Maintenance & Repairs - August 2007

Some gasoline I have has been contaminated by something. I can smell that there is gasonline in that can but it pours out murky and won't fire up the lawnmower. I was thinking about letting it settle and then pump off the clear stuff on the top. What do you think? I am thinking if I pour it into a filter the scum will just plug up the filter. It is pretty thick.

2007-08-03 02:27:23 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

my car is an 04 lincoln ls and id like to get its original window shine back.. it was perfect before.. but some of it got on the window during putting it on the car.. how can i get it off?!!?

2007-08-03 02:20:47 · 4 answers · asked by midi_junkie 3

1996 Chrysler Town & country with 2.8 V6-214,000 miles.
It starts right up and runs for few minutes (2 to 30 minutes). It also drives nice and smooth. Snap on scanner said no codes-ok to drive. At idle or in motion everything dies. No lights on a dash and by switching the key off and back on it would start with no hesitation.
I checked:
- Fuel pressure
- Vacuum system
- Wires and fuses
- Air filter
- Unhooked the hitch wiring harness
- Added extra grounds
- Put clean gas with injector cleaner
- tried different ECM
I replaced:
- Fuel filter
- Ignition switch
- Radio
- Crankshaft sensor
- Spark plugs and wires
What could the problem be?

2007-08-03 02:17:29 · 6 answers · asked by Mazda man 6

'90 Camaro's right rear brake drum has in and out movement, [push in - pull out]. Is shoes out of adjustment, or what? I didn't think drum should fit that loose.
Thank-you.

2007-08-03 02:16:47 · 6 answers · asked by slowboy 2

I replaced the radiator fan then two weeks later I had the freon evaced and refilled but the car still won't blow that cold of air. The compressor is only a couple years old. They said there was a blockage in the freon line but it shouldn't hurt any. What else could be causing the AC not to get cold?

2007-08-03 02:12:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

to fix and about how much would it cost

2007-08-03 02:11:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

We ship a lot of cars to other countries and it would be ideal to get all the fuel out of the tanks before we put the cars into containers. Most of these cars have filters in the fuel filler neck, so siphoning is not an option. I was wondering if it was possible to rig up a connection to the 'air' valve in the engine compartment (on the fuel rail) and turn the car on allowing the fuel pump to pump all the fuel out? Thanks for the answers and any other sugestions.

2007-08-03 02:08:35 · 2 answers · asked by chet w 2

I just bought a new Honda Pilot in February. The front left tire became flat yesterday out of nowhere....my question is since the car is new and only has 5,000 miles...should I have to pay for the new tire???

2007-08-03 01:47:26 · 12 answers · asked by robwilk6 1

I just bought a brand new 07' Malibu. It completely shut off and died while we were going 65mph down the freeway. The dealership cant find anything wrong with it.

Any suggestions on what could have caused this?

2007-08-03 01:14:19 · 8 answers · asked by vinny_says_relax 7

i have a94 lincoln town car an i went to go to work an my brake line exploded, i didnt have any leaks to my knowledge unitil it happened....pepboys cut one of my lines an pulled it out an put a new piece in, but i dont know how to do that hopefully someone can help? and how long is the right side brake line that goes along the frame?

2007-08-03 00:48:19 · 5 answers · asked by steve s 1

2007-08-02 23:16:20 · 3 answers · asked by norman_mckenzie 3

My left front end makes a hiss noise.
I was told it may be a strut.
I have a 2006 pontiac g6 with 28.5k miles.
was just wondering if it was a strut and if a repair like this would be cover under a "36k bumber to bumber" waranty?

2007-08-02 19:09:51 · 3 answers · asked by rcossy1023 2

2007-08-02 19:08:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

when considering a car, which matters more.

for example, a 93 honda accord with 80,000 miles Vs a 99 Honda acoord with 168,000 (100k of which were put on in the last 3yrs)

of course, this considers all things being equal ( i.e, maintance being performed when need, both in the past and in the future)

which will last longer?

(please disregard traits of either vehicle- this one is know for this, that one for this, etc)

2007-08-02 19:06:50 · 6 answers · asked by cwido25 2

So the left front on my 2000 Camaro makes a whining/winding noise. I have been told that it is the wheel bearing. For only 7 years old and 42,0000 miles what could have caused this to happen? If not the wheel bearing what else could be making the noise? Is there some sort of test I can do to ensure that the problem if is in fact the wheel bearing?

2007-08-02 18:52:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I did the timing for my 89 trooper 4 cyl 2.6l and I think the pully marks are off. When I set the distributor to tdc with the timing light the engine barely runs. however if I set it to the left of tdc the engine runs best. Any suggestions other then get a new car would be appriciated.

2007-08-02 18:16:42 · 3 answers · asked by Yoda O 3

i have a caddy 93 seville and i been haveing this problem for a while. it gets accelerated so i took it to get it checked and they ran a test on it and it marked 3 censors were no good, so i changed them all. i still have the same problem though. the RPM metter goes up as soon as i turn the car on to like about the 3 and stays there till i push the gas a little. and wen im driving it feels like its not catching gears. while im driving, ill press the gas and all u hear is the engine rev and the RPM metter goes up but the car wont advance. then suddenly the car jolts then it goes back to normal i guess you can say. any suggestions on what this could be. im not sure what censors i changed but i know one is the Throtle Possiton Censor. The IAC censor is a little messed up too it clicks but i doubt thats the problem. the other censor has to do with a valve opening and closeing to determine how much gas or how hard ur pushing the pedal. i dont know like i sed any suggestions on what this is?

2007-08-02 18:15:34 · 3 answers · asked by JV 1

Hi I just ding my back bumper.... and am now planning to get it paint is it a good time to buy a back bumper skirt for my car and get it painted at the same time? Or just paint the bumper?

2007-08-02 18:02:00 · 1 answers · asked by brad kang 1

I purchased this car in 2005 with 1000 miles on it. It ran great till 2006, then just started breaking down one thing after another. I replaced the radiator, the alternator, the battery, the transmission mounts, and have had the carbarator cleaned. It needs a timming belt, but the engine is in time the belt is just cracked. I replaced the distributor cap. Today I replaced the starter. Before replacing the starter it just made clicking noises, the stater engages, but the engine wuld not turn over. After replacing the starter the engine turned over one time, and then just does the same thing before replacing the starter. Why wont it start?

2007-08-02 17:52:41 · 1 answers · asked by niceguy 1

u know the rubbing compounds , clear coats used on cars.. how is it made ...??can anyone tell me what it is made up of(as in what all chemicals go into making a rubbing compound)... what is the recipe..... plzz

2007-08-02 17:32:31 · 4 answers · asked by neesa m 1

For the past two times i've driven the car, the battery light turns on (when you start it) and it would take FIVE minutes until it turns off. Once it is turned off, I have full power (radio, lights, everything).

What's wrong with my car? Is it the battery? Alternator? What?

I plan on selling it within a week. How badly is this going to affect the amount the car will depreciate and lose value by? HELP!!

2007-08-02 17:21:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anon Y. Mous 1

my new car is leaking out water from underneath everytime i turn it off. i suspect that it's from the air conditioner. is this normal? or do i need to have it fixed? several people told me that this is because the car is new and the ac unit is still really strong and brand new that's why everytime i turn it on,it's on full blast,thus causing the water leaking out. help!

2007-08-02 15:57:50 · 5 answers · asked by pok 1

I have a 93' Mazda MX-6 LS It's a V6 with an automatic transmission. The car will stall on a turn for the most part & also when starting from a stop. Also about 3 times an hour it will die for no apparent reason but usually only when its already come to a stop. When the car "dies" the battery light comes on as well the oil light, & the check engine light. The battery meter is showing that the voltage is where it should be.....& the oil is also where it should be. I know not what to do or what to expect so before i head to a mechanic i just wanted to know if anyone has had this problem before, what it is/was, and about how much it cost to fix.

2007-08-02 15:06:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I try to start my 58 Chevy Apache truck in the morning it will just crank over and crank over and not start at all. but in the afternoon or late morning it fires right up. What is causing that?

2007-08-02 14:57:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Around? average thanks

2007-08-02 14:55:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do I take the rear drive shaft out of the Transfer case in my silverado?

Please give me lots of detail if needed

2007-08-02 14:47:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My Saturn has 145,000 mi. on it and I hear a metal on metal clunking noise coming from the front end when i hit a bump. Both front tires are worn on the inside edges. If it is a ball joint problem, what can I expect to spend to repair and does it require a special tool?

2007-08-02 14:33:14 · 5 answers · asked by vega868 1

Its a 1986 cutlass supreme

2007-08-02 14:24:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I drive my 58 Chevy Apache, it makes a grinding noise when i turn the steering wheel hard to the left. It used to do it a bit when I turned it to the right, but I greased it with some Schaeffer's grease and it stopped it grinding when I turned it to the right. Why is it still grinding when I turn it to the left? What can I do to solve that problem?

2007-08-02 14:21:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1958 Chevy Apache with a 283 engine, and I want to tune it up with some good quality plugs and wires. I don't know which is the best brand to use. And what else should i do to tune it up?

2007-08-02 14:15:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous