Maintenance & Repairs - October 2007

I have lost both of my car keys and they are nowhere to be found. Without the keys, I cannot start my car and have had to hitch a ride to work the last few days. How can I get an other key? Do I need to call a lock smith or what...?

2007-10-30 13:31:06 · 4 answers · asked by Jim S 1

i was told that my car need to replace the steering shaft. But in the warranty book, the drive shaft is still under warranty. just wondering if it mean the same thing?

2007-10-30 13:30:22 · 6 answers · asked by hello76ca 1

I replaced the drivers lens and it doesn't project on low beam like the one on the right side.

2007-10-30 13:25:06 · 7 answers · asked by Bid D 2

If i was supposed to change the oil in my car every 6000 kms, but I forgot, and changed it after 9000km, could I have damaged my head gasket?

2007-10-30 13:23:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-30 12:21:23 · 2 answers · asked by Paul E 1

Are there any mechanical parts in a catalytic converter. My mechanic says my converter is bad. If I take my converter off and clean it out and blow it out, will it function better and prolong its life. My car died the other day and my mechanic said it was the distributor. He replaced it and my car started once again. 10 minutes after leaving his shop, my check engine light came on. He said the code was P0420 which meant my converter was bad. He quoted about 1300 to repair the problem. After doing some research on that ODB code, a potential cause of that could be spark timing is off. Since they replaced my distributor, I have a feeling that is what caused the check engine light to come on. Now my car, does not seem to accelerate properly and it almost jumps into acceleration when I hod the gas down. Also, it sound kind of like it is going to stall when it is idiling. Anyone have any info on converters. Thank You

2007-10-30 12:12:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

The garage told me my water pump was pumping "weakly" and needs to be replaced.

2007-10-30 12:10:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I own a 1996 dodge ram v8......i wanted to put some headers on my truck but i am not sure if i should. Will it effect my motor if i put headers on my truck?? or should i fix up the truck first??

2007-10-30 11:57:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Alignment//air pressure
fluid changes
shocks
filters
lights

2007-10-30 11:32:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read that if your fluid is brown with black flakes (which mine was) then you should not flush b/c the transmission is "TOAST" and will actually work better with the old grimy fluid.

It said if you flush, the transmission will soon fail.

What can I do now????

2003 Maxima (new when bought). Just over 100,000 miles. Never serviced transmission before.

2007-10-30 11:19:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-30 11:06:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok,
so, my 1994 corolla has its check engine light on. now i did get my o2 sensor replaced, i have no vacuum leaks, i have everything that i know of in running order. the only problem that i am still seeing, is my RPM's meeter stil shows that the engine starts at 2 Rpm's instead of its usual 1 rpm. my gas mileage is still a little down, (usually i get about 385 and now im getting about 330 plus or minus) what is wrong still?

2007-10-30 11:03:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-30 10:46:13 · 2 answers · asked by grizz1813 2

Hey, I have a 94 F150 that ive owned for over a year now, up until now I havent had any problems at all really. Anyways one day I was driving to class and I noticed this white smoke coming out from the AC vents and dashboard. I was almost there so I continued on without much worry, anyways it didnt happen for about 3 days and then just yesterday it happened again. This time I could also smell it, and it makes it almost hard to breathe id I dont have the windows down. It happened again this morning, so whats the problem? Do I need to take the truck in or is it something I shouldnt worry about?

Thanks.

2007-10-30 09:17:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-30 08:57:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-30 08:47:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

if you shut off the overdrive button on a 2005 Mercury Mariner?

2007-10-30 08:12:35 · 11 answers · asked by Kim 5

I've recently found out i've got a slit buckled alloy wheel when i had a flat tyre and had to get it changed.
The macanic change my tyre and applied some kind of glue to stop air escaping, but it didn't last long and now im having to pump my tyre everyday because a lilttle air is escaping.
I need help in what to do, should i just go out and buy a new wheel or is there a way i could get it fixed.

And also is it possible just to buy a single second hand wheel temporally?

Any advise pls!

2007-10-30 08:09:45 · 8 answers · asked by Pink_lady 2

plz can only people who are truthful answer , no time wasters

2007-10-30 08:08:26 · 6 answers · asked by Neil D 2

Okay, My taurus is having problems overheating. It has had a thermostat put in it, it has antifreeze in it, when you are driving it it is fine, but when ur setting still for a while, it almost goes up to the red, and u can smell antifreeze real bad, but ITS NOT boiling. And the heat doesn't work worth a crap, but the engine is hot, cause its overheating, what could be that cause?? thanx

2007-10-30 07:11:50 · 7 answers · asked by ♥Amy♥ 2

Also what of oil is the best to use?

2007-10-30 06:47:38 · 5 answers · asked by jodypack2003 1

i got everything loose, but the crankcase pressure valve(in the back of the valve cover)hits the top of the firewall before it clears the valves...what gives?

2007-10-30 06:33:33 · 2 answers · asked by miranda 2

2007-10-30 06:32:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i use a full synthetic oil (wal-mart brand). i heard i can drive 10,000 miles without changing it, but im used to changing it every 3k miles (when i used to use regular oil). i drive 1/2 highway miles, and 1/2 city, and i live in northern california. im not sure if that makes a difference.

2007-10-30 06:29:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello all :-)

So I have a 1997 BMW 528i, 83K miles. Last January, I noticed the temperature gauge work towards the "red zone" when I was stopped at a red light or in traffic, and when I accelerated it went back to normal. Carmax replaced the thermostat and bled the coolant, and replaced it with new coolant. It worked for 3 months, and then the same thing happened again. This time, Carmax replaced the cooling fan clutch. Now it is doing the same thing again. What is going on? I also have started to hear a roaring noise when accelerating from a cold start, and although I recently had the transmission replaced, there is still a sharp kick when switching gears.

2007-10-30 06:26:35 · 3 answers · asked by Big Dan 2

I have a 2005 Infiniti FX that will need the rear brakes done (new pads, resurfaced rotors) soon. About how much shoud this cost if done by a good reputable shop?

2007-10-30 05:53:44 · 5 answers · asked by mdesim 1

Ok my dad gave me an air intake, the thing is I don't know if i can put it in my 2006 corrola s. Does every car have its own intake or can i use it on any car?
I have no clue about cars.

2007-10-30 05:02:25 · 12 answers · asked by rockstar_avenue 2

it is a 2001 saturn L300 i have been told it maybe a coil....

2007-10-30 04:36:49 · 6 answers · asked by sft1372 1

It is a dull alum. with a cast iron base about 4 1/4 in.- base is 1 1/4in. No other markings I can see. can you help me I need a kit for it but dont know which one to order thank you much

2007-10-30 04:19:48 · 3 answers · asked by alleyoopbeene 1

2007-10-30 03:53:09 · 6 answers · asked by hendoggydog34 2