Maintenance & Repairs - September 2007

On my way to Cracker Barrel one beautiful weekend last month, I rolled down the wondow and BANG. It fell off the track and down into my door. Fearing the worst I waited and waited to take it to the mechanic. After all, i fished it out of the door panel and shoved it back up. The motor is still working fine it is just off the track. I don't know if the track is broken or what, and furthermore my mechanic didn't even LOOK at it before saying it WAS broken and I had to get a whole new motor assembly which comes with a track because you can't buy them seperate. He said the junk yard wanted $175 which was more than the GM dealer (2002 pontiac aztek, by the way) who wanted $143... so my question is this. Is this what I need, because I found it at this website for $50 and the refund $25 BACK when you send in your OLD one for them to rebuild!

2007-09-21 02:11:56 · 9 answers · asked by puredoller 3

2007-09-21 01:54:20 · 10 answers · asked by johunny1080 1

What will happen if you put less than Octane 89 in the tank? My husband says you have to put 89 in the tank all the time and 87 would damage the engine.

People that really know something on the subject, please reply only. Thanks.

2007-09-21 01:12:07 · 17 answers · asked by Michelle 4

Does anybody know where I can get a 2008 calender featuring big rigs like Kenworth, Mack, and Peterbilt?

2007-09-21 00:46:12 · 2 answers · asked by Mike M. 7

which car has in good perfomance and has low maintence .which engine is good crdI or tcdI ?

2007-09-21 00:28:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 1997 ford Escort 1.8 zetec, It has no power the engine is running hot and it's costing me a fortune in petrol, this has only started in the last couple of weeks.

The CAT is bent and the exshaust is blowing could this be the cause. Someone told me it might be the air filter but i've changed that and it's made no difference. I dont want to go out and buy a new cat if it turns out the engines worn out.

2007-09-21 00:27:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got my Impala fixed at a dealership they put a new BCM in and its only been a week now and the car doesn't work at all now i turn the key and all the gauges work and also the lights and radio do too... What could the problem be... PLease help already cost me $400 and it didnt even work.

2007-09-21 00:22:37 · 3 answers · asked by Big D 2

I was told that some car washes have an extra protectant that is suppost to help protect against pebbles& etc. on the road but is also suppost to help repall pebbles that are thrown from tires & other debree does anyone know any thing about this , thank you

2007-09-21 00:18:26 · 3 answers · asked by Edna 1

the speed meter clock for ordinary driver wont'be enough?

2007-09-21 00:06:34 · 4 answers · asked by iz_isnow 2

Acutally, you might want to say it vibrates really hard. I have a 1998 Hyundai Elantra. Can anyone offer any suggestions? When I am doing anything under 60, I am fine, but as soon as I hit 65, my steering wheel begins to shake a bit. What could it be?

2007-09-20 23:29:13 · 8 answers · asked by ~*LilDebbie=BigDeborah*~ 6

Each time when I'm turning round the corner I brake with the clutch down. It's becoming quite natural to do so. People have very different opinions on that. Some think it's fine - some think, that I'll need new clutch by Christmas.... Help!

2007-09-20 22:30:07 · 8 answers · asked by learner L 1

I drive a 1995 Acura Integra LS. I wanted a GS-R, but i ended up with a LS instead...well got it free from my dad. My car does not have enough power for me...which will probably always be the case. But need more power then what it has. So i have a few choices. first choice, sell the car and buy a GS-R. Or just do a engine swap. or just modify the LS. A friend of mine told me to change the LS head for a honda's STi...i'm not sure, i have only recently came interested in cars, and no one to teach me these things. So what should i do, how much will it cost me. i'm not rich, i'm as rich as a normal college student...but do have some money from saving from high school...so what shoudl i do??

2007-09-20 22:07:36 · 2 answers · asked by erick2881 2

2007-09-20 21:22:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I own a used 2003 Honda Civic lx... with about 66,000 miles. I can get 11.5 gallons of gas in my car and was getting 350 on a full tank which. ='s 30 mpg city/hwy average. I went to jiffy lube and got the fuel system cleaned ( for what I'm sure was the first time ever). How many more miles per gallon more will i get based on of course if all other factors stay constant (i.e. same rout to work, same speed average.. etc.. etc.. etc...) I'm just looking for a best educated guess? I think btwn 34 mpg and 38 mpg. I'm shooting for 400 - 450 miles on a full tank of gas. Anyone who answers my question will get a follow up answer from me so that if it ever come's up again we'll all know how to advise questioner's.

2007-09-20 21:20:39 · 2 answers · asked by james w 1

Hello I have a 1991 Honda Accord LX the AC works good, well the only thing with the AC is that once I turn it on the car starts rattling. But my Heater wont work at all.

2007-09-20 18:45:11 · 7 answers · asked by Chalino S 1

2007-09-20 16:24:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My car runs fine, and nothing (that I know if) if wrong with it..I just want to make sure it stays like that. So, how much would a tune up for a 1996 Grand Am SE cost? Also, what would they "tune up"

I live in Ohio if that helps any

2007-09-20 16:10:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My car is a 99 Chrysler Concorde, but it has 205,000 miles

2007-09-20 16:09:59 · 4 answers · asked by jessi728 1

Kind of a dumb question, but I cant find where I put the washer fluid for the back window of the car anywhere. Is it the same as the front window's and they just share the same fluid?

2007-09-20 16:04:58 · 5 answers · asked by Jeremy I 1

free would be better

2007-09-20 16:02:19 · 3 answers · asked by recjld 1

Hi, I have Town and Country 2005, I noticed a knocking sounds in my Car under the hood, when I brought it for checking the mechanic said that I have to replace the Sway Bar and bushing and they billed me of $500. Do I have to agree to replace the entire Sway Bar or just the bushing. How do I know that the Sway Bar is replaced? How much the actual cost of this repair? Please advice

2007-09-20 15:48:34 · 11 answers · asked by myhoney_97 1

If r-12 is heavier then air, and it is known to attack the Ozone layer that is Very high in the atmosphere, how can R-12 be harmful to the Ozone? It's heavier then air and absorbs in to the ground. I'm just a little confused as to their argument that it's harmful to the Ozone when it never reaches the Ozone to begin with. Anyone else know?

2007-09-20 15:44:25 · 5 answers · asked by gearnofear 6

I just need an estimate to replace all the struts

2007-09-20 15:43:18 · 2 answers · asked by Audi11 3

1999 grand am se with v6 engine (GT engine) i think i am leaking the coolant from the freeze plug, it is located on the engine block behind & below the thermostat housing & the water seems to be releasing pressure from the freeze plug area because i added water to it to see where it was bubbling from I couldnt see any bubbling but there is pressure being released & alot of water is on the area of the plug dripping down the front & right side of the eng block. i can hear pressure being released after i shut the engine off & if i open the coolant resivour cap to release pressure it stops coming from the unknown sorce ( freeze plug )

has anyone ever had to replace this ? im prettty sure the previous owner had a overheating problem on the car but said they never drove it in the red zone & had 300$ repair done to the car, but may have added water alone during mid-winter months, could have caused the freeze plug to open. open to any suggestions thank you

2007-09-20 15:36:16 · 7 answers · asked by snavelz_package 2

2007-09-20 15:32:49 · 3 answers · asked by vasquez536 1

My dad put an oil additive thats suppose to go into the oil, into the gas tank of his old gmc 1982 van. Can anyone tell me if anything will happen? does he need to empty the gas tank?

2007-09-20 15:23:55 · 11 answers · asked by Alex h 2

2007-09-20 15:21:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was told that the converter was messed up and I want to replaced it myself because the mechanics want to change the whole transmission and the person that gave me the car said I only needed to replace the torque.

2007-09-20 15:09:50 · 5 answers · asked by Luis G 1

antifreeze does a 1995 toyota 4 runner take

2007-09-20 15:01:48 · 9 answers · asked by baffled 1

I am gonna change the transmission filter in my 2000 venture and was wondering how many qts. of transmission fluid it would take to fill it back up after draining it all? Thanks

2007-09-20 14:54:24 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous