Maintenance & Repairs - June 2007

Mechanic tells me it is making noise but still working somewhat. $700 repair. Is total failure inevitable, or might it last a long time anyway?

2007-06-18 03:11:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just bought a 2000 S-10 Blazer. The radiator has been flushed, it's not overheating and there's no leaking inside the cab. The a/c blows very cold but there is constant fog coming through the vents. And when I turn the thermostat to a warmer setting, it blows more smoke. It almost smells like antifreeze but not exactly. Just smells really foul. I sprayed some Ozium (concentrated odor remover) into the vents and also mixed up a bleach/water mixture and sprayed it into the vents outside the vehicle. It covered up the smell temporarily but that's it. Could it be the heater core? Or could it have something to do with the moisture meeting the cold air and not vaporizing? I really hate the idea of putting more money into it after just buying it, but I don't want to walk around stinking all the time either. Any ideas?

2007-06-18 02:57:41 · 4 answers · asked by imthewalruss 2

I have a '99 land rover discovery. I just discovered what those 3 buttons (homelink) were. i would love to program this to my garage door. but when i bought the car, i never got a hand-held transmitter that is needed to program it. does anyone have any advice?

2007-06-18 02:42:19 · 2 answers · asked by Sand'N'Sable 2

there is a puncture on my bicycle tire.
how can i patch it?

2007-06-18 02:32:00 · 5 answers · asked by anne 1

the tyres on my car are 185x65x14. i have been offered some 185x70x14. will it be ok to put these on.

2007-06-18 01:34:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I did this w/my cigarette, and boy, She is really PISSED! I went to a craft store and tried to match the color with craft paint, but it just looks like someone tried to cover up 2 burn holes with craft paint.Can someone help me get out of the doghouse?

2007-06-18 01:00:56 · 7 answers · asked by Notorious 2

is it possible that your service engine soon light can come on due to needing a oil change?

2007-06-18 00:50:40 · 8 answers · asked by bicheeeened30 6

my dad bought a car battery for my car that wasn't the "recommended" one, it was just similar in size to my old one. how is that going to affect my car? I haven't used it in a while, and I noticed the mileage is really bad right now. could that be from the battery thing?

2007-06-18 00:35:46 · 9 answers · asked by jvzq88 2

Lately I have been scolded for putting my car in park while its still moving because people say I can damage my car by doing this. Obviously I'm not doing it on purpose, I'm just in a hurry to jump out of my car to go get something real quick and I don't really push down on the brakes hard enough to get it to a complete stop, and then place it in park as my car is still slightly moving. Putting it in park causes it to jerk around a bit and make some noise so that worries me. Should I be worried that I've done some damage?

2007-06-18 00:27:36 · 13 answers · asked by Nicole K 1

its been leaking from where the dip-stick goes .Sensible answers only please.

2007-06-18 00:09:52 · 15 answers · asked by maz 2

Driving on the motorway my engine died completely. The AA engineer informed me that water had somehow mixed (and he showed me evidence of this. Apart from a complete engine change, how can I fix this problem? SOMEOJNE HELP ME PLEEEEEZ. My car is Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI on a "03" plate

2007-06-18 00:08:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2002 taurus.......

2007-06-18 00:07:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My car has a strange problem in that if I reverse, I nearly always get a horrible smell (like cabbage or rotting food). The faster I reverse, the worse the smell gets. For example, if I do a 3-point turn fast, the smell is very strong!

I have searched online for an answer but can't seem to find anything!?!

2007-06-17 23:32:18 · 12 answers · asked by TCVS 2

Are there links to trouble diagnostic codes for this car?

2007-06-17 17:14:05 · 1 answers · asked by dealerschool2006 3

I just had my car hailed on and I have quite a few minor dents on my car (hood, trunk, roof) I was wondering how they are going to remove the liner from my roof withour hurting the panels on the inside and my whole interior... Also how they will do the rest... Average cost?? Thanks!

2007-06-17 16:52:35 · 2 answers · asked by imakamoze 1

Drove 50 miles on new batteries and they were boiling? Why?

2007-06-17 16:41:40 · 8 answers · asked by cutsign1 1

i am 13 and i have just got a mini moto 49 cc and it says oil and petrol mix 1:25 how do i do this? somone help

2007-06-17 15:28:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

the car: 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante LS

the problem: when the door locks are unlocked through the alarm remote, unlock switch, key unlock, driver and passenger, they immediately relock.

the car did have a prestige/audiovox alarm that locked the doors when the alarm recieved ignition.

the car did have a bad key cylinder that has now been replaced. i was told this was the problem. this did not fix it.
i then ripped out the alarm thinking that it might have been that. this didnt fix it either.

the problem started about 6 months ago. the alarm was in the car for about 1 year before the problem began.

now the car has a new key cylinder and no alarm. but it still relocks when i unlock with the key or the switch in the driver or passenger side.

any ideas on what this problem can be????
thanks in advance

2007-06-17 15:20:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

now the switch is replaced and the headlights are still going on and off with out warning and now if i tap the signal light switch the light headlights flicker and go dim or cut off and cut back on..could this mean the signal light switch is bad because sometimes when i turn my signal on i hear a scratching sound as if a fuse is about to blow or something

2007-06-17 15:14:55 · 4 answers · asked by cutiepy983 4

well my forwheeler runs good but i have loose vavles not bad but they tick so i was wondering if i could get information on it about running it with loose valves

2007-06-17 15:07:50 · 2 answers · asked by Subster 1

What do you think it may be?

2007-06-17 14:09:25 · 6 answers · asked by j r 1

I have a '98 F250 with 100k miles, 5.4 liter, 4x4.
Is the few hundred dollars for the intake really worth it?
Not looking for extra HP just want better MPG.

2007-06-17 13:14:11 · 8 answers · asked by feedmethai 2

My Nissan Xterra keeps unlocking itself. WE can't figure it out. We lock it and a few seconds later it's unlocked? What do we need to do? Has this happened to anyone?

2007-06-17 13:00:42 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2

2007-06-17 12:53:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I changed the spark plugs and spark wires to new ones on the Dodge Caravan 2001, 3.3 litre engine.
When I started the engine the light on the dash board showed “engine trouble”
On the road the engine is not stable, especially with low RPM. When
I tried to accelerate and when I did, there was a sound in the engine area like a light low-sound explosion and it looked like the engine did not have enough power.
After the trip the dash board engine problem sign started to blink. I also checked the position wire on the sparks and it was in its correct position.
Does anybody know what the problem is and why it happened?

Thank you in advance for you answers.

2007-06-17 12:11:35 · 9 answers · asked by Mike 1

Okay and just so you know, my boyfriend has said the obvious answer of air conditioning. Let's pretend you're deployed....

2007-06-17 12:09:29 · 7 answers · asked by Angel 2

2007-06-17 11:22:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know where the drain pipe is located and how I can unplug it?

2007-06-17 11:09:58 · 2 answers · asked by MoonDoggie 5

My Ford Explorer will start and I can drive it but then my battery light comes on after about two minutes of driving my car, I can still drive the car though the battery is just really low. Is this a battery problem or do I need a new alternator?

2007-06-17 11:05:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1997 Saturn SL2 and recently have noticed the transmission seems to be occasionally slipping, especially in reverse. The fluid is fine in color, smell and its full. I was wondering if these slips could be related to the air conditioning system. My car seems to shift slightly when I switch on the air conditioning. Please let me know so I don't buy a new transmission!

2007-06-17 10:42:23 · 7 answers · asked by suprwmn44 2