Maintenance & Repairs - July 2007

I accidentaly left the lights on in my car and now the battery is completely dead. I need to start my car, but I can't jump start it. Is there any way to start it without jump starting it? If so, please tell me!

2007-07-07 04:56:27 · 10 answers · asked by Kathy M 1

For my husbands birthday I want to paint the inside of his garage. He built it by himself and on the inside used what I think is called masonite. It is really dark brown. The garage needs lightened up and I would like to make it some kind of color theme. He is restoring a 68' Mustang in his garage so I want to make it special. I already bought him a fridge, and tv for it but I want to make it something he can really enjoy. Any ideas from you car guys as what kind of paint I should use on masonite, what color, what kind of theme. I can't afford to paint the floor yet but will someday. He is such a hard worker. He works two jobs and is now in the process of putting on a new roof all by himself. He won't let anyone help and I just feel bad for him. He talks about needing to paint the inside of garage someday so it doesn't seem so dark. I really want to surprise him. Thanks for ideas

2007-07-07 04:50:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My standard transmission 2000 Sunfire will only start if the gas pedal is pushed down. Also it will only run with the gas pedal pushed down. (It dies when the pedal is let up)

Is this a fuel pump problem? Or what else could it be?

Thanks,
Sean

2007-07-07 04:48:01 · 6 answers · asked by Sean K 1

It just seems to not to unlock. You cant even use a key.

2007-07-07 04:37:57 · 3 answers · asked by longhillbilly 1

Fluid wasnt low,now brake fluid leaks and master cylinder works fine. Is there anything else to check?

2007-07-07 04:13:24 · 9 answers · asked by mr gogetit 1

my boyfriend was changing his spark plugs today , he spent an hour struggling with his one plug for an hour, he got frustrated and walked away. then i had a go and done it first time. does this mean i should become a car mechanic? or does it just prove that i am more determined than he is?

2007-07-07 03:41:52 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Alright well,i have a lawnmower and it wont fire.The brand is Hydro 16 Agway.The batterie is old but it still works(it just needs to charge for 10 minutes before you can start the machine).When i turn the key,it starts to turn over,but it won't fire.I REALLY need to get this thing working!I went to 2 mechanics but they don't want to look at it.This must be fixed ASAP because I am forced to cut 10 acres of lawn with a push lawnmower.

2007-07-07 03:18:18 · 6 answers · asked by ognoteman 3

i know the fan scrud and fan has to be removed but what else come off to put the new pump on

2007-07-07 03:16:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

1996 mercury sable- after driving for a while the car picks up rpm when its shifted into park. it slowly climbs to 3000 rpm- its a real big problem because shifting back to drive with that must rpm...
any ideas of what could be wrong????

2007-07-07 02:53:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

it a 2004 grand am also what cause the engine light to come on i always get my car service when its it needs a oil change i just hope it ain't nothin serious i even got it check at auto zone free test and they told me that its a hose but what kind of hose plus i just put in a new fuel pump and battery and air filter but i haven't change the fuel filter could that be the problem too?

2007-07-07 02:44:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My1999 saturn sl2 will not start, all lights work, but nothing when i try to start, got battery replaced, starter and alternator checked fine at advance auto parts, what is the problem?

2007-07-07 02:40:08 · 5 answers · asked by Spammy5 1

I use semi-synthetic oil, which is good for about 10000 km (15000 miles?). But the last time, I told them not to change the oil filter. "There's no ned to change it verytime", I said. Now I'm worried about it. Can I have real problems because of it? Should I go and chnage the filter before something wrong happens? Or is it just a detail and you don't really have to change it everytime you cnage the oil? Thanks.

2007-07-07 02:23:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

6 wire harnes for horse trailer. I'm a bit rusty on my colors. Thanks

2007-07-07 02:14:36 · 3 answers · asked by spdlsa 1

generally,replacing tappits,is it a big job?

2007-07-07 02:01:22 · 7 answers · asked by shpongle 1

whats the difference between br6fs and bpr6fs

2007-07-07 01:55:48 · 4 answers · asked by tresure25 1

2007-07-07 01:00:02 · 5 answers · asked by MF 2

I have a 94 Ranger 4x4, manual locking hubs & rear ABS. After moving forward 50 yards there's a slight thud sound, then the front right brake feels as if it is on.Sometimes I have to put it in reverse to unlock it before it will move. My mechanic has replaced calipers,hoses,pads & rotors twice so I don't think it's the brakes. It also seems to act up more after it has rained. The wheel has locked so tight that tire has skidded without even applying the brakes. I am wondering if a bad wheel cylinder will cause this.

2007-07-07 00:59:20 · 10 answers · asked by Grammarsh 1

it does not appear to be split or cracked, but I wonder if I should do anything to srengthen it or replace it ?

2007-07-07 00:54:11 · 8 answers · asked by Max H 1

I hear a thumping when I drive and there is hardly a slow leak thus far.

2007-07-07 00:44:48 · 13 answers · asked by anonme 1

2007-07-07 00:06:24 · 2 answers · asked by Sandfrog 3

2007-07-06 21:43:33 · 11 answers · asked by alohagirl 2

Im looking at buying the konig unknown 17" rims, just wondering what the bolt pattern i need either 4 or 5 for my 1999 mercury cougar. And also i dont know much about tire sizes so will stock tires fit these rims?

2007-07-06 18:33:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i own a BMW X5 gasoline, with the way the gaz prize is going there's no releif in site, so i was thinking maybe i can switch to deisel in the other hand people are saying deisel cost too much to maintain and the difference at the pump is not significant

2007-07-06 17:11:26 · 7 answers · asked by helpme 1

I just got my water pump changed a few weeks ago as it had been leaking. well the car was fine but then it overheated one day and i had to fill up about 2 litres of fluid in the radiator. I checked the fluid again the next morning and I had 2 fill about 200mls. checked for leaks under the engine but there arent any. please help! its a 1991 Honda Integra.

2007-07-06 17:02:49 · 11 answers · asked by westsida 1

2007-07-06 16:57:02 · 5 answers · asked by Paul A 2

I drive a 90 Ford Tempo that had a history of vapor lock when it gets really hot, like it did today (almost 40 degrees celsius.) The car died while i was driving it, but I was able to start it after a few minutes, and drive a few feet before it died again. It sort of sputtered before it died.

Does that sound like a fuel pump of just vapor lock? Like I said, this vehicle has a history of vapor lock in hot weather.

2007-07-06 16:48:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm going to buy a new fuel filter for my '86 Ford F150 but I need to know if it's hard to put in.

2007-07-06 16:47:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1992 toyota corolla that I bought in december. The a/c blows hot air as soon as the engine gets up to normal temperature. Can i buy the charge kit at walmart to make my air cold again? And which one do I buy? As a single mom, I really cannot afford taking my car to a mechanic. Please, any info is appreciated.

2007-07-06 16:45:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i like to refuel at mobil gas station. however,
with the recent gas price fluctuations, i have refueled at
the BP gas station. sometimes, i switch back and forth. my question is:
is that gonna affect my vehicle? is it okay to switch gas stations? i always get the regular unleaded fuel.

2007-07-06 16:41:56 · 13 answers · asked by 0821l_4a8^#y$855 5

I drive a 1998 Ford Eplorex Lt. Edt. with 210.000 miles on it.
Today, as I was driving on a full tank the car stopped at a light. The engine completely shut itself off, and I wasn't able to start it up.

The car is in good shape, but I haven't had an oil change in 10.000 miles.

I was able to get it to start up by using jumper cables, but as I pressed on the gas the engine started trembling violently and short after the car would just die. We had the hood open and you could see the whole engine shaking.

Any idea what's wrong with it? Coolant and oil levels were good, and the car was not over heating at all. Also, I was good on gas.

Could this be a result of not having an oil change, and if so, what would be the direct consequence? Ideas?

2007-07-06 16:31:08 · 6 answers · asked by ShaunAverett 2