Maintenance & Repairs - July 2007

I work as a sales executive and travel close to 3000 miles per month.work without my car is very difficult and i dont get time to service it correctly which would mean taking leave frm work.I do the routine oil change apart frm that i dont do much service .Can u recommend some tips i can do myself.

2007-07-18 06:29:24 · 1 answers · asked by MATHEW 1

I took it to auto zone for the free reading and was given a code 0128. They think it maybe the thermostat or the coolant temperture sensor. The car is not over heating and it drives fine. Does anyone have any knowlegde on this problem or where the sensor maybe located? Thanks

2007-07-18 05:26:31 · 3 answers · asked by twomwhita 1

2007-07-18 05:09:55 · 5 answers · asked by Roosevelt M 1

Are there any sealants out there, one can just pour into the radiator to do the trick?

2007-07-18 04:26:37 · 8 answers · asked by Freddy 2

Hello everyone, I have a 2000 Pontiac Firebird. I Love this car, it is BEAUTIFUL, a head turner, and it is a good quality car but there are so many little minor problems I do not know if I should fix them or just trade it in.

First off, the previous person did not take good care of it and I am feeling the effects.

Problems include, an annoying squeaking sound from the right rear every time I touch the brakes, the right turn signal doesn't blink, it stays on, but you don't hear the "tick tick tick" like it should, the window is out of line, it won't roll up by itself, the motor still works though.

I am thinking about putting a lowering kit on it, replacing the rear shocks, break rotors, new chrome tail pipes, doing the interior black, and new seats in black.

I would just hate to invest a ton of money and then end up having a major problem down the road.

It is a 2000 Pontiac Firebird with 80000 miles on it and I bought it for 6600.

Advice would be nice.

2007-07-18 04:09:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi Guys,
I hope you guys can give a step by step guide on how to fix this problem. My signal light on the right flashes at a faster rate than on the other side. it is not a major problem but it is annoying me.
thanks,
aaron

2007-07-18 03:33:19 · 18 answers · asked by Aaron C 2

When I roll my driver or passenger windows down they are sticking. It is worse on the drivers side where sometimes it will actually get stuck and wont go down unless I get something thin and run it along the rubber near the top of the door and window. I tried cleaning the window and the rubber part and that works fine for a little while then it starts to stick again. I have brought my car to the dealer and all they said that it is tree sap and that I should clean it but I do clean it and it keeps coming back and for some reason out of 3 cars this is the only one that is having this problem so I really doubt it is tree sap. Anyone one know how to remove what ever is causing the window to stick?

2007-07-18 03:03:54 · 7 answers · asked by hellzfirex 2

I have a 1997 Dodge ram 1500. When I turn left or right I am getting a Pretty bad squeak coming from the tires (or at least it sounds like it is coming from there). I am not sure what this could be, is it wheel bearings or something else?

2007-07-18 02:10:51 · 8 answers · asked by DJ 1

It did it yesterday morning as well, which is the first time ever it has happened. But on the 2nd try it started just fine. I drove it to work, turned it off and restarted it and it started immediately like it always does. Worked all day, and it started first try when I left yesterday afternoon very quickly. This morning, it just constantly rolls over and will not start. The truck is a 97 Chevy S-10 4.3 V6. Battery and alternator appear to be fine as well. Any clue what might be wrong?

2007-07-18 02:06:42 · 9 answers · asked by mainevent4123 3

My 98 Grand Cherokee keeps overheating. I have plenty of coolant. The fan on the radiator won't turn. Any suggestions?

2007-07-18 01:52:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

there just, going off and beeping?whats wrong with it?
it stops and then starts when we end up falling asleep what could be the problem
any tips thanx!!!

2007-07-18 01:21:45 · 12 answers · asked by djbnzdobsd 2

i have built a 350 in my camaro it ran just fine the when i got stationed in germany for 2 years from the army when i came back it would only start when i gave it gas and only stay running when i gave it as when i let off it shuts off the timing is right on it someone told me it could be the carb i have on it is a 650 4 barrel not a double pump could that have anything to do with it

2007-07-17 22:47:28 · 5 answers · asked by curtis h 1

Is silicone car wiper better than normal car wiper? Does it worth changing?

2007-07-17 22:30:39 · 3 answers · asked by darrenlph 1

My mechanic told me the reason my car wouldn't start was the alternator. He fixed it and charged me $300 (+tax+ $60 for towing)

Did I get a fair price?

2007-07-17 16:58:26 · 9 answers · asked by jjdubya 3

I was wondering if any body has gotten their tire rotation and balancing at walmart. Do I just go over and tell them what to do or do I make an appointment?

2007-07-17 16:34:08 · 12 answers · asked by Life is Beautiful 1

So i stumbled onto this site that has this FUEL TOOL that claims to save you gas increase horsepower and blah blah blah now take a look at their website and tell me what you think they barely describe how it works in detail or anything seems like a scam to me
anyone ever heard of this or had an experiences with this FUEL TOOL or any insight into how it works

2007-07-17 15:53:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was driving on the highway with cruise control when my engine just shut off. There were no funny noises or smoke. I did try quite a few times to start the car before I knew it was the timing belt. My main concern is if it is likely to have bent the valves or damaged the head. This is a 2.0 4-Cylinder Chrysler 420A engine (non-turbo), auto trans.

2007-07-17 15:49:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-17 15:48:12 · 1 answers · asked by mlkirchgessner 5

I am trying to see if my boyfriend has another phone hidden under the carpet in the backseat of our truck. I can't figure out how to get to it but I can feel it. It is a 4 door F 150-2006.

2007-07-17 15:37:32 · 2 answers · asked by texastwin 1

Are there any really good products to use? or any ideas to remove them?

2007-07-17 15:35:47 · 3 answers · asked by usajock20 1

I just changed out my ATF. I know my car has a capacity of 6.2 liters, but only 4 liters could go back in. It is possible that not all 6.2 liters drained out because I did not measure the old ATF coming out.

So I want to know if driving with insufficient ATF could cause any problems.

I also read that overfilling ATF is really bad. So I don't want to force more ATF in (by parking on an incline to fill up). Instead, if there're no negative side effects of having insufficient ATF, I'd rather wait and see.

2007-07-17 15:35:01 · 2 answers · asked by Snowie 6

I drive a 99 altima, and today I noticed that my parking brake and check battery lights were on. My car is running fine so far, does anyone know what the problem might be?

2007-07-17 15:25:55 · 10 answers · asked by Young 1

in serv.Desc. between 92 or 94 for example with letters V or H? Does it matter if I get a size 205/65HR15 with serv.desc.
92H or 92V and again, what do those letters mean ? H, S, T, V? Thank you in advance for your answer.

2007-07-17 15:21:19 · 11 answers · asked by April First 5

is it possible to just change the oil and not the filter?.....the filter is still good

2007-07-17 15:19:25 · 10 answers · asked by Jason N 4

If performance chips are so good, adding Horsepower and gas mileage, why don't they come standard with all cars? They can be bought for under $20, so obviously they wouldn't add much to the price of a car. Is there a downside to them that the performance chip sellers aren't mentioning?

2007-07-17 14:56:12 · 10 answers · asked by Karen A 1

I have a 2000 mustang & the motor makes a ticking sound when i shift.. but after it hits about 2 1/2 RPMS it stops until I shift to the next gear. Also the tick completely goes away after my gauge says my car is warmed up.. what could this be a result of?

2007-07-17 14:53:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-17 14:50:30 · 5 answers · asked by Robert B 2

also i looked and it is the correct fuse it is just that when i put a new one in and then use the ciggerette lighter it blows the fuse out completley, but if i use say a charger for a gps unit it doesnt blow but if i use the charger for a cell phone it does blow out? i am so confused

2007-07-17 14:47:42 · 11 answers · asked by Kate 2

We have replaced the turn signal relay, the turn signal switch, checked the current and bulbs, and it is grounded properly... any other ideas we could check?

2007-07-17 14:41:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I keep adding water and Anti freeze in it but the water rushes out and spill everywhere. I need help

2007-07-17 13:53:43 · 11 answers · asked by cjdistheman 1