Maintenance & Repairs - August 2007

2007-08-12 05:25:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-12 05:22:59 · 2 answers · asked by babyherc1r 1

I took my 94-Camry for state inspection; they have asked to change '4" Flex Pipe'.

I am looking for mechanics who do these kind of works. Big Auto repair shops are asking hell lot of money to do this (Man, $700+ is not a small money to spend on 94 model car). I really do not want to shell out that much on my old car.

Any help/info??

Thank you.

2007-08-12 05:18:37 · 2 answers · asked by HelloWorld 1

My check engine light has been coming on in my Camry> my car has 120k miles on it. I just bought it recently last month. Car was well maintained and my mechanic looked at the engine said it was in good shape. Anyway, I had a Sears mechanic plug a device up to the engine to see where the problem is occuring. He says its either the catalytic converter or the oxygen 2 sensor. Catalytic converters are expensive! $1500! They told me not to worry about it because they said the engine runs and sounds great! They were surprised on how well the engine sounded. They also told me to leave it alone. They said if it is oxygen sensor then it wont harm the engine but your engine light will stay on. Which annoys me. Does anyone have any expert advice here? There are no funny smells, no rattling, no white or black smoke coming out of exhaust,no stalling...car runs very good. It does vibrate a little at intersections. Do you think its the catalytic converter? I need an expert opinion.

2007-08-12 05:09:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My car is a Honda Accord 2003 4 cylinder. Emergency Brake light came on and stays on when the car is being driven. Do I need to get into the console, and if I do how do I remove the console ?

2007-08-12 04:52:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

How to remove gum from a car's exterior without damaging the paintjob? We took a trip yesterday,somehow,someway,I've got gum on the side of my front fenderwell. Only I could manage that,lol. Thanks

2007-08-12 04:50:00 · 6 answers · asked by dragonfly 3

2007-08-12 04:38:17 · 3 answers · asked by Michael B 1

My daughters 91 Civics A/C has been giving me a hard time lately as I have repalced the old r-12 with r -134 and am only getting warm air. I did the same thing on my 88 GL-10 and am getting nice cold air. Does the evaporator need replaced? Does the compressor need replaced?

2007-08-12 04:31:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-12 04:18:37 · 6 answers · asked by michelle b 1

The trans in my mothers car needs to warm up befor it will go. It will shift to all gears right away. But wont go. I checked the fluid engain running. The only thing I can think of. Is that some one pourd in the wrong fluid, Or the clutch. Could it be somthing else or how to fix problem.

2007-08-12 04:13:24 · 3 answers · asked by Shade tree 3

The car brakes well, but I get a slightly rough ride and a bad odor from the wheel. Is this coincidental or related to new pads?

2007-08-12 04:10:27 · 4 answers · asked by Maldives 3

what are the parts of the car ?
how to open/close the car ?
what are the steps to start/stop the car ?
what are the steps to speed up/down the car ?
what are the steps to turn right/left the car ?
what are the steps to go back with the car ?
how to drive a car ?
how to maintain my car and keep it in a good status ?
what are the ordinary consumption rates of fuel - motor oil - brake oil - radiatair water ?
how to buy a new car ?
how to buy a second-hand car ?
what are the best web sites in both arabic and english that speak about car driving including knowing how to drive - knowing traffic signs - knowing traffic rules - knowing car basic mechanics ?

2007-08-12 04:04:03 · 5 answers · asked by JACK the nice man 3

hopfully there is someone who can help me with this question. I have a 99 chevy malibu, 3.1 v6. I replaced the front brake calipers. When I started to bleed them, I could not get the fluid to pump to the bleeder valve on the caliper with enough pressure to bleed it. The fluid would only come out slowly no matter how hard you pumped the brakes. So I went ahead and hooked the rubber line to the bleeder screw and dropped it into my containor of brake fluid. After pumping the breaks for aprx 10 minues, I had barely even pumped any fluid out at all. Still lot's of air. It just isn't putting enough pressure to the fluid to get it to come out fast enough to get all the air out. The brake pedal never gets any firmer no matter how long you pump it. This holds true for both sides. Before changing the calipers, I had noticed a cpl of times while driving that the pedal seemed to be going down farther than normal. That is why I originally put new brakes and calipers on it.

2007-08-12 04:03:49 · 8 answers · asked by madcountymusic 1

1994 oldsmoble cutlass superme the fans don't come on when it gets over heated need info on fixing it

2007-08-12 04:01:17 · 7 answers · asked by ross820 1

2007-08-12 04:00:05 · 3 answers · asked by Nick M 2

I am the very proud owner of a 1991 camaro. Unfortunatly im not really happy with the way the paint is chipping off of the hood and deck lid. So its time for paint! I have an uncle who can spray the car for me, unfortunatly I have to do all the body work myself. there isnt that much work to do though. it needs stripped and the body needs straightened a little bit. I need to know the exact supplies that I need to strip this car! so somebody help me! Give me a list of supplies that I need to begin sanding down my Camaro and I will be a very happy kid! thanks! have a great day!

2007-08-12 03:54:34 · 3 answers · asked by gravity 2

My right headlight (passenger side) of my 1999 Ford Contour retains moisture after I dried and cleaned it does it need to be replaced or what should I do to fix it?

Thanks

2007-08-12 03:53:56 · 6 answers · asked by RC78541 2

2007-08-12 03:51:12 · 3 answers · asked by Terry E 1

My car battery is about 2 years old, how often does one need to change it?

My car is a tiny car about the size of Mr. Bean's Mini

2007-08-12 03:41:29 · 13 answers · asked by Tiara 4

manafold any ideas ?

2007-08-12 03:31:17 · 2 answers · asked by Tamara D 4

lately my neon has been giving me troubles and i think it has to do with my transmission. When im driving, specially if i have been driving for a while, i will come to a stop or slow down and when i speed back up, my car will have trouble shifting gears. It will rev really loud till it finally switches gears...so basicaly in short...its shifting at odd times. Im not going to get it fixed becuase my car is a hunk of junk and im getting a new one..i just want to know...thanks?

2007-08-12 02:12:52 · 7 answers · asked by vet/tech/turned/nurse 2

i have a 93 Saturn sl1 Manuel shift 5 speed duel head and we changed the serpentine belt but we had to take a part off that was just above it and noticed it was broke can anyone tell me what that part is if you have seen one i was needing a new one but how am i sappose to no what to buy unless i no what it is please no rud caments if someone has a saturn or a diagram to what parts on the motor are and can tell me please help

2007-08-12 01:39:13 · 6 answers · asked by onehotmommy 79 2

I have a 2003 cadillac escalade...every since I bought the car it sways back and forth very bad when I drive it.....every once in a while my service stability light will come on...the swayin is so bad it will make you sick on a long road trip....does anyone know what is going on...is it a bad shock or what??

2007-08-12 01:28:56 · 6 answers · asked by luckyc1423 2

After adding STP in the fuel tank car's power is reduced, especially when it goes up the hill. Its RPM doesn't goes up 2k, it goes up to 3K only after applying more pressure on the gas peddal and a sudden jerk. Please help!!!

2007-08-12 00:42:20 · 2 answers · asked by saayian 1

The engine is not missfiring at all,the juddering,rubbing sound is clear as i drive slowly.

2007-08-11 23:05:17 · 6 answers · asked by elangarreg 1

I work at a brake shop and I have tried several pairs of gloves, but I bought the Brand new Mechanix II series tp of the line gloves. My hands have had several surgeries and i need maximum protection. I know somebody knows a trick or 2. Will scotch gaurding them heavily work out if i spry them every day or anything else or am i just s.o.l??? Some mechanics on here please help me. Thanks

2007-08-11 20:21:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-11 19:36:05 · 23 answers · asked by crazyaznsk8t3r 3

i have a 1994 ford fiesta 1.8l diesel all standard in everyway its a right bus but ive been offerd another fiesta 1.8 but its a petrol zetec sport similar shape do you think i will be able to transplant all shocks and springs door locks ignition locks interior dash and stereo unit form the petrol zetec fiesta to my lx diesel both are 1994 M reg very similar shape other than the zetec has bumper mods standard with sports version

2007-08-11 19:30:38 · 3 answers · asked by simone.merrell 2

It is in the driver rear side i think and it sound like a flat tire but is not.

2007-08-11 19:24:30 · 6 answers · asked by tsurthang 2

2007-08-11 18:06:36 · 10 answers · asked by stinky1990 1