Maintenance & Repairs - July 2007

like the sticky part is still on the window, how can i take it off?

2007-07-08 14:29:12 · 8 answers · asked by little_miss_sunshinee 1

I am installing a 4 wire flat trailer hookup to my '96 Dodge Ram Pickup. Where do I splice the wires in?

2007-07-08 14:28:09 · 2 answers · asked by Hubba 2

I have a 2002 vw jetta and I can't find the transmission dipstick for some reason? Also, what fluid do I need? Dexron II, III or V? What is the difference?

2007-07-08 14:27:26 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2000 Honda Civic EX. Standard 5 speed Transmission. When i get on the highway and shift to 5th gear, i have very low acceleration getting from about 50 to 70-80 mph. How can i improve the acceleration in that region?

2007-07-08 12:20:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Today, I was driving and I wasn't paying attention to the road and I stopped at a stop light.Then I realized that I was going the wrong way and turned on my turn signal.As I turned just a bit this van hit the side of my car where the tire is. It's not dented too bad, just a little bit scratched up.I tried to open the car door, but it only opened a tiny bit.Enough for me to squeeze through it and stuff. I'm not a small chick either. My door will open, but the hinged part will not let it open all the way. That's where it's dented in at, but not that bad. Should I just leave it like that or go and get it fixed? Should I get a crowbar and try to pull that part out myself? Is this karma for something I did in the past?

The lady in the other car wasn't mad or anything. She just happy that nothing worse happened. The weird thing is that I was on my way to the hospital to visist my mom. I tried to take a hammer (you know that crowbar part) to the car. That's how desparate I am.

2007-07-08 12:06:38 · 3 answers · asked by ladykane18 2

Anyone know why my heat and ac only blow through defroster vents when i step on the gas. Works fine otherwise. Everytime I step on the gas it switches to only top vents. Someone mentioned anoth vaccuum line or relay in a weird spot on their car. It was behind the headlight on their jeep. Anyone heard of anything like this on a taurus.

2007-07-08 11:58:16 · 4 answers · asked by jlm7852 1

My brakes started squealing a few weeks ago, so I checked them and they needed replacing. Easily done, replaced the brakepads, bled them, the whole bit. But they are still squealing? What could the problem be?

2007-07-08 11:43:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My Fiance drives a stick shift mazdaspeed. Every time we get into the car his stick shifter is burning hot. The seatbelt clips are also hot as well as the steering wheel.. We only have a one car garage and his maverick is in it, is there anything else that can be done to keep us from getting fried every time we get into the car?

2007-07-08 11:34:59 · 7 answers · asked by Bride2Be 4

is not a mayor shake...is just like little shakes right to left right to left and is driving slightly to the left .

PLEASEEE HELP....WHAT IS IT?

2007-07-08 11:28:09 · 11 answers · asked by rokeroker 1

Hi guys,
I have a 1999 Ford Taurus. When I turn right the steering is normal but when I turn left the steering wheel is too hard...almost impossible to turn. I check the fluid and is OK. Does anybody know whats wrong with my car?
Thanks!

2007-07-08 10:53:34 · 3 answers · asked by jonathanaserraf 1

2007-07-08 10:52:18 · 4 answers · asked by cakan 1

I have a 87 Nissan Pickup and it's a 4-cylinder...but i have 8 spark plugs. Is that good for me or is that bad.

2007-07-08 10:46:34 · 8 answers · asked by altorn_achm 2

2007-07-08 10:09:39 · 5 answers · asked by Muscle Man 1

I have had the head machine new head gasket ,I also change [ thermostat-fan switch -cooling sensor- oil sending unit- radiator cap

2007-07-08 09:53:56 · 1 answers · asked by rud boy 1

We're working on a 1990 Honda CR-X trying to replace the timing belt. To get to the timing belt we have to remove the harmonic balancer. The bolt that hold the harmonic balancer on is hopelessly stuck. We've broken 3 ratchets trying to get it off. We sprayed it with Bolt-Breaker and it still won't come loose. Does anyone have any suggestions?

2007-07-08 09:42:12 · 18 answers · asked by Mama_Chaos 4

My friend says you can and I should get it serviced yearly .
Would this be enough ?

2007-07-08 09:40:02 · 10 answers · asked by mistyblue 4

As you drive and apply brakes, brakes develop less free play when released and will stay applied until truck is shut down and left off for a period of time. This is a hydravac system.

2007-07-08 09:33:36 · 2 answers · asked by perryfd23 1

I bought this car 10 months ago for 550 and then paid 530 to have new breaks and tires put on it. Recently it blew a head gasket... I found someone who could fix the car for 300 dollars because they will charge a flat rate for fixing the car... Which is really good for me... but I was just wondering if it is worth it to put the money into this car... I mean, its really my only option right now... im only 17 and I turn 18 in October and plan on buying a new car then... I have no one who could help me get a car earlier because everyone I know has bad credit... but does anyone have suggestions on things I should look out for or if its worth it to put the money in this car? Im just really frustrated at the moment.

2007-07-08 09:28:16 · 5 answers · asked by Musical Buff 2

i need to have my car bug free.........what can i do

2007-07-08 09:25:08 · 4 answers · asked by d_g 1

Just bought some Seafoam in hopes of clearing up some sluggish issues with my Z28. The layout of the engine bay is entirely different from my 240sx, and I'm looking for the place to put it for the intake. I was told brake booster line but that makes absolutely no sense, I'm not cleaning my brake lines, just the intake and what not. I think the ratio goes 1/3 as well, right? 1/3 in the gas tank, 1/3 in oil, and 1/3 through the intake.

2007-07-08 09:25:02 · 2 answers · asked by Sandfrog 3

on a 97 Ford Contour---was going to Change the Wheel Bearing on passenger side.
Pushed the Axle in about 3/4 of an inch.
Will this hurt the inner seal for the Axle?
Will it hurt anything inside the Transmission (transaxle?) I am old shade tree mechanic, learning about Front End Drives--Thank You Very Much.

2007-07-08 09:22:47 · 2 answers · asked by maguyver727 7

Neither of the previous worked , any ideas would be appreciated

2007-07-08 09:20:19 · 7 answers · asked by Kim S 2

Which would be better and/or cheaper,going to a chain establishment like jiffy lube, pep boys or an idependent mechanic.But i'm not sure if I can trust a mechanic however.Also wether I'm better off doing those kind of things on my own?

2007-07-08 09:18:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

and continue to put money when it breaks instead of getting a better one?

2007-07-08 09:12:54 · 7 answers · asked by sandrota 6

2007-07-08 09:08:15 · 6 answers · asked by hankfan89 1

Has anyone tried to dump the acid in weak 12v battery and install fresh acid in it....and recharge it to bring it back to life? If your a battery tech, why won't that work?

2007-07-08 09:03:16 · 3 answers · asked by Steven Adirondack 1

I just had my car in for work the other day and I feel like the hourly rate that the shop charged is a little high. It was $89/ hr. I know labor is a big part of the cost of getting work done, but I was wondering what is a decent hourly labor rate to look for? Or is $89/hr right in line with what I should expect? Thanks

2007-07-08 08:58:00 · 12 answers · asked by devilblue1922 1

i have a classic car and i need to rechrome the bumper and i herd there is a chrome paint is this true ? could i spray this paint on my bumper and would it be re chrome?

2007-07-08 08:56:04 · 2 answers · asked by Ivan1989 4

i have 15 inch hub caps and getting the factory 16 inch alloy wheels. will this affect it?

2007-07-08 08:48:26 · 9 answers · asked by Mos Def 1

I have a 97 ford taurus and am looking into getting a bigger muffler tip. Do I have to weld it on or does it just attach somehow that I could do on my own?

2007-07-08 08:47:25 · 4 answers · asked by Darcy 4