Maintenance & Repairs - October 2007

Have now got an airlock any ideas how to get it out please.

2007-10-24 00:28:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I used one in a car which I bought used from the son of a man who passed away. I thought that maybe the car was sitting there from some weeks and using it is a good idea. I used VALVOLINE brand though CRC also makes it. Any comments? Or should Put one more at 10,000KM?

2007-10-23 22:42:27 · 7 answers · asked by supercheapcamera 4

While driving for a short distance my auto trans suddenly clunks into 2nd or 3rd gear and stays there while the AT light flashes; any idea what might be the problem?

2007-10-23 21:35:11 · 5 answers · asked by vins2true 2

i drive a peugout 206cc yesterday i noticed it has a small crack in the iwndscreen nothing too noticable but i was wondering do i have to have a full new windscreen or can i just have the crack repaired and how much roughly it will set me back thanks

2007-10-23 21:28:08 · 9 answers · asked by lovestoned 3

2007-10-23 18:57:45 · 2 answers · asked by MT 1

2007-10-23 17:56:22 · 4 answers · asked by jo blow 2

theres no water in the oil. Radiator fluids coming out of the tailpipe, what is the problem?

2007-10-23 17:39:48 · 6 answers · asked by drinkenbeers9966 1

Any tips on options for a leaky intake manifold gaskets on a 1970-71 Ford Torino 351C 4-barrel heads

2007-10-23 17:29:19 · 3 answers · asked by bugzred 1

I own a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT. It is an old car being that it is a 92. The car had 2 or 3 other owners, not included me. I have treated it very well, and intend to keep it that way. The car is getting up there in miles at 183,000 and something when I go to start the car, it won't start. It tries to start every time though, but it just doesn't catch. I heard that this type of car is known for the engine flooding often. If so, is there a way or something I can do to stop this and allow it to start better and run better, or is it something else, and what can I do to get rid of it so my car runs and starts great everytime.

I love this car and I want to keep it forever and yea, at some point I will hook it up and repair the whole thing to new but Im 23 and in college so I dont have the money for it but I'm afriad the engine will quit on me too soon. Can anyone help?

2007-10-23 17:17:10 · 4 answers · asked by regisivjosh7 3

I mystery shop and my assignment is to lower my brake fluid a bit to see if they fill it. Some vehicles, this isn't possible, is mine one of them?

2007-10-23 17:17:07 · 3 answers · asked by crowsnestcustomcanineacademy 2

need the cankshaftrepair bcause the bearing when bad on it end up wit a knock

2007-10-23 17:04:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

anyone else had 6 power cuts tonight in east sussex , whats going on ?

2007-10-23 16:52:23 · 8 answers · asked by ? 6

Therefore they are thinking I'm stupid. Now, I don't know everything about cars, but I know my way around enough to do some things myself, and I know what is wrong with my car. Here's the problem. I took my 91 civic into the shop to get an alignment. They said that the right front camber was maxed out and that it would pull to the right, but not burn the tires. I know that's wrong. If it pulls it will burn. I got frustrated with them, took the car home and let my husband deal with it. We took the car for a second opinion and got told that my inner tie rods were messed. They are fine. So back to the first place again. Told them to do it and do it right this time. I was told that now the upper ball joints are worn, and thats whats making the car pull. They were fine last time I took it in, but now (2 months later) they are worn very badly and if I wanted to spend god knows how much they would find me adjustable ball joints and put them in for $40 an hour instead of $75 and that will sto

2007-10-23 16:49:41 · 8 answers · asked by santobugito 7

my brake fluid has been leaking & now i can hear a noise from by back passenger side wheel, it's like something is hitting my tire but when i look i can't find anything. it is getting worse my car kind of jerks when it does this. what is it?

2007-10-23 16:26:59 · 6 answers · asked by amyabree 1

is it ok to add a little bit of transmision fluid into the motor?? my dad told me that it was good but i not sure

2007-10-23 16:02:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Took my 01 Intrepid in due mild over-heating. Several hundred bucks and one week later, the fix was to remove the thermostat. Keeping it increased the temperature drastically but removing it has made it operate cooler, or within a normal range. Is this a factory reset issue? The radiator has been serviced, new timing belt and the car has not over-heated even in bumper to bumper temps...?

2007-10-23 15:44:41 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got the idea on how to change the oil just wondering if i should buy the stuff to do it, or just take it to the garage and have it done. if doing it yourself is easier/cheaper anyone have an idea on what oil to use and filter. Car is 1997 Chevy Lumina - 116k Miles.

2007-10-23 15:34:07 · 4 answers · asked by Skills P R O 1

I have been to a few different mechanics and nobody can figure this out...
My brakes sqeak and grind a lot! I have replaced all brakes and turned all rotors a few times thinking I had gotten a bad set, yet they still continue to sqeak and grind. Lately I have also noticed that when I brake and the car comes to a stop, the car rocks back and forth more than usual. Any suggestions before I waste more time and money for nothing?
I have a 2000 Toyota Corolla if that makes any difference.

2007-10-23 14:59:25 · 8 answers · asked by nikki92530 2

nothing is wrong with it other than the stupid light and the emissions people won't pass the car for me to get my tag because of the light.

2007-10-23 13:47:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone have any experience having a vehicle "soda-blasted", instead of sand blasted so that it can be restored? How well does soda blasting work, and how expensive is it?

2007-10-23 12:57:20 · 4 answers · asked by nachtmann2 5

I just got a Jeep today from a little garage. I haven't even registered it, or even driven it a quarter mile yet (got it towed to my house on a flat bed) and it won't start. I put in a stereo today after I started it once or twice, and when I went to start it, it began to turn over then just stopped. I figured the battery was dead so I tried to jump it with my brothers jeep (same size engines) and still nothing at all happened. The engine didn't even try to turn over. I put the keys in the ignition and turn it so it's on and no lights go on or anything.

What could be wrong with it? Could it be out of gas and have a dead battery? I noticed when I started it the first time when it was unloaded, it took a second to start and thought it might need some gas.

If not that then what are some possibilities of what's wrong with it?

2007-10-23 12:55:55 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

And what factors depend on tire replacement?

2007-10-23 12:55:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My front tires are bald but the back tires have about half their tread left. The vehicle is only a 2001 so I want the tires to match. I'm sticking with the exact same tires because the bald front tires of my Buick Regal are original and have withstood 95,000 miles.

The problem is I can get $100 off 4 new tires even though 2 have about half their wear left. It will cost $220 for 2 or $340 for 4 new tires. These prices for the tires I want includes taxes, mounting etc. What should I do? Oh yeah I plan on keeping the vehicle for about 1-3yrs.

2007-10-23 12:48:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 99 GMC Envoy that I swear is a lemon. We are constantly putting money into it only to have something else go wrong. It is never less than $500 to repair. Anyway, now the key will not come out of the ignition when the car is turned off. Also the heater goes from hot to cold, hot to cold as it is blowing out. Sometimes all the interior lights will come on for no reason. The exact thing happened about a year ago and we paid over $800 for a computer chip, which was supposed to take care of the problem. Anyone have any ideas? This is our only car and we still owe $4,000 on it, but it has already cost us 2,000 this year. HELP!!!!

2007-10-23 12:34:23 · 7 answers · asked by astroidiot 1

I have a 2003 GMC Envoy. It sat for a month or so not started etc. We jumped it to get it to start. There is a horrible disgusting smell (like a permanent solution or sulfer) that comes inside the car and can be smelled outside the car. THEN when I pop the hood, smoke is coming out of the battery case. Autozone said I needed a new battery. Is this what I need, how long can I drive it because I dont get pd until Friday!

2007-10-23 12:01:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've posted before about this problem, it seems to be escalating a bit and it was in the automechanic shop for two days. My car is not starting up correctly, the locks shift, the dash lights flash, the engine turns, and then nothing. I gave it a little gas to get it started on Monday when we took it to the autoshop, and the gas just did not seem to flow through the car. I would push the pedal and not get a lot from it and it was also a little bit harder to push the pedal. The authomechanic shop checked it and said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. It also started perfectly everytime for them. They checked the fuel pressures and said it was fine. But, my car is driving completely differently now. There just isn't power and the engine sounds different as well. Where do I take it now? Could Autozone help? Take it to another mechanic? Is it even safe to drive? Thanks!

2007-10-23 11:55:56 · 9 answers · asked by Daisy 4

I was driving 60mph, all of a sudden this machine gun-like noise (exhaust..?) starts and people nearby turn to have a look, it was noisy. It seems it came from "left side from the back of the car", when I stopped in traffic lights, the noise also stopped. The car has recently felt a bit shaky, even though the roads don't have uneven surface. the car is 1995 Saab 9000CD, automatic transmission. Just bought a new battery for the car. Any help/ideas/suggestions very welcome.

2007-10-23 11:41:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok, i drove 40 miles to the renaissance festival and then 40 miles back. i have a 96 neon (there's the problem i know). when i got off my exit when i got home, my engine sounded like garbage (very unusual, it runs pretty quiet) and the temp gauge went all the way up waiting at the light on the off ramp. i pulled into a lot and turned the car off and heard bubbling and saw my antifreeze pouring out under my car. a friend brought me antifreeze and a quart of oil (it was a bit low). i put them in after the temp was down and the antifreeze started coming out again. i made it back to my apartment about 3 min later with her following but it all gushed out again when it overheated again. less than 12 hours later the whole radiator was drained onto the ground. does it sound like water pump or cracked radiator or something else??

2007-10-23 11:40:49 · 9 answers · asked by i_left_my_mind_with_the_baby 4

just curious.

2007-10-23 11:11:24 · 8 answers · asked by smileco2004 3

and it looks like a light bulb with rays what is that?

2007-10-23 11:05:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous