Maintenance & Repairs - October 2007

2007-10-18 10:19:42 · 15 answers · asked by ken M 2

viper alarm

2007-10-18 10:08:27 · 4 answers · asked by The Dragon King 2

Hey you guys, i hope i will get an answer to my Question, ok here it is: I bought a used 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL and well on teh rear left tire there is a broken security Lug nut. i cant get it off with the Adapter that came with it. i tried to weld a nut on it but that really didnt work, i even tried to force a socket on to it it had a tight grip but when i tryed to turn it it slipped. I really hope someone can help me with that, because it is a really nice car and i dont want it to go to waste. I would really appreciate any answer. Thanks Jeremie H.

2007-10-18 10:03:03 · 8 answers · asked by GermanBeachBum 1

Then it turns into kinda like metal clinkin sound.Sounds like its coming from the back end.Just had converter replaced.Any ideas.Please don't say barrens or nothin like it cause it hasn't been a year since i had it done.

2007-10-18 09:34:44 · 9 answers · asked by nascarjr8ts20 2

I wrote on my window with a glass window paint marker thing and i was cleaning my car the other day and i could not get it off! I used windex and like the top layer of the paint barely came off. I was using a credit card to scrape it off but that got tooo tiring and i only semi finished one window. Please help me! I have paw prints on my windows for crying out loud!!

2007-10-18 09:23:07 · 9 answers · asked by aj 3

This happened to me today. After it stalled, I waited about 20 minutes to try to turn the ignition key back on and the car started. However, the engine light is still on. I even filled up my radiator fluid to the line because I noticed it was low when I lifted up my hood to check my engine. Other than that, I didn't see anything out of the ordinary. What could it be? Thanks!

2007-10-18 09:15:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

and every time it happens, i pop the hood, look in the engine compartment, and there it is...

is the sensor going bad, or does the computer not know that the engine is still there?

2007-10-18 08:27:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

(other then bad tires? :)

2007-10-18 08:07:59 · 9 answers · asked by timcdfw 2

2007-10-18 07:55:59 · 3 answers · asked by Antonio W 1

i have a 2002 chevy malibu and lately its been heating up. The coolant light turned on the other day so i stoped and filled the coolant resevior up. But the next day after i filled it up it overheated. I don't know why, i was driving normally like i always do. I parked it and pushed it to a parking spot and left it there. its been a couple days now and I'm trying to put coolant in the resevior so i could take it to a shop but everytime i fill it up, a couple minutes later the coolants gone. I checked under the car to see if its leaking but its not and I checked the oil to see if its a broked gasket but the oil is fine. I don't know where its going. The autoshop only 5 miles away so thats all I need to take it to, where is the coolant going and what do i do in order for me to drive my car?

2007-10-18 07:45:41 · 6 answers · asked by Harki S 1

I have a 2001 Jetta wagon. The engine has seized and mechanics tell us that we may be looking at $7000 in repairs. We still owe about $7000 on the car. Any suggestions?

2007-10-18 07:10:36 · 14 answers · asked by Sara L 1

Its a 94' ford taurus wagon. It seems expensive and timely.

2007-10-18 06:55:19 · 5 answers · asked by earthchild 1

my car makes a groaning sound when i turn the steering wheel more than 3/4 of a turn? does anyone think they know what it could be and the possible cost of a repair? i have a 1999 ford ka

2007-10-18 06:20:10 · 8 answers · asked by vickie 2

Hello there. 98 Chev Lumina 92k miles. Problem is this: I feel my wheel and accelerator pad vibrate as I'm driving at any speed, along with a low noise you can only hear well when inside the car. This will continue for about 30-40 minutes or so, and as I travel the noise and vibration will stop and the car will be pretty much running smoothly like normal. The problem doesn't affect my drivability or anything like accelerating etc. Also I cannot hear it with the hood up, seems like it is coming from somewhere below-ish on the car. I thought maybe it has something to do with exhaust cause the noise kinda sounds like one that it makes as the car is normally running only a bit louder, maybe something loose down there?. Also seems to get better if the car is in park or reverse, only when in drive will it occur, then like i said stop after awhile of driving, (I drive it several hours a day). Thanks in advance!!

2007-10-18 06:07:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

It just started happening today. The RPM's will go up to 3-4000 and the engine will rev very loudly but give minimal power for about 4-5 seconds and then the power kicks in slowly. It seems to happen only on gear shifts. It's an automatic 93 blazer. I think it might not be getting enough air so I'm gonna change the filter but, could it be anything else?

2007-10-18 06:03:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Previous owner had rims on the car and she sold the rims before she sold the car to me ... She gave me the key to unlock the lug nut locks ...

Just last week we lost the key and now we really need it to get the back brakes done and where should I take it to get the locks off and we no longer want to put locks back on and put regular ones in since we don't have the rims ...

Thanks ...

2007-10-18 05:57:42 · 9 answers · asked by Little J 4

On the tires, the top of the wear bar is level with the rest of the tire. The brakes work but they tend to squeak.... I need some info because no mechanic down here is going to give me a fair deal anymore.

2007-10-18 05:52:33 · 5 answers · asked by Brian 1

how frequently (estimate) would i need a new alternator ?

2007-10-18 05:29:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Will 16x8 crager rims from summit racing with 33'' tires look good on a 07 tacoma with 6'' lift??? and also what is the bolt pattern of the tacomas rims.

2007-10-18 04:57:50 · 1 answers · asked by Frazier 1

1998 Cheverlot Lumina 3100 engine all power. Problem comes and goes, no check engine light. After starting engine it idels smouth. When giving it gas, it starts missing and back firing only when engine is cold. After it warms up problem is gone. Yesterday it missed like it was running on 2 or 3 cylinders. Just before problem cleared it made loud knocking sound like a rod, clack clack clack about 15 times. It's full of oil. I have noticed the problem is worse when the humidity is very high or after a rain. The car is kept in a garage, so it doesn't get wet. Please if you don't know say so, I don't need wild hair brained guesses. And yes I have changed the fuel filter, oil, and air cleaner, plug wires and plugs. I would be gratefull for your help.

2007-10-18 04:44:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-18 04:44:33 · 4 answers · asked by bbb_1211 2

2001 Toyota Corolla, with just over 100K miles. I keep it maintained, and it will last another 100K, for sure.

But, it's ready for spark plugs (the oil change place showed me the plugs, and they are getting dirty).

I am fairly handy with fixing things -- not afraid of power tools and getting dirty... but need kind of STEP by STEP instructions.

What tools do I need?
Recommend brands of plugs?
Hints for getting them out, inserted and set correctly?

I was advised to unplug the cap, so that I can draw them out straight. To work on a cold engine if possible. And, most important, to be careful not to cross the threads - either in or out.

But, how difficult is it to set (is it called gapping?) them correctly so that the currently smooth-running engine, keeps running smoothly?

And, last, if I do something wrong, how do I trouble shoot?

2007-10-18 04:06:41 · 7 answers · asked by Sue 5

2007-10-18 03:48:20 · 3 answers · asked by . 5

So I'm driving to the gym this morning and the BRAKE light on my dash (the one that usually lights up when the e-brake is pulled) switches on.

It stays on for the length on my drive (about 10 minutes) but when I turned my car back on an hour later, everything is back to normal.

I have a well-maintained 2001 Hyundai Accent with about 104,000 miles. Can anyone tell me what the hell is going on?

2007-10-18 03:31:45 · 2 answers · asked by imtooboredforwords 3

2007-10-18 03:21:04 · 5 answers · asked by shirleykins 7

can anyone tell me what is causing this its a v reg

2007-10-18 03:15:37 · 10 answers · asked by cfcrab m 1

i have a dodge ram vam. my front passenger wheel has locked up. i was told it was a rotor problem. how much will this cost to repair?

2007-10-18 02:35:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

It thumps really loud and shakes the car as its moving, no idea what it could be or if its dangerous to drive.

2007-10-18 02:25:47 · 7 answers · asked by earthchild 1

need to change out the coolant, oil, etc and it wont open

2007-10-18 02:24:20 · 3 answers · asked by haloondamic 1

do i have to modify anything to drift my dad's mercedes ? i juz wanna do a simple Handbrake drift....afterall....it does not have proper gear and clutch....and its a stupid legbrake....

2007-10-18 01:54:44 · 9 answers · asked by y2kloader2000 1