Maintenance & Repairs - August 2007

2007-08-14 05:14:35 · 2 answers · asked by brinais2sweet 2

Ok... I don't know the proper terminology for auto parts, so you'll have to excuse the crudeness of my explanation.

My 99 Windstar has a horrible wobble coming from the front passenger side.
My husband & his mechanic friend have replaced most of the front end, (Tie rod ends, "Sway bars?" etc.) The only thing that did not get replaced was a large triangle shaped piece on the driver side (Sorry, I have no idea what its called) but it was replaced on the passenger side.

My tires are relatively new, and we've checked to ensure all the lugnuts are tight. My tires are properly inflated.

I've had a wobble for a while, thats why all those parts were replaced, it never completely got rid of it.

Now, today, its a LOT worse. The wobble makes my steering wheel shake, and I feel it when I'm braking now too..

At highway speed (80 - 100km/h) it feels like my tire is going to fall right off. (I drive highway to work)

Any idea of what this could be?
We're in Ontario

2007-08-14 04:57:51 · 7 answers · asked by Mom2Boyzz 3

I just recently bought it, and I don't have a manual. Help!

2007-08-14 04:43:37 · 5 answers · asked by kamerin e 1

I have a 1984 Honda Nighthawk S, the bike used to smoke a little bit of grey smoke at the begginning but now it blows out grey smoke all the time and alot of it. It also consumes oil at about a quart every 800 miles.

Is this the valve seals? Should I take it to a shop? Is it a problem that I should live with or will it get gradually worse?

Thanks.

2007-08-14 03:56:15 · 3 answers · asked by lucky_777sevens 2

Cooling System like water pump, radiator, and thermostat.

2007-08-14 03:51:36 · 4 answers · asked by turbocharged_dodge_srt4 1

Glass is not broken, it is the electric motor not working, Thanks.

2007-08-14 03:50:39 · 4 answers · asked by Barbara F 2

I have a 1999 Chevy Lumina 3.1 engine with 127,000 miles. The other day I was driving and the check engine light came on. I have not taken it to the dealership or anything yet because since it's out of warranty, I don't want to waste money if I don't have to. But I had searched the internet and found that possibly overfilling the gas tank can cause gas to go into the charcoal canister. Is this true? Also, if there's gas in it, is there a way to get it out? Will it work itself out? Or do I have to replace the canister? Remember...this is just a guess. I don't know for sure if that's the problem, but I assume it is since I always fill the tank way too full so that the gas sits up the filler neck to the door. (I won't do that anymore now though since I found out it's bad...I only did that because my dad told me it wouldn't hurt anything...ha! Yeah right!

Thanks!

2007-08-14 03:37:03 · 2 answers · asked by Eric B 2

2007-08-14 03:24:33 · 8 answers · asked by khalifa y 1

2007-08-14 03:19:17 · 1 answers · asked by Taylor M 2

2007-08-14 03:18:05 · 7 answers · asked by turbocharged_dodge_srt4 1

Have a ball point ink stain on light colored leather seat of my car, how do I get that stain out?

2007-08-14 03:17:57 · 5 answers · asked by Luna 1

For the past few months my engine has been running louder when the air conditioning is on. Yesterday I started the car and turned ont he air, and the rumbling was louder than usual. When I put the car in reverse, it started to jerk and the engine light came on. I parked the car, turned off the ignition, and started it back up without the air on. The car ran fine for 2-3 miles going above 40 MPH, but the engine light stayed on. Any ideas on what could have happened?

2007-08-14 02:41:31 · 2 answers · asked by Mizzark 1

I can remove the poo itself but have noticed that there is a very faint mark left where it has been. I have tried polish and so on but nothing seems to remove it. Can anyone help?

2007-08-14 02:28:38 · 10 answers · asked by nooka 4

2007-08-14 02:25:19 · 7 answers · asked by natinavan 2

Had freon evacuated, flushed, filled. Kept the car cool for 3 days and then back came the hot air again. Now I'm told it is the air compressor which is another eight hundred dollars. Mechanics am I being scammed? I read on the internet that the acumulator/drier and some other small part needs to be changed when the flushing the AC, but this was not done. Could that be the problem? Help.........

2007-08-14 02:10:28 · 10 answers · asked by sherrazzi 1

Im doing this for a friend............
car starts but immediately revs right up and wont slow down apparently.

2007-08-14 02:08:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

O.K. so I'm doing a favor for a friend at work. Going to put a new waterpump in for him great, easy, piece of cake right, WRONG! There is some big huge nut here that I've never removed before and have No idea how to remove. If I turn it one way all the pulleys move the other way turns the engine over....Any Help? Honest help! Keep your B.S. to yourself.

2007-08-14 02:00:32 · 5 answers · asked by mojobelaski3 2

I have a couple of answers and I believe I may have the valet key but shouldn't the key fob button unlock the trunk even if you don't have the black key?

2007-08-14 01:51:23 · 2 answers · asked by D 1

1991 Dodge Dynasty 94,000 miles. I will have the car for 2 years in December. Problem: Whenever I get in my car to drive at some point during the drive the car feels like its going to run out of gas for a brief moment and shudders just enought for you to notice then my check engine light comes on. Transmission diagnosis resulted in no errors and charging system diagnosis resulted in no errors. Any advice would help I'm at my wits end.....HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

2007-08-14 01:32:33 · 5 answers · asked by referencearea 2

The car makes a tapping sound only under load
I thought it was a valve but it seems to be coming from the lower end
could this be a big end bearing ?.
its only when the car is at about 3 thousand rev's.and above
What else could it be ?

2007-08-14 00:33:34 · 4 answers · asked by slick 4

I own a 2000 Ford Taurus. My car jerks when I put my foot on the gas pedal. Do I need to get the oil change. The light did not come on. I put anti-freeze in it thinking it might overheat. I live in Charlotte, NC, and it has been at least 98 degress or above for the past week. Thanks for your help.

2007-08-14 00:26:04 · 5 answers · asked by li5br2a 2

wut do i need to do ?

2007-08-14 00:17:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anyone noticed any cars with a novelty add on that looks like a pair of bull nuts hanging under the rear of the vehicle?
I only saw one once and I thought it was a hoot. They must be weighted because they swing back and forth like the real thing. I was wondering how common this was.

2007-08-13 23:15:11 · 5 answers · asked by ericbryce2 7

I have an infestation of these larger than normal ants in my car. I let it sit up for a while and now that my other car is in the shop I've been having to drive the ant car. I tried sprays, several kind it works for a day or so but then more return. I know they're coming from under the seats but i just cant find out where. My 10 month old got Bit in the face by one yesturday so I completely fed up. Anybody Got any suggestions before i go get a rental car

2007-08-13 22:39:29 · 5 answers · asked by tamikafaulk 1

I've got a 2001 V-6, Flex Fuel Ford Taurus. It calls for 5W-20 oil. On my last oil changed, I switched to 10W-30 (it's cheaper). Now, I have an oil leak near the front of the engine. It's dripping on to the exhaust and smoking. Could the switch to 10W-30 have caused the leak?

2007-08-13 22:09:41 · 6 answers · asked by longview_73 2

i have a 98 civic 4dr and i have 17's and i would like to lower it but i have no clue on suspension systems. i would be using the car for daily driving. i would like coil overs cause u could adjust the height. i plan to lower the front like .5" to 1" and the back like .3" , the back would have to be stiff cause whenever i carry ppl in the back the wheel well would rub the side of the tires. thanks

2007-08-13 20:32:09 · 3 answers · asked by the_only85 1

I have a 2003 saab. I had the check engine light just came out. All i can think about is that the last thing i have done is fill out the car with gas. Later that day I found out the fuel tank was open. I closed it but the ligth still on. I m not sure if the gas was not good because that was the first time i fill out my car from arco or it just i need to reset the computer because the tank was open. Any suggestions? Thanks

2007-08-13 20:31:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just bought a 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee and all the lug nuts are different sizes. I have to use 4 different sockets to get them all off. So I'm trying to get 20 new lug nuts that match so the car will look better and so it will make life easier for anyone who changes a tire. When I ask most of the auto parts stores near me don't have any, and the ones that do only have a few. I have a hard time beleiving that these should be so hard to come by! Are lugs nuts really completely different sizes for every car because this really seems ridiculous! Help me out here if you know about this.

2007-08-13 20:15:43 · 4 answers · asked by Ann 4

im replacing my exhaust system and was told that i need to replace everything after the converter ...i need to know what each part is called all the way back to muffler and in the correct order please

2007-08-13 20:11:53 · 6 answers · asked by Stephen B 1

Its a slow drip. I just bought the car from someone, it had very little gas in it then. I filled it up Sunday bringing it home. We noticed the leak yesterday (Monday). The entire underside of the car is very rusty, I knew that before I bought it. Could it actually need a new fuel tank or is there a more likely cause?
Also - how much would it cost to get it fixed?
It is a 99 jeep grand cherokee.

2007-08-13 20:08:17 · 3 answers · asked by Ann 4