Maintenance & Repairs - August 2007

2007-08-03 09:06:42 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok guys for some reason when ever my tank is almost empty the gauge says its almost full or it changes from time to time. Like one time when we were almost empty it said we had a full tank about three seconds later it started dinging. I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT. This isnt a problem im really worried about b/c i usually keep the tank full. Im just wondering why it does this. How exaclty does a gas tank tell how much gas is in there? Thanks!

2007-08-03 09:06:42 · 2 answers · asked by Thomas I 1

I recently had the incident of having my rearview mirror fall off the window; and my mistake was attaching it backwards. So now I need to remove it and reattach it, this time the correct way. The only problem is that I can't get it to come off the window now. What is out there that I can use to take it off?

2007-08-03 08:59:38 · 12 answers · asked by Jenni 2

I know there is a thing under the hood to turn off the heat. We did it once before but forgot. What is it, what does it look like and WHERE is it!!!!!!!!!!
HELP!!!!!!!!!! I'm burning up in this heat!!!

2007-08-03 08:55:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've somehow managed to drive over some paint which has obviously got all over my tyres and the rear of my car. Its a new car and this doesn't look too attractive. Anyone got any ideas of how to get the paint off my car without messing up the car's original paintwork?

2007-08-03 08:52:00 · 12 answers · asked by ? 2

2007-08-03 08:30:13 · 11 answers · asked by Cody B 2

I have a 1996 Volvo 850.

The window goes down without a problem, but is very difficult to get back up. You have to sit there pressing the button for ~10 minutes before anything happens.

When you do press the switch, nothing happens at all. The motor doesn't make a noise.

Does this sound like it's a problem with the motor, the wiring, or the switch?

2007-08-03 08:24:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its on an 83 gmc pickup. The ground seems okay, same as the side that is working.

2007-08-03 07:51:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

had feron added still doing it though, also hard time starting anytime car is off.. had new battery but still having that problem ...any suggestions

2007-08-03 06:43:47 · 2 answers · asked by poppiegee 1

i have a 96 vauxhall astra and the brake lights have stopped working it had a service yesterday and since then they havent worked i have checked the fuse and the bulbs its not them any idea what else it could be

2007-08-03 06:27:44 · 7 answers · asked by malc b 1

Just fitted tow bar with connector for lights etc., to my Rover 400 hatchback, Have a lead from connector with sev en wires, can anyone tell me where they should go on the car please?

2007-08-03 06:17:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have fitted towbar to Rover 400 hatchback car, can anyone tell me the sequence of wiring and to where for brake lights, lights and indicators

2007-08-03 06:03:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an 86 chevy S-10, 4 speed that wants to lock up and not roll easily I notice this only when the vehicle has been setting, the vehicle backs up fine. It only happens in first gear when I put it in first and go forward once it starts rolling its fine. I need some additional clues. Maybe the answer is right here and I am refusing to see it.

1.I have been told it can be the clutch, but it only does it in first gear. I have aslo been told thats unlikely

2. I been told it could be the rear end.

3. I been told it could be the transmission.

4.I been told that the emergency brake cable is too tight, and been told as a rule of thumb this is common with e brake problems because it is easier to back up than go forward. which may be since I replaced leaf springs on the vehicle.

5. I been told it could be a sticky wheel cylinder or the leg on the self adjusting brake mechanism is hanging up and wont allow the self adjuster to turn.

2007-08-03 05:44:41 · 8 answers · asked by couchjerry 1

I Have a 75' K5 Blazer. The starter recently went out and i purchased a new one and installed it and it started fine. Then, the next day i went out to start it and it wouldn't. I turn the key and the voltage meter barley goes up then when i turn to start it it acts like the battery dies. Can any one help me?

2007-08-03 05:40:06 · 7 answers · asked by moos500 1

Im interested in buying an upgraded exhaust on my truck and Ive been looking around at different ones and i noticed that quite a few include no muffler and when they install them like in Trucking magazine they don't put one in .....
So what are the pros and cons for this? .... is it likely i will get a ticket? ......... any hp.. gains without it ? or anything?

2007-08-03 05:33:24 · 8 answers · asked by Joey G 3

My car has smoke coming from the air vents. The ac works fine, but the smoke comes out when I don't have the air on. My car does not overheat. There is also an ugly smell, and the smoke will fog my windshield. Any ideas on what can be wrong?

2007-08-03 05:31:15 · 6 answers · asked by debl 1

I dont know why when I drive over 75MPH, my car starts shaking. Does anyone know what the problem is before I go to the car service?

Thanks!

2007-08-03 05:21:30 · 6 answers · asked by MsQuestion 1

I heard people talking about ball hitch and pin hitch on 5th wheel campers. well my parents have a fifth wheel and don't know what kind of hitch they have. do you know? Heres a link to the photo!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10988636@N08/997708345/



Hope it works!

2007-08-03 05:14:29 · 2 answers · asked by mgabmt 2

do u know a place ware i could get two 13" pneumatic tires with aluminum mag wheels?

2007-08-03 04:51:04 · 2 answers · asked by taekwondobeatu02 2

It's my father's car. He uses an independent garage for repairs and they can't pin-point the problem. As it's an old car ( 1994 ) he can't justify throwing un-limited money at the problem - just wondered whether any one else might have had similar experience. Motorway driving is fine - lower speed on less even surfaces = knocking noise. Any ideas appreciated ( ideally from experience ) thanks.

2007-08-03 04:34:39 · 5 answers · asked by nacnuds 2

My brother works in a machine shop, and he handles hot (glowing hot) metal all day. He could use a better pair of heavy duty gloves. I would spend up to $100.00, I know nothing of gloves, any suggestions.

2007-08-03 04:03:14 · 2 answers · asked by Bryan 1

The other day I side-swiped a mailbox and it broke the passenger side mirror cleanly off the car (2000 Chevy Cavalier). It left a spring about a foot long dangling off the car, which I assume was what anchored the mirror to the car.

Everything on the mirror is fine-luckily it didn't break the glass or anything.

How can I re-attach the spring inside the mirror and then put it back on the car?

2007-08-03 03:55:29 · 2 answers · asked by Birdy 3

does that mean i help people?!

2007-08-03 03:53:55 · 4 answers · asked by Giggle Bear 3

My torque wrench does not read in "in-lbs". What for example is 150 in-lbs in foot pounds? My stablizer bar link nut torque spec is said to be 150 in-lbs. Why is it necessary to quote torque specs in both inch and foot lbs? How do I convert one to the other. Thanks much in advance. Jim Confused

2007-08-03 03:52:31 · 5 answers · asked by James D 1

I have a 2004 Dodge Intrepid SE and i think that a fuse in my car has gone bad. I have a fm transmitor for my ipod and it doesn't work and i just changed the fuse in it. So i think my cigarret lighter fuse went bad. Is there a way to tell the fuse is bad? and i don't have a cigarrete burner to test it with.

2007-08-03 03:37:36 · 4 answers · asked by afrotamer 1

Just bought a new floor mats yesterday from Target (Rubbermaid brand). I didn't notice the smell untill I put those mats in my car and drove the car for a while. Is that common? How to get rid of the smell?

2007-08-03 03:06:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

or if i am on the road for a while and then get out and get back in to go. i cannot start the car. the battery is fine. the starter was checked. .. and the thing is. that if i let the car cool for about 40 minutes or so. it starts right up as if nothing happened. i have had it looked at and they say they cant find any trouble. but its happening more and more. how do i fix it?? could it be a fuse?? or what?? when i DO turn the car off and try to start it back up. the dash lights and all come up. i dont hear the starter trying to turn. it just does nothing.

2007-08-03 02:56:42 · 6 answers · asked by eric 2

2007-08-03 02:50:09 · 14 answers · asked by Oha_Oae 1

I am pleased you all thought I was not a freak by maintaining my own 4x4! (older question.) I now feel accepted and thanks!
My next project in the pipe line is to replace the floor in my Landrover, it has rotted in a couple if places and yes everyone, I am doing it myself!!
Cross members ordered and mig welder at the ready LOL X

2007-08-03 02:46:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

my car has 72k miles on it. Everytime i accelarate the car tends to shut off. it kind of hessitates. What can be the cause to that?

2007-08-03 02:43:30 · 5 answers · asked by Carlos D 1