Maintenance & Repairs - August 2007

2007-08-16 08:00:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here is the scoop. I took my car to an auto shop to have my header leaks fixed. When i picked my car up, $400 later, the guy tells me that the left side is quite but now I have a small leak on the right. Helloo......dual exhaust...header leak....I figured both would have been fixed. Apparently you have to be specific...

2007-08-16 07:50:50 · 3 answers · asked by drjwmd19 1

It is making a fluttering sound whenever I turn on the air conditioner. It sounds like a leaf or some object is touching the fan.

2007-08-16 07:23:22 · 4 answers · asked by aaron 2

I have a '94 Mazda Protege, manual transmission. When I start the car, I hear a loud squeaky sound - its sort of cyclical. (It sounds like something is spinning). I'm told that it could be a belt or a broken water pump. The engine temp. is also running slightly high. The squeak goes away as I shift into 2nd gear and begin driving, then returns when I am parking the car.

2007-08-16 07:16:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just bought a 2 year old Grand Am. Most everything seems to be in good shape, CARFAX was clean, former rental car.

From the start I haven't been able to get the car to do the honky thing when I hit lock on the key fob. I followed the instructions (20 times or more) and tried to program it to do it and still wouldn't, Well, twice it did work once, then wouldn't again.

Then a couple days ago, some crazy cut me off and I tried to honk at her. NO horn. I pounded every different spot on the steering wheel for about 30 seconds, and then out of nowhere, suddenly it started working (in all the spots I'd been pounding).

Same thing happened again yesterday. And both times after it worked, when I got out and hit "lock" on the key fob, it did the honky thing.

It still has some factory waranty and I'll be taking it in soon, but I'd like to know what is causing this (faulty wiring?) and why (like, are we thinking this might be a flood car or something?)

2007-08-16 07:15:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

my gas pedal is to hard to push down. i have a new throttle cable and spring. what type of adjustments must i make to have FULL THROTTLE

2007-08-16 07:12:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1993 dodge stealth DOHC and it would turn off on me by second shift because their was not enought oil goin to the engine . so i took it to the mechanic and he said it needed a new motor because of the oil that made it turn off in whic it ONLY TURNS OFF after 1st shift but i told him maybe a new oil/fuel filter could be better but he said he could to that but their might be a chance the car may not turn on so now i dont now because i think all it needs is a oil pump but i need some tips or what u guys/girls think so please help me ???

2007-08-16 07:05:55 · 4 answers · asked by carlosrnd 2

i have a 92 honda civic. And my car just starting making a clunk noise every time i hit the brakes and i can also feel it as i hit the brakes. Someone told me it could be that i need a new caliper but im not really sure. What could be causing this?

2007-08-16 07:03:37 · 3 answers · asked by EGHATCH92 2

heres the situation(i asked a similar question half hour ago or so) the starter was bad and the golf mower wouldnt start anymore, i noticed the battery cable was melted a bit. so i ordered another complete wire harness and cables, so in the mean time i just wrapped it up really good with electrical tape. i replaced the starter with another(had a working used one here) put the positive battery cable back on, then when i put the negative cable on it sparked a bit then i saw smoke coming from the battery cables melting more of the outer coating....what exaclty happened i need some help! thanks!

2007-08-16 07:03:13 · 4 answers · asked by mannyg2199 4

I just purchased a Fiberglass 442 Ram Air Hood for my 72 Cutlass. I also purchased all hood pins, springs and hardware. I never received instructions with the kit. Does anyone have or know where I can get these instructions??? Tanks!

2007-08-16 07:00:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, I know this question has been asked alot, but today when I was driving my mom's car home, it was raining and I tried to make a left into my street (I was going about 15-20 mph) and my car spun out and hit a curb even though I applied the brakes. The car shakes now when I go over 40 and my parents are going to be pissed. How much money am I looking at to be spending to fix this?

2007-08-16 06:59:27 · 7 answers · asked by Goffffaaa 2

2007-08-16 06:54:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

if i bought a different brand of struts than my strut mounts will they still fit together?

2007-08-16 06:40:16 · 4 answers · asked by darkknight5_69 1

the engine in my truck is really dirty.. can I just go to carwash and spray the engine out with water? I'm just wondering getting water into the battery or other electrical equipment...

2007-08-16 06:23:30 · 3 answers · asked by j b 1

i have an 1988 Hond CRX, and everytime i step on the brakes it makes a rumble sound, the whole car rumbles really bad specially when stopping at a red light
i also notice that when the car is a bit warmer it idles down back to 850rpm and the sound is gone
wat could this be

2007-08-16 06:18:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

the abs&brake light is on. the tripometer, odometer, outside temperature gauge and compass will not work.

2007-08-16 06:17:18 · 17 answers · asked by Nancy W 1

2007-08-16 06:09:09 · 3 answers · asked by ramhemi 1

I have a 2006 dodge ram 3500 and when i run it, the battery will explode (i have had to change the battery 3 times in last 4 days). Some said something about overcharging and the charge shutoff. It is no longer under factory warranty (has 54k miles). When i took in to get looked at they hooked up the battery and told me it was fine. Any ideas. The mechanic told me maybe the pcm?? But to bring it back when it was acting up again.

2007-08-16 06:03:56 · 4 answers · asked by ARALO 1

2007-08-16 05:49:42 · 2 answers · asked by hunda b 1

I have had a new rear silencer box fitted to my citroen C5 from my local exhaust center just over a week ago , It sound`s as if it is still blowing ( it`s not i had it re-checked and it is fitted ok ) I am also using more fuel than normal & rpm is different ( normally 70mph is 3000 rpm but since exhaust fitted 70 mph is now 3500rpm ) When I questioned the place that fitted it they said that the fuel & rpm have nothing to do with the exhaust system , and i have to give the box time to " carbon up " but i have done 1,200 miles since it was fitted , This is a none genuine exhaust but still cost £100 . Is the exhaust center correct about what they told me about the exhaust not being the cause of the extra fuel & rpm .This has only happend since i had it changed ..Many thank`s to all who reply .................................

2007-08-16 05:47:39 · 5 answers · asked by hayabusa999 1

my start on one of our mowers seems to start the mower but it cranks slowly...i didnt start at first today so i looked at the battery cables to see if somethings wrong and the wire is melted...the outside rubber coating is melted that is(dont think the actual wire inside is melted...how do i repair the protective covers? electrical tape? replacing the entire wire harness?

2007-08-16 05:42:47 · 9 answers · asked by mannyg2199 4

I have a 91 Blue Ford Taurus and I wanted to fix up the paint job. It had lots of scratches so I compounded them out and used a paste wax (which was hell and I never want to use again) (all Turtlewax products). A week later it looks like the wax is gone and the scratches from the compound are horrible!! -fine swirls all over.

So, 1.Is there a finer compound I should use or does it just need a new clear coat?
and 2. Is there a wax (not a paste wax) that is fairly easy to apply and lasts longer than a week??

I can't afford a new car so I am trying to make the best of what I have. Any help is greatly appreciated! ; )

2007-08-16 05:34:31 · 3 answers · asked by Sugar Magnolia 2

I need to change my power steering Pressure Hose on my 1995 Chevy Lumina. I have to do it myself because i dont know anyone who can help me and im not paying someone to do it for 50 bucks an hour. Does anyone know where i can find some online information on how to change things like this?

2007-08-16 05:32:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dad said they could, and the engine not get ruined like gas engines? Is this true? I don't mean driveing through a lake, but like high water? Please answer.

2007-08-16 05:30:15 · 7 answers · asked by Nicole. 3

My boyfriend was driving on a gravel road when it first started.Everything else is fine it just sounds like something might break off so I am afraid to drive it but I have to go to work and it is too far to walk. Is it the router or the breaks or something else?

2007-08-16 05:14:46 · 8 answers · asked by rachelle w 1

2007-08-16 05:14:36 · 9 answers · asked by leslie s 2

2007-08-16 05:08:29 · 2 answers · asked by realtboo 1

my brakes squeak everytime it sits overnite or after it rains and lately it has been so bad its kinda imbarressing..it goes away though after i drive it awhile should i be worried? its a 2000 doge neon

2007-08-16 05:02:13 · 5 answers · asked by hot*stuff 2

I drive 32 miles to work. This morning I shut the engine off and I hear a loud bubbling buzzing sound. I open the hood and discover it's coming from the plastic water-overflow bottle. It is full to capacity and water is boiling. The temperature reads normal. My A/C works well, but these past few days, it will stop blowing air for about 20 seconds or so then it will kick back up. Can anyone trouble shoot with me.

2007-08-16 04:44:26 · 3 answers · asked by What to do? 1

I bought a standard 1987 toyota corolla so I can practice driving stick. My main problem is smoothly driving my car out of first gear. I try to gently release the clutch while slowly applying gas but then the car always ends up jumping forward or coming to a slow stall.

How can I get the car to smoothly come out of parking without having to rush into 2nd gear and mashing on the gas pedal?

2007-08-16 04:36:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous