Maintenance & Repairs - May 2007

i got a 1996 doge neon it needs new shocks but i dont want to take it to a mechanic soo how do they do it
p.s. if ur going to tell me to take it to a mechanic dont bother answearing my question
p.p.s. some visual charts or something will help thank you

2007-05-14 15:34:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

When i'm on the highway going more than 55 the car start shaking. i was told to have it balance. Can you tell me how much it would cost me and were can i go? I live in NYC the bronx.

2007-05-14 15:26:55 · 4 answers · asked by sweetspicy711 1

Serious answers only please. It runs good except for the rough ideling (not too rough) but he notices the diffrence. Does it need new plugs?? Please help shed some light on this for us. Thank you.

2007-05-14 15:06:38 · 5 answers · asked by sunshine 4

I bumped into a 2000 nissan pathfinder during the weekend and ran to the body shop for an estimate... They gave me an estimate for $1500 because besides the bumper they said the frame was a bit bent and it needed work.

the bumper itself is 265 plus tax and paint would be needed.
is this a fair estimate? or am I being ripped off?

2007-05-14 15:00:29 · 6 answers · asked by G-gnomegrl 3

2007-05-14 14:52:16 · 9 answers · asked by zamani_safie 1

My husbads truck (Chevrolet S10) recently stopped running, basically turned off on him and the gas gauge was not registering. We had it fixed today, the mechanic said it was the Fuel pump...620.00Dollars! My husband picked it up today and it did not even make it home, the same thing happened again. We towed it to the front of the mechanics shop,(he was closed) but we really want opinions ....has anyone else experienced anything like this???

2007-05-14 14:50:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-14 14:43:30 · 5 answers · asked by marcella g 1

I was taking the gas to a stranded friend and it spilled partially, not all of it. It is a 2006 Mercedes Benz and the fumes are pretty strong int he cab. Any suggestions to get the smell out. I took the thing off and washed it in a car wash but the smell still there.

2007-05-14 14:41:20 · 13 answers · asked by Deckard 1

my 95 wrangleer has gushing fluid out near the front end. Looks like antifreeze, I was told it was a h2o pump. How do I know if it really is?

2007-05-14 14:36:02 · 3 answers · asked by Mr.MOM 1

Hello Everyone. I have a question for ya'll regarding an 02' Tundra with the 4.7L V-8 and auto transmission and some funky starting. I drove about 5 miles and ran into a store, left this store, drove to another about 1 mile away, parked, ran in for 5 minutes then came back. When I started the truck, it started rather weakly. It didn't kill, it just sort of sounded weak. SO I drove home, which is about 2 minutes away, and decided to do turn it off, wait a few seconds and start it again. When I cranked the engine, it let out a horrible scream,sort of like when you hear someone start a car whose engine is already running. It didn't start, it just stumbled while screaming and didn't start. I tried again....same thing. I tired a third time...same deal. I lifted the hood, nothing looked obvious, belt in place. SO tried again...it started w/o mishap. I tried randomly throughout the afternoon, nothing out of the ordinary happened. I drove to work today and to the store. No mishaps. Any ideas?

2007-05-14 14:27:45 · 8 answers · asked by nolaphoto1 2

I have a 1998 Ford F-150. I need to take the entire headlight out to install a hid-away strobe light inside it. How would I do this. what nuts and bolts to I need to take off or not take off. Best answer gets 10 points.

2007-05-14 14:17:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My car operates normally Until I go up a slight incline 10 degrees or more. The RPM increases to 4K from 2 for no reason, when I hit the gas pedal the car doesnt increase speed, at all, just RPM. It struggles to get up hill. On level ground the car operates fine.. Its a 93 Thunderbird V-6. Ive owed it for 12 years...no problem until now. Whats the cause and maybe an estimate to fix? Thanks !

2007-05-14 14:16:41 · 5 answers · asked by easyjet310 1

getting good spark getting gas but will not run why is it blowing oil out the carb and black smoke and when you pull to start it it jerks back really hard almost pulling your arm out of the socket

2007-05-14 14:13:54 · 5 answers · asked by tom j 2

alright i have a 2004 civic EX with 53000 miles. never had a single problem until i drove to san diego which is about 325 miles from my house. the temp is fine while driving on the freeway even at 80 mph, but when i stop or drive slower the temp gets hot. and it soon cools itself off when i start driving again. im almost positive its the thermostat. but i cant find a site that will describe how to change it. can someone give me an opinion. do u think its my thermostat? also when the car gets hot the fan doesnt come on unles i turn on the a/c. can u tell me how to locate the t-stat?

2007-05-14 14:11:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

10 year old car w/ 5,000 miles, garage kept, being given to me by an elderly family member. It hasn't been started for about a year, driven for about 1 1/2 years. Any recommendations regarding getting it running? Should the oil and gas be changed? What about the antifreeze?

2007-05-14 13:26:49 · 3 answers · asked by Dee 4

2007-05-14 12:34:03 · 9 answers · asked by vestobabble 3

I know you are supposed to change your oil filter every time you change your oil, but I could not get the oil filter off. So, I put clean oil into my car and left the old filter. How long can I drive my car like this? What do I do now?

2007-05-14 12:01:56 · 8 answers · asked by adodd8 2

2007-05-14 11:59:26 · 11 answers · asked by roolson73 2

The car has rims (I'm not sure, but I think they're 18s.) The tires are very thin.

Today the tire was making a sound like it was flat as I was driving. When I looked at it, it did not look flat (but hard to tell since it's so thin.) I noticed a bulge on one side of the tire and what looks like a gash on the other.

Can you help me out and tell me what the problem is please? Does this sounds like it needs to be fixed, and if so, will I need someone else to replace the tire because of the rims? My husband is deployed and I have no idea what is going on or how I would even fix the problem. Also, can you tell me how this might have happened?

2007-05-14 11:34:25 · 7 answers · asked by KS 7

I went to Pep Boys for a wheel alignment. I was told that I needed a new steering rod, the two front tires replaced and a couple of other things I don't even remember. I ask the guy "I don't really have a choice, right?" .- "(chokes) Nnnnno!."
Now my coworker here tells me that they fooled me. Repair shops will tell you that you need more things so you spend more and help their business. She says her husband used to work at Firestone and he knows how that deal goes and they will do that to people.
Has this happened to you? How do you deal with this? Should I learn to rapair my car on my own? Do you recommend an autodidactic car repair material?

2007-05-14 10:34:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

If it is possible. I would like to know how much it cost (parts and labor)? How far it go per tank ( size approximately 16 inches tall, 14 inches width)? I think couple of parts would be taken out that convert sulfer to safe exause. And what are the advantages and disadvantages in the change?

2007-05-14 10:06:44 · 4 answers · asked by Mattman 6

My car needs the left rear (driver) wheel bearing but the bearing has to be ordered and wont come in till wednesday or thursday. I need my car to work so I want to know if its ok to drive it like this for a couple of days until it gets here and I get time to take it to the mechanic. thanks

2007-05-14 08:40:47 · 16 answers · asked by maxpowerrys 1

2007-05-14 07:15:32 · 3 answers · asked by Isaiah M 1

2007-05-14 07:08:30 · 14 answers · asked by og_antininja 1

2007-05-14 06:53:35 · 11 answers · asked by jah 1

2007-05-14 05:08:49 · 10 answers · asked by senori_ta2002 1

right now i have edsactly 10 bucks i want to screw around with my car 2 day what is the junkiest way i can lower it without adding weight

2007-05-14 05:08:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 91 honda civic dx. The car wont start in the morning, but when i clean the plugs it fires right up, and i dont have problems starting it for the rest of the day, but the next morning same problem occures. Any idea wht this could be? I have changed the plugs, and checked distributor everthing looks good there, I can smell gas comming from the tail pipe when i crank it and push the gas pedal. It cranks and sounds like it wants to start but just wont fully turn over.

2007-05-14 04:46:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-14 04:36:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Also, sometimes the car won't even start, the security light comes on, and may not start for ten minutes, or 24 hours...I have changed the battrey, the alternators has been checked, and recently had the key igniton switch changed. The very next day it happened again!!! I was driving and out of nowhere, all of my dash lights come on, and the car just shuts down.
Then later the next day, the car starts right up like nothing ever happened. I'm at my wits end with this, and don't want to keep spending money for the wrong solutions!!!

2007-05-14 04:36:38 · 10 answers · asked by nupectbrad 1