Maintenance & Repairs - October 2007

I have a 2000 Chevrolet Impala, and the ac and heater both quit on me. Does anyone know what the probalem is? I really don't want to take it to an auto mechanic unless I have to. Please help!!!!

2007-10-03 09:44:46 · 3 answers · asked by hot4U 1

I took my car to the dealership to have it rust proofed. How do we know if the dealer did a good job or not? I looked underneath my car, and I dont see much of that black tar rust proof at all.... Hardly any.

So , some tips on how to know whether or not it was a good job would be nice.

Thanks

2007-10-03 09:37:13 · 5 answers · asked by tou2yaj 2

My 06 Caravan has only 16,672 miles on it and already needed a brake job. Both front rotors were resurfaced and I had them install ceramic pads.I have owned many cars in the past including when I was a teen and drove a lot harder and never got this little life from my front brakes. I dont speed or brake hard or ride the brakes for that matter. I drive mostly in the city with lots of stop and go but again Ive always done that and never had a vehicle wear out brakes this fast. Even the mechanic was surprised. Has anyone else had a similar experience with their Dodge caravan ?

2007-10-03 09:27:23 · 6 answers · asked by jay 2

So I'm planning to change my car battery for my 2003 Acura RSX Type-S. I've changed a car battery before so doing it won't be an issue. However, i'm planning to maybe upgrade to a stronger battery..maybe an orbital..or possibly one of those special made ones for car audio ...to see if it'll bump some more power to my car audio (i have one subwoofer...nothing crazy)..just curious if by doing so I could possibly damage my car's electronics system..and/or should just stick with a factory spec car battery?

BTW anywhere I can check online to see exactly what battery type/rating my car needs? Thank You.

~G

2007-10-03 08:35:25 · 10 answers · asked by Dorkus 4

ok so once a head gasket is blown the cylinder head is removed and sent to an automotive engineering shop.

what exactly do they do to it (in detail pls) and how do they get it to look almost brand new on all surfaces? Are there any sites/books/resources that go more in detail of what is done?

also, how do they know the torques to be applied. I doubt they have a database of all torque settings. Is it just a case of taking the size of the bolt and matching it with the standard torque settings of that size bolt? Also, where do they get turn 2 half turns and wait for 2 minutes? thanks

2007-10-03 08:25:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-03 08:13:57 · 6 answers · asked by krbybrooks 1

Is there a way I can remove them without going to the dealer.

2007-10-03 08:10:23 · 6 answers · asked by krbybrooks 1

Some refill shops say to leave my bottle so they can freeze it before they fill it. Some shops do not. Is this necessary, and why, or why not. If I freeze it myself do i freeze it with the valve open or closed, or does it matter?

2007-10-03 08:03:15 · 1 answers · asked by joeoby78 1

Some squirrels decided to chew up the main engine wiring harness on my poor little car. The harness needs to come out of the car to repair it.

The local repair places just say it will be $80/hr and don't even know how many hours it would take to remove/install it.

Does anyone know how long it should take a mechanic to remove/install one of these?

Is this a DIY proposition? Most of the wiring has obvious plugs on the end but it's not clear what's involved in detaching the wiring that goes through the firewall & how it attaches to the fuse & relay boxes.

If you have experience with this, I'd like to hear about it.

I have lots of experience in soldering electronics so I could fix it myself, if I could just get it out of the car!

PS - it's really a Geo Prizm which is nearly identical to a Corolla.

2007-10-03 08:02:21 · 1 answers · asked by Stephen P 7

Yesterday i did my friends rear drums his wheel cylinders where leaking badly also so replaced those but went i reassembled the brakes i couldnt get the little lever that moves the star wheel on the self adjuster to stay , I mean its there and its being held by the spring but its just not sitting how its supposed to be and the way that its sitting it dosent look like it would be able to move the star wheel so is there anywhere i can get a diagram that shows how to replace the hardware and stuff like that or anyone who works at a saturn dealership have any ideas on what i can do ?

2007-10-03 08:00:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I drive a 2003 Ford Taurus with 30,180 miles.

THIS IS WHAT MY CAR IS DOING:
1. Check engine light was on (until they did the test, NOW its NOT on)
2. Leaking something onto driveway.
3. Seems to run hot. (Middle between C and H).
- even when driving short distances 1 mile.
4. Smells like it is running hot.
- even when driving short distances, 1 mile
5. Has smoked some (very little smoke) a couple of times.

THIS IS WHAT AUTO ZONE COMPUTER SAID.
P1131 FORD

Definition:
Lack of bank 1 02 transition - Lean

Explanation:
ECM detected bank 1 02 at its lean limit.

Probable Cause:
1. Misfire in bank1
2. Vacuum leak affecting bank 1 only
3. Fuel injector probable bank 1
4. Engine mechanical condition.

I am going to take it somewhere in the morning. But anyone have any ideas WHAT could be wrong? How much will this end up costing me? $$$$$$$ :-(

2007-10-03 07:57:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am a entry level Diesel Mechanic and i am having a hard time getting a job.. so my thoughts where if i can get into the union(if there is one) i might have a little luck!!

2007-10-03 07:51:47 · 2 answers · asked by muskegorugby1 1

is their anything that i can just put in its place for now becuase i donot have the money to buy a new one and have them put it on. and i do not have a welder. so is their anything that i can jsut cut it of and clamp into place for now

2007-10-03 07:49:56 · 12 answers · asked by Hulk B 1

I had my car rust proof at the dealer. When I took the car home, and I looked underneath my car, i can see some black undercoatings. HOwever, there was hardly any at all, and only a little here and there in minor places. Is this suppose to be right? My sister just had her car rust proof at the exact dealer, and her car seemed to have had much much more undercoatings compared to mine.

Now, what should I do about this?

2007-10-03 07:20:48 · 3 answers · asked by tou2yaj 2

i need to know where there is a diagram for this curcit so mi can work out what is going wrong!

i have looked everywhere and cannot find anything, can enybody help?

2007-10-03 07:19:52 · 2 answers · asked by Lisa pizza 3

My 1994 Saturn starts fine but sometimes when I'm driving it it starts to sputter and then usually dies. Usually it will start up again immediately but there are times I have to wait a minute or two. Any ideas what the problem is?

2007-10-03 04:53:40 · 3 answers · asked by David L 3

If my wheel bushing is worn, about how much would it cost including labor, just an estimate if any of you would know. Thanks.......04 chrysler sebring

2007-10-03 04:28:09 · 1 answers · asked by Jose 1

automation of shutter can be done with the help of motor.
Thus shutter can be operated with the help of a remote or a key switch or with the help of any access control system.
how the installtion of this motor can be done on already fitted shutter.

2007-10-03 04:04:16 · 1 answers · asked by hariom_trpth 2

I know it should be done every 6k miles but i've never done it.

is this bad? When the front tires have no thread left i just put the rear ones to the front and buy 2 new ones for the rear.

2007-10-03 03:59:20 · 6 answers · asked by Moore55 4

I have a 2004 Classic (Malibu), automatic. When I get passed the first gear to the second the car jecks. I was trying to figure out what the problem could be.

2007-10-03 03:54:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-03 03:50:27 · 19 answers · asked by tgeer1973 1

2007-10-03 03:27:57 · 6 answers · asked by pppp 1

I'm told its just two screws to get it out gonna try it myself just tryin to get a quick answer here.

2007-10-03 02:49:36 · 5 answers · asked by wallet_chain83 2

The leak happens when the car is stationary.

2007-10-03 02:41:05 · 5 answers · asked by Bill H 1

i have to have my clutch all the way down into the floor before it even begins to catch. sometimes i cant even start the car because i cant get the clutch down far enough.

how can i fix this?

(08 scion tc.... i know its under warranty, but i would like to try to fix it myself first)

2007-10-03 02:05:19 · 5 answers · asked by swatthefly 5

I purchased a brand new set of assembled small block heads awhile back and i wont be putting them on until after the winter months. Will the be alright sitting in the garage in freezing weather? Should i oil them down first? What steps should i take to store them for winter?

2007-10-03 02:04:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can someone tell me where the chassis lubrication points are located on a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer LT? I looked in the manual and could not find the information.

2007-10-03 01:54:43 · 3 answers · asked by Buckeye024 3

We've replaced the airfilter, but it hasn't helped. After it dies, it smells very strong of gas and it has to set for at least 5 minutes before you try starting it again, only for it to happen all over again. What's its problem?

2007-10-03 01:48:16 · 8 answers · asked by bcummings_2 1

I hit a speedbump in a Renault Scenic, which, unknowingly, resulted in a hole in the sump. When the oil light came on, I was in an unsafe area and had to drive another 2 km's (roughly just over a mile). I drove at a very slow speed and the car was still leaking oil when I had finally stopped the car.

Now that the hole has been fixed and the oil replaced, the car is making a rattling noise and is cutting out as soon as the temperature of the car increases. Does this sound like some serious (and expensive) damage has been done to the engine?

2007-10-03 01:44:51 · 5 answers · asked by Kieren B 1

I just bought a '95 Z-28 Convertible. It, of course, has the 5.7 lt1 with 100,000 miles on it. It was sitting in a guys back yard for about two months. He said an old lady pulled out in front of him, so he replaced the front clip. What should I do to tune it up? Not necessarily performance, just to ensure that its running properly.

2007-10-03 01:44:21 · 3 answers · asked by mr.z28 3