Maintenance & Repairs - September 2007

My oil light has begun coming on, but only when my car slows to an idle or stop, as soon as I begin to move, the light goes back off.

It is time for an oil change, but it has never done this before.

sometimes I can run errands for a few hours with no light, but after a few hours then the light will come on when the van idles.
It is a 2000 dodge caravan

2007-09-06 20:16:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know its an Edlebrock thats it. I've heard that most are the same as far as setting the fuel mixture, but which of the two screws on the front of the carb are what, and how do I set them to make the car run first, then better?

2007-09-06 20:16:08 · 4 answers · asked by Brian G 1

I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am and I have had to have the water outlet housing replaced 3 times since Febuary. Each time its replaced its always shredded to pieces. i wanted to know if something else may be causing my coolant leak. This last time I had the thermostat replaced as well. Just yesterday the low coolant light came on AGAIN. I don't know what to do now. Pls Help
Should I just get rid of the damn thing before something major happen
I have spent almost 1500 dollars in repairs this year.

2007-09-06 20:07:58 · 4 answers · asked by shay22 2

2007-09-06 19:17:05 · 1 answers · asked by vada bapu 1

2007-09-06 18:14:33 · 4 answers · asked by Neel K 1

it sounds great like its about ready to start it just doesnt start...like it doesnt sound like the battery,starter,alternator is bad...so idk whats wrong with it...i just bought a ignition coil and that didnt fix it, so what could it be....btw i got a full tank of gas.....
so id say its one of these problems...
timing belt-dont have $ for
new computer for the vehicle-dont have $ for
crankshaft position sensor-got $ for
camshaft position sensor-got $ for
spark plug-got $ for
fuel pump=got $ for


the problem is is that its just not sparking ...so plzzz help i need it fixed..and i dont have $ for diagnostics AT ALL so dont tell me 2 do it

2007-09-06 17:11:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently went to look at a 2003 Beetle TDI to purchase. While doing my pre-drive inspection I checked the coolant overflow. I looked inside and noticed that the coolant was an orange/red with white bubbles on top. The coolant did not smell like fuel. However, at the neck of the coolant filler I found a goo the consistency of gelatin (before it dissolves in water), and mixed with it was what looked like small metal shavings.

Any ideas on what might be wrong?

2007-09-06 16:54:26 · 4 answers · asked by fireplug805 1

I left my car's lights on two days ago and had to jump it from a kind passer-by. Since then, my battery light is on the dash, but only under 1000 rpm, if I rev up my engine the light turns off. This last day, the windows (electric) went up really slowly, but so far I haven't had any problems turning on my car.
I replaced my alternator about a year ago, so I'm thinking it might not be that, I'm thinking my battery has gone bad?
Any tips before I get it checked out?

2007-09-06 16:47:43 · 8 answers · asked by Takkuso 3

We Checked the alternator and its fine
would the starter have anything to do with it?

2007-09-06 16:02:43 · 7 answers · asked by beatthemethod 1

hi i recently ran into someone's bumper on the back..
and i really couldnt pay for her damage yet but
i was wondering how much it would be woth?
there's no big damage and
only thing damaged is that her back bumper
was slightly dented in on the part where screws were
which is like maybe...size of 1/4 of penny
and little paints came off on the place where
plate number hit. would anyone give me basic info on the price? or at least an estimate?

2007-09-06 15:59:06 · 4 answers · asked by tae 2

So I took my car to AutoZone today and had them hook their computer thing up to my car to see what is wrong with it (the Check Engine & ETS Off lights are on) and the lady said the problem is my Oxygen Sensor. Well, lately since those lights came on, my AC has been throwing out warm air, and whenever I get out my hands smell like Freon or something, not sure..but it's coming from the vents. Could these problems be related? Or are they different?

the car is a 1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE

also, I just bought this car two weeks ago from a dealer (I'm paying payments) would he be responsible for paying and fixing these problems or would I? About how much should it cost? How long? Thank you

2007-09-06 15:06:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need new tires for my car. I made an appointment a while ago, requesting Kumho 215 60 16 tires. Well now they've called me last minute to say that they don't have those tires, but they have Kumho Kr21's instead. Does anyone know if this tire should fit my vehicle right, or is this even a good tire?

2007-09-06 14:55:33 · 5 answers · asked by goshimwaycool 3

i was told my antifreez is going into the engine mixing with oil because of a broken head gasket. Question can i drive it short distance for about a week ? about 2 miles each day- also what can happen to the engine with this problem.

2007-09-06 13:44:40 · 7 answers · asked by dcappizi 1

Well I have a 67 mustang and the emergency brake doesn't work and when its in park it rolls, you can hear clicking and it puts up some resistance but isnt very hard to move when in park. Is this a very hard part to replace or expensive?

2007-09-06 13:21:49 · 3 answers · asked by Jack Shmit 2

My car wasn't starting (just hearing the solenoid click). I thought it was the starter, so I pulled the started and bench tested it. The starter spun as is should, but the starter itself didn't move. I am under the assumption that the starter should have so much torque that it would kick around on the ground. I just got a spin. Is it possible to have a weak starter, or do they either work or don't work? And in the future if I'm testing mine, should it jump around (torque) on the ground during a test?
Thanks

2007-09-06 13:13:31 · 3 answers · asked by pulleyman123 2

I was charged $70 for a Saturn Battery Cable, plus labor and service fees for a total of $150.

My car wouldn't start because the positive battery cable was corroded by my battery. Which the mechanic said is a problem with Saturns. They were very nice and fast but when I got home and searched for battery cable on the Internet I saw them ranging from $6 to $80 on parts websites and it was $60 for 100 feet of it at one website.

2007-09-06 13:08:23 · 9 answers · asked by Afinity 3

Is that good or bad?

2007-09-06 12:24:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have gradually lost other four speeds over span of two years. Can't find any blown fuses. Are fan speeds from switch , computer or multi-speed motor?

2007-09-06 11:48:23 · 4 answers · asked by leroy 1

i got an estimate to have 2 gas lines replaced from front to back and a muffler (which i already purchased) put on...they said after tax and everything it would be about 320usd...does this seem about right? or high? i only ask because the guy initially told me it would be 150usd for both lines, which means hes charging 150usd for my muffler???

normally i would have my fiance handle this, but hes deployed...thanks alot!


ps---its a 96 honda civic ;-P

2007-09-06 11:44:42 · 4 answers · asked by xtcwmeg 3

How long does it take to fix the front bumper, front side panels, remove a dent from a hood and replace headligths becuase it been close to a month of my accident and no progress by the body shop repair specialist has been made.

2007-09-06 11:39:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I spent $288 to get a new starter put into my car. They took my car and were done in one day. Was that a good price?

2007-09-06 11:27:32 · 6 answers · asked by lamb 1

It happened over night. It was not gradual. It Blows room temperature air and it stinks like it needs mouthwash. Any ideas?

2007-09-06 11:19:48 · 3 answers · asked by Vely 1

Lemon Law Buyback??? I bought a used car..... found THAT on the title AFTERwards....?
I bought a used car (2006 Pontiac GTO) about two months ago and JUST recently found out that the title has a lemon law/manufacturer buyback on it. It was a defect in the paint supposedly. It claims that the defect was remedied, then sold at auction.......

then over the course of the past year it has been retitled, but the lemon law thing still pops up........

SHOULD the dealer have told me about this in WRITING when I purchased the car, or have they gone against the law???? (I'm from Illinois)...... I've been reading here and there that if a car was previously bought back because of a defect/lemon law that it should be presented to you in writing at the time of sale if the car gets resold later. The dealership never told me ANYTHING!

Am I able to do something about this, like take the dealership to court or have them buy it back or something???

2007-09-06 11:13:53 · 5 answers · asked by Katia 3

The timing idlers went out on my 94 SHO so I replaced them with new ones, I also replaced the water pump, spark plugs and wires,ignition control module,ignition coil pack,crankshaft position sensor, but to no avail the car won't start just turning over.Somebody told me something about a fuse way up under the dashboard that would cause this problem but I don't know nothig about this personally.

2007-09-06 11:03:38 · 1 answers · asked by knott828 1

2007-09-06 11:03:00 · 3 answers · asked by the rocket 4

I just had my water pump replaced, is it normal that my fan would not come on as often. My macanic did not want to let me go yesterday with out that happening but it wasn't he told me to watch my gages and check to see if it has come on. The temp is normal but no fan yet. I do not drive very far from work and home. It is not leaking and in the past if I have run it I would stop my car in my carport and hear the fan. I want to know if I am freaking out for nothing? Excuse me for being a women but because he stated to watch out for it (the fan) it freaks me out!!! Help!

2007-09-06 10:13:12 · 3 answers · asked by Mya 2

Why can"t I find a PCV filter for out chevy 2005 Tahoe,I have checked at auto part stores and they can't find one.

2007-09-06 09:28:47 · 3 answers · asked by bsisser0 2

I seem to have a shorted 12v adapter in my 2000 GM. It has not functioned since I bought the vehicle. What is the cheapest, best way to go about fixing the problem. I don't have any blown fuses and don't have any other electrical issues. Thanks

2007-09-06 09:26:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Latley ive been hearing my brakes squeak as i come to a stop. i got them changed no more then 2 months ago, and i never slam them. Does this for sure mean i need new ones soon?

2007-09-06 09:16:57 · 6 answers · asked by sprelletz 2

Hey there
please illd like to know if i may be harming my engine.....to save gas anytime i get to a stop sign or a red light i put the car in Neutral (take note this is an auto tranny). I do it good and believe me it saves a lot of my gas..almost 20% more....weird uhhnn
but i would like to know if i am harming my engine by doing so..so thanks

2007-09-06 09:00:18 · 6 answers · asked by wiib4mii 1