Maintenance & Repairs - September 2007

2007-09-03 13:46:49 · 10 answers · asked by Jim R 2

It's also a kind of copper color. I have a 2001 toyota highlander.

2007-09-03 13:25:09 · 9 answers · asked by vdd88 1

We checked the battery and it is fine. It was running fine this morning when I parked it for work. Any ideas what might be wrong. I haven't had any problems at all.

2007-09-03 13:22:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just bought a mazda6 2005 and sometimes I put the gear on N and then I push the gas hard untill the metter goes to 7 the maximum!!! so does it mess up the car?????

2007-09-03 13:19:35 · 8 answers · asked by All my life 1

Does anybody know a website where i can find cheap hubcaps for a Honda Accord?

2007-09-03 13:16:16 · 0 answers · asked by Lili 1

i checked the radiator and cant find the the drain plug

2007-09-03 13:01:35 · 5 answers · asked by kornfan210 1

Okay.
I need to do an experiment. I have to compare two different products and record which works better. I chose rust remover. I am going to soak rusted screws, nails and bolts in the rust remover. I cant think of any rust removers at ALL!
PLEASE HELP ME!!

2007-09-03 12:55:20 · 10 answers · asked by Sam 1

2007-09-03 12:49:55 · 3 answers · asked by biggangsta1975 1

Service engine soon light comes on before the car quits.

2007-09-03 12:46:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

If your car hasn't got alloy wheels can you put alloy wheels on without having to change the brakes?

2007-09-03 12:37:03 · 12 answers · asked by wendy w 2

My current converter is clogged up, which is making me lose power of the engine, and decreasing my gas mileage, now the current cat has bolts on the end which look like this one
http://img.alibaba.com/photo/50053569/Universal_Catalytic_Converter.jpg

i brought a new cat that looks like this
http://www.ultrarev.com/files/images/product_thumbnail/t_42188.jpg

the new one doesnt have places to put the bolts...i plan on taking it to a muffler shop tomorrow, do you know if their is anyway it can be welded on?? i really dont have the money to get a new cat. Thanks in advanced

2007-09-03 12:24:51 · 3 answers · asked by joshua102888 1

I have a 1959 galaxie car with a straight 6 engine and 2 speed automatic transmission. Last year, I had the engine rebuilt. However, in the last few months it has run rough (feels starved of a steady flow of gas) when idling with the transmission in drive, or when i step on the gas to acelerate or drive at high speeds. These problems only occur after the engine has reached a normal or higher operating temperature. I would greatly apreciate any sugestions as to what the problem could be. The air filter is clean but wonder if it could be a dirty fuel filter?

2007-09-03 12:10:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I drive a 1998 Dodge Stratus. Today I found a puddle of coolant underneath my car. After checking underneath the car, I saw the coolant leaking very quickly. This was not just a drop or two, it was almost like a hole was punched into the reservoir and it was just spraying out. What could be causing this problem? And, is my car safe to drive?

It's labor day, so the mechanics are away. But I do plan on having it checked out tomorrow.

2007-09-03 11:54:51 · 11 answers · asked by m0sparkle 1

fuel pump was replaced

2007-09-03 11:51:42 · 3 answers · asked by piglet 1

I recently upgraded to a 17" set of wheels (Up 2 " from 15's), and have found that i now have an alignment issue... i think

My steeringwheel, inorder for it to be straight, must stay slightyly crooked. it is now off center, meaning that the stearing wheel is turned slighty to the left when the car is driving straight. I also have noticed it has a vibration in it when approching 70mph and beyond.

I have taken it to a toyota dealership and had the tires balanced and rotated, and the front end aligned but my problem was not solved at all. The only thing that is screwy is that the front tires and the back tires are different. all though they are both size compatible (215-45-zr17's) they have a 87w and a 91s on the front and back tires. They are all in good shape, but they can handle much more than they're getting right now, and i want to be able to solve that issue. Can anyone give me some pointers on what to do now, or what might be the issue?

2007-09-03 11:48:57 · 4 answers · asked by KrittR23 2

I have a slight haze of super glue on a visible part of my car after working on it. It's not a big blob of glue or anything like that, just like a cloud making the clearcoat dull over a 2x1 in. spot. Any product I can use or should I just let the sun part it from the paint?

2007-09-03 11:44:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Was going to service the girlfriends yaris 1.3 sr, Y reg. Are they easy enough to do. Oil, air filter, spark plugs, and oil filter.
Its done touch over 70k.

Anything i should be aware of?

2007-09-03 11:36:53 · 6 answers · asked by gadgesxi 1

I ran out of gas one day last week and my van hasn't driven right since, When i put new gas in it it went fine until it just died once going up a hill, that time i put in a new fuel pump because i thought it was blocked. It went fine then for a while until i stalled on another hill... closing the choke manually and pouring some fuel into the carb started it, but then i left it sitting a few days and then it wouldnt start, i had to close the choke and pour gas into the carb again to start it. it started but frequently just dies on me.... its an 87 dodge ram 5.2 v8... im thinking spark plugs or timing any help is greatly appreciated.

2007-09-03 11:35:11 · 10 answers · asked by oscar w 1

Alright, so I have a 1994 Saturn SL2. I want to make it a little bit quicker. I don't need it to be a racer, but I would like it to at least have some balls. The 123 horsepower just isn't enough. LOL!

2007-09-03 10:41:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-03 10:41:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently checked the rear drum brake shoe of my mazda protege 2000 (ES) and it looks like its having un even wear pattern. The Leading Shoe is Ok at the top but completey worn out at the bottom, While trailing shoe shows looks ok and has uniform wear. I heard that self adjusting screw may not be working propery (not lubricated properly), but i doubt that protege has any such screw. I am planning to replace the brake shoe myself this weekend, but slightly affraid as i am not sure what causing this uneven brake wear. It may happen in new brake shoe also. I think i need to apply some grease to some parts, but not sure what those are?

2007-09-03 10:29:33 · 4 answers · asked by Orion 1

Once in awhile my car simply slips out of gear when in high. Usually this is after driving, and bringing the engine and transmission to full temperature. It does not happen often and, when placed back into high, stays there. Only a once in awhile thing. Anyone know what the deal is?

2007-09-03 10:28:04 · 6 answers · asked by Boogacar 1

Pnce in awhile my car simply slips out of gear when in high. Usually this is after driving, and bringing the engine and transmission to full temperature. It does not happen often and, when placed back into high, stays there. Only a once in awhile thing. Anyone know what the deal is?

2007-09-03 10:26:24 · 1 answers · asked by Boogacar 1

2007-09-03 10:23:01 · 9 answers · asked by ChuckBoutwell 2

this is on a 97 Buick Century. the temp gauge goes up and down somewhat, never really that much over 1/2 way. was told it could be a gasket or header or something severe. any chance its the sensor. i put almost a gallon in the reservoir, not sure what else.

2007-09-03 10:20:39 · 8 answers · asked by Datsyukian_Style 2

I have a 2005 650 Rincon. I'm having problem with the power as i'm riding on trails. When i give it gas it goes but without all the power. I've changed the spark plug, checked the spark arrestor and i've drained the fuel in the carburator, but that didn't help. Can anybody help me out?

2007-09-03 10:12:19 · 1 answers · asked by ghulk81 2

If I go over a bump at just about any speed, it feels like the car is quickly shifting from right to left. Kinda also feels like im skidding on ice, although its 90 degrees outside, so I doubt that! Any ideas as to what that may be??

2007-09-03 10:03:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yesterday, I hit this lady on the back of her car. There was minor plastic scratches (because my car's front bumper is plastic) and 3 tiny holes (which I don't know where those came from because I dont have anything sticking out of my front bumper), and there was no dents involved. I'm going to meet up with her one day and go with her to the collision shop and get an estimate, but I want to get an idea of how much it's going to cost me because I'm just going to pay out of pocket cash.

2007-09-03 10:00:53 · 1 answers · asked by Hunny85 1

What could cause that?
It's under the GM Protection plan...is that covered?

2007-09-03 09:56:33 · 4 answers · asked by Dude 4

I feel its fuel starvation but I have changed the fuel filter I cant understand why one minute its fine and the next its not its a 1900 engine on a 54 plate has anyone else had this problem.

2007-09-03 09:38:02 · 2 answers · asked by peter h 1