Maintenance & Repairs - October 2007

2007-10-26 12:11:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

A mechanic told me I needed to replace my front axle wheel bearing soon. It's a Dodge Neon 2002. He said I don't need to worry it about for a month or two and it'll cost a few hundred dollars. I am not trusting this guy because I've been doing some research online. No one is open over the weekend so I thought I'd post it hear. It's making noise (not too loud) and I can feel it a little.

1. How long can I wait? It doesn't seem right I can wait a month or two but I'm also trying to figure it into my budget. (I mostly only drive under 35 around town)

2. How much will it cost (ballpark)? I've been looking around and a lot of people say it's a fairly easy job and the part is 20 bucks so "a few hundred" just doesn't sound right. I'm just trying to see if I can trust this guy.

2007-10-26 11:52:55 · 6 answers · asked by annabanana4883 3

2007-10-26 11:32:05 · 4 answers · asked by donnaknows 1

THE CAR AS BEEN SAT FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS , IT'S BEEN MOVED ONE OR TWO TIMES ,IT WILL START BUT LOSSES POWER STRIAGHT AWAY THERE IS ALOT OF POPPING NOISES COMMING FROM THE CAR , BUT IT WONT KEEP POWER , ANY ADVISE WILL BE WELCOMED THANKS.

2007-10-26 11:29:03 · 5 answers · asked by baz367@btinternet.com 1

there are 2 lower bolts that I removed but this does not seem to loosen it. I was wondering if the brake pads can be replaced without removing the caliper.

2007-10-26 11:26:44 · 4 answers · asked by ◦●ғłάωәđ●◦ 2

I have a Chevy blazer with about 195,000 miles on it. I drive it about once or twice a week, and then back home from college (couple hundred miles round trip) every few weeks. About a month ago I had trouble starting it. I turned the key, seemed to have full battery as the starter motor kept going, but the motor never caught and turned over. I tried again and it worked fine.

Today I tried starting it up again and had no luck. Like the last time it seems like the battery is fine. The starter just keeps chuggin away but doesn't make the engine turn over. My question is, would this be my starter going bad or would it be my alternator going bad?

I don't think I've replaced the starter or alternator since I've had it (since about 150,000 miles). And both times the weather beens farely cold.

2007-10-26 11:17:48 · 11 answers · asked by Scott 2

I want to keep the car original and i want to get original GM keys. I don't want to replace the ignition and locks but if it comes to i will. I don't want to hire a locksmith because it seems to expensive. It might come out costing the same.

2007-10-26 11:14:21 · 8 answers · asked by E.M. 1

is the check engine light responsible for my 98 mit. eclipse smoking? the diagnose waz oxygen and gas sensor which my mechanic tried fixing and didnt do a good job, the light still comes on tho

2007-10-26 11:05:02 · 2 answers · asked by terry a 1

me and my sister doesnt know how much air pressure do her 05 camry tires should have. we know nothing about psi and stuff like that but on the air hose theres like a thingy w/ numbers like 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.....& it goes up everytime we pump air on the tires. can anybody explain this to me? ty

2007-10-26 10:58:00 · 12 answers · asked by uh oh 2

Just wondering what users would suggest as the best leather conditioner for leather seating surfaces in a car? Thanks in advance.

2007-10-26 10:49:28 · 11 answers · asked by asolare123 1

There is a screw that is recessed in a hole in the molding just behind my left tail light. I have tried every common socket known to mankind and cannot lock on to it. Did GM make a custom socket to access this fastener? The closest I come is using an extended thinwall socket, but that still binds on the wall of the plastic recess. Did GM turn down the OD of a standard socket to gain access? Tons of companies do this just to sell "special tools" in the OEM business. If you know the answer, please respond. Thanks to all in advance...Tom

2007-10-26 10:33:41 · 2 answers · asked by tom92117 7

I was recently told that I have a blown head gasket. I have to keep putting anifreeze and water in the car almost every other day to keep it from running hot. As long as I do this then the car runs smoothly and my engine light stays off. I have been doing this for about 1 week now....I'm wondering how long can my car run until I can get it fixed and approximately how much would it cost to fix it? Thanks!!

2007-10-26 10:29:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I realize that this this question has been asked already, but I didn't understand any of the responses so I'll try writing my own question.

The gas pump 'pops' as if my car is full repeatedly. I can only have about .50 worth of gas pumped at one time. It takes half an hour to fill the tank. This wasn't too big of a problem when it started in the spring, but now that it's getting colder the gas station guys refuse to stand there and keep resetting the pump, so no gas for me :-(

I stood next to the pump/car the other day and noticed that it makes what I do not believe to be a normal sound when gas is pumping in... a loud, cavernous, echoey sound.

The car is a 2005 Ford Escape with 50k miles. This started happening about 10 - 15k miles ago, minimally at first and got progressively worse.

2007-10-26 10:14:26 · 10 answers · asked by I Sprout A Blueberry 5

97 dodge avenger 2.5L V6 front wheel drive 4speed auto.

For a little while now i felt a really light jerk type feeling in the engine during light accleration, shruged it off for needing tune-up and plan to take care of it on my next day off. Well today my speedometer droped about 40 MPH then right back to normal. Then a little bit later in the day it's doing the same but also at the same time as that problem the car will jerk like it's trying to stop itself. I then hit a hill where i had to lightly accelrate to keep speed and the jerking i shurged off started again but pretty heavy this time along with the speedometer droping. And then ontop of that the radio kept shutting itself on and off. I have no clue what's going on anymore and if these are related anyone please give me a little advice i'd be very thankful.

2007-10-26 09:33:25 · 8 answers · asked by Matt 2

I dont want to be taken advantage, if you know what i mean.

2007-10-26 08:25:32 · 14 answers · asked by Water 5

my windshield wipers only move at the fastest speed, they do not go slow at all, and i have to time it perfectly to get them back down.. i have a 2002 chevy malibu.. what could be wrong? how much would it cost to fix? thanks!

2007-10-26 08:03:33 · 4 answers · asked by mary 1

I need to connect a relay to an ATS so that it will cause a time delay on the utility power source. Anyone know where I can find a website that will fill me in on the theory, uses, and basics of relay configuration? THANKS

2007-10-26 07:40:14 · 2 answers · asked by alex_blanding2001 1

The alternator on my truck is going out and a new one is $120.00 with the trade in. Although a used one from the junk yard is $45.00

Would you put a used alternator on your truck? It's a 98 Ford Ranger XLT V-6 3.0

2007-10-26 07:38:45 · 24 answers · asked by Grants a tractor luvr! 6

i heard that it can be used in your gas tank, is this true?

2007-10-26 07:20:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

what does brake fluid do to car paint? ive heard that if left over night it will eat the paint. is that true?

2007-10-26 07:12:37 · 6 answers · asked by Gigglez 2

2007-10-26 07:10:21 · 4 answers · asked by billy c 1

The oder is so stronge it gives me a really bad headache. When i try to go faster the car lags and makes a really bad clanky noise. Whats wronge and is it going to be costly to fix?

2007-10-26 06:46:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-26 06:39:22 · 11 answers · asked by sweetpeasmum 4

I have a lot of shaking and one Mechanic said motor mounts another said its my tire and rim.

2007-10-26 06:19:02 · 2 answers · asked by Stephenson P 1

2007-10-26 06:18:00 · 9 answers · asked by denimcap 4

2007-10-26 06:08:09 · 13 answers · asked by M-S 3

In terms of time not miles. My VW Golf is low mileage, the tread is fine but the tyres are now 6 yrs old. I'm wondering if the rubber compound deteriorates after a certain amount of time making the tyres unsafe.

2007-10-26 05:49:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Fifth gear keeps poping out of gear, i think its the syncro, so as far as i know as long as i dont go into fifth its not hurting the trans. What kind pof gass hit will i get from fifth to fourth?

2007-10-26 05:46:16 · 3 answers · asked by packman 3

I just got a brake and rooter replacement. My axle broke into pieces the next day as I was driving it. They told me there was a clicking noise before this.. when you turn the wheel. I asked if that was a problem and they said no.

2007-10-26 05:42:14 · 8 answers · asked by Nicky 2

I been having a problem with the tranny. the test said it was either the filter and seal or the pump. well the filter and seal is changed and running fine, i still don't trust it out of town though. because.....
the pan had a little screw and metal shavings/ chunks on the bottom. I'm thinking the tranny is shot....with a few more small trips to the store....

it is high miles. the fliud was had some scum on the bottom of the pan but other wise a nice red color.

so whats the metaland screw from? thats pretty much my question.

and if its the pump that means the tranny is done for, right?

2007-10-26 04:53:57 · 1 answers · asked by dragonwolf 5