brought the car to 05/01 for severe shaking and humming noise, they told me I need 4 tires, I bought 4 tires, and the problem didn't stop. Went back they said change the fuel filter and spark plugs. Again to no avail. Went back 3rd time was a charm... I needed new left and right front axles. Got the car back yesterday and still have an issue with shaking. Got tires re-balanced and another alignment. Still didn't fix it. Also noticed that the cotter pin was missing on front axles. Volvo Said they don't use them, sent me on my way back to tire place. Got new tires 2 weeks after 1st set and still the steering wheel shakes at highway speeds. Tire place said it's not the tires its the car.. Volvo Said not the car the tires. Any suggestions here?

2007-05-19 06:33:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-19 05:55:38 · 10 answers · asked by damselindistress1968 1

My 91ford escort wont start if i have water in the system. I pulled the the plugs and noticed the were wet with water. I pulled the head off and i dont see anything wrong with the head gasket. I havent noticed any water in the oil. Can it be something else before I buy a new head gasket.

2007-05-19 05:50:46 · 8 answers · asked by red 1

I need to have a front wheel alignment, some flushes. A tune up basically on a minivan that has a little over 85,000 miles on it. I do not want to get ripped off though with some place that is going to say that I need something done that I don't need done.

How do I find someone honest?

2007-05-19 05:46:03 · 2 answers · asked by ♥ Mary ♥ 4

the oil pressure gauge reads 60 lbs. of pressure but the check oil light is on. and the oil is full and was just changed. I dont know what else it could be!!

2007-05-19 05:44:07 · 3 answers · asked by zmmh21 1

My car is a 98 Ford Explorer and when it starts up its really shaky and stays shaky until I'm going pretty fast...been an issue for approx. a week and the check engine light finally went on...any ideas?

2007-05-19 05:36:19 · 8 answers · asked by curious 2

Alright guys, I am dieing here. Someone did an oil change, and my car ended up running without oil. Now my car will not start at all!!!! I had it taken to a shop, they replaced a whole bunch of things, like the cam sensor, crank sensor, and performing a whole bunch of flushes. Then I picked up my car drove it for a while with the RPMs going all crazy, NOW though not even a day later it does not start again!!!!!!!


please help i am hearing stories that this will end up costing me a lot of TIME and MONEY (thousands) please help!

2007-05-19 05:34:31 · 6 answers · asked by CLJ 1

truck fires and operates fine Coil will last about 12 to 15 starts depending on distanced traveled. truck will run find, shut it down and it will not refire. You can replace the coil and it will fire right up eventually the module will fry and have to be replaced . I have added a ballist resistor, this lowered the operating temp. 20 to 30 degrees but did not solve the problem. Help!!! I've been thru 5 or 6 coils and three ignition modules.

2007-05-19 05:29:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

The fuel filter was changed, still nothing. It ran for a minute when gas was dumped into the fuel injector, but died shortly after. Any suggestions??? Thanks.........

2007-05-19 05:19:29 · 3 answers · asked by inkmansbaby 2

my car broke it was the timing belt
i did replaced it i put it on time also...but it does not start
what could it be?
valves/. pistons?

and why they brake?
it is difficult?

10 point best answer?

2007-05-19 05:12:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I GO THOUGH ALOT OF GAS ALL OF SUDDEN NEW SPARK AND WIRES AIR FILTER WHAT COULD IT BE

2007-05-19 05:11:57 · 7 answers · asked by sharbear1206 1

I'm in Florida so these lovebugs are caked all over my car and I've heard either PAM cooking spray or WD-40 spray will take them off easier. Which one of these is true or do you have any other suggestions to get them off my car without taking the paint with them?

2007-05-19 05:03:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Car won't start. Have grounded it to the block, and took jumper cables and grounded it, but isn't working. Is there a specific place it needs to be grounded? Thanks

2007-05-19 04:50:07 · 4 answers · asked by landon 2

my steering wheel shakes an pedals 2, now its startin 2 shake goin 2 50mph, wat do u think is causin this an wat needs 2 b dun?

2007-05-19 04:48:24 · 6 answers · asked by tallguy06 1

somebody scratched my car!...well more than scratched... it's like all scratched on the driver's side. Then on the rear corner it's indented, like almost underneith. There's a tiny bit of red paint transfer. It sucks so much and I have no clue what to do? It's my new car, just got it a year ago-white 05 corolla. I know for a fact that I did not do it! I'm not sure exactly when it happened but it was definitely within the last 48 hours. My mom said I should get an estimate and if it's over $1,000 than I should report the damage to my insurence. Thing is I'm in between getting new insurence so I don't have it right now(b/c I'm trying to find a cheaper place)! Is there anything I could do besides pay for it all myself-probably not right? and should I take it to the dealership to get it fixed or should I find some cheaper garage place?

2007-05-19 04:45:00 · 6 answers · asked by cjb 4

What are good products (degreaser, Simple Green, etc) and good tools (brushes, rags, pressure washer, etc.) to use to clean the engine and detail the engine bay of my car, so I can take it to car shows?

The engine is pretty clean from when I bought it, just some grease and road dust from driving it a bit.

2007-05-19 04:09:50 · 5 answers · asked by 2007_Shelby_GT500 7

right now when i turn the wheel and/or use the gas there is a hum/moan coming from the car. how can i pinpoint the problem?

2007-05-19 03:07:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The other day i was driving and my car cut out and broke down on me, then it restarted and i managed to drive it home, it starts but feels like it will cut out now but when it cut out the ESP BAS light kept coming on, what could this be?

2007-05-19 02:31:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a small dent in my tailgate which I would like to have removed (caused by a trailer towbar).The garage want to replace the whole tailgate and respray.I would like to try dent doctor but don't know if their any good

2007-05-19 01:20:24 · 4 answers · asked by jumbo remote 2

I need to do some touch up work on my car. The car is white and when it got so hot last summer it is like the clear coat on the top bubbled up and peeled off some leaving the coat of white paint underneath just in spots is it possible that I can touch that up myself if I can how do I do that?

2007-05-19 01:05:51 · 4 answers · asked by mdjgirl7 4

My Mechanic wants to replace the distributor cap on my car and says it's houseing needs to be replaced as well and it will cost me $748 does that sound right?

2007-05-19 01:02:26 · 6 answers · asked by mdjgirl7 4

Was I supposed to lube the water pump or what. I really don't know what it could be making the noise now. But it goes away after about 5-25 seconds of running, what could it be?

2007-05-19 00:58:17 · 10 answers · asked by fisherperson1 2

how does power assisted steering work, and what are the signs that it is failing?

2007-05-19 00:50:32 · 5 answers · asked by davidandkellie2005 1

the truck gallops when I turn the key off. The battery is charging on high. What does it want?

2007-05-19 00:33:04 · 6 answers · asked by tee 1

Well this what going on is that the only way I can get it to work is by hooking up the clutch straight to the battry and force the clutch to pop out.But very worried that It might start other problem s. Very temped to just put a toggle switch in the cab so it would be eaiser but is that a good idea or just very stupid? I did find the rely finally it was behind the glove box but that seems to be working also bye hearing it click on There is a wire that goes acroos the stero and lokks like it fits but the wire short bye 3 inches

2007-05-19 00:15:32 · 2 answers · asked by juniorbeata 1

Assuming that's what it is, mine keeps running constantly and drains my battery. Is it worn out? And can it be replaced?

2007-05-18 23:54:43 · 2 answers · asked by Geah 3

Running out of gas is no fun. I drive a 1984 Dodge ramcharger, 2WD, and 318 engine.

2007-05-18 23:50:01 · 4 answers · asked by rey c 1