Maintenance & Repairs - November 2007

may buy a used car, but has a cracked lens cover on the fog light. will air, moisture get in & affect the electrial system on the car over time? thanks.

2007-11-24 00:42:33 · 12 answers · asked by ddhands 1

My car started run really rough about a month back and I found out that my wife didn't change the oil on the car and the dipstick was dry. I took the car in immediately and had the oil, for lack of a better word, changed. The car runs better but stick seems a little rough when idle. Is there anything I can put into the engine to help with any damage that the engine might have recieved during the time it was running dry? Thanks in advance.

2007-11-23 20:53:31 · 9 answers · asked by ChaRiaLer 4

I drive a 93 dodge stealth... how many o2 sensors come in that car? When I ask that question, people look at me like I'm incredibly stupid, but when I went to get mine replaced, the guy asked me which one? Is there more than one?
And, if I'm getting one of them replaced, what would be an average price for the job? What would be too high?
Any help would be great!!!

2007-11-23 20:46:00 · 5 answers · asked by alvalle3 1

I wonder if it is true that the tyres of the car must be replaced after 4 or 5 years although they are not worn out.
I know that this is an usual recomendation from specialized companies but, at least in spain, I was not able to find any "official" document that state this recomendation. In the manual of my car do not say anything and I was nos able to find anything in car magazines

What do you think?

2007-11-23 20:43:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

1995 Chevy S-10,4.3L takes up to 10 min before it will start again,will run if driving but i have to power brake at stops

2007-11-23 20:38:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Ford Tarus 99 how much would it be to fix a heater core??? Plus if we have changed thermostat, flushed ratiator and heater still don't work it the heater core definatly the problem????

2007-11-23 20:34:37 · 3 answers · asked by SIMSGIRL 2

95 Chevy S-10 4.3 ltr V-6 W series,

2007-11-23 19:58:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a 1999 chevy S10, and not too long ago i had to fix the ignition switch and wiring, so it was working fine til recently the battery died and now it wont start after i give it cables. any ideas?

2007-11-23 19:20:06 · 8 answers · asked by stiissi 2

I;m thinking about replacing my timing belt. I looked over many step by step manuels. One manuel said to remove the spark plugs. What is the purpose of removing the spark plugs and is it necessary?

2007-11-23 19:00:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bought a walmart battery and they have a warranty where they will replace it if it goes bad within so long and then after that they will just discount your next battery....is there anyway I can just get cash for it?....its only close to 2 months old....

2007-11-23 18:52:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Dodge Neon 1998.

This morning I was driving and my brakes went.... the brake pedal goes all teh way down to the floor and the car only comes to a SLOW stop....
i checked the brake fluid and it was fine...
also i heard a slight metal, grinding noise that was on and off..

about 4 months ago, the same thing happend and mechanic fixed it for $300 they said some barings broke and the break fluid went everywhere..

but they fixed it 5 months ago!!!

so what is wrong with my CAR?
mechanic will check it out on Monday when they re-open..

any ideas?

2007-11-23 18:37:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

What paint or repair color would be suggested for plastic, putty, greyish color wheel covers. Repair of color due to minor scratches with curb(s). Please.

2007-11-23 17:36:43 · 3 answers · asked by ,,G'' 2

What is the difference in color between regular unleaded gasoline and 2 stroke?

2007-11-23 16:05:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to know if the Service Port Cap-Red High Side is one size fits all. I went to midas almost 2 months ago to get my ac fixed, and they said that there was a problem with my Service Port Cap. They said that they did not have the right size cap, and they needed to place an order for it. Well I do not have my car part yet and I keep getting the run around when I call them. I stopped by a car auto parts store last week and they had one of those in stock, but the cashier told me it was one size fits all.
So who is right, midas or the cashier. If midas is right, can someone please tell me what is the model number of the cap that I need to get. I have a 2000 dodge stratus se.

2007-11-23 14:55:53 · 2 answers · asked by I<!771X/-\+26 5

I`m looking for just the aluminum flakes or powder used in making metallic paint.

2007-11-23 14:46:52 · 2 answers · asked by gwaynehaney 1

2007-11-23 14:10:32 · 6 answers · asked by barstool 1

Need to replace a wheel on my 2006 Nissan Titan . Has 6 lugs. It seems Daat is not producing this wheel any longer and I really like this wheel and would hate to change.

2007-11-23 14:02:09 · 1 answers · asked by Ethel K 1

is draining the battery and i have no idea what it is it took sears 40min to charge and test battery can battery have bad cell and tester cant find it ? can a short in starter be draining the battery ?once battery is charged or jump it starts so i rule out starter and maybe battery

2007-11-23 12:59:54 · 9 answers · asked by charlesdiericks@sbcglobal.net 2

Bought an '02 Lincoln LS two months ago. Started overheating. Had my mechanic checked it with a scanner tool. No error codes. Nothing reported wrong with the car. Had dealer tow it to their mechanic. He said he had no idea and wanted me to pick it up. He test drove it one last time and got it to overheat. They thought it was the computer. Then changed their story and said it was a sensor malfunctioning. Dealer said it wasn't covered and that it would cost $500. Ok'd the work. Called again 2 days later and they changed their story. They said it was 2 bad ignition coil packs. Said these also weren't covered under the extended warranty i paid for which supposedly covered all parts except wear and tear stuff. They fix it without my o.k.. I call the dealer to ask why they did this and they said they never said it was a sensor. Their mech. said the same. Different problem but they are charging the same $500 fee. Sensors are covered under the warranty. Coils aren't. Am i being dicked around?

2007-11-23 11:50:07 · 13 answers · asked by synergy7800 1

Wondering if anyone owns a taurus that has had alternators go out multiple times? I have had 2 put in my car in the last 7 months, I also got a new battery on the last time.

Or, Does anyone have any ideas on why this is happening?

2007-11-23 10:58:24 · 3 answers · asked by Amanda T 1

The aerator is as tight as can be and I'll even loosen it a bit, but it still leaks when the water is on. I've tried both metal and rubber or palstic type swivel aerators.

2007-11-23 09:29:53 · 1 answers · asked by reliant 1

Willing to relocate, I can run a body shop, run a brake and muffler shop,,, or be a service adviser in a dealership

2007-11-23 09:22:48 · 3 answers · asked by Brian G 1

Ok i just bought a different car and right now it has 14s on it but i have have bigger ones in my garage that fit, not all the numbers match the 14s have P185/65R14 and the bigger ones have 195/65R15 So im wondering if thats gonna effect the speedonmeter and what kinda gas milage effects it'll have?

2007-11-23 09:10:32 · 5 answers · asked by packman 3

2007-11-23 09:06:18 · 7 answers · asked by Vrable_Briggs 1

I have a 2003 Honda Accord and the passenger side mirror cover and power mirror is broken. Can someone tell me how to replace it?

2007-11-23 08:58:50 · 4 answers · asked by slickporter 1

I was going to work and my back window exploded at the stop lite. Not many cars around, no rocks or whatnot. It sounded like a bomb went off in the back seat and the whole window was spiderwebbed and a few pieces broke off. I was pretty cold out, mabye defect in the defroster?

2007-11-23 08:49:32 · 7 answers · asked by Beav 2

2007-11-23 08:33:30 · 7 answers · asked by Angel O 1

I think my car has a coolant leak. It's a 99 Monte Carlo and it was fine last winter. This summer the ac started having problems that it would blow warm air and we had it recharged and then refilled on top of that and it didn't hold. Now our heater is blowing cold air especially when you stop. We refilled the coolant once barely a week ago. What could be some of the problems? Are the AC and heat problems related?

2007-11-23 08:08:47 · 9 answers · asked by tk_9702 3

I found a really nice set of winter tires but i'm not sure how to know if they'll fit on my truck. I found that my original tire size is 235/75-15... the one's I found are 205 65R15... how do I know if they'll fit?

2007-11-23 08:07:53 · 7 answers · asked by Jr the travel guy. 1

03 buick century front dics brake slide pins. One is smaller dia. with rubber ring on the end. Does it go on the top or bottom position?

2007-11-23 08:03:59 · 2 answers · asked by Steve S 1