Maintenance & Repairs - May 2007

I let my girlfriend borrow my car for the weekend. When she returned it, I realized she had been smoking inside...a lot! Now my car reeks of cigarette smoke. Plus, she didn't use the ashtray and just flicked the ashes all over the seats and carpets. How can I get rid of both the smell and the burn marks?

2007-05-03 15:41:59 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Guys,

Help me out here.

I bought this used 99 Accord EX.
Honda recommends 195/65R15 89H tires.
The car has two 195/60R15 87H (front tires) and 195/60R15 88H (rear tires).

With the lower profile tires (other dimensions being same),
1) Do I have faulty Odometer/Speedometer readings?
2) Any concerns on ABS?
3) Honda recommends 30psi pressure on tires. What should I use?

Thanks in advance

2007-05-03 15:41:16 · 4 answers · asked by Faosh 1

When it rains the car shuts off and you have to turn it right back on when it rains and when your driving it wont go over 25mph. The only way to prevent it from shutting down is to keep one foot on the gas and one on the brake when you stop at a light it will also backfire. Its only when it rains hard and when it stops raining and the roads dry it drives perfectly fine. What could it be?

2007-05-03 15:39:44 · 6 answers · asked by Damien H 2

'03 Hyundai Elantra with less than 50,000 mi, has a sudden major oil leak.

2007-05-03 15:28:27 · 13 answers · asked by Jennifer R 1

Brakes are Ok, fluid level Ok,

2007-05-03 12:53:28 · 4 answers · asked by kali 1

I am trying to remove old carpet from fibre glass- so I can replace it... And was wondering how it is easily removed. -Jet washing did not work well...

Any ideas are much appreciated.

Thankyou.

2007-05-03 12:50:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-03 12:45:42 · 2 answers · asked by jimmy e 1

stuck please list causes could b thanks

2007-05-03 12:07:54 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I drive the air flow keeps the temp down.

2007-05-03 11:49:52 · 8 answers · asked by runner1 6

Im just curious, Im thinking about putting in an AEM CAI, and an exhaust system, and I've read how they can improve torque and hp. thanks

2007-05-03 11:15:47 · 9 answers · asked by john smith 4

I have a 1996 Mercedes Benz E 320… Ok here is the problem. The two front seats are power, but when I push forward the seat moves up when I push down it moves back when I push up it goes slanted the head rests work fine… How do I synchronize the seat to the switch?

2007-05-03 11:07:32 · 2 answers · asked by Jimmie 2

Gas is 3.20 where i am at and gettiing higher. im hoping to save some money. what kind of cars can run off of E-85 and does a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero take E-85?

2007-05-03 10:53:10 · 3 answers · asked by hooah89d 4

My car has not started after it rained really hard twice now. the first time i jumped it and it ran fine. last night i went to start it and nothing happend so i decided to wait until the morning to fix it. I jumped it and it ran. once i turned the car off it would not start again and will not even turn the engine over. i cleaned the cables, but still nothing. any ideas on what the problem is?

2007-05-03 10:22:15 · 15 answers · asked by shredder 1

I often try to find the cheapest gasoline I can, which in my area is a brand called "Spirit." However, I just got an '06 Pontiac Torrent, and I want to make sure it isn't taking gasoline that can hurt its performance. I have also heard (from unreliable sources) that off-brands such as Spirit can be harmful to my car. Is this true, or just common belief?

2007-05-03 09:11:40 · 8 answers · asked by K- Dawg 3

I'm doing a charity event in a few months time for which we need to paint a car and then get people to sign it. What can we use to make the signatures permanent on the car's body? Will a normal permanent marker do the trick, or will wear/rain/wind etc wear the sig off over time? Is there some form of varnish we could put on them to seal them on? Any suggestions welcome.

2007-05-03 09:01:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anyone got any idea about that? Power everything,sunroof. body with a little paint scatch. one back seat window is gone, and the motor needs to replace or fix, not running.

$650, worth the price? if i offer$500, good deal on that?

How much will cost me to fix the car?

2007-05-03 08:58:10 · 4 answers · asked by judy06 4

2007-05-03 08:55:52 · 6 answers · asked by Pete R 1

jump starting runs fine as soon as i remove the cables it dies. Both alternator and battery were tested both passed test. Batter holds charge What could it possibly be i have no clue?

2007-05-03 08:55:28 · 9 answers · asked by Grade A M 1

How bad is the effect of the sun on your car? I mean I understand that the sun generally makes things fade, but what effect does it have on car exteriors\interiors? I ask because I live in a very sunny and hot portion of the US.

2007-05-03 08:50:52 · 6 answers · asked by Marcjalis 1

driver window want go down but up change out relay no change,took moter out staight wire ,it works both ways,whts the problem

2007-05-03 08:49:29 · 5 answers · asked by james h 1

We had to unhook the brake lines and bleed the brakes and now it won't start. Could it be a safety feature that won't let it start?

2007-05-03 08:35:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

does anyone know if the heater box and core have to be changed on the sm. blk. to install a 454 big blk

2007-05-03 08:34:30 · 4 answers · asked by boobs cost 1

I used to always change the oil in my cars myself. All it would cost is a $10 filter, and less than $10 of oil, plus an hour on the weekend. I only recently started letting the local garages do it just because they would only charge about $20 to $30 for complete service. Now that I have moved, Jiffy Lube is one of the only places to go, and they are charging $38 for their oil changes, and that is just for the cheapest one. Why are they so expensive? Is everything they do really worth the extra money you fork over to them to finish your oil change in 15 minutes?

2007-05-03 08:05:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8. I put new pads and rotors on the front, and new drums and shoes in the back. After this was done you sometimes feel the whole jeep shake when applying the brakes. Also the left front brake got real hot and started smoking. I have now had the brake hoses and calipers changed also. I drove it about 1/2 mile and the left front brake smells hot and is smoking again. What else would cause this everything has been replaced within 3 days time. I have had it checked by a different shop and the said everything looks good and their should be no problem.

2007-05-03 07:19:57 · 8 answers · asked by LAKERGIRL 1

I have had a couple of them already, not sure which tire this one is yet, but if it's the same one, then is there something wrong with that one side??? What makes the bubble form?

2007-05-03 07:18:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 95 Chrysler New Yorker. It has been overheating on me continuosly. I have made sure the fan is working and I have also done the thermostat. Where should I go next?

2007-05-03 07:07:33 · 10 answers · asked by jabksufan 2

It is the freon sealer built into the freon. They say it will seal leaks as you shoot it into the system. I believe that it is nothing but a gimmick but my dad thinks the stuff really works. Any advice on whether freon sealers work. I have an R-134 AC System. It leaks out every summer and needs recharging.
Thanks

2007-05-03 07:03:22 · 8 answers · asked by twilkins19 3

even if i put it to MAX AC still not cold just a cool air,which makes rear passengers not feeling a cold atmosphere.I live in costal city in temp. normally 40' dgrees centigarde.

the case becomes worse when i try to accelrate more it just stop cooling for a while,i still haven't change the ac compressor i hope it is the my last resort.

2007-05-03 06:29:04 · 4 answers · asked by lonely heart 2

have 900 years of experiance

2007-05-03 06:27:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently installed front axles on my toyota camry, and now the bearings are worn out. I believe that the mechanic should have detected the bad bearings prior to fixing the axle. He claims that my car is old and something can wear out at anytime but i believe that if he did a complete diagnosis the problem could have been detected and fixed earlier and I wouldn't have to pay another fee for labor.
I know that some mechanics take advantage of women...I hope this isn't the case. Please let me know who is wrong in this matter.

Peace and Love

2007-05-03 06:07:53 · 4 answers · asked by wrutty2002 1