Maintenance & Repairs - July 2007

I have a C230 Kompressor, and I am badly in need of tires. I live in Florida and have to deal with heavy rain frequently. I was considering the Toyo T1R and the Bridgestone T/A KD. Any thoughts/experience/suggestions?

2007-07-09 16:08:54 · 2 answers · asked by SubNRG 4

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2007-07-09 16:08:03 · 4 answers · asked by BillyJean 1

I'm replacing my tranny filter, but the old O ring is stuck inside. How do I get it out of the housing?

2007-07-09 15:49:06 · 3 answers · asked by ultimate soccer coach 2

2007-07-09 15:38:03 · 13 answers · asked by sexy00soldr 1

what do those numbers mean on tires? (for example: 235/35-19, or 275/30-20) i'm interested in purchasing some rims and tires, but i would like to have some knowledge beforehand.

2007-07-09 15:12:40 · 9 answers · asked by helpwanted 2

2007-07-09 14:12:27 · 5 answers · asked by Cliff T 1

I understand that for coolant you don't have to put just coolant? So is it safe to put water as long as it always isn't water when filling up? And when putting coolant, can I put it in straight from the container or should I mix it with some water first? I have Toyota Corolla if that matters.

2007-07-09 14:11:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-09 14:03:31 · 9 answers · asked by GQCPA 1

So my husband and my dad look at it, my dad thought that it ran low on coolant so the engine just dump it from the overflow. So they used water to fill it. So saturday we drove round and went to ohio to the flea market. That night we left as soon as we got in to Kentucky the car started to over heat. So my dad and my aunt came out with coolant and water. The car was fine after that we drove all the way back to Tennessee. My husband used the car Sunday and it was fine all day too. Today I had to drive him to work so he could drop off his stuff (he leaving for the month for training for the army) so we could go to breakfast as I was waiting for him to come back out so we could go to breakfast my son had to use the bathroom so I turn off the car and took him. It only like 5 minutes and the car lost alot coolant again. Why is it doing that while the car is turned off?

2007-07-09 13:53:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

when you change your camshaft and lifters, do you have to replace the push rods? or valves or spring or all? 1984 chevy s10 2.8L V6

2007-07-09 13:49:28 · 9 answers · asked by trivium332 2

as i was driving this signal came on in my dodge truck it wasnt oil or battery..

it was some other light..yellow color..anyone know what im talking about?

what other lights can come on besides engine oil and battery..and thats yellow

2007-07-09 13:46:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

are there any alternative things that i might have around my house that i could use in place of that? Thanks!

2007-07-09 13:44:59 · 6 answers · asked by EAT! 3

My instrument panel won't illuminate when I turn on my head lights in my 77 corvette. I've checked all fuses and it's just the instrument panel and tack and odometer lights. The interior-overhead light turns on and the headlights turn on with the same switch. I don't think its the bulbs because all are out and there are too many for this to be a coincidence. I have a 77 corvette.

2007-07-09 13:43:45 · 5 answers · asked by Mig G 1

ok car has never had problems, I first get into the car put in reverse, drive out my driveway. Changes smoothly from first to second then when I slow down or even go straight I lose all speed and the car eventually stops, and when I press the pedal, it just keeps reving up as if im in park and it barely budges. Then I put in park, turn off car for about 30 seconds and it starts but then it wont switch to second gear and just keeps reving up, but I still managed to get it home pretty much rolling there, cause of the hill.Transmission fluid is a little brown, but I am pretty sure it is still good, no burnt smell to it or anything, just a little brown. 9000 miles ago tranny and motor was rebuilt so I dont really think it is either of those that is causing problems, people say it could be linkage or stuff like that,if there is some way that a person with a little knowledge of cars can do to check that,can you please tell me.If you think it is something else also tell me
91 escort 9000 mi

2007-07-09 13:18:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

And less wear on the tires themselves?

2007-07-09 13:08:04 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My pops replaced an alternator for my Nissan Altima ('2001 GXE) yesterday and forgot to disconnect my battery before starting the procedure. Now the car electronics are dead. The car runs when I turn the ignition and drives alright (though the engine block vibrates alot more than we started. . . probably because the tensioner is not set to the correct length), but the dashboard, horn etc etc do not work. Does this mean that I just need to replace my fuses? Or is there more damage done than before installing the alternator? I am going to go to the parts store later today. Please advise.

2007-07-09 13:07:58 · 2 answers · asked by indiantrumpet 4

It only slips on left hand turns, not right. My husband checked the transmission fluid level and it is good. He thinks i need a new transmission filter. Is he right?

2007-07-09 13:04:32 · 1 answers · asked by Stephane A 3

It's a 2004 Honda Accord.

2007-07-09 12:57:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mechanic said it was because the timing belt had to stretch or become accustom to the engine. is he giving me a load of BS or could this be a legit reason?

2007-07-09 12:54:02 · 4 answers · asked by whosajiggawhat? 2

i heard if you get a leak down test you can find the source of the low compression. Where can i have this done? Also, if they do find the source how much should i expect to pay. My car is VERY slow and has trouble driving up hills and what not. My friend has the same car and same year and his is WAY faster. Thanks!

2007-07-09 12:47:25 · 2 answers · asked by Josh 1

2007-07-09 12:45:04 · 7 answers · asked by whosajiggawhat? 2

2007-07-09 12:35:07 · 1 answers · asked by t 1

dodge avenger dies. I think it is somthing electrical because every thing on the computer had been erased when I checked it with OBD2

2007-07-09 12:01:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know anything about how to get the hood latch to pop open the hood of the blazer and also there is a kick like the transmission when you come to a stop and then go?

2007-07-09 11:45:04 · 4 answers · asked by tanekarae6975 1

and what are the signs it needs changing?

2007-07-09 11:11:23 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4

I have a 2001 Infiniti G20- I went to start yesterday and it would not start- all the dash lights worked and headlights were bright- it just did not turn over - their was no sound- a friend of mine said to try to tap on the alternator- i did and it started- i turned it off and would not start again- a tried it again and tapped the alternator and it started- Would it be my alternator that is bad or could it be something else???

2007-07-09 10:33:58 · 7 answers · asked by bobby 1

I have a 89 olds. 98 and it keeps draining batteries...I dont know what to do about it. It even locks when you put it in drive and now when I put it in drive it locks and when I put it in park it should unlock but it doesnt. Both the driver door and the front passenger door wont open. Does anybody know what it could possibly be? My mechanic cannot even figure it out!

2007-07-09 10:27:22 · 6 answers · asked by manda 1

i can start it but it will run a nin or so but is i were to gas it it will shut off like it runs out of gas.
so i started with the cheapest and replaced the fuel filter.
did the same thing so im replacing the fuel pump but what is the pulsation dampener will this have something to do with it also??it doesnt look important but is it?? can it be something else like a regulator or somthing?? iv allready puled the tank and pump also so what the hell? but if theres any thing i should know also id appreciate it.

2007-07-09 10:18:40 · 4 answers · asked by Dani P 1

When I brake the 97 taurus car when travelling at low speed, there is a grinding sound. However at high speed braking or low speed traelling, theres not much sound. Is it somethign to do with the brakes or my gears? Help!!

thanks in advance

2007-07-09 10:13:12 · 6 answers · asked by hugz2007 1

fan will not cut off even after ignition switch is turned off.

2007-07-09 09:32:45 · 2 answers · asked by WES P 1