Maintenance & Repairs - July 2007

2007-07-04 05:57:55 · 9 answers · asked by horseluva654 1

2007-07-04 05:41:53 · 4 answers · asked by Ricardo T 1

i own a 05 toyota corolla and was wondering when it says in the owners manual to use only toyota atf type 4, is that the only kind i can use. valvoline is telling me i can use there dexron/mercon type 5. also how often should i change it? valvoline is saying every 60,000 miles and also how often should i change my radiator fluid? please help toyota technicians!!

2007-07-04 05:21:40 · 2 answers · asked by celicagts001 3

I just put $3000 into a 1997 Pontiac Gramd-Am. Three tires are new. My steering wheel shakes a little and my car pulls to the right. I checked my left front tire - that is not new - and the outside edge of the tire is worn. Could this be the problem? I have no idea why my car, all of a sudden pulls to the right. Can anyone give me some ideas here of what is wrong before I spend more money. Is this a tire problem? Thank you. Happy 4th of July.

2007-07-04 05:05:37 · 9 answers · asked by ? 2

Is Head Gasket Dimensions the same for every car or it differs for any type of car?
What about the material of Head Gasket? Isn't it the same as the bolt Material?

2007-07-04 04:59:08 · 9 answers · asked by Daiblo! 1

Woke this morning and there was white stuff smeared on my vehicles, I think lotion. Washed it off drove around the block to dry the car and it quit. Pulled the fuel filter thinking sugar in the gas tank. The gasoline I drained from the tank came out as a thick grey-milky semi liquid. I was also missing some soda pops out of an ice chest I keep in the back of my truck. I don't think water would do this, according to info found on the 'net sugar doesn't do this. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what it might be???

2007-07-04 04:57:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

changed the spark plugs (to ngk), the wires, and the coil. what could be wrong? this is a 1983 manual transmission rx-7 . just bought it. it has been sitting around for 9 years without being started . i need help this is frustrating

2007-07-04 04:54:34 · 5 answers · asked by bandimonk 1

i need to replace my left cv axle, it clicking when i turn, how much will I be looking to spend on labor?

2007-07-04 04:48:18 · 3 answers · asked by complexc25 2

I have a land rover freelander v6 es. The steering tends to go towards the left every time I let go of the steering wheel even in a flat even surface. the tire pressure is all the same. I've asked a friend who also owns a freelander and he said it also tends to go left with his vehicle also. What do you think is the problem and how much would you think it would cost to have it fix?

2007-07-04 04:21:22 · 8 answers · asked by Jeric Matthew 1

2007-07-04 04:13:45 · 2 answers · asked by gemini32 1

I have a chevy s-10. Every time I would flip the switch to turn on the tail lights and dash lights, the fuse would blow. i replaced the switch and i still have headlights. Can I get a complete wiring diagram for my tail lights? Or a shop that can look at it near pekin IL?

2007-07-04 04:08:44 · 5 answers · asked by chris p 2

2007-07-04 03:56:45 · 13 answers · asked by muscle car man 64 1

It works but after a few minutes, the temperature inside the car suddenly gets warm. I have to switch if OFF for a few minutes before I could switch ON to use it again. Please tell me what to do.

2007-07-04 03:51:57 · 10 answers · asked by hotrodofasia 1

There is a rattle coming from the cat, mechanic recons the honeycomb inside had broken up.
Will i have to replace the cat and frontpipe before my upcoming M.O.T?

2007-07-04 03:51:39 · 15 answers · asked by losparx 2

how do u know how much is in the system already and how much more is required for proper cooling ?

2007-07-04 03:43:33 · 11 answers · asked by jinga p 1

A few days ago, my 1996 Jeep Cherokee 4wd v6 suddenly just stopped moving while I was driving. Everything electrical was still running (stereo was still playing and the lights were on) but when I pressed the accelerator, the car stopped moving. I shut the car off and but I couldn't get it to start. Again, the whole electrical system works, I checked the battery, fuses, etc. The car had a tune up and the engine was recently checked. When opening the throttle to let air in while trying to start the car, I didn't smell any gas in the air so many here have suspected that it is the fuel pump that died. I already made sure I had gas in the system, but would it be safe for me to change that part myself? I've changed a bunch of engine, electrical, and exhaust parts myself on it, but because this has to do with gas i'm not sure what's most advisable? Also, does anyone else have a suggestion as to what else may be wrong with it and to check?

2007-07-04 03:33:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

On my car the low coolent light keeps flashing, I have checked the fluids and they are fine. Does anyone know why this is happening and what I can do to fix it? I just had the fluids flushed out maybe six months ago, I replaced the head, and the car is not running hot. So I don't know what is wrong if anyone does I would appreciate it if you can tell me what to do. And should I be worried?

2007-07-04 03:28:36 · 2 answers · asked by mom 1

I purchased a car some weeks ago and was doing some work on the interior this morning when i came accross a bag stuffed down the back of the rear seat.

Upon opening it i found a ski mask a pair of leather gloves and a large quantity of cash,i have banked the cash already but just wanted to know how should i get rid of the mask and gloves and is there any chance whoever left it there can trace me to get the money back.

I am very concerned they will come round and try to get there money back.

2007-07-04 02:31:02 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-04 01:24:29 · 5 answers · asked by matador 1

when my wife went to the KIA dealership they wanted to charge her $400 for a timing belt install, told her it was also called a serpentine belt, but actually I'm not sure, that's why I'm asking. I thought most newer cars had only a serpentine belt these days. Is $400 the going rate on an import? Wouldn't a belt change be in most tune ups? sounds like the dealer is overcharging as always. Thanks.

2007-07-04 01:22:35 · 14 answers · asked by justin h 3

I know it has NOTHING to do with "mantenance and repairs"

I just wanted to see how smart you people are.

2007-07-03 18:50:49 · 4 answers · asked by Mr. KnowItAll 7

i just bought a brand new clutch it comes with everything i need i just dont know how to do it.

2007-07-03 18:23:51 · 5 answers · asked by torres_r14 1

I have a 96 chevy / geo prism. Front wheel drive, 4 cyl, 5 speed manual.
About 6 months ago, I let a friend, who owed me money replace the clutch. He did a piss poor job, and I had to take it to a mechanic. The mechanic told me that there were several bolts missing from the transmission and the motor mounts. He replaced the bolts, but it still had a rattle when sitting still out of gear. The rattle stops when the clutch is pressed.

Now I have lost all ability to smoothly take off in first and reverse. No matter how slow I let out on the clutch, or how low the RPM when I let out on the clutch, the whole front end jumps and shakes violently like it would if you popped the clutch without giving it gas. It dosen't go dead, but I expect to find parts on the ground after every launch.
Do I need a new clutch? a new car?
What causes this, and how do I fix it?

2007-07-03 18:19:59 · 4 answers · asked by cplkittle 6

Am I looking at a rebuild or just a negligable amount of wear as Ford's F150 gears tear it to shreds? Im worried about it melting and gumming something up more than chipping any metal and am not confident that the transmission oil filter will be of any use.

2007-07-03 18:07:51 · 4 answers · asked by Polski Hooligan 2

i'm trying to find the parts the auto shop told me i needed, and i dont see stab links, is there another word for them, Thanks

2007-07-03 17:15:08 · 6 answers · asked by legacy0367 3

I've had a couple of instances over the past month where my 1998 Honda Accord LX 4cylinder automatic shut down completely (while sitting at a redlight for instance). I would crank it back up and drive away like nothing happened. I'm driving today and it actually shut down twice while I'm doing 75 on the freeway. It did immediately regain itsself both times without me having to pull over (much like a speed chip would do). Then a few miles up the road I begin to smell that something is burning. Then I actually see smoke rising slowly from my steering column. Engine temp is fine. I immediately pulled over, turn the car off, let it cool down, then finished the rest of my trip a few miles up the road no problem. What is causing this? Other facts that may be factors; my car also makes a rattle when accelerating as if there may be a problem with the exhaust system. I have a slow oil leak. I just changed the oil. I just hit 150,000 miles.

2007-07-03 17:14:35 · 4 answers · asked by krimsontide1 1

hi,
i was wonder, if the lighter aluminum radiator with plastic cover a better radiator than a heavier a metal radiator? i was curious because a radiator sale owner says my old radiator metal..is not better than the aluminum one? so she is willing to talk mine and sell the alumium with retail price $145 for $100 and also keep my metal rediator? which one is the better one?
any suggestion would help a lot..thankx.

2007-07-03 17:04:28 · 2 answers · asked by K.yang 1

hi,
i was wonder, if the lighter aluminum radiator with plastic cover a better radiator than a heavier a metal radiator? i was curious because a radiator sale owner says my old radiator metal..is not better than the aluminum one? so she is willing to talk mine and sell the alumium with retail price $145 for $100 and also keep my metal rediator? which one is the better one?
any suggestion would help a lot..thankx.

2007-07-03 17:04:08 · 3 answers · asked by K.yang 1

I am sorry but I need a better picture on how to remove the wires on top of my spark plugs. I am not able to get those rubber things off to get to the plugs! I am having a very hard time getting them loose. Please help.

2007-07-03 16:32:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i had a brake line replace professionally but i still hear air when i hit the brake pedal so i bled the front brakes but still have the same problem do i have to bleed the back ones too.

2007-07-03 16:21:35 · 8 answers · asked by scifigirl213 1