Maintenance & Repairs - August 2007

I'd had my truck since 01 and my headlights have some type of film coating them. is there something that i can use to clean them off?

2007-08-29 17:22:43 · 6 answers · asked by Mallarimc 2

1997 chevrolet lumina 3.1L
i dont want to spend money to fix the problem... so is there a simple way to get rid of the light. i already tried unpluging the battery. ive heard of pressing on the gas or brake a certain number of times....not sure. Help please! serious answers only

2007-08-29 17:21:56 · 11 answers · asked by mm81084 2

Somebody told me to check Auto Transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature, shut off engine, the level should be between the upper and lower marks, but other said that at normal operating temp. with engine on and at the drive position. Can some of you expert out there give me some good advices? Please help. Thanks

2007-08-29 17:19:47 · 7 answers · asked by Daniel K 2

I was told by a mechanic that suggested to me " Buy mobil 1 oil next time you do your oil change...I'll almost guarantee your high mileage engine will smooth right out, and be quiet again. and you never need to do an oil change again...because it's the best synthetic oil you can buy, guaranteed for the life of your car or xxxxxx miles, just change the filter about every three months or so, depending on how often you drive, and you'll be good to go anywhere." Does this sound like truth, or is this guy feeding me a line of bull...it's not like he was trying to sell me anything, because he only works in a garage, he doesn't own one. And he's best friends with my Father who was Certified Mechanic by trade for over 40 years. It's not that I don't wan't to believe him...but I never heard of an oil you don't have to change? Please help me with suggestion's on changing the oil of my 1990 Pontiac Sunbird with 2.0L Fuel Injected

2007-08-29 17:06:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently took my honda lawm mower apart and asked for help. Now I can't get it to start. One of the anwers I received was to align the "horizon lines" on the cam gear along the edge of the head. What does this mean? What are the horizon lines? Can you explain this more fully. and or give my a diagram how to do this? You also said to bring the piston to the Top Dead Center. There is only one way to put the piston in. I did change the spark plug, and air cleaner. Help!!!

2007-08-29 16:22:23 · 2 answers · asked by abespat 2

ok, i have a 67 chevy and my valve (*sp) covers are chrome. but they have gotten sprayed by transmission fluid, and oil a long time ago. anyhow, its stuck on there pretty good. i cant get it off by just rubbing it with rags, is there anyway to get it off without scratching the chrome all up? the stuff thats on it is a red tint. thats what makes me think its trans. fluid. but it also kinda looks like paint overspray. but if i rub really hard, i can get some of it off. so idk. can somebody help me?

thanks

2007-08-29 16:06:13 · 12 answers · asked by lee m 2

my honda 5 hp on a go cart wont idle steady revs up then goes down revs up then back down what should i do?

2007-08-29 15:55:14 · 3 answers · asked by Big D 1

My neighbour's outside with a battery charger attached to his battery ( for the last 2 hours) cause he says it's dead. But the hood light is lit, and when he tried firing it up, all it did was make a clicking sound. I said maybe it's the starter, but he doesn't think so. What's the problem?

2007-08-29 15:38:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I start the car with the radiator cap off, when the engine starts to warm up, the antifreeze will rise slowly and if I don't put the cap back on, it will come out.

2007-08-29 15:26:50 · 9 answers · asked by You may be right 7

Alright, I'm in the process of buying a car. Im prolly going to buy a cant work on that because there are too many wires. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of turning a fuel injection car into a carbureted car? And also, will all my electronics in my car still work fine or the same if I do that?

2007-08-29 15:23:02 · 10 answers · asked by kennedym15 2

It is leaking fluid and hitting the muffler and blowing smoke everywhere when I drive.

2007-08-29 15:03:14 · 3 answers · asked by Smokey 4

2007-08-29 14:12:57 · 8 answers · asked by reggie d 1

i have no clue about cars. im the typical female that brings it to a shop when it breaks down.. i own a 1996 chevy cavilier. the timing belt is going out and it is squeeling really really bad. i have owned the car about a year and a half and the belt has always made a noise. but it has gotten louder within the past month or so. someone told me that once the belt goes it can damage the motor and all sorts of things. how long does it take before the belt breaks when it is at this point? im trying to save the money to get it fixed and i would just like to know if its ok to drive to work.... please help..

2007-08-29 14:09:15 · 6 answers · asked by tish 2

i just installed a new near driver side brake caliper (the last one froze) new pads and a new rotor, i bleed the brakes, and there was no leaks, but the pedal still goes down very low

2007-08-29 13:19:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2004 Chevy 5.3L V8, my glasspacks are about 1500-2000 miles old.

2007-08-29 13:06:10 · 8 answers · asked by What Doesnt Matter 2

I changed my water pump on my 1996 Chrysler concord had to take the belt off to do it. must have messed up the timing...PLEASE HELP!!!!! Thanks..

2007-08-29 12:57:32 · 8 answers · asked by wrokgoddess 3

Trying to locate radiator fan relay switch on 97 grand voyager.Fans wont run and I believe faulty relay switch is problem.

2007-08-29 12:47:30 · 4 answers · asked by RPKP5867 1

How can I fix this with household items to make the scratch/dent unnoticeable before my parents find out!!! Please help someone or else they will never let me drive again!!

2007-08-29 12:43:23 · 8 answers · asked by aspyke13 1

I have two sets of tires on my car(01 honda civic lx), i have same two of the new ones on front and the same two old ones in the back of the car. The front and back tires have been balanced, and the car felt aligned before the new tires were added on....so my question why does my car pull from side to side, i have hard time braking, and it just feels unusual to drive? is it because of the two sets of different tires, or something else?

2007-08-29 12:31:14 · 5 answers · asked by joe m 1

Where are the serial number marked on factory mag wheels for 1995 Ford Windstar,

2007-08-29 11:47:14 · 3 answers · asked by paul p 1

I need an apraisal for a 2003.mazda praotege to be painted. current color is "tan " but i believe its more of a gold color.see my parents used money to buy a car that i didnt want but im driving anyways. and there isnt any damage to the outseide of the car. i would like to get it painted black. but im not sure if a car with tan interior would look good with black paint. i would also like to know what color looks good with tan interiror?? thank you so much

2007-08-29 10:59:58 · 3 answers · asked by T-rav 1

2007-08-29 10:41:28 · 18 answers · asked by caro 1

2007-08-29 10:39:09 · 3 answers · asked by redraider9494 1

2007-08-29 10:16:50 · 8 answers · asked by jaf5150@sbcglobal.net 1

my car has been parked for a year now. i do not know much about cars and i want it to be on the road again. it does real starts but it has got this smell like something is burning what can be the problem

2007-08-29 10:07:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 99 Plymouth Neon. It started leaking oil,very slowly at first,then more noticable recently.
My mechanic says it is the head gasket,which he said is a common problem with this car. It will cost approx $1200 to fix. I only have a little over 32,000 miles on it. Is it worth fixing or are there other major problems in my near future with this car? What other problems are these cars known for? I haven't spent a penny for repairs on this car since I bought it new except for the routine and common things,oil changes,new tires,etc.
Trying to get opinions of others who may have had the same problem or from a mechanic. Thanks.

2007-08-29 10:07:06 · 9 answers · asked by Jan 7

Mice keep building nest in my fan system and have even had babies in my heating/air conditions system. They have been caught in the fan and died in it which has caused my car the smell very bad. It has cost me a lot of money to have the garage remove the nest and dead mice.

2007-08-29 10:07:03 · 3 answers · asked by de_nlf 1

2007-08-29 09:50:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a John Deere LT155 Riding mower. Today when I started i up i took it out of the garage and it started to make a grinding sound. When I pushed the parking brake, it stopped. Does any body know whats wrong?

2007-08-29 09:44:24 · 2 answers · asked by need_4_speed1945 2

in general how much does it cost to replace a break light switch, on a 1996 jetta

2007-08-29 09:38:52 · 4 answers · asked by curvy_chick000 4