Maintenance & Repairs - July 2007

2007-07-12 12:49:51 · 7 answers · asked by mlaguna18 1

Sometimes the brake pads don't retract properly and overheat. The calipers seemed to retract ok when we bled the lines after replacing the clipers, rotors and pads.

2007-07-12 12:46:59 · 4 answers · asked by milonguero 1

where is it under the car because I need to drain it to add more transmission fluid

2007-07-12 12:36:45 · 3 answers · asked by BillyJean 1

Ive changed my valve springs, push rods, and rocker arms and still there seems to be a knock after my engine gets warm. I discovered this knock after reving my engine and when turning over a gear a loud knock suddenly began coming from under the valve cover. I just replaced all the above and still get this knock like i said so any help would be immensly apppreciated:)

2007-07-12 12:35:03 · 5 answers · asked by in_search_of_sunrise757 2

2007-07-12 12:22:10 · 7 answers · asked by josh m 1

Yesterday morning i was leaving for work and i went to start my truck and it would not start, all i could hear was the ignition after about 5 times i got it going and went to work not really thinking much about it. I got off 4 hours later and tried to start up and all tat would happen is a loud fast clicking noise. I just turn on the key and look at the volt meter and i see that the battery is really low. I get a jump and go home and charge my battery. This is around 2:30 - 3:00ish. Anyway i fully charge the battery and the truck starts up fine and runs fine all day. Later that night im with a friend and i pull over for a bit(20-30 minutes or so) then when i try to start the car, it just clicks again and doesn't start. I get a friend to jump me and i drive around for another hour or so hoping the alternator will give me a little charge. Today i wake up and try to leave and there was no clicking, there was no anything the battery was completely dead. any ideas?

2007-07-12 12:12:03 · 10 answers · asked by WTF? 1

2007-07-12 11:57:10 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

So I was driving to work Monday morning and as I pulled into the parking lot my Battery light and Service Engine Soon light popped up. I put my car in park, turned it off and tried to restart it. No luck...stone cold. It wouldn't turn over and the lights would not turn on. I was going to get a jump start put my uncle advised me not to try. He said the alternator would drain the battery before I made it home or even to the shop. Everyone I've described the problem to thinks the alternator probably gave out. I would tow it to the shop but I don't want to spend too much on something that is easily fixed. So basically I'm asking what my options are. Does this sound like the alternator a different problem? Advice much appreciated

Somebody suggested that I get a car battery charger and plug it in all day while I'm at work. After eight hours it should be able to start up and I should be able to at least drive it home/shop from there. Would that work???

Oh...It's a 1999 Dodge Neon.

2007-07-12 11:32:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

if u can what wood be the risques 2 they engine or anyother part of the car !!!!!

2007-07-12 11:30:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone have a sugestion

2007-07-12 11:27:02 · 5 answers · asked by infoman89032 6

How much does it usually cost to resurface front rotors and replace brake pads (including parts/labor)? I have an '03 Toyota Corolla. Just looking for a rough estimate to see if I am getting ripped off. Also, I know you don't have to resurface rotors every time but wondering how much it costs.

2007-07-12 10:41:04 · 14 answers · asked by wondering 2

2007-07-12 09:42:22 · 6 answers · asked by HollyWood726 2

In my case i am talking about my Pontiac Torrent AWD it comes with choice of 2 Modes.
1. All Wheel Drive.
2. Only Front Wheel Drive.

2007-07-12 09:14:26 · 6 answers · asked by ZATHUR 2

I have a old civic with lots of miles. recentley it began giving me trouble when I started it. Before then it was running really good. When I start it it sounded like a rattle in the engine and it ran then a little while later when I would let off the gas it would turn off. Id had to keep the gas floored to keep it on. Then when I started it again it let out this loud screecing noise for a little while. I turned it off and started it the next day and it was fine. Then about 10 mins later it did the same thing. I think I probably blew a head? and the reason it started up fine was cause the gasket had sealed over night then when I drove it again it got hot and expanded. Im not sure any suggestions? There is oil around the back of the head. I know I need a new engine anyway but I just wanted to know.

2007-07-12 09:05:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 100mV 12v device that I would like to run continuously in a car.

Before doing this I would like to check this will not run the battery down too much causing the car not to start.

What is the standard current available in a 12v car battery / how would I work out if this would be ok or not?

2007-07-12 08:59:19 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I drove to pick up a friend and waited for him 10 minutes with the car running and the air-con on. When he got in the car, I put it in reverse and the car stalled. When I tried to restart there was a clicking noise. I tested the radio, lights and horn, all good. I checked the fuse box and the was a fuse marked "ignition". I pulled it, looked good and swapped it anyway with the interior light (both 20). I tried again and same thing. The car was inspected last week.

Thanks for any help

2007-07-12 08:51:25 · 8 answers · asked by john e 1

I was checking my car's coolant for the first time ever.

I was first displeased to find that the cap wasn't even snapped on.

I looked into the reservoir to make sure there was no debris or oil in the coolant. Check.

I went to look to see if the coolant was filled to the correct level. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any fill lines, or any markings of any kind on the reservoir. Plus, the bottom-half of the reservoir was coated in a grimy, black liquid. It looks like the liquid spilled out of a different reservoir a few inches away. I could see this different reservoir had overflowed at some point in the past. It just has a black cap on it, and grimy liquid spilt down the sides. I'm not sure what's in it. I could probably try cleaning them both off with some de-greaser and paper towels.

On the coolant reservoir, besides not seeing any fill markings, I can't even see the coolant itself when looking from the side. So I can't make sure it's the right color either.

2007-07-12 08:42:37 · 8 answers · asked by Paul 7

2007-07-12 08:32:36 · 6 answers · asked by MISS KNIGHT 5

I need to get into my 95 camaro but the doors are locked and all i have is the ignition key. I've tried to "slim jim" the locks with a clothes hanger but that failed miserably, i also have a small enough crack in the window to stick the hanger in and i have tried to hit the power locks but the hanger will just bend because it's a piece of crap. I havent tried anything else on it though but if my sister is right she says the locks wont work with the car off because they are power locks and the battery is most likely dead do to inactivity. If anyone has any ideas on how to get in this ***** let me know :)

2007-07-12 08:31:46 · 4 answers · asked by WTF? 1

1997 Plymouth Breeze, why does the fluid in the Engine Coolant tank boil occasionally? It doesn't happen every time, but it has been happening off and on for a couple of years now. There is no smoke, the engine doesn't overheat and there is no other sign of stress. What is happening?

2007-07-12 08:20:28 · 4 answers · asked by wiggum82 1

My family used to drive a Dodge (and a Chevy before that), but they were pretty terrible cars. They both began to break down around 50,000 miles, and we ended putting way too much money in both of them compared to what they were worth. We now drive a Toyota Camry, and it hasn't given us one bit of trouble (and it has 120,000 miles on it). It still rides completely quiet, handles the same as when we bought it new, and stylistically, it looks sharp and refined, inside and out. It was about $2000 more than a comprable American car, but it's lasted WAY longer than that car ever would have and ended up being far cheaper than the maintenance costs of our previous American cars. I'm wondering if American cars deserve their bad reputation...some are ok, but most seem to be unreliable after a little while and, frankly, they just look plain junky. Everytime I see a new Chrysler or Ford or Chevy, I cringe...what is up with their design engineers?

2007-07-12 07:56:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty Sport. I'm wondering if I have a slow leak in my tires or if it's something else. My two tires on the right seem to need air every few weeks and more recently. After I fill the tires with air it rides perfectly smooth until I hit a rough patch or bump in the street then the ride is bumpy, I fill it up with air again and it's smooth sailing until I hit another bump in the road. What's happening? Do I need new tires or do they need to be rotated or is it a slow leak?

2007-07-12 07:53:23 · 6 answers · asked by infinevol 1

Or how many miles can I drive, when the gas light turns on?

2007-07-12 07:42:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

What type of software do Jobbers use to look up parts for all makes and models vehicles? Can anyone help me with software names and where to get more information on the jobber business.
Thanks.

2007-07-12 07:23:04 · 2 answers · asked by CandyMan 1

2007-07-12 07:20:46 · 3 answers · asked by JENNIFER 1

We've all heard of E85, 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. Some states currently run E10, most recently California. Minnesota passed an E20 mandate but has yet to get the ok from the EPA. I've heard a person gets the best mileage with E30. If so, why not mandate E30 eventually? If I were to pump 20 total gallons into my fuel tank, 13 gal. gasoline & 7 gal. E85 to make E30, adjusting the equation in states currently blending ethanol, how would that effect my vehicle mileage, engine mechanics, and performance? Is the EPA testing for E20 and E30?

2007-07-12 06:59:33 · 8 answers · asked by Gibbz 1

I've been quoted $265 for the parts, but the labor charges seem to be inflated? What is the labor fee and standard recomended time for a clutch replacement on a 1997 Honda Civic EX?

2007-07-12 06:37:09 · 1 answers · asked by Craig P 1

a couple of weeks ago i was driving and my gauge lights just went out. my turn signals and other things on the dash that come from different areas work but the spedometer and gas gauge dont light up. also now my tail lights no longer work. brake lights do though. i have checked every fuse i can find and none are blown. can someone tell me what i should be looking for now to try and fix the problem

2007-07-12 06:21:27 · 4 answers · asked by Justin Z 2

My 1995 Nissan 240sx has a strange problem. It seems to have been leaking oil, although my mechanic can't seem to find the leak. I have to add oil once between oil changes. I can usually stick the neck of the bottle of oil into the hole for the oil. When I added it today it appeared that something metal was blocking the neck from going all the way in.

I think that the valve pan is bent up towards the oil filler. What may have caused this and does it need to be fixed?

2007-07-12 06:18:26 · 3 answers · asked by sprintern8 1

My mobility Scooter has two 12 volt jell batteries that don't seem to hold a charge. Normal usage hours is 6 hours between charges, I am lucky to get 1-2 hours. The batteries are new (about 6 months). Dealer says that the batteries are good. Can anyone give me ideas??

2007-07-12 05:59:14 · 6 answers · asked by 'Old & Cudley' 7