Maintenance & Repairs - June 2007

i filled my bmw with oil and put to much in drove around block white smoke everywhere ,drained oil and filled to correct level but still very smokey what could be the problem

2007-06-02 05:50:53 · 18 answers · asked by Rawz 2

Glaring social policy. Can it work?

2007-06-02 05:42:08 · 4 answers · asked by underdog 1

2007-06-02 05:40:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's a 78 firebird I revved it up while it was parked to about 6000 rpms than it stalled. Now it won't start I've let it sit there for about 20 minutes I wonder if I just flooded it, or something more serious.

2007-06-02 05:38:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I tried to take it off and now it's all messed up, the corners of the windows are clear but not the rest. Please help me, I've tried everything except fire:). Thanks

2007-06-02 05:38:29 · 6 answers · asked by ♥preciousluv♥ 4

I was wondering what determines labor time. Is it the removal and replacement only or does it include diagnosing the problem. I know I am going to sound stupid, but hey you live and learn. I had problems with my fuses blowing for the signal lights. I took the car to a shop and they determined that I needed a backup light switch. I did not know anything about this and I let them replace it. They charged me $95.00 for labor and it took them less than 15 minutes to put the car on a lift and actually change it out. I did not think that was fair. What do you all think? Yes, I know I will get a lot of I should not have been so stupid, but I did not know, please be a nice to me, thanks.

2007-06-02 05:32:39 · 10 answers · asked by Brothaman 1

ok when I drive 1st gear and 2nd gear are a pain in the bum to get into, but 3rd 4th 5th and reverse are all fine so it cant be my clutch,

I got a s reg fiat punto, if that helps. but when im driving sometimes I can go in first and second easy but most of the time it just wont go in so I have the force it kinda hard which scares me.

any ideas??? and please dont say take it to a garage because I am planning on, but Im asking on here so if its serious I wont drive it until I take it to the garage, thanks!!

2007-06-02 05:25:04 · 13 answers · asked by Leanne1988 1

me and my friends are trying to get a old go kart to start we know it works but arent sure if the choke should be on or off. Please help

2007-06-02 05:18:04 · 4 answers · asked by uneedhelp200 2

The brakes on our 2001 Chevy Blazer are feeling spongy, got only slightly better with a flush of all the brake fluid. Also, the pedal slowly goes to the floor at a stop light...I think this is an indication of a master cylinder starting to go. Any way to find out for sure before replacing it? Any other ideas on what could be causing the problems?

2007-06-02 04:59:38 · 5 answers · asked by Killer B 2

My buddy carries a can of diesel and he puts about a quart of diesel in each time he fills his Cadillac with regular gasoline. This actually makes sense to me as the diesel would tend increase the resistance to knock. Any thoughts?

2007-06-02 04:55:12 · 6 answers · asked by michinoku2001 7

My brake pedal goes to the floor before my brakes engage, i only have about 1 1/2 in of pedal travel for the brakes which work fine when the pedal gets there, its not the master cylinder, i replaced it, its not air in the lines cause i bled them. What the hell is it????

2007-06-02 04:51:39 · 7 answers · asked by scotty_2_hottie_24 2

all the internal lights have gone in my car also the computer and stereo aint working help

2007-06-02 04:49:05 · 3 answers · asked by reidi78 1

I only need one litre and it is very expensive so I don't want a large quantity cluttering up my garage.

2007-06-02 04:29:22 · 2 answers · asked by martkimwat 1

My husband changed spark plugs and spark plug wires in my ford explorer yesterday. Now it isn't running correctly. Almost like the engine is shaking. Anyone know if you can buy bad spark plugs or spark plug wires?? Any ideas what may be wrong?

2007-06-02 04:22:09 · 13 answers · asked by wondering247 3

electricity generation

2007-06-02 04:05:11 · 5 answers · asked by batokoj 1

Autozone, said it was from odb code P0436 (Catalyst Temperature Sensor Range/Performance (Bank 2)).
And recommended me buying a new O2 sensor and doing a tune-up. Should I buy new Valve and Head gaskets and do a tune-up, or could it be something else?

2007-06-02 03:54:37 · 8 answers · asked by marcusboston33 1

i recently bought a nissan maxima 1996, great milage...i recently found out that my car has a hole in the block........when i bought it i was told it had 1 month - 1000 miles warranty. i have no clue as to what to do..........this is problem that takes time to get to the point that it is right now..............my car care company told me that there no way that they could not have know only because there was a new radiator installed. can i conclude that wrong information was given to me......

2007-06-02 03:30:30 · 8 answers · asked by kay 1

I have a 2006 Nissan Altima and whenever I try to start my car the battery is dead. I can jump it each and every time, but once I shut it off, the batter is dead again. Does this sound like the battery? Alternator?....neither?

2007-06-02 03:26:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

The car has been in storage and not started in 4 years has 63,000 miles. 2.3 auto. Idle surges when up to temp from 800-2300. IAC is working properly. Something is telling the computer to do this. Scanner reads FSS.

2007-06-02 03:19:28 · 2 answers · asked by scottmandoo 1

Are there any specific signs that the water pump is going out? I had th serpentine belt changed days ago and and now the low coolant light is coming on. I have to fill it up about every day and a half and am not sure if it is a hose or the pump. And it doesnt leak all the time. Usually after its not been driven for4-6 hours, then its a decent drip. Any idea whats going on? Also, the engine has about 133,000 miles on it.

2007-06-02 03:13:48 · 3 answers · asked by Ashley D 2

2007-06-02 03:10:05 · 3 answers · asked by Daniel N 1

1996 Merc Tracer Trio 1.9L codes ...P0352,P1405,P0420,P0301,P0304

2007-06-02 02:56:39 · 3 answers · asked by sadarar 2

It's mounted INSIDE the gas tank. My mechanic skills are decent, but not expert. Is this something I could tackle on my own, or am I best taking it to the shop?

2007-06-02 02:22:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

87 toyota camry... old one had jiggle valve, replacement doesn't. I'm replacing it this morning, any info would be appreciated.

2007-06-02 02:17:34 · 3 answers · asked by krash 5

I have a 2.6 cdx that will not start, i think its an imobiliser prob.Can the imobiliser be turned off ?
We have changed all ignition parts also knock sensors ?
Been to Vaxhall spent a fortune , still no cure for intermitant fault ....

2007-06-02 00:49:05 · 1 answers · asked by The Groover 2

my check engine light went on last Friday and went off Tuesday afternoon - I have a car appointment today and don't want to pay the diagnostic fee, but I could get a state inspection since it is up next month - will the state inspection pick up the same stuff that the toyota diagnostic machine would pick up (ex] O2 sensor, gas cap not tight enough, spark plug issues)?

2007-06-01 23:37:36 · 8 answers · asked by Genius 1

It all started when my stepson kicked the 5-speed shifter towards the drivers side now i can't get it moving more than 15mph it also makes a loud noise. The clutch is fine,i bled it.

2007-06-01 22:54:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

just changed the gearbox in my 99 renault laguna found a broken brake pipe which has dumped all the brake fluid on the floor and now my speedo is not working and flipped over and gone past the top speed mark

2007-06-01 22:51:35 · 5 answers · asked by richard h 1

i took my thermostat out my car thinking it would stop the car from running hot! some people tell me its okay as long as it is not winter.. Is that true?
what could be the problem my car only runs hot in traffic?

2007-06-01 22:08:15 · 7 answers · asked by evamercy7 2

I was told that in older cars, if you use your air condition while driving causes your engine to burn more gas. Do that same thing applies to newer cars with these new state of the art engines?

2007-06-01 20:04:45 · 14 answers · asked by B. Gregory 2