Maintenance & Repairs - October 2007

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2007-10-13 15:54:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-13 15:40:58 · 5 answers · asked by keith c 1

2007-10-13 15:20:08 · 1 answers · asked by Will W 1

Why do i keep on fouling spark plugs on my kx 125. My oil ratio is 32/1 and im using iridium plugs. They go after about 3 gallons of fuel

2007-10-13 14:37:07 · 4 answers · asked by maciek m 1

I have been told that if you start using synthetic lube oil, you must continue. Going back to regular oil will damage the engine. That does not make sense to me.

2007-10-13 14:36:09 · 11 answers · asked by Mike W 6

I've been looking around on here and my view of a "governor" has completely changed. i thought it was a piece of you car that you removed from the engine or something to keep it from going past a certain speed. but now it looks like its part of a computer. so how does it work and is there a way to remove it without going out and buying a tool or computer piece?

2007-10-13 13:55:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I realize this question has been asked a million times before, but none of the questions matched my exact problem. I have a 2003 Highlander 2 WD that I replaced the front pads on two months ago. Just the other day, the brakes started squeaking. Assuming it was the back brakes squeaking, even though it kind of sounded like it came from the front, I changed the rear pads. Well...its still squeaking. It ONLY squeaks when I am driving around 50 MPH and I apply the brakes relatively hard. Once it reaches about 40, decelerating to 30, there is typically a loud squeal. However, that is the only time it does it. It never does it any other time. After 30 MPH the squeal stops and there is no more noise. I just wanted possible suggestions as to what might be causing this sporadic behavior. I am pulling the tires off again tomorrow to make sure everything is all greased and clean. But in case I am not thinking of something, I would be much appreciative to get your feedback. Thanks!

2007-10-13 13:47:47 · 8 answers · asked by ericsestak 2

Does anything have to be changed besides the motor? Any special pressure switches or valves and if so, where can they be bought?

2007-10-13 13:43:07 · 5 answers · asked by Steve S 1

If the spray, and the deposits, get into the engine (down that hole past the valve), can it cause any problems? How safe is this stuff for my engine?

99 grand marquis, v8, fuel injection

2007-10-13 13:22:05 · 4 answers · asked by caffine_loady 3

i have a rebuilt 355 engine and 700r tranny, 292 cam and a posi rear end that i was told has low gear ratio. what gears to use if i wanted ok gas mileage and be able to spin the tires wit ease? right now i cant spin the tires at take off and it seems rough on the car on the highway someone please help me.
estimated hp is 320.

2007-10-13 13:13:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-13 13:09:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

The only thing that has a light is the cars red alarm light. It came back on after I turned the cars lights off for a while. Do you think if I left a jumper battery hooked up to it for a little while it would start or is it a goner?

2007-10-13 13:04:34 · 7 answers · asked by ratm4484 2

Help.....i have a 350 chevy...when it is runing and in park it sounds really good...theres no missing no backfire no puttering....but as soon as i drop it down into gear it seems like the timing is Way off it doesnt even wanna stay runing...it has no power...i changed the timing chain "lined up the dots how i was supposed to 12 and 6 oclock..."i changed the module..the rotor button..the Ignition Capacitor and Harness..the wires..the plugs..carb is runing good.....i ran out of ideas...in order for it to even run good in park the distribitor has to be on about the #4 spot on the cap...and the Vac. advance have to be all the way advanced...when i take the distibitor out and put it in the #1 spot were it is spose to be...i have to have the Vac. Advance all the way retarted..or wat ever that way is called''it is turn all the way count clockwise" PLEASE CAN SOMEBODY HELP!!!! *i bought this motor of somebody they said it would run good after i changed the stuff i said but i did and nothing*

2007-10-13 12:39:29 · 9 answers · asked by dinkrdsw313 2

What is the best and fastest way to keep a black car clean. i do not have the time or patience to wash it myself, and am afraid to take it to my old cloth car wash. The touchless car wash doesnt do a very good job. Any tips?

2007-10-13 12:23:14 · 5 answers · asked by Gordon L 2

2007-10-13 12:15:21 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 200 Ford Taurus with only 37,000 miles on it. As the tempatures gets colder it won't hardly shift. I seen one answer that it may invole a brake problem. My brakes have been squeaking a bit lately. Any answer will be valuable to me as I'm know very little about cares. Thank You for any help that you can give me. Gary

2007-10-13 12:04:44 · 3 answers · asked by gary13066 1

My Uncle is going to kill me if he see that. He is coming back from his trip after 2 days.
How do I get ride of those oil patches.
Or at least lighten them up.

Please help.

Serious and fast and effective reply only

Thanks

TOM

2007-10-13 11:56:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I took the fuel cap off and on...my light still glows! help! Moe

2007-10-13 11:55:46 · 7 answers · asked by Moe 1

in my '97 grand prix-the blower works on all speeds, only when the car is started with the automatic start, however when the car is started manually(turning the key)- it only works on high, is this a ground problem?

2007-10-13 11:52:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm curious because I'd rather be on the safe side and not be stranded.
It seems when the power gets low, the headlights seem dimmer. But that's just my theory.
Thanks!

2007-10-13 10:34:59 · 4 answers · asked by Done 6

like can you tell without looking inside the car?

2007-10-13 10:19:34 · 7 answers · asked by RokBox 2

2007-10-13 10:19:27 · 2 answers · asked by john r 1

I was using 10w40 in it for the last two oil change. Manual said to use 5w30. What should I use with a car that has 130k miles on it. Synthetic oil 10w30 or 10w40? Regular oil? Synthetic blend? Oh yeah I just had new valve stem seals done. I live in California. Thanks

2007-10-13 10:11:18 · 8 answers · asked by Me 1

2007-10-13 09:45:43 · 4 answers · asked by jason 1

My car frame is rusted, and when we go to jack it up with the floor jack it sounds like it's going to break the frame. Should we continue to jack up the car, or should I even be driving this car?

2007-10-13 09:33:19 · 7 answers · asked by kldavis89 1

I've looked at droppers but couldn't find 40amp one if you know of such a dropper it would be my best bet if not we all know a truck has 2x12volt batts

2007-10-13 09:01:11 · 6 answers · asked by MILL 3

Bought a pick-up with 6 cylinder engine and disapointed with gas mileage of 13 MPG. I just discovered that the first owner replaced the stock tires of 245-15-17 with 275-15-17.
So, im thinking this must affect the odometer as im traveling farther on each revolution of the wheel then the odometer thinks it is or is calibrated for. could i calculate the percentage gain of 275 over 245 and apply that to the mileage to arrive at the correct mileage? Was thinking i could go drive a highway with mileage markers and check it that way, but i never find the time. What do you think?

2007-10-13 08:39:42 · 4 answers · asked by mr. t 2

2007-10-13 08:34:23 · 5 answers · asked by john r 1

The light came on, I took it to AutoZone, and they read the code and said it was Evaporative Emissions. The gas cap had small cracks in the gasket where it seats, so I bought a new one and replaced it. They guy at AutoZone and the owners manual said the light should go off in a few days after about 10 starts. It didn't, so I went to a repair shop. The shop said the light wouldn't go out on its own, and suggested I save myself their diagnostic charge and go back to AutoZone and have it reset. If it stays off good, if not the problem wasn't the gas cap and I should bring it back to the repair shop. So who is right?

2007-10-13 07:25:22 · 8 answers · asked by bob s 1

What happens if I accidentally put 15w 50 instead of the recommended 10w 40 into my vauxhall corsa?

I was using 15w 40 (as this was all I could get and so I was already NOT using the recommended oil) for the past year but accidentally put in the wrong oil today.


What will happen to my car which had 15w 40 in but now has 15w 50?

2007-10-13 07:25:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous