Maintenance & Repairs - July 2007

I own a 1999 Honda Civic EX and I hate popping my hood and looking at a dirty engine. Would cleaning it give me more power and how could I clean it without damaging any parts?

2007-07-06 01:21:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I drive daily do u think that it could be the alternator that has killed my battery, can i have my alternator test to see if it is the battery or the alternator some feed back please

2007-07-06 00:52:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

The fuel tank on my rc car seems to have a leakage. The tank is made out of plastic- so i dont think heat is an issue. But the problem is will methanol/nitromethane mix react with silicone and make the leak even worst?

2007-07-06 00:42:54 · 4 answers · asked by 47 2

I have a Chevy Cobalt 2005, it is an automatic
Recently, I have noticed that sometimes it will shift gears very abuptly, causing the car to leap forward during acceleration.

What could be causing this, could i have prevented it, and would it be covered by a standard powertrain warranty.

Sorry, I do not have too much details to give, but I don't have alot of car knowledge.

I have done all the required maintenance and oil changes, and at the last one I asked the mechanice. and he couldn't give me an answer!!

Thanks for your help!!

2007-07-06 00:40:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

what are some ways you can find out if you have an blown gaskett?

2007-07-05 22:48:56 · 9 answers · asked by m k 1

what are some ways u can tell if your engine has been blown/shocked?

2007-07-05 22:26:19 · 5 answers · asked by m k 1

All of my cars are AT, as we all know it moves when shift to DRIVE without even stepping on the gas. On that state, is it consuming fuel? Do you think I can save gas by shifting to NEUTRAL (instead on DRIVE and stepping on the break while on a stop)?

2007-07-05 20:48:00 · 5 answers · asked by Irineo 1

2007-07-05 18:19:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

my girlfriend's accord is covered with light scratches that can't be felt when you run your fingernail across the surface. they arent deep at all, but you can definitely notice them. the scratches are all over the car in small patches here and there. the damage was done using a kitchen soap sponge (rough side)

seeing as the scratches are light, they should be able to be buffed out. where can i take her car to be serviced? and how much will it cost approximately???

im thinking that paying for buffing out scratches is cheaper than repainting the entire car.

2007-07-05 16:59:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have put high grade fuel in, tried oil additive. Considering a complete oil flush and put synthetic oil in there. How long will my car last with this ticking noise? What should I do about this? Mechanic told me to slap a $1000 sticker on and said it would last a couple weeks. My dad told me that his father had a similar noise on his old cavalier and it lasted 3 years. Any suggestions? 1989 Buick Regal Auto Tranny 112000 K V6 2.8L Thanks all!

2007-07-05 16:42:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My two front fairly new tires are going bald on the inside

2007-07-05 16:41:10 · 9 answers · asked by manuel p 1

Just wondering whether its worth saving the money to do it myself or if i should just go ahead and take it to the brake place

2007-07-05 16:32:31 · 3 answers · asked by thelostchinese 1

Few days ago my car started acting weird as if it was running out of fuel when I accelerate. It hesitates from time to time at any speed. Also, the engine light was on. So, because it was close, I went to Kwik Kar Auto service to get it checked, and they told me that cylinder 7 misfire was the cause. I was told that I need to replace Spark Plug and ignition boots. They gave me service estimate at $120 labor fees and $101 parts fees. First of all, could cylinder 7 misfire be the cause of the problem I am having on my car? Second, If thats the cause,is it right to replace the Spark Plug and ignition boots? Finally, are the fees, both labor and parts, market price?

2007-07-05 16:20:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The same engine and weight, the only difference is the tire.........

2007-07-05 16:16:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

1969 dodge charger, 383 mag w/ a 600cfm carb and 727tf. turns over, so not seized...there is spark, took of valve cover and lifters are lifting so no broken timing chain ... if i broke a rod or if i broke a valve or something one of the cylinders would still fire, only thing i can think of is the carb.. i guess i had a back fire of two cause there was some soot in my carb.. i took it apart and looked all threww it.. nothing that i could see was ruined.. took power valve out and am 99% sure it is still fine and checked with the old mouth trick i am gettin fuel but there is a clay looking material in my bowl and there was some in my old filter, is that rust from the tank?... any suggestions..thanks..mabe i overlooked something

2007-07-05 16:11:45 · 10 answers · asked by John M 2

If I forget and power down the window, I have to pull it back up by hand. The plastic film on window has mechanical scratches. How do I properly remove the door panel to see what's happened? This is a Saturn.

2007-07-05 16:08:51 · 4 answers · asked by Still Learning 1

I have a 2000 Explorer. I just replaced the battery and it starts fine but as soon as I start it, it stalls. My brother noticed whitish smoke coming from the exhaust. Does this mean a blown head gasket? My Dad tells me this is about an $800 job. Thanks for any advice.

2007-07-05 15:56:55 · 6 answers · asked by Kennedy116 2

im looking at a 94 saturn and it has a crack in the windsheild my parents said it has to be replaced......i was wondering how much it will cost to replace. any advice????

2007-07-05 15:49:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-05 15:45:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Additional history on vechicle- it came into the garage for a tune-up--- It had been setting for 2 years the owner replaced battery and was able to make it in to the shop. After making it in the garage-- Unable to start- replaced Starter and Silinoid- Battery shows complete charge and relay is good as well as All noticeable fuses. I have been unablt to locate an in-line fuse on the starter(itself) Alternator is getting power as well- any troubleshooting Idea?

2007-07-05 15:31:23 · 5 answers · asked by offroad25177sbabe 1

2007-07-05 14:24:24 · 3 answers · asked by lala4988 1

this car will start and run for 20-30 secs and stall. take a while to start again but when it does same happens, it is getting gas so maybe a ecm or crankshaft sensor??

2007-07-05 14:22:59 · 3 answers · asked by marshall 2

i drive a 4runner and i accidentally put the wrong gas and i drove not the far either but then i started to notice that there was something wrong. i wasen't going fast when i pressed on the gas so i obviously pulled over to the curb so i pulled into a neighborhood and i called my friends dad and he helped me. he put in more gas because he said that was the only thing that he could do. but later on i put in more gas (i didn't use the 4runner, i used my moms car). by doing that, will that dilute the diesal in my car?

2007-07-05 13:57:30 · 6 answers · asked by wondering 2

i am tring to re do a floor board in a 78 dodge ram and i was told that i could glass it over the rust and all

2007-07-05 13:40:01 · 5 answers · asked by lala4988 1

model #917 254721

2007-07-05 13:33:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

tranny just was rebuilt about a month ago,
91 escort lx automatic if that helps any

2007-07-05 13:22:13 · 5 answers · asked by BillyJean 1

Well here's the deal, my mom got a car, 2006 about 1 month ago, it allready needs service, need oil change, new breaks,new filters and it needs to repair the lock on the door, the keyhole to start the car and the dealer wont cover anything of it, should i threathen legal action?

she bought extended warranty and it still is under the original waranty

since she bought it it only has taken 2000 miles from daily driving

as far as the filter and oil change, i know thats the owners respponsivility but should they had sold her a car with 75% good oil left and a crappy used filter?

and i think they SHOULD cover any repairs that arise

2007-07-05 13:09:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

my car is a 2000 ford escort zx2 and it is the dohc 2.0 16 v 4 cyl. Also it is a 5 spd. auto.

2007-07-05 13:06:54 · 5 answers · asked by David B 1

can the part be defected or something else? 91 caviler the part looks square then to a point help i don;t no if this gut is telling me the truth.

2007-07-05 13:06:53 · 4 answers · asked by daiberino 2

I am wondering, without an adapter. How do I hook up a 4 wire trailer wiring to a round 7 way plug for my truck (2007 F150 FX4)?
I know green is R/turn and yellow is L/turn. Brown is running lights and white is ground.
I hook these up to the round plug and all works good until I hit the breaks and all lights shut down. How do I fix this?

2007-07-05 13:01:42 · 3 answers · asked by IndianaHoosier 5