Maintenance & Repairs - September 2007

It happens about once a week, but when starting sometimes, it will sputter for a couple of seconds and die. This is resolved everytime by giving it gas when it happens. Is there any simple fix to this?

2007-09-02 09:15:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not sure if regular "over the counter" bug and tar remover will damage a fiberglas body or finish.

2007-09-02 09:04:59 · 6 answers · asked by microjensen 1

i have a 2003 celica, i was spinning the car round and round in first gear and the rpm's were high (7-8). when i stopped there was smoke coming out of the car and everytime i accelerate the rpms go up and the car doesn't move. The car is manual and i have to do the process very slow to get the car going. What's the problem?

2007-09-02 09:00:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need a let haned screw driver

2007-09-02 08:58:19 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have currently 97K miles on it and my current warranty covers till 100K. Once I cross 100K, should I buy the additional warranty? I have maintained my car pretty well. Please advise

Thanks

2007-09-02 08:57:53 · 2 answers · asked by Shivananda 1

I have several oil spots on my drive as a result of an oil leak which I did not have chance to fix for several days. Is there a product in my kitchen for example which I can use to clear them away or do I have to get a special type of cleaner?

2007-09-02 08:52:05 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

my boss need 1i have looked everywhere but i just get strange looks

2007-09-02 08:51:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-02 08:36:22 · 2 answers · asked by nick b 1

They were left out and got wet...will the rotor grind off the rust and everything work fine or will this hurt your car? -2000 Mitsubishi eclipse

2007-09-02 08:29:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The 2.8L engine idles find w/ no missfire at all, spark and fuel pressure test good. TPS sensor V reading @ KOEO throttle closed reads 0.7v and climbs smoothly to 4.7v when opening throttle. Like I said this eng. will idle smooth and remain that way until I bring it up to about 2,800 RPM then it starts Stumbling like it is loading up and if I contenue to try raising the RPM it will fall flat on its face and die. After which it will not re-start unless I push the gas pedel all the way down (WOT).

If anyone has any knowledge of what else I should check or look for it sure would be very helpfull because I'm lost as to where to go from here. Other than take it to a shop.

Thanks in advance,
hyghwayman

2007-09-02 08:21:12 · 5 answers · asked by hyghwayman 1

1.6L/L4 engine. 2bbl carb. Have this problem very frequently but not always. Also will idle somewhat erratically from time to time. Have new dist. cap/rotor-plugs and wires. No help there. I don't have a shop manual for this car so I'm not sure where to locate the engine scan plug. Any suggestions on what next to try?

2007-09-02 08:20:16 · 7 answers · asked by poolplayer 6

I have a 2000 Chevy S10 with 99200 miles. The battery was replaced about a year ago. The transmission was replaced 9 months ago. The alternator is probably being replaced tomorrow. I'd say I've done a reasonable but not exceptional job of maintenance in the six years I've had it. There's a slow oil leak of undetermined origin and a small coolant leak. I keep an eye on both levels and add fluid as necessary. The gas gauge stops being accurate below half tank. It cranks longer when fuel is below half a tank.

The only positives in my mind are that it's paid off, it runs and you can't beat the cargo space.

All that to ask: what are chances that I can get another year out of it without paying for a major (over $200) repair?

2007-09-02 08:11:53 · 8 answers · asked by CASEmethod 3

I had one put in by Jiffy Lube two oil changes ago. It was fine for months (5000 miles). Then I had someone else change the oil. He said that these plugs are only good for about 5 changes, then I need a new oil pan. But since he changed it, I have spots on my driveway. Could it be he didn't tighten it enough, for fear of breaking something?
Also, I haven't actually seen this plug. Is it a thread inside a thread or is it just one self tapping thread that gets reseated each time? I dont have ramps to drive up on . Honda Accord 2001.

2007-09-02 08:06:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I currently dont have a torque wrench but need to use my bike this week, which is before i can get a torque wrench..
So, when coming to put my clutch back on i found in the manual the torque settings for the 5 bolts, Now, this is what it says..

"tighten to a final torque setting of 0.3 - 0.5 kgf m (2.0 - 3.5 lbf ft)"

Now i have no idea what that really means, in the sense of how much to tighten it without the wrench, but does anyone know how i can tighten to this torque for the clutch spring bolts to be secured safely?

Thanks.

2007-09-02 08:03:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-02 07:57:58 · 14 answers · asked by tz 2

If so, how far?
What are the consequences apart from cool coolant?

2007-09-02 07:51:39 · 14 answers · asked by Rowdy 3

i can start my lawnmower just fine but after a few minutes it spits out this gas does anyone know the what the problem is and a solution

2007-09-02 07:33:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-02 07:30:37 · 2 answers · asked by sunshine_nadia1 2

Our roads are measured in miles but somehow we have been conned into using litres at the pumps. You now need a calculator to work out what your car is doing !

2007-09-02 07:28:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just put a cap on my truck. It has a third brake, I don't know where to run the wires? I tried to run them into the tail light. It worked but when I started the truck then it would not work. What do I do?

2007-09-02 07:22:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

the pedal is about an inch from the floor is there any adjustment i could make to bring it up off the floor ?

2007-09-02 07:21:00 · 1 answers · asked by Cory R 1

I just bought a new car(fiat scientento sporting) and the acccelorator pedal is much too high for my fot and at high angle too so i have to have my foot off of the ground which doesnt make it easy as it vey sensitive so dont have the control. Can garages bend the pedal bar or anything?

2007-09-02 07:16:17 · 2 answers · asked by shai 2

Alright well ive had starting problems for about a year now but it never really bothered me because I always got it started around my third try. But now its taking a little longer but what is really bad is when i do get it started on rare occasions while i am backing out of my driveway the car shuts off completly but most of the time the car just shakes and until i really start going sometimes when i am pressing on the gas no gas is coming through. My check engine light is not on or anything but I would like to know what is wrong with my car before I take it in.

2007-09-02 07:09:00 · 8 answers · asked by Justin B 2

I have a 91 gmc jimmy s15 4d 4whd, and i just put 33in tires on it and i think that the schocks are so old my car is starting to sag, i was wondering if i bought new schocks it would lift it, because these schocks cannnot hold the weight of my car any more. So if i bought new one would it lift my car at all?

2007-09-02 06:51:02 · 4 answers · asked by skunk_wink 1

new car!! and only one key!

2007-09-02 06:33:37 · 47 answers · asked by Anonymous

I brought a car and its stopped driving but still reverses fine .when i pushed it back it started to drive again then suddently stopped Anyone know any think i can try.

2007-09-02 06:32:17 · 8 answers · asked by free2rhyme 4

Mine is a new Mustang GT convertible, 95 miles, and due to my job and weather conditions, I haven't drive it too much. I also own another car that I use in my daily conmute.

2007-09-02 06:27:06 · 12 answers · asked by Fox 1

But, can i use the 1/4" fittings on the end on a 3/8" Wrench?

2007-09-02 06:08:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or is it just biochemical mumbo jumbo to make you buy the expensive car shampoos and does anybody REALLY know what an ionic surfactant is?

2007-09-02 05:58:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do we still have to go inside the transmission to adjust them (transmission Bands)?

2007-09-02 05:36:03 · 5 answers · asked by Laura G 1