Maintenance & Repairs - September 2007

I have spent between $300-$600 on maintaining my 05 Camry. Is this too much? Are there any good but not too expensive mechanics in the New York Tristate area?

2007-09-28 08:41:14 · 6 answers · asked by cats 7

pretty rusty
low budget person

2007-09-28 08:24:34 · 3 answers · asked by Zombie Indica 1

I am having a issue with my car that I would like to see if anyone could help identify. Its my project car, so I am in no hurry to pay a mechanic to look at it. The car is a 1995 Pontiac Trans Am. Occasionally when I go to start the car, it just clicks once and thats it. The accessories power and lights do not die or flicker, the radio doesn't reset, and the battery gauge still shows power. However the power gauge is probably a little lower than it should be. Sometimes I have to turn the key back and try again 3-4 times and then it goes. When I get it to start, it starts strong and normal. And this issue only happens occasionally, most of the time the car just starts right up first try. I can go days or weeks in between it happening. Any idea what this could be? I know it isn't the battery itself......but could I be looking at some deeper lying electrical issue, or maybe something more simple like the battery posts? Any info will be appreciated, thank you

2007-09-28 08:05:09 · 8 answers · asked by Sam H 4

2007-09-28 07:52:14 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to know why I would need fuel injection service on my car.

2007-09-28 07:49:16 · 9 answers · asked by Jennifer T 1

interested in a car. but it needs a new EGR solenoid. whatever that is. what is it and how much?

2007-09-28 07:16:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

love music and i smoke

2007-09-28 07:09:00 · 6 answers · asked by GEOFF W 3

I have a 92 civic. I have a problem starting up. Before I can start it, I have to turn the ignition on and wait for the engine light to turn off before it can start. I recently changed the ignition coil, the spark plugs and fuel filter. What could be the problem?

2007-09-28 07:07:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

would it be the same way you get oil stains off?

i know its psf because i just got it fixed yesterday

2007-09-28 07:05:28 · 10 answers · asked by piiing 2

Being extra humid the last few days and with the cost of gas being so high I rally want to know am I burning a bigger whole in my pocket by turning on the AC and is it burning even more if the AC is on high?

2007-09-28 06:29:09 · 16 answers · asked by JuicyPrincess 3

It sounds up high which makes me think it may be related to my spring. I know the bearing needs to be replaced but don't think this is causing the noise. I had Goodyear check it out but they couldn't find the noise. It appeared after a routine brake check.

2007-09-28 06:07:20 · 3 answers · asked by ouch84 1

I have a flat tire, bought a new tire from Tire Rack. Can I just bring the old wheel in and the new tire to have it mounted and balanced or do they have to put it on my car?

2007-09-28 05:06:04 · 6 answers · asked by Entidine 2

no change what else could it be please help

2007-09-28 04:37:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is a 2006 Ford Tauras. I drive mostly highway and I'm on about 7500 without a change.

2007-09-28 04:19:09 · 14 answers · asked by Hooligan 1

if possilble could you give examples and or a detailed desciption of your answer or compare them and get back to me with your answers as soon as possible. and please be very serious abou this.

2007-09-28 03:41:42 · 12 answers · asked by g 1

I guess i've parked my car somewhere where they have been doing some sandblasting,, and now there is sandblasting material all over my car and windows...
how do i clean it off???
and would it be removed by polishing my car or would i end up scratching it even more ??

2007-09-28 03:08:02 · 6 answers · asked by Shaher A 1

2007-09-28 03:05:02 · 6 answers · asked by augustus_braswell 2

2007-09-28 03:00:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 1.6 L Protege has thrown a P0455 for several weeks now. I've called the local Mazda service guys, and they told me it was a gas cap, and to replace it - which I did with OEM. $26 later, and I re-ran the tests (cleared the code, with my ODB-II scanner) and reread the system. I haven't thrown the code yet, but it's in the "Pending" state. Mazda wants close to $100 to run the test and then decide what do do from there.

Anyone out there know what else it can be? The gas tank doesn't leak. My fiance and I have done a 'blow through' test, and there are no blockages. I'm at a loss. I don't want to scrap the car, but if Mazda wants several hundred bucks to fix it, is it worth it? It is a 99 after all, with an almost nil resale value (it's got 130K + miles on it.)

Thanks in advance.

2007-09-28 02:52:25 · 5 answers · asked by IamMARE 5

I drive a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse GS. When I rev up the car, i begin to hear a hissing noise from the engine at about 3,000-4,000 rpm. When I shift into the next gear (lower rpms) it goes away until i reach the higher rpms again. This only happens when the car is in gear, if it is in neutral I cannot seem to get the noise. The engine is not turbocharged

What could this be? How do I find and fix the problem?

2007-09-28 02:46:27 · 4 answers · asked by rabeatz 2

2007-09-28 02:39:21 · 3 answers · asked by torogi 1

My wife had a quarter tank of fuel according to the gauge, when the car ran out of gas. The mechanic said the fuel pump needs replaced since that is where the sensor is. This si a $700 repair, and he advised that the car will still run without replacing th efuel pump. The gauge just isn't trustworthy. My thoughts are 1) If fuel pump is failing, car won't run for long. 2) Does he know what he is talking about or is he trying to sell me a pump I don't need? 3) Will an error code scan, tell us anything more about the fuel delivery system?

2007-09-28 02:28:37 · 6 answers · asked by jbrettlip 2

It makes a bubbling sound when I stop at a light and press on the gas. I drive mostly on the highway and use cruise control and don't hear it then. I have driven it about 180 miles since the repair and it has not overheated. What could this sound be?

2007-09-28 02:22:30 · 7 answers · asked by Cam 1

2007-09-28 02:16:45 · 10 answers · asked by Ann W 2

looking to spend $200 and under, just need it to read the check engine codes

2007-09-28 01:45:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a 2000 dodge ram 1500. it has alot of small scratches and marks on it from the previous owner. i was wondering how much it would cost to get it painted the orginal color, nothing fancy, just sand it and paint it.

2007-09-28 01:45:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i first thought that the pump was bad but i was reading my manual and it said to check if the pump was getting power so i checked with a test light and it is not getting any power. i made sure that the fuse was good why else would i not be getting power to the pump? the manual said something about checking the relay but i dont know were it is does anyone knoe were it could be (its a 96 Nissan 200SX) so my question is were is the relay located and if its not the relay what else could it be?

2007-09-28 00:42:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The maintenance scheduleon my 2006 dodge charger rt requires replacing the spark plugs every 30k. Too me it just sounds like dealer is trying to get money, i have owned alot of cars from beat up, broken down cars, to near luxury cars, and i have at least gone 60k without changing the spark plugs. What do you think? Do you think the sparks plugs last longer then 30k, or do you think the dealer is just trying to get extra money buy have customers come in every 30k for a spark plug change.

2007-09-28 00:32:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have replaced the boosterwith master cyclinder,diverter valve,rear brake cyclinders.front calipers,turn the rear drums,replaced a steel brake line in the rear,bled the master cyclinder,diverter valve,and all 4 wheels starting at the right rear.use new brake fluid

2007-09-28 00:10:31 · 6 answers · asked by JAMES S 1

I use exclusively Servo Auto Lube in my vehicle as it is no 1 brand, IOCL has own r&d . Seneor brand. IOCL is global fortune. They also supply to defence.

2007-09-27 23:26:18 · 2 answers · asked by pcawar57 1