Maintenance & Repairs - June 2007

i got a mustang gt 03 manual. when i put it into first gear it alwayz grinds no matter how slowly i put it into gear.. what should i do bring it to the shop. add fluid? what could have happened. all other gears run smoothly but everytime i put it into 1st gear i get embarrassed with everybody staring at my direction because of the loud annoying sound. plz help

2007-06-23 17:28:40 · 9 answers · asked by Cuzz imma kinG 1

My daughter has a 1987 or so VW GOlf. The steering wheel column smokes ever so often. We clean in out and it still happens. I have never seen or heard of this before, though the dealer says it is common if things get dirty in there. Gimme some advice here, peeps!

2007-06-23 16:55:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

The slip pin broke off in the bracket and I am having trouble finding a replacement. The bracket is fine but I cannot get the slip pin out. I have tried looking for a new bracket but can only find the rear.

2007-06-23 16:39:51 · 6 answers · asked by shuzam59@sbcglobal.net 1

I had problem with my cooling system. After I traced out, I found out that my cooling fan is not working properly. At first, I thought it didn't work at all. But after testing the relay, it is in fact, working. So I went to the Temp Sensor, thinking it has to be the problem. But the Auto Shop was unable to even locate the sensor, they really sucks. However, now I just notice it wasn't even the sensor's fault. The cooling fan will only turn on when the AC is on. And it will turn off as well. That indicates that the sensor gotta be working; if not the fan should either stay on or off the whole time/ it shouldn't cycle if it is not working. I am not really a electrical guy. Can any of you guys tell me where the problem is? I am suspecting the electrical wirings between the cooling system and the ac system are the
ultimate blame. Am I right?
Any advise will be appreciated! Thank You!

2007-06-23 16:38:59 · 12 answers · asked by winson 2

They are just taking too long and are unable to finish the final couple hours of labor. Please read my other question for the full details.

2007-06-23 16:38:25 · 5 answers · asked by DAN REVERE 3

when i had the code looked up for the reason it was "misfire" i've checked the gap and its correct. i think the problem is the wires how do i find out which wire goes where?

2007-06-23 16:36:08 · 6 answers · asked by MISSNAE 1

My mechanic has held our van for 4mo.+. We had the van towed to his shop feb. 2nd for diagnosis and estimate. I have maintained communication with the owner/mechanic directly. After checking in regularly for 2 and 1/2 months I explained to the mechanic how important this vehicle is to us and the sooner we could get it repaired the better. First week of june I stopped in to check on the diagnosis, "needs a valve job" ($1800). "Whats your turn around time on a valve job?" He assured me, "could have that ready on monday". My van has had little work if any done to it since that conversation (three weeks ago). We need this vehicle, we are happy to pay and have given deposits to help expedite the project. We are paying for a home out of state and need the van to move. Also, we have jobs that we've had to postpone starting.

2007-06-23 16:18:34 · 14 answers · asked by DAN REVERE 3

how much on average does it cost to put a sun/moon roof in a car

2007-06-23 16:17:07 · 4 answers · asked by gopackgo51 1

Is fuel efficiency directly proportional to the temperature setting? In other words, when you turn on the AC, does it burn more fuel the lower you se the temperature because it's working harder? Thanks!

2007-06-23 16:07:36 · 10 answers · asked by bertdalin 2

2007-06-23 16:02:50 · 12 answers · asked by rich h 1

Real pro tools, who makes the best?

2007-06-23 16:02:32 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

i put gas treatment in my car, i was wondering will it cause any harm? any comments will be helpful!

2007-06-23 14:10:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

When Im driving and press the gas, the car bogs out. And it wont stay in an idol.

2007-06-23 13:21:21 · 4 answers · asked by three_dee_me 2

The car will have the dome light on, the radio on, and everything seems normal when I have the key turned to ACC, but when I turn the key to ON.. everything shuts off, and it won't turn over to start. When I take the key out of the ignition, the car will make a ticking noise for about 30 seconds in the hood... seems to be located around the fuse box. At the same time of the ticking noise, my dome light will dim and flicker for about 30 seconds also. Does anyone have any idea what my problem might be?

2007-06-23 13:12:16 · 5 answers · asked by RdbAls 1

I have one headlight on my car that keeps going out everytime I replace it. It rained two days ago, right after I changed it. My head light keeps filling with water, I think and its ruining the new light. How can I go about fixing it?

2007-06-23 13:11:52 · 9 answers · asked by hersheekysses 2

Can you replace the brake calipers yourself on a Chevy truck?

2007-06-23 13:08:26 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2

2007-06-23 12:58:29 · 7 answers · asked by Feb tiger 1

I just went to my friendly local quicky oil change shop for a oil change today. I was told I can't get a oil change because apparently the oil drain pan was rusted out and the sludge from old oil help keep it seal. I was also told that the replacement for the oil drain pan would cost about $1,000. I love my old crappy car but I don't love it enough to save it with $1,000.

So the only reasonable course to take was to drive it to the ground.

I have few questions though.
1. Is it safe to not change oil(will the car blow up?)
2. How long would my car last without changing oil ( I last changed about 9 months/3,000 miles ago)?
3. are there any alternates to not changing oil/repair?

Thanks for any helps!

p.s. for those curious I drove 95 Ford Aerostar.

2007-06-23 12:44:49 · 6 answers · asked by Clueless 1

i live in az i have 1989 iroc-z i was driveing with the ac today and the temp of the car got to over 250 degrees and when i park the car the car was leaking water on the front passanger saide wheel . i dont no who to no what it is cuse i dont realy no about camaros. so get back 'p'

2007-06-23 12:34:44 · 4 answers · asked by juan 1

I took it there and I got it diagnosed by 2 different places and both of them said they don't know what it could be and I'll need a tune up to find the problem ($500), the cars a MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1996 Manuel Base Model (NA and Not Turbo Charged). I'm getting like less than 5 miles per gallon now, and the fuel drops rapidly on full throttle and for some odd reason, the fuel seems to rise a little when I stay on low RPMs. Could it possible be the gauge itself is messed up or which part of the fuel system could this be, I wouldn't be surprised from a leak because I get smells of gas here and there, but My guess is that the fuel injectors have a problem.Adding it runs kind of hard in idle and it accelerates a bit slower than it used to on high RPMs. Where could a hard to find leak be? Any suggestions Please!!!

2007-06-23 12:14:05 · 6 answers · asked by Richie 1

I drive a 2000 Chevy S-10, & I personally think this is another "my girlfriend keeps telling me" piece of mis-thunk wisdom...(but I dare not reveal my thinking to her...)

2007-06-23 11:23:43 · 13 answers · asked by Kentucky Dave 6

alrighty, my mom has a 07 impala,with the door lock on her key ring. It will not work over half of the time??? she has taken it to the dealership twice.when she did the da** thing worked?????she is afraid they think she is crazy!!lol is any one eles having these problems???
thanks

2007-06-23 10:56:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

my g/f has a 2001 p 206 and recently the h.brake light has started flickering on/off. i've heard tell that this may be a signal that the brakes are going. is this tru??? and if not then what could be the possible cause????

2007-06-23 10:54:40 · 8 answers · asked by jmcgrath4370 2

The compressor doesnt seem to be kicking in at all Could it be just the breaker perhaps? Any help is appreciated. Thanks , Chef

2007-06-23 10:52:54 · 5 answers · asked by chefmeister01 2

I checked the sensors, all fine, but, car when in park is still idling 3000rpm. Then,when I took it for a spin, going about 45mph, with barely touching the gas, it still was idling high....any help would be great...thanks

2007-06-23 10:18:41 · 2 answers · asked by ccj 1

I had the entire exhaust system replaced by a mechanic in CO which I have gone to multiple times and always been extremely satisfied with their work. Because of this, I trusted them. They knew that I was leaving on a 4,000 mile road trip the next morning so everything had to be perfect. Before I even left my house the next day I noticed that the exhaust was hanging unusually low, but I did not have time to call in to the mechanic to ask about it, and since I trusted their work I assumed it would be ok. Not long after driving it began scraping the ground every time i drove over even the slightest bump or uphill. It was about 2 inches off the ground but I did not have the money nor time to stop to have it looked at before I reached CA. I went to a shop in CA and they noted numerous problems with the way the exhaust was installed - it was just plain wrong, missing screws, bent backwards, etc. The way it was installed destroyed my coverter. had to spend another $2000 to get it fixed

2007-06-23 10:00:53 · 7 answers · asked by eternicide 2

which one will protect my skin better? Which one looks better on a white car?

2007-06-23 09:46:15 · 2 answers · asked by rick d 4

Got a dodge 1996 Cargo Van - fix the overheat once before, new pump, new hoses...etc. Still the mechanic does not know why the car runs hotter in frwy than the streets, esp going uphill with or without cargo. So confusing!!!

2007-06-23 09:45:19 · 6 answers · asked by chap 1

my brakes have been squealing but I can see the pad and looks like there is plenty of pad there. But I may be mistaken. I cant afford to go to the mechanic till a few days. I drive an explorer if that helps any.

can you tell if the roders are messed up without having to go to a mechanic?

2007-06-23 09:31:03 · 9 answers · asked by steph 2

the area is about 4 inches, and I would like to go to Walmart or an auto parts store to buy the items, please give me the name and a good description of what I will need, plus, I need step by step instructions how to remove the rust, something simple please...Thanks !

2007-06-23 09:16:16 · 5 answers · asked by 2teens2todds 1