Maintenance & Repairs - October 2007

I just read that an oiler can add 25% more torque to air tools. Is there any mechanics out there that can confirm this?? I just thought it might be a good investment for my underpowered impact wrench.

2007-10-04 05:58:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anyone got an idea of what a total brake job, parts, labor, etc would be? Pads, clips, shoes, everything, whole nine yards plus.

2007-10-04 05:39:18 · 3 answers · asked by Mary Esther 2

I needed the rear shocks fixed on my Civic, and they've had it a couple of days now, and I just wondered if anyone knows how long it could take, or usually takes. Thanks

2007-10-04 05:29:08 · 8 answers · asked by NSES 1

I was backing out of my drive way and pressed my breaks and nothing happened. I kept going! I pumped by breaks hard and now they are working again. Happens every morning!

2007-10-04 05:27:09 · 9 answers · asked by JAZZ M 1

lately when i am going around 30mph it has a knocking sound, like there is something loose underneath a rattling noise. how can i fix it

2007-10-04 04:54:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anita R 1

our car is dud (engine seized up cos of no oil)

is suzuki wagon r t reg, otherwise in good condition,

what is a part exchange? would i be able to trade this car in towards something else?/

please help i dont know what it means.

2007-10-04 04:48:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to know if we can use a mixture of diesel and vegetable oil to make diesel engines to work. Do I have to install a warmer for the mixture? Is the performance of the engine the same? What are the proportions? Is it easy to install a warmer?

2007-10-04 04:14:09 · 2 answers · asked by Rogério 1

The car color is white (pearl). Am concerned that repainting a brand new car may result in more problems than living with slight color mismatch.

2007-10-04 04:07:20 · 6 answers · asked by rusty 1

I have 2001 Toyota Camry with around 130K miles and check engine light was on. Since I could not pass the emission test, I took the car to the Goodyear shop for the computer test and they said I need to replace a lot of parts. So I replaced the following parts : catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, EGR vacuum modulator, evap. vacuum control valve, vacuum switching valve, exhaust flange gasket, EGR valve position sensor. After four days later, light came back and the same mechanic did the computer test again and asked to replace rear oxygen sensor. The mechanic said that is what the computer reads. So I replaced the rear oxygen sensor. Then yesterday, four weeks later, engine light came back again, but this time the computer test was fine and the mechanic said 'use the highest octane gas'. Can anybody give me an advice what is going on in my car? Was that the right thing what the shop did to repair my car's emission system? Can anybody know any policy if they replaced wrong parts?

2007-10-04 04:07:11 · 3 answers · asked by second 2

it's 93 merc sable I tried to start it and it made a click the dash lights came on .the starter didn,t make any noise then I tried to jump start it and the starter came on but slowly and it slowed my other cars engine down too much no one was in the car to rev it up the mercury might have started I checked the battery it said it had 12.5 volts

2007-10-04 03:56:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a 2006 chev hhr lt were do u put washer fluid in rear window wiper

2007-10-04 03:50:40 · 7 answers · asked by james w 1

the car has 68000 miles n has sat 4 21 months n started fine n drove 4 the 1st time 150 miles,no problem,quiet,smooth n then started it 2 days later n was very hard 2 start at 1st n when it did the engine made n still makes a noise like a sticky valve[put gas dry n injection cleaner in]still does it.any help please.ty

2007-10-04 03:48:36 · 4 answers · asked by al b 1

2007-10-04 03:47:22 · 14 answers · asked by vlk0505 1

Can anyone direct me to a site please that can give me detailed directions on how to take everything off and all that ? Thanks

2007-10-04 03:42:19 · 7 answers · asked by createdbydefault 2

94 plymouth grand voyager minivan has a transmission seal leak. It doesnt leak when parked but needs about 1/2 qt with every fill up at the gas station. it's not mine, but for sale $600 bucks or best offer. The rest of the van is great condition. Is it worth the effort?

2007-10-04 03:36:27 · 8 answers · asked by Carlitos 1

My car is a 2004 model and when i accelerate i can hear this annoying rattle. Does anyone have any idea what it might be before i have to pay to take it to a shop?

2007-10-04 03:20:27 · 6 answers · asked by chrissyinauburn 2

i have a rover 400 and im sick of the battery draaining on it brecause my indicator light wont go off!!

i will be driving home and the indicator light (on right) will come on and stay on. this then drains battery.Ahhhhh

Please Help

2007-10-04 03:10:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-04 02:57:37 · 1 answers · asked by aceyork2000 1

I went to the xxxxx dealer to check the brakes (high-pitched noise) and the receipt says 1$ parts and $10 labor for something called 'clamped heat shield'. What is that? Does that have to do anything with brakes or noise?

2007-10-04 02:51:03 · 2 answers · asked by saderivatiave 1

I have a '94 SL1 that I purchased yesterday. The mileage was 35,300. At first when I test drove it the check service engine light would come on briefly between 40mph and 50mph. I took it back and they changed the heat sensors and the solenoid. Today as I am driving, I notice that the temp gauge would go 3/4 the way up and then cool down to just under half. There are no lights on, but I have never seen a car do that. Is this car supposed to go to 3/4 the way toward the H and then cool down to just below half? I noticed that the fan does not come on until the temp gets to 3/4. Is this normal?

2007-10-04 02:50:18 · 1 answers · asked by Jedi Master AJ 3

could anyone help,ive got a 2003 vauxhall meriva life, ive got a strange noise comeing from my car when ive statred up and its getting worse .the the best way to describe the noise is the noise you get when you put your rear wipers on scoosh to clean your windows. i have no warning lights comeing on, any ideas would be very much appreciated. i dont have the money to take it to a garage just now but i will as soon as i can afford it .

2007-10-04 02:25:55 · 3 answers · asked by bigrab2458 1

Earlier in the month my brakes were squeaking but now even when i am in park. I press and hold the brake pedal I hear a hollow sound or broad whistle noise? What do I need to do to fix that? Clean and adjust or what ?

2007-10-04 01:55:50 · 5 answers · asked by Jamaal H 2

Ok I have to charge my battery because it goes dead, then when it is fully charged like after 2 days it goes dead again slowly. I have no clue what is could be. I do not know if it is the alternator or not.

2007-10-04 01:54:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anthony C 1

i was in a wreck and took my car to have the body work repaired. while it was there the mechanic had to take it to the dealership, so he and his son drove it there. a few days later, i received a call saying that my car's engine had went out and that the car would not move. This was true, the car has still not been repaired because the cost to do so is around $5000. My insurance would not cover it because they say that it was not a result of the accident. My truck was running fine when i took it there, i had had no problems.

2007-10-04 00:22:13 · 7 answers · asked by sunshine 1

I have a 4039 John Deere diesel with a smalle coolant leak problem it burns a little and a little gets into the oil. This engine was over heated warping the head which I shaved and put a new head gasket on, It must of melted one of the liner o rings or seals. Will a block water glass type seal work for this if so which is he best kind to try?

2007-10-04 00:00:30 · 4 answers · asked by steady 1

Starter motor engages but doesn't start

2007-10-03 22:58:45 · 11 answers · asked by William scot 1

The engine started knocking after it died driving down the road. No check engine light, so therefore no computer codes. There is metal shavings in the bottom of the oil pan. It has 97,000 miles on it and a transmission replaced a year ago. I was told the engine's shot and that they're not good anyhow. Is it possible to replace this engine with an engine referred to as a "Hemmy" out of another Chrysler? And what modifications will have to be made?

2007-10-03 22:51:49 · 3 answers · asked by FoxyRox 1

the wishbone bushes were recently done as well. Tyres only 2 months old.
Totally hacked off.

2007-10-03 21:59:22 · 5 answers · asked by neddy 1

2007-10-03 21:36:52 · 11 answers · asked by smokey 7

2007-10-03 20:59:15 · 2 answers · asked by bedebe 1