Maintenance & Repairs - May 2007

I was driving today and my "Check Gauges" light came on. I noticed that the engine temp was high, as the needle was all the way over in the red zone.

It stayed on for 15 seconds, went off, then the needle dropped back down into the "middle temp" (between lowest and highest) where it usually is.

The AC was off and there was no noises, smoke, or anything coming from the engine.

I am thinking it's just some fault or computer glitch.

What do you think?

2007-05-08 12:31:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok i was looking for a compressor for around the garage, i dont really like buying harbor friegt stuff but i cam across this, http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90385

it seems like a good deal, idk the highest tool i have is rated at 6 cmf but that's only a 1/4 drive air rachet, i dont know to much about compressors so any help would be great

2007-05-08 12:26:30 · 2 answers · asked by DRummer 2

Will it damage the battery of a car/suv/pick-up if you add regular tap water or drinking bottle water? How do I know if battery needs water? Also How do I know how much to fill up if battery needs water? Thanks for all responses.

2007-05-08 12:18:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

How much should this cost to be repaired/replaced

2007-05-08 12:13:42 · 2 answers · asked by vslsub 2

I purchased a trailer that has electric trailer brakes. I don't know how to hook up the brakes. The 7 way plug I purchased has only one wire for the electric brakes (blue). Each hub on the trailer (there are 4 of them) has 2 wires coming out the back side. I assume one is the power and one a ground. Do I just splice all the power wire and all the ground wires together and attach them to the power and ground on the plug? Help me out!

2007-05-08 12:13:09 · 1 answers · asked by jhnyblayze 2

I started my car fifteen minutes ago, the drove it for five minutes to my buddies apartment, it wont start, turnover doing nothing. we jumped it three times and each time it started and each time when i went to put it into drive it shut off. can anyone help diagnose the problem. any help will be great! thanks

as side notes there is water in the battery cells and the eye bubble is a dark green colors, and the there is some green cursive stuff on the positive.

2007-05-08 12:05:09 · 2 answers · asked by Treen Dawg 2

i am restoring a 1982 yamaha xt200j and the hardware all over it are loaded with rust...there are a few particular screws i need to get out that i have tried wd-40, pliers, heating it, and a regular drill...?

2007-05-08 11:27:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-08 11:13:44 · 5 answers · asked by tp 2

I have a 2005 Corvette that has the polished aluminum wheels and want to get them chromed.

2007-05-08 11:00:43 · 2 answers · asked by autocardude 1

2007-05-08 10:10:37 · 19 answers · asked by Diana 1

I've resorted to changing the oil for my 1997 Honda Civic DX myself. How often (if ever) should I replace the drain plug?

2007-05-08 09:42:57 · 7 answers · asked by Erik H 1

I know that all white wires go together, but now I'm left w/ red & black.

2007-05-08 09:35:36 · 3 answers · asked by john b 1

In there an urgent problem?what should i do?

2007-05-08 08:47:36 · 3 answers · asked by slaygreen 1

2007-05-08 08:28:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

giving more gas or downshifting to 3rd gear don't help on this Mitsu mighty max 5 speed truck.Tranny or clutch?

2007-05-08 08:27:12 · 1 answers · asked by dsidney2000 1

2007-05-08 08:25:31 · 3 answers · asked by rpg971 1

Wah!

How do I get them out?
I've called Car repair ; COudld do nothing about it!

2007-05-08 08:22:58 · 3 answers · asked by Jorsha 3

2007-05-08 08:18:22 · 1 answers · asked by rpg971 1

I just bought a 2003 Chev Tracker and the brakes started squealing a couple of days after I started driving it. I took it back in and they told me, after they drove it a couple of days, that the brakes were new and it took time for them to set. Then the squealing would stop. They don't squeal every time. But most of the time.

2007-05-08 08:14:34 · 4 answers · asked by Pat B 1

I got a dougnut put on (the rear drivers side). This happened today....I know the rules to driving with a dougnut, but I want to know if anyone has used it for 4 days. I can not get my tire fixed until Friday. I commute to work a TOTAL of 15 miles a day...I will not be going anywhere else. Just work until I get this fixed. What is your experience (I already know the rules about the dougnut).

2007-05-08 08:05:13 · 4 answers · asked by ready 2

2007-05-08 08:04:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

So how often actually I have to do it? What are the benefits of it?
I have nissan primera 1991, 13 inches rim diameter

2007-05-08 07:35:52 · 4 answers · asked by T-80 1

Its all stock but has a set of headers on it.. only about 50k on the motor.., I changed the plugs today and it did nothing.. Its kinda like a skip in the motor... every 6-8 seconds or so... Anyone know what could be wrong? i dont think its a vacuum leak.. and i checked all the wires and they are all ok

2007-05-08 06:43:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need ideas on what to put to hide the window cause when we take a bath at night you can still see the light from outside. We need something private to hide the windows to put on the inside restroom window. Have any ideas!! Go to my webshot and see my window. http://community.webshots.com/user/bad963

2007-05-08 06:20:08 · 2 answers · asked by shooter 1

2007-05-08 06:19:21 · 3 answers · asked by Thomas H 1

i lost my ignition key to my 1995 buick lesbre whats the cost of a locksmith and can he make a key from the ignition switch

2007-05-08 06:07:11 · 3 answers · asked by pbarnes63 1

When it comes up, it often wants to go outside of the track and also forward a bit, leaving an open area at the back of the window. This lets rain in unless I fix it every time I get out of the car, it's especially a pain if I have it down and it starts raining while I am driving.

2007-05-08 04:35:36 · 5 answers · asked by sgt_r_usmc 1

2007-05-08 04:26:10 · 3 answers · asked by jm3 1

Is there any store that sells a tool that will remove the stripped screw??

Is there a big company hardware store that sells the tool??
(Like: McLendon, Home Depot, Lowes, etc. )

2007-05-08 04:18:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-08 03:59:55 · 1 answers · asked by jumpstartme 1