Maintenance & Repairs - August 2007

2007-08-15 12:56:54 · 8 answers · asked by Joshua A 1

I have an 05 Chevy Silverado with 42000 miles on it, the tires are shot. The truck is used for pulling a boat on weekends and a trailer to haul wood in the winter. The tires have been rotated at 20K because the front tires were wearing quicker then the rear tires. I had it in for inspection and the front tires are almost to the threads on the inside only in the front any guess as to what may be causing it?

2007-08-15 12:39:22 · 9 answers · asked by Linda D 1

My battery died today on my 98 subaru outback, so i took it to wal mart and had the battery changed. When I got into the car I saw that the flashers would not go off even though the flasher switch was in the off position. What happened and what can I do? I have since disconnected the battery. Thanks

2007-08-15 12:14:17 · 2 answers · asked by ??!! 2

About a month ago, my 1996 Chevy Blazer was running hot. I put stop leak in it and it worked fine. Today, after having my a/c repaired, it began running hot again. I plan to flush the radiator and use more stop leak. I just parked it after driving for about 40 minutes and it was running hot. How long should I wait for it to cool off?

2007-08-15 12:14:12 · 5 answers · asked by kellygirl12498 2

ok, i have a 1995 windstar, now i just had to replace all the of the rear brake lines on it. it has a ABS unit which was disconnected a few years ago due to a few problems with it. but i cant bleed the ABS unit because in order to bleed the brakes, i have been told that i need to run the ABS unit through its cycles. the few garages i know dont have the equipement to do this, and if i bring it to a ford dealer, they are going to charge me a arm and a leg. does anyone know how i could completly bleed the brakes without having to bring it to a dealer?

2007-08-15 12:11:32 · 4 answers · asked by John 3

My son went to a Texaco station today and filled his gas tank. He said it sputtered a little when he started the car up. He drove it to the mall. Apparently on his way home the car began to give him major problems and eventually sputtered and stalled. He can run the engine but can not drive it. Could the gas he put in his car have water in it? He had no problems with the car before this.

2007-08-15 12:00:32 · 6 answers · asked by Judith J 2

Cam Belts changed, oil change, glow plugs changed. It took 24 hours for the mechanic to do this job, which had been previously quoted 3 hours. Total cost £350.00 and no invoice?
I paid cash too, what can I do? Is this too expensive? Help I need the advice. Thanks!

2007-08-15 11:56:12 · 9 answers · asked by cheddar 1

i wrecked the car but only the front left tire and rim were destroyed but i can not get the rim off with that security cover over the last lugnut. i went to a rim shop and they didnt even have the right key to get off the security cover. does anyone know a site or anything where i can order the key? i already tried removing it by jamming a socket over the top and it didnt work. buying the right key is the only option. does anone know another way? i drive a '93 prelude and the rims are 16's but i cant dop anything with it until i get the rim off. thank you

2007-08-15 11:52:55 · 2 answers · asked by eights 1

2007-08-15 11:45:32 · 8 answers · asked by yardycrips 1

I mean, will it effect my warranty if I miss 3,000 miles by like 100 miles or so?

2007-08-15 11:44:17 · 13 answers · asked by KristenM 1

How much should it cost for me to get my front brakes done, and possibly my rotors replaced?

I'm going to be taking them into a mechanic I've never been to before... could someone tell me the relative price I should expect? I don't want to be ripped off (again). =\

Thanks!

2007-08-15 11:44:14 · 9 answers · asked by LitaJai 2

my house is 1850 square ft....I don't know what size AC unit I have on the inside.

2007-08-15 11:41:57 · 3 answers · asked by Deann J 1

I have this issue for 5 years. HondaCivic 93 144k. The AC is cold when weather is cool, but blows hot air when weather is hot. Recently I brought it to a mechanic. After inspection, he said there was no leakage, the compressor works fine. He replaced the expansion valve for $250 and refilled the freon. He used a temperature measure device to show me that the air blowing out of the expansion is 33Fdegree. So I thought he fixed the problem. It's been 3 weeks; I still experience a similar issue. When I use my car around 10am to go to work, the AC is freezing cold. The AC would continue to be cold forever if I don't turn it off. When I go uphill, the AC stops blowing cold air until I get over the hill. My job is in a hot valley, the car parked outside, air in the car get up to 200F. At lunch (2 hours later), the AC can still get cold. When I drive home at 6pm, the AC blows extremely hot air. The trip takes 30'; the AC seems to never stop blowing hot air. At 8pm, it can get cold again

2007-08-15 11:29:48 · 5 answers · asked by HTML 1

for some reason the floor in back of the driver side is always wet!! i think this has something to do with the water in the a.c. that is somehow getting inside the car. what can be causing this?

2007-08-15 11:29:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's just a small crack so I was thinking maybe I could weld it back together or weld a piece of small metal over it some how with one of those cold heat solders what do you all think?

2007-08-15 09:50:50 · 8 answers · asked by amunefuset 1

I have a 1991 Volvo 240 and my mechanic says he puts this brake powder in it to stop it. However, it only works for a little while but then again it is squeak-o-thon time! I wonder if he is not diagnosing correctly or just does not know how to fix it. Any suggestions?

2007-08-15 09:46:11 · 14 answers · asked by nice336 1

2007-08-15 09:22:37 · 2 answers · asked by Brazilian 1o1 1

Last time I had to buy rotors for my car in came in a box of two, we just took my husbands car in for tires/brakes and they said we needed rotors. Usually I would go to the parts store myself and get the parts and bring them for installation, but I didn't this time. So I'm just curious if they don't come in two's always. I looked up the part on napaonline, but it doesn't specify how many are in there.... I dunno...

2007-08-15 09:20:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

What happened for gas prices to be so high?

2007-08-15 09:11:43 · 6 answers · asked by All Things Fresh™ 2

Ok! i bought my car off a used car lot! Its a 2005 Chevy Malibu Classic! I got it with no warranty from that lot but is it still possible to have came with a warranty from the manufacturer? My car broke down last week! It has low mileage and is still a rather new car! Think its emissions or something else! The fact is my newer model car doesnt work,start, or run! Of course! I cant afford a new engine due to no car to make it to work! Its crazy how 1 unfortunate situation can affect another! No car,no work! No work,cant make car payment! Dang! Real crazy like! But its fact! What can i do? Does anyone out there have a cheap car or one i can take over payments to get out of this jam? What can i do? And i need an answer to my initial question! What would you do? No money saved for down payment until i work again! What would u do?

2007-08-15 08:59:03 · 3 answers · asked by shorty g 1

it three times and the only way to get the remaining specks off is to pick it off with my nails. I'm afraid I'm going to screw up my paint job! Someone told me to use rubbing alcohol to get it off. What cha think?

2007-08-15 08:38:19 · 7 answers · asked by Lakin J 3

Do you know where I can get a part for a Sherman Tank. The valve lever for one of the pistons broke in two, and the closest place is two hours away and its a pain in the butt to move it by flat bed. Any help on where I can get the part? I can put it on myself. Thank you

2007-08-15 08:37:37 · 3 answers · asked by Papasturm 1

have a 1995 Pontiac Grand Am GT with a 2.4 liter quad 4 engine. It is also a 5 speed with 154,000 miles.My car ran fine until i put a for sale sign on it in my front yard(go figure:). The other day i went to crank it to wash it off from sitting under the trees and there was nothing but a click. Well after about 6 clicks it started turning over BUT would not crank. I turned the key off and try again and there is a click again. Sometimes it might take 2 turns of the key and sometimes 6 or 7 times before the motor starts turning over. Not sure what the deal is so out of curiosity I had my wife come out and try get it turning over(after a couple of trys) and I sprayed starting fluid into the breather. It acted like it was going to crank then but to no avail. Could you offer any advice on this problem and thank you

2007-08-15 08:28:40 · 4 answers · asked by number8rocs 1

what is the correct 17inch alloy wheel air pressure size. cos i put 32 in each tyre. it low profile tyre

2007-08-15 08:11:00 · 4 answers · asked by ayo d 1

im trying to do an oil change on my old school benz and, i stripped the nut that drains the oil. i tried those wrenches that they have at sears to remove stripped nuts, but they only stripped it more. any suggestions? please help, time is of the essence!

2007-08-15 07:50:42 · 10 answers · asked by nick g 1

It has 135K miles on it, and usually runs just fine. Not used a lot since it has become the teen car when they start driving. When driving the car and it gets to 1/2 mark on the temp gauge it shudders,shakes and dies. She will start right back up, but when putting her into any gear, she shudders, shakes, and dies. After letting her cool, she will start and run well until the temp gauge gets to that 1/2 mark again, the same thing occurs. I am a mom with new teenage drivers. I love this car and think she will be best to start and learn on until they can get a car of their own. I am not sure where to start getting her fixed, but not put more money into her than she is worth. Where do I start looking? Thank you so much for your help! Have a great day!

2007-08-15 07:43:57 · 6 answers · asked by KariD 2

99 Dodge neon, when Iam making a right hand turn the car loses all power and after you let up and turn the wheel straight all power comes back.

2007-08-15 07:30:35 · 2 answers · asked by k_thompson65 1

6.25 hp engine

2007-08-15 07:24:31 · 3 answers · asked by David 2

look at again? Thanks

2007-08-15 07:17:10 · 6 answers · asked by bcuzimagirl 3

Cause my car tires take 30 PSI and my bike tores take about 40-65 PSI? What is this all about?? Car tires are bigger than bike tires!

2007-08-15 07:14:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous