Maintenance & Repairs - October 2007

2007-10-10 06:36:28 · 5 answers · asked by sharonspassions 1

2007-10-10 06:32:10 · 1 answers · asked by Paul 2

I lost the key to my bike lock. It's a standard U-shaped metal lock, but I couldn't find any more information about it. When asked at a hardware store, they said they couldn't make a new key and that the lock will have to be broken. Can anyone suggest how to go about breaking this lock? I hate to see my own bike locked up on the backyard without being used.

2007-10-10 06:30:10 · 4 answers · asked by neoinmatrix 1

2007-10-10 06:18:20 · 3 answers · asked by tyrnfrd 1

My car smells like pee when i turn on the air. I think it has alot to do with the fact that my friend peed all over in them. I dont know how to get rid of them smell. What can i do to get rid of the smell? And what would be a good prank to get him back? Im thinking about pooping on his windshield and wiping my butt with his doorhandle would this be a good one?

2007-10-10 05:50:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

will I get better gas mileage with a bed cover, the tailgate up or down?

2007-10-10 05:30:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-10 05:03:51 · 11 answers · asked by maconsolviaa 5

I'd like to add additional engine cooling capacity for my Toyota 6 cylinder engine and I'm deciding between an engine oil cooler or an additional coolant radiator located in a space under the camper part of the motor home.
It hasn't overheated, but there have been a few times when the temperature is over 100 degrees that I've had to turn off the AC to let the engine cool.
It's a 6 cylinder engine with an automatic transmission.

2007-10-10 04:50:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Around income tax time I bought a used 97 Cherokee it ran fine other than over heating due to the fan not working. Then all of the sudden the alarm starts freakin out on me and wont cancel when I use the proper key turns in the door. ( I don't have the remote ) So I have to unplug the battery and let the ECU reset and start over. The battery ended up dieing so I took it back and found out it had a bad cell. I put the new battery in and the alarm never came on but the jeep would still not start it only turns over. So I tested for a spark and didn't get one (altho I'm no mechanic). So I replaced the cap, rotorbug, and sparkplugs, still nothing, so I replaced the ignition coil, nothing. Now I'm thinking it may have something to do with the ECU maybe it's dead? But before I drop $200 into a new one I thought I'd ask for some other suggestions. Oh and I've already ground out the purple and orange wire that's supposedly to the alarm. I'd take out the alarm but I don't know where it is either

2007-10-10 04:37:28 · 7 answers · asked by supremestarscream 2

I have a 2005 Ford Taurus SEL latley i have been having problems starting it. Here are the things i have observed. If you have any ideas it would be greatly apprciated. the starter seems to sound like it is working fine it makes the normal trying to turn over sound but not all the time sometimes it makes just a clicking noise. the onboard computer screen will flash fuel comp just before it displays the milage. it will start adventually and it seems to start better with a fuller tank of gas. Today the clock radio reset it self back to 12:00. once the car is started there are no other obvious problems the engine dose not seem to be miss firing or anthing else and none of the warnig light on the disply unit are lite up oil is always changed on time.

2007-10-10 04:23:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

It gets better when I go faster, when I hit the brakes it pulls to the right. Could it be the tie rod, or maybe the tires need balancing?

2007-10-10 04:17:11 · 11 answers · asked by tictak kat 7

I have a 99 Civic DX Hatchback. I just received my header and exhaust system which bolts right on with no welding needed. I also bought a set of 2 jack stands, roll bed, and jack. I also have 2 OEM Honda Jacks which are in perfect condition. I just want to know if I can lift the complete car with only 2 jack stands and 2 jacks.

2007-10-10 04:14:18 · 8 answers · asked by lxlkidlxl 2

I've seen seen sales pitches for miracle formulas that claim to fix leaks, large and small. But in all fairness, if used and applied correctly can any of them fix blown head gaskets? or actually stop leaks?

http://www.heal-a-seal.com/

2007-10-10 04:02:21 · 0 answers · asked by simply_made 4

2007-10-10 03:37:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-10 03:13:47 · 3 answers · asked by rajesh_prism 1

I got letter from toyota about 2003 Tacoma and my 30k checkup. I know, those are bogus, right? I was also reading on new tires. The experts say, 'get the same type as your manufacturer's manual recommends but the brand is optional'.

My 2 questions are:

I have over 30k on my Tacoma, what is important to get checked out?

Any suggestions on tires?

2007-10-10 02:24:45 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2

is there any link about this ?,how to know if a motor of a honda fits in a ford ? or a part of a buick fits in a gmc ...etc..etc ..?.

2007-10-10 02:19:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I drive a 94 Eagle vision but for a few weeks to a month now i notice i was using more gas each week. Like this week i filled up saturday and have only done 110 miles and used a half a tank usually i get 250 miles on half a tank. Can anybody tell me what could be the cause of this. Other then somebody possibly taking gas

2007-10-10 02:19:17 · 8 answers · asked by Buga Boo 1

My friend Just bought a truck and it has blue smoke coming out the exhaust pipe what does that mean.

2007-10-10 01:31:33 · 13 answers · asked by J G 1

Will the temperature be hot enough to melt the metal? Can you somehow control the temperature by using some electronic materials? Will the car battery be damaged or will it explode?

2007-10-10 00:34:19 · 7 answers · asked by ellemuor 1

I have a 1998 Mercury Tracer LS. Whenever I try to rev the car in Park it makes a sucking air noise and then the car revs up about a full second after I hit the gas pedal ( about a half second after the air sucking noise). I only reved the car up because when I tried to start it, I didn't hold the key long enough and it stalled. The only way to start it after this happens is to use the gas pedal while it is trying to start. (It doesn't do this often) After the RPM's went down I reved it back up so it wouldn't stall when I put it in reverse. That's when it made the air noise and it does it everytime I rev the car up now. The car has never done this before, but now it is crapping out on me. I just want to know what's wrong with it before it becomes a bigger problem. The engine has high miles on it, but it runs strong and it has NEVER leaked any fluid since i got it. I've already waisted about $3,000 on the car and I really don't want another engine or have to sell the car. Suggestions?

2007-10-10 00:33:40 · 6 answers · asked by Rachael 2

I have a 2001 Yamaha XLT1200, and there is water in the fuel system. Spark plugs were just replaced, battery is charged. When you remove a spark plug, you can see the water shooting up when you try to start the engine. It has a 2-cycle engine, and the gas tank is completely full (18 gallons!) Not sure on what percentage is water and what is fuel though. Last time I filled it I put in about 12 gallons, before I realized what was wrong with it. I will siphon the gas out of the tank, but not sure what else I may need to do. Any help would be much appreciated!

2007-10-09 22:10:10 · 5 answers · asked by Falconer 2

...while sitting at stop lights it occassionally stops running. I still get the electrical. Then it will start right back up. It has a 2 yr old battery. It has a newer starter. I just had a new fuel pump put in 2 weeks ago! And no codes come up on the computer. I have had it to 4 different mechanics over the past year. None of them could duplicate the problem. Any help is VERY welcome. It is my only vehicle and I am a poor college student.

2007-10-09 22:06:55 · 6 answers · asked by Iceman 2

2007-10-09 20:05:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

that cant do anything but read a code on the computer? Why do so many people think that just reading/scanning a code will fix everything?

2007-10-09 19:46:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi;
I just tuned up my 1987 Komfort Moter Home. I replaced everything, but I did not have a timing light. When I turn it off it tries to keep running for a few seconds, then it turns backwards and blows gas out of the carb. If this is because of the timing, what should I do advance or retard the timing?

2007-10-09 19:36:38 · 5 answers · asked by Donald B 1

I just bought a used bike and it came with a new greased chain. The problem is that the chain is not connected in one spot and it is a little too long. This bike has a single sprocket where the pedals are and three sprockets at the rear wheel(I dont know the exact terms but I have fixed bikes successfully in the past). Also how do you make the chain shorter and at which gear do you place it on? Any help is greatly apreciated!!

2007-10-09 19:16:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

What kind of gas is best for my 1984 camaro. I use 89 because 87 makes it run rough and 93 makes it burn gas but some places i go for 89 it makes my car run rough too.

2007-10-09 18:44:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wont be around when it comes time for me to get my annual smog check. Can a close friend of mine do it for me? I can pay my car registration online, so that wont be a problem.

2007-10-09 18:38:36 · 3 answers · asked by da_b1ind_truth 1

I found a 1988 Honda Prelude with 37,000 miles. It's going for a very nice price. I talked to the dealer on the phone. He said the only problem with the car is that it idles rough. Is this a big problem? Does this tend to have an expensive fix? Is this odd for a car with such low miles?

I'm test driving the car tomorrow so I'll be able to see for myself just how rough he was talking. I just don't want to end up buying a car because it's such a deal and then ending up paying tons of money to fix it.

2007-10-09 18:25:43 · 5 answers · asked by stemsss 1