Maintenance & Repairs - October 2007

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2007-10-12 06:36:54 · 6 answers · asked by koma 6

Does anyone have any DATA regarding what constitutes a weak automotive battery? This would involve a standard 12 volt automotive battery.

I'm specifically looking for what voltages you would read and/or what amperage you would read when you test the battery.

The reason I ask this is that I went in for a State Inspection the other day and the "commercial" facility tested my battery and told me it was weak and should be replaced. I suspect they were trying to sell me a battery, but I would like to know the true data so I can do the voltage/amperage tests on the battery myself.

Thanks for any help you can give.

2007-10-12 06:32:00 · 5 answers · asked by Dick 7

Hi, any advice appreciated. Recently have noticed an occasional clunking noise when I brake. Doesn't happen often enough to tell if it happens at a certain speed, going round a bend, etc. I know probably best to take it to garage to be checked but want to be prepared!

It's a Saab 900S 2.0 1997 convertible, 57000 miles

2007-10-12 06:22:45 · 7 answers · asked by qebesenuef2003 1

I own a Honda S2000 and I don't want to burn out my clutch. I have a habit of holding down the clutch while I am breaking. Especially going down hills.

2007-10-12 06:18:57 · 20 answers · asked by kjones 1

I let cowboy mechanic fit driveshaft for me he said it was ok now, ???.

2007-10-12 06:17:53 · 10 answers · asked by james r 1

2007-10-12 05:50:01 · 6 answers · asked by mea.britt 1

2. list five safety precaution taken when servicing drum brakes.
3. explanin how a hydraulic leak will effect overall braking.
4. name three parts of wheel cylinder.

2007-10-12 05:40:43 · 4 answers · asked by 789456 1

i am changing a head gasgit on a KIA MENTOR M reg and need to know the actual settings i would be very greatfull for the help

2007-10-12 05:25:52 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-12 05:05:51 · 6 answers · asked by James b 1

2007-10-12 04:57:54 · 6 answers · asked by Darioli 1

How do you change the battery in a 1996 oldsmobile aurora?

2007-10-12 04:55:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-12 04:54:31 · 1 answers · asked by valleygrl66 2

The problem started as a slow clicking noise and had the signs of a bad starter so I took it in to get tested at AutoZone and it failed the test. Replaced it. Started one time then after that went back to clicking but really fast clicking. Took the battery in to get tested and it was shot. Replaced it. Now the car still just has a really fast clicking noise when I try and start it. All the lights and radio work fine. Any suggestions?

2007-10-12 04:36:50 · 10 answers · asked by Monkjitsu 1

What's that fluid in your car that leaves the cement looking dry when it rains? apparently it 'seals' that part of the cement where it dripped and not allowing water to absorb in that section of the driveway.

2007-10-12 03:50:06 · 4 answers · asked by Deryn L 1

2007-10-12 02:59:38 · 16 answers · asked by smondelus 1

Preferrably in connecticut.

2007-10-12 01:10:25 · 10 answers · asked by Frank P 1

Do you need to push the button and then pull up the handbrake, thus not making that wrenching sound or do you crank up the notches?

2007-10-12 00:55:33 · 5 answers · asked by James M 1

Just bought a used Honda with 80K miles on it. Pretty sure the old owner never swapped out the battery. It starts fine, but I don't want to get caught off guard one day.

2007-10-11 23:25:40 · 11 answers · asked by InvisibleWar 2

I just bought a 1979 Ford truck that's lifted 9 inches to play in the mud with. It has about 3 to 4 inches of play in the steering when you turn the wheel before it actually starts turning the vehicle. I haven't really gotten the chance to look at it at all yet, but I was just kind of wondering if somebody could tell me what the possible causes of this problem are? Supposedly the tie rod ends and ball joints are new. Thanks for your help in advance.

2007-10-11 21:13:32 · 5 answers · asked by Nick P 1

My Accord has about 141000 miles on it. Lately is has started sputtering whenever i come to a stop and ocassionally the engine just dies. After this happens i just put it in park and restart it. This has happened numerous times and so i was wondering what could be wrong with it and how i can fix it. Thank you!

2007-10-11 19:50:36 · 14 answers · asked by Les L 1

When I am sitting at traffic lights the temperature gauge jumps from the middle to the top. When I turned off my car after this it sounded like the fan was still going (actually I think I saw it still going). My keys were not in the ignition at this stage.

I have just recently had it serviced but have since travelled approximately 1500kms since.

I can only find water in the top right hand corner of the engine (close to the windscreen) in a plastic looking tank marked with min and max levels.

The water level looks to be below the min level. Do I just put some water in here or am I meant to have some coolant? I don't quite know what coolant is. Is there special coolant for her?

Could this also be an oil issue?

2007-10-11 18:30:41 · 9 answers · asked by Antoinette R 1

Ok, bought a 1997 Pontiac Bonnieville last year - Ran Great!
Then...
My registeration was due and I took it to get a smog...
Didn't pass, codes on the failed smog was for 2 things
1) Map sensor (turns out I didn't have one at all)
2) TPSensor (needed to be replaced)
Before I fixed those I went and got a diagnostic, which concluded that the 2 things above were bad as well as manifold gasket and that the ****** that sold it to me unscrewed the check engine light.
So in reality the engine light had been on since I had the car

Then I replaced all that was broken with the car (Map, TPS, Gasket, engine light, as well as tran flush, oil change, etc..


Took it to pass smog and EVERYTHING passed, only thing was that someone had unhooked the battery and I was told by the Smog Tech that I needed to drive 60-80miles to reboot comp, then it will pass.

65mile later my checjk engine light came back on

SOOO Question is:
What the HELL should I do???

2007-10-11 18:25:33 · 4 answers · asked by ♥100%BayLady♥ 2

car model : Ford Taurus 98
i can unlock my car with a remote, so it seems like the battery is fine . However i can't lock it . I pressed the lock button , but nothing happened, but if i pressed the lock button twice, the car alarm make 1 single beep .
What is the problem ??

2007-10-11 16:45:58 · 8 answers · asked by Kaka D LE 2

I just aquired a 1990 Pontiac Transport mini-van/3.1 liter engine/fuel injected/auto trans. The man I got it from said it was suffering from a clogged fuel filter. However after changing the filter the gas still won't come thru the line. We can hear the fuel pump working, but nothing is coming thru. Is there a screen in the tank that might be clogged? Is there a relay or switch that needs replacing? Any suggestions?

2007-10-11 16:34:55 · 2 answers · asked by avravalleyjohn 2

I know this is a fairly easy thing to do but if you have never done it you can feel unsure. Can you give me a step by step?

2007-10-11 16:20:14 · 5 answers · asked by gogogirl 2

2007-10-11 15:16:36 · 2 answers · asked by ron m 1

The gasket is blown and is going to cost me about 1600 bucks to fix. The car has just over 100,000 miles on it but I have had no mechanical problems up to this point. Do you think it is worth fixing or should I buy a new car?

2007-10-11 15:15:48 · 4 answers · asked by Matt S 2

2007-10-11 15:04:45 · 14 answers · asked by chris s 1

I have a 97 civic. 2 days ago it was running fine. that nite, my bf noticed coolant leaking, he found the leaking hose and fixed it. he ran the car for 20 minutes. the car started to feel like it was gonna die, rpm was at 900. i turned off the car. i turned it on again and it was fine. 3 minutes later, the car did the same thing, rpm was at 900. i turned it off and tried to turn it on again. it wouldnt crank over. battery is new. we were told from 4 diff. ppl that it was the eld ( electronic load detector ). bought a new one. car still doesnt turn on at all...please help!!!!!

2007-10-11 13:18:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-11 13:12:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous