Maintenance & Repairs - September 2007

Yesterday my check engine light in my car came on, and I've noticed lately that when I get out of my car, I smell like gas. Also, my AC doesn't seem to be as cold..are these issues related? If so, what?

2007-09-03 09:36:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-03 09:31:31 · 2 answers · asked by lead head 1

2007-09-03 09:12:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay i have an 84 monte carlo and i'm changing the front shocks. Every time i twist the top bolt the whole shock twists. I tried using vice gripsto hold it still but they just slipped and stripped it. any other ideas?

2007-09-03 08:19:42 · 7 answers · asked by me 2

I have a 2000 dodge stratus with the 2.5 v6 with about 133000 miles on it. When I really step on it the engine makes popping sounds in the upper RPM band. If I drive it easy nothing but the every once and a while dip in idle rpm. This car does not have a serviceable coil, I have to get a whole other distributer. I really do not know what else it could be it had a tune up not to long ago and still the problem remains, also it never throws any codes to scan.

thanks to any one who can help with this problem.

2007-09-03 07:57:30 · 3 answers · asked by auced6371 2

Holes have wolloed out and elongated in the fiberglass from a previous dealer and body shop repair. I really don;t want to give them a second shot.

2007-09-03 07:48:15 · 3 answers · asked by Rodney P 1

I have a 04 mazda rx8 and my check engine light is on and I wan't to hook it up to my code reader anybody know where the dignose plug is located?

2007-09-03 07:47:44 · 3 answers · asked by Woody 4

It is a 1994 with 172,000 miles on it. AWD

2007-09-03 07:34:50 · 5 answers · asked by epgilliland 2

I have a 91' cutless supreme, and my "low coolant" light came on about two weeks ago! I have no Idea about cars, since this is my first car. I am also totally broke so I didn't want to take it to a mechanic if it is something I be able to fix myself. If there is a need to put fluid in, how, what and where would I put it in? Thank you!

2007-09-03 07:30:50 · 3 answers · asked by Amina R 1

I'm thinking of picking up my first vehicle soon and I have a buddy who is selling his 2000 Izuzu Rodeo. He says it has a Mitsubishi engine in it. I was just wondering how many clicks this thing can last for if it has been taken care of, but has been driven a lot.

2007-09-03 07:20:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Fiat has seems to have only one coat of black paint which scratches very easily so I am very wary of trying to remove the little white paint flecks which landed on it one windy day while having the outside of my house painted. Hope ye can help. Thank you

2007-09-03 07:14:22 · 16 answers · asked by cerlin1 1

2007-09-03 07:13:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I cannot for the life of me get the belt back on. the bottom bolts (2) are loose enough to let the alternator pivot but it just won't go back on. 2 hours of wasted time . . .

2007-09-03 07:09:28 · 2 answers · asked by kuzeyecan 1

The coolant level is fine, but the temp stays at 210 with a/c off (260 is in "red"). With a/c running it climbs to 240 or so (no numbers...?).

2007-09-03 07:02:21 · 3 answers · asked by finappy 1

2007-09-03 06:58:14 · 3 answers · asked by TRDIOPN 2

I took my 2000 Jeep GC in for an oil change (after being reminded) by a dealership I have gone to for maint. I specified "only an oil change" when I dropped off.

I went to pick the vehicle up, and the air was on full-blast. (I purposely shut-off everything before dropping off). After a few minutes, I noticed that the Air Conditioning was on, and blowing HOT air.

Not leaving the dealership lot, I took it right back in and explained the story..and asked "why would the air be on full-blast for an oil-change?". I also added that I was running the AC the day before with no problems. I didn't get a satisfactory answer, but the service guy said he would have someone look at it an give me a call.

Long story short, I was called back with a $120 estimate to replace low refrigerant. When I paid the bill it stated that ".47lbs recovered, charged with 1.5 lbs....no leaks found".

Does it seem likely that I would loose "cool-air" overnight? Or is this just a mechanical "coincidence"?

2007-09-03 06:53:16 · 4 answers · asked by Garv 1

Any comments or advice appreciated. Our Rover 75 has suddenly started sounding very rough, temperature gauge is up in the red and air con blowing cold. Garage next to us can only look at it in a few days so would like some comments in the meantime, to prepare us! They said it could be the cylinder head gasket, which we know is expensive and is a common problem with Rovers. We've only had it about 4 weeks, so not too chuffed!

When we put water in, it stays cool to the touch even though the engine temp is reading very high, so doesn't look like it's getting round the engine.

Does this sound like a head gasket problem?

Thanks very much to anyone who answers.

2007-09-03 06:47:46 · 2 answers · asked by qebesenuef2003 1

Can anyone help me please?
I recently bought a ford escort RST and it has a clifford 650 alarm fitted. I removed the stereo the other day and put it back in as i needed to pick a live feed up. When i went to start the car it wouldn't start, it would arm and dis-arm but when i turn the key in the ignition i just get the dash lights and you can hear the fuel pump prime but it wont turn over the starter motor now! when i turn the ignition off i get one short bleep.
I'm really stuck
Can anyone help me please!!!!!

2007-09-03 06:43:23 · 1 answers · asked by embassy0808 1

Is it really as good as people say? I am a dealer for amsoil and I like to get other peoples opinion about products I am trying to sell. I haven't been a dealer long but I Like other peoples opinion. Of coarse amsoil states they are the best but.... you know..
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2007-09-03 06:39:40 · 7 answers · asked by http://www.BiminiTops.biz 3

I just asked a question about my fan problem in my 95 Lumina I would like an in depth answer on what a relay unit is and if I could use the one from my other 95 lumina to replace it?

2007-09-03 06:32:42 · 3 answers · asked by tornmusik 1

I have a 2002 Highlander Limited with music and I`m looking for a new alternator so I was wondering if the alternator in the Lexus LS400 will fit the Highlander.

2007-09-03 06:25:11 · 4 answers · asked by Jay 1

I have 2 luminas both 1995 one LS one not. I am using the LS for parts as it is the worse shape of the 2. I having a overheating problem when I started off only one fan that worked on the car we want to use so I figured I would replace the bad fan with the good fan from the LS because both of them worked fine. I replaced the one fan but none of the fans are working. I was wondering if I must replace the whole unit one for the other rather than individual fans or if it could be something else?

2007-09-03 06:12:20 · 6 answers · asked by tornmusik 1

I have a 1991 Ford Aerostar Van. You may have seen my question posted yesterday looking for the relay switch well it was fine and weve been told to check the reset but its fine too and there is no fuse for the fuel pump. Do ya'll know what else it could be?The fuel pump is good it's been tested too.

2007-09-03 06:06:28 · 5 answers · asked by iluvmikl 1

I have a 2000 Ranger XLT. I need the tranny looked at for the 3rd time in 3 years. I've noticed that there are 18 recalls involving the powertrain & 10 more specifying the AT I have...
How do I check if my used truck is current with ALL its recalls? I just want to make sure the dealer didn't pass problems on to me three years ago when I bought it. Plus, if Ford will fix any lagging problems. 1) Had the gasket/seals replaced under extended warranty when I got it. 2) Needed a new tranny year & 1/2 ago. 3) Now, tranny missing bolt & leaking once up to operating heat. Any suggestions because I am not replacing another tranny ARG!!!!

2007-09-03 06:05:35 · 7 answers · asked by augy831 2

2007-09-03 05:56:27 · 9 answers · asked by kcrudy 2

Hi, I have a Fiat Stilo, the engine management light comes on, on the dash board and the car goes into limp mode.

Fiat can't really tell me what the problem is.
I have purchased the following from Fiat

Main fuse box
Accelerator pedal

I still get the same problems after being advised by Fiat to buy these.

Firstly does a replaced main fuse box need reprogramming or resetting?

Would anyone care to offer any other suggestions because Fiat are not quite sure what it could be either and I do not want to purchase anything additional until I can get a better idea what this could be.

Many thanks in advance for your help

2007-09-03 05:41:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My keys fell in the the heater vent on my dash. It's a 1985 ford Ltd midsize ford. I have tried using a flexible magnet form the top (defrost) with no success. Down on the floor, it was suggested to go on the passenger side near the hump of the transmission and put the flex magnet in through there. No luck. Any new ideas.?

2007-09-03 04:58:07 · 5 answers · asked by RC 2

on the sealcoated driveway. How do I get the fluid spot to disappear? Thanks

2007-09-03 04:39:16 · 6 answers · asked by memories88 1

So I am told over and over to get it done, but my boyfriend (a chemist) told me its a bunch of hooey and you really don't need to do it. Who is right? Is it a scam or will my car suffer?

2007-09-03 04:28:27 · 10 answers · asked by Kristy 4

2007-09-03 04:27:44 · 3 answers · asked by Jim M 1