Maintenance & Repairs - September 2007

Engine construction is exactly the same ie. pistons, rings, valves, injectors etc. the only difference is the fuel intake, so what exactly creates the louder mechanical noise.

2007-09-18 23:28:13 · 10 answers · asked by Tango 7

Im just wondering what would be the sign that i need to have my spark plugs changed. My car is a 99 pontiac grand am, and sometimes it doesn't start right away, I am guessing it is a sensor problem, but today i tried to start it, and it i guess kind of sounded like the gas and everything was going through, but it wouldn't start. then i tried again and it started... then i turned it off to make sure it would start again, and it did, so i tried one more time just to make sure, and then of course it didn't start. anybody have and ideas on what it could be??? Please help. I don't have a lot of money to take it in and have somebody trouble shoot.

2007-09-18 18:15:16 · 14 answers · asked by jayme s 2

in coolant system do to a car

2007-09-18 18:03:22 · 4 answers · asked by baffled 1

Well, it runs better and things are fixed, but I have a major problem.

Ive had (Which it needed) a new clutch, timing belt, water pump put in. Also, I had a crack on my exhaust manifold and they said I needed to replace it. Ok, made sense to me, the symptoms they described were what I had seen but thought less of (white smoke for a bit at startup out of the tailpipe etc. Anyways, a week later, I pick it up today and the shifting feels really nice n all but big problem. When I start from 0, as soon as I release the clutch there is like no power. I had to downshift to 2nd to get it even going to 40. On the freeway it maxed out at about 74mph in 5th gear, I had to downshift to fourth just to get a little more power. Also, when at a stop and i turn my wheel right or left, I hear a grinding noise now? Is there something they forgot to do, do I have a new problem? Im going back in early tomorrow first to the clutch shop. Any ideas!?!?! I am so mad right now, I just want my baby to work!

2007-09-18 18:00:02 · 1 answers · asked by Wheelin'N'Dealin 2

Im making my exhaust pipe longer i need to cut it and ad in a piece but can it be cut with a blow torch and if so will a cheap one work?

2007-09-18 17:58:53 · 4 answers · asked by kingjt84 2

2007-09-18 17:48:11 · 7 answers · asked by Michael 1

2007-09-18 17:27:03 · 4 answers · asked by kaddydaddy 1

2007-09-18 17:25:56 · 5 answers · asked by Moe 1

I heard synthetic oil is best but does it improve gas mileage and engine performance? also, I drive a 99 sunfire coupe so which oil weight would be best for mileage and performance? (10w-30, 10w-40, 5w-30, etc..)

2007-09-18 17:08:03 · 6 answers · asked by Rich P 1

i'm looking for a deep muscle car sound for my mustang and i was wondering what the difference between a dual chamber and single chamber muffler was, and which one will give me the deep sound i'm looking for. i'm also free to suggestions on what will give me a better sound WITHOUT spending over 200-300 dollars.

Open to any suggestions and thanks in advance!

2007-09-18 16:54:32 · 0 answers · asked by d_wart3 2

just wanted to know what "high mileage" would be considred for this car.. also i dont know much about these, so any info would be helpful. can i use corn oil?

2007-09-18 16:49:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have tried using a g-clamp, but it will only move 2-3mm, had no trouble with the front brakes

2007-09-18 16:38:42 · 8 answers · asked by jasetashmilly 1

what tire pressure should i keep my tires? i can't find it on the tire itself.

i drive a toyota camry. tire size P195/70R14 90S bridgestone.

any links to where i can find out?

2007-09-18 16:26:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

the air bag assembly, i told him i didn't think it was a good idea am i wrong in assuming there might be something harmful inside that canister?

2007-09-18 16:24:56 · 7 answers · asked by connie w 1

the car is a 95' ford escort. i thought it might have been a cv joint or something with the drive axles. it is pretty loud at highway speeds. the faster you go, the louder and faster the thumping gets. i took it to a shop and the mechanic said it was a tie rod and some kind of wheel bearing. he said they couldnt fix it and it probably isnt safe to drive. could i lose a wheel, from a tie rod? does anyone know what could be wrong with the tie rod and what kind of bearing he was talking about?

2007-09-18 16:18:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-18 16:14:49 · 1 answers · asked by JASON C 1

2007-09-18 16:13:28 · 2 answers · asked by JASON C 1

Some one carved into it. So is it cheaper to do just the hood or the whole car?

2007-09-18 16:11:15 · 4 answers · asked by Jen R 1

First noticed it a few days ago.

2007-09-18 16:05:42 · 7 answers · asked by Shannon 2

i was on my way home today and my car died while i was driveing. the battery light and the oil pressure light turned on. i put it in nuetral and it restarted no problem. i want to know what could've caused it to stall out. i really believe it's the battery because it just didn't seem to have the power this morning when i started it. this car has been trough a lot. the previous owner set it on fire, and killed the engine. so it had to be replaced. i just want to know what couldv'e caused it and how much it can cost to fix it. thanks,

2007-09-18 15:57:08 · 12 answers · asked by gitch 2

2007-09-18 15:48:47 · 9 answers · asked by sheep8307 1

Is there a way to check to see if tie rod is worn out? Do you turn the steering wheel and look to see if tie rod has any play in it??

2007-09-18 15:31:43 · 4 answers · asked by moondog_1976 1

Some ads. claim that the K&N air intake systems increase performance. Is it true and what kind of performance increase would it be? And how hard is it to install the system?

2007-09-18 15:20:32 · 12 answers · asked by JOE 4

I have just been told that the rear differential is leaking in my rear-wheel drive car - what does this mean?

2007-09-18 15:14:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

at first i wanted a 67 chevy impala but now i'm not so sure, I want something that will look great but not too expensive.

This is a big project for me and will probably take a few years so if you guys could give me a list of some good looking vintage cars that wouldn't be so expensive i'd appreciate it.

2007-09-18 14:43:17 · 9 answers · asked by i messed up 2

I try to change my trans oil in my Escort but i have this cross member in the way.Do you have to remove that to get to a couple of bolts on the pan?Hope somebody knows.Thanks

2007-09-18 14:40:56 · 1 answers · asked by fieronut72 2

Dudes, I have my driving test tommorow at the dmv and and the check engine light turned on. I need immediate soultions. please don't say take it to autozone. I HAVE MY TEST TOMMOROW AND THERES NOT TIME FOR THAT. anything simple im 16 years old.

2007-09-18 14:16:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-18 14:15:32 · 2 answers · asked by zander c 1

i have a 1971 dodge demon and it will be needing new glass soon. i was wondering if like (this might sound crazy) you can put bulletproof glass on the windshield and windows. like it doesnt have to be bulletproof but maybe some type of clear plastic or somethin, for instance the stuff in back of a cop car seperating the front and back seats. is there anythin that is strong that is clear like glass and that you can customize to fit on your car?

2007-09-18 14:13:15 · 7 answers · asked by Ryan R 1

i need to repace my oil control rings are they hard to repace . the motor has real good compression just smokes hard on acceleration

2007-09-18 14:05:53 · 7 answers · asked by timmg2001 1