Maintenance & Repairs - September 2007

2007-09-10 07:34:47 · 7 answers · asked by BingoBanggoBongo 1

2007-09-10 07:33:56 · 2 answers · asked by zerocool 2

A friend of mine has been running his 350Z with no air filter since it was new. It has over 70,000 miles on it and still runs great.

2007-09-10 07:19:13 · 3 answers · asked by joeblow 2

Before taking it to a mechanic and paying for inspection

2007-09-10 07:05:49 · 8 answers · asked by jlau_hn 2

Help. I've lost my keys to my 1992 bmw. Whats the cheapest way of getting a new key? I can get into the car thru a broken window, ( its come of the runners!!) however i don' know how to start the car! Do I need some kind of number from the ignition?? Please help...

2007-09-10 06:07:09 · 12 answers · asked by iwantcake 2

2007-09-10 05:54:38 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2

Hi,
I have an car with an automatic gearbox. When my boyfriend uses my car, he always put the gear on "P" (parking) at red lights, which really annoys me. I have the impression that it's not good to do this as position "P" blocks the wheels and I fear that this might in the long term damage the gearbox. He argues that it doesn't matter. Who is right?

2007-09-10 05:08:50 · 9 answers · asked by Zoozle 2

2007-09-10 05:06:08 · 7 answers · asked by Heeeelp! 1

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2007-09-10 04:28:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-10 04:24:58 · 6 answers · asked by Avril 3

i was in a stop light, stopped, and when it turned green, ipressed the clutch to put it in second gear and all of a sudden the clutch did a popping noise and it dot all loose and couldnt go to any gear. does anyone know what the problem might be and how to fix it, i would really apreciate your help

2007-09-10 04:09:30 · 3 answers · asked by C R 1

i have this darn bamboo tree and it gives off this weird sap maybe? not sure but only one side of my car has water spots from it and i need a easy fast and cheap way of getting it off without messin up my windows or paint i tried the lemon juice but that didnt work. please and thank u

2007-09-10 04:09:06 · 3 answers · asked by Mandi 3

I have a Pathfinder and the heat shield is causing a rattle when the vehicle is idle. A co-worker who also has a Pathfinder said he just ripped his off because it's not necessary.

2007-09-10 04:04:10 · 5 answers · asked by dullerd 2

When I pulled into my parking spot (and killed the engine) at work this morning I was greeted by a lovely plume of steam rising out of the hood. Turns out when I popped the hood I was dealing with a pin prick type (though a little larger) leak in the radiator hose.

I am right across from an auto parts store and need to buy at least a day before I lose the car to the shop. Do they have anything that I (note: I am not mechanically inclined) can use to patch the leak?

Also, it seemed like I lost a pretty good amount of fluid, do I need to replace some of that in the radiator? And - dumb question - if so, what do I replace it with? Water, antifreeze, mixture???

Are these permanent fixes or do I need to get the hose replaced? What's the damage $$?

Thanks.

2007-09-10 03:40:40 · 8 answers · asked by jwalshy_307 2

Will they cover any damage done to my engine by overheating you think as well? (such as skimming the head or replacement of whatever)

I was told they will pay up to $50 of the tow bill by the dealership.

2007-09-10 02:56:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2000 Subaru impreza outback, standard transmission, had it in for a check engine light 3 times and been told each time it's the knock sensor. now the check engine lite is on permanently. I need to do SOMETHING so that if the engine really DOES go bad I will know. What will happen if I opt to have the sensor removed and NOT replaced?

2007-09-10 02:12:05 · 2 answers · asked by missvictoria30 5

My truck will not idle and i have been told i probably have a vacuum leak how do i go about finding this leak and is it dangerous to spray carborater cleaner on the hoses? thanks for your help

2007-09-10 01:55:11 · 6 answers · asked by wildcat 1

and I blew one the other day which caused me to damage the head of my engine, would Toyota be pay for a new head to my engine or atleast the repair of whatever damage was caused by the faulty head gasket on recall?

should they also pay the tow bill?

what if I was informed of this recall by the dealer when I was there a two months ago, but didnt have time and didnt expect this to happen right after?

Will I not be able to get them to cover any damage then?

why so?

2007-09-10 01:00:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

cattytic converter 84 impalla 5.0

2007-09-10 00:18:26 · 3 answers · asked by jesjames74 1

I know the theory, ignition key to 'on', 2nd gear, get the car moving, release clutch and push accelerator.. but I just can't get the idea..
can someone provide me a video?

2007-09-09 18:57:52 · 6 answers · asked by giggs otai 2

i want my 1992 nissan maximas trunk to open all the way up instead of just go up like a 1/4 inch. What can i do? Install struts? How do i do this?

2007-09-09 18:48:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

when i come to an intersection and apply brakes it stalls,only at running temp. when it idles at running temp you can hear it idleing up and down.when you give revs and back off,it goes to stall then idles up again.leave it idle,it starts to idle up and down again.what is the problem.

2007-09-09 17:56:53 · 1 answers · asked by grubb 1

2007-09-09 16:44:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I started my truck up this evening the engine sounded nearly like the muffler was off of it. i was driving it down the road and was thinking why it sounded so rough and loud, and I noticed the lights beginning to flicker a bit on the dash lights and then I noticed the temerature gage was all the way over to Hot as far right as it could go.

I had driven it for 10, maybe 15 minutes by then I pulled over and I noticed , not much but just a bit of smoke coming out of the hood area, it soon stopped.

I called the Auto parts store and spoke with a gentleman there who told me that it was probably my water pump being locked up and not to drive it.

I had a new water pump put on at the Toyota dealership I think last June (not this June of 07 , but the previos June) when I had a new timing belt put on.

I think my engine is non interference, but I was wondering if I did any serious damage or not to it.

I left it there and will have it towed in tommorow to the Toyota dealer

2007-09-09 16:13:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I noticed that my brake lights for my car are always on. If i apply my brakes or not, they are still on. I looked at the light bulbs and they are fine, so then, what is the problem. I am busy this week, so i will visit the mechanic next week. What is the problem and a possible price estimate ?

Thank you

2007-09-09 16:11:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I drive the car once or twice a year. Today after 15 minutes of driving the transmission slipped. I continued to drive it and it didnt slip again. The Trans was rebuilt about 12 years ago and has approx 5000 miles on it. Could the transmission be going bad or is it just due to inactivitity? Will driving it a bit correct that by lubricating everything or is this something worse to come? It doesnt leak a drop and is full of fluid
Thanks

2007-09-09 16:05:41 · 10 answers · asked by kyleolga 1

I am a loyal Saturn owner, however I've had some issues with my 2007 Saturn Ion. My car just turn one year old and it's spent 8 weeks at the dealership getting repairs. I'm one away from implying the Lemon Law. The problem is engine misfires. They've replaced the whole top half of my engine and it still misfires. I often sit at my destination waiting for the check engine light to come on before I turn it off. One of the Saturn employees told me that all the Ion's misfire at an Idle. He told me that he has 2 Ion's and they both do it. Does this make it ok? Engine misfires cause problems with your catilack converter, that's an exspensive repair down the line. Any one who's from Ca knows that a bad cat. converter doesn't pass smog. Am I being petty, or should I *****? Does anyone else have engine misfires in their Saturn? Please let me know!

2007-09-09 15:56:48 · 3 answers · asked by brandiwine72 3

The car starts fine, but it won't stay running independently. As soon as I stop revving, either in neutral, park or drive, the car dies. I would like to know what the problem could be so the mechanics don't take me for a ride by telling me I need a new engine or something equally outlandish just because I am a female and don't know any better.
My car is an automatic Nissan Pintara from 1985.

2007-09-09 15:42:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are going on a 2 week vacation, and both cars will be parked for 2 weeks.
Both batteries are less than a year old, the temp here will be in the -70's during the day, 50's at night, so there would be some condensation,
Fill the tank to the top?
Put some dri-gas in the tank? suggestions, please.

2007-09-09 15:36:05 · 4 answers · asked by Barry auh2o 7

2007-09-09 15:33:42 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous