Maintenance & Repairs - November 2007

If I was stuck on the road with a diesel could I go into a grocery store and buy a gallon of veg oil to get to the next diesel station.

2007-11-15 00:14:53 · 5 answers · asked by David K 1

battery approx 3 months old, van sat for weekend and would not start, charged battery, no start so we changed starter and re-charged battery, still won't start. what can be draining battery when all electrical is off.

2007-11-15 00:12:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have asked and received many answers on this car as i have been restoring it--this problem is baffling me--how can this be?
when my engine timing is set at factory spec or 0 degrees the car backfires hesitates and runs like crap--but fires up perfectly-- to get my car to run perfect i actually have to set it at 16 degrees yes sixteen !!! the engine is not original and was bought froma salvage yard but definately a 301-- now the problem is when i set the timing so the car runs great it barely starts and vice versa---i have tried a happy compromise but really the cra runs like garbage set any lower then this---i am running it at 14 degrees right now--but if i go over 60 mph it starts up----------what is going on--how can i fix this---almost every part on the engine is new --distributor cap-plugs -wires-(they are not crossed)

2007-11-15 00:11:52 · 3 answers · asked by sean 3

Hi guys. I live in Cyprus and over here we drive on the left side (Steering wheel is on the right)

I recently bought some xenon headlights for my car over ebay. But after installing them my electrician told me that they are for left steering wheel cars.

I was told that its not a very big issue, only that i could be slighty blinding the opposite cars (not worse than having the big headlights on)

I was wondering if there is a trick or an easy mod to fix this. I cant be bothered to open an arguement wih the seller and also have to ship them back

Thanks

2007-11-14 23:58:16 · 5 answers · asked by obiecy 2

i have a 1990 buick regal , with a 3.1 v6 engine. up till last week everything was fine. and one morning the car would not start without me pushing on the gas pedal slightly when i started it. usaully the car starts on a dime in the morning and every other time. when the car gets going down the block i need to hold the gas down or it will stall, but when it gets wamed up, it goes away and won't stall. now even when the car is warmed up and i drive a couple of miles and stop the car and shut it down, it won't start again without me pushing on the gas pedal a little.??? what gives.

2007-11-14 23:28:33 · 9 answers · asked by eriksjk 2

olint in it it never overheated again but is running out of coolent very fast its a wv golf any ideas please or wot is my cheapest option and how long do i have until it goes

2007-11-14 23:10:41 · 11 answers · asked by Jarred D 1

Car is a 1993 3.3L v-6 automatic with 240,000 miles and has been having problems starting for a few months. It will drive for 3-4 days then start running really rough and stalling out and then unable to start again for a few days. Now it will not start no matter what even with a jump. The battery is good had it tested and all the lights/radio come on in start position but when go to turn it over everything goes out instantly and it doesn't even try to turn over. Is it safe to assume my starter had been slowly dying and is now dead or should I look at the wiring, relays, solenoid first?

2007-11-14 23:08:31 · 2 answers · asked by chancer_kirri 2

i don't like driving to close to the sterring wheel...but i'm short and i'm looking for raised car pedals.

2007-11-14 22:59:57 · 3 answers · asked by Michael C 1

My friend said something about rebuilding the fuel intake....but I'm not sure.
I'm willing to spend money, but I want to make sure that the money I spend is well worth it.

2007-11-14 19:55:08 · 14 answers · asked by maplextree 1

new wheel cylinder and bleeder valve, line is bled (i saw no air bubbles)......put everything back together and still not working.
found no leaks anywhere else......can't for the life of me figure it out. Fluid is getting to wheel cylinder but cylinder isn't moving
at all.................maybe im missing something....PLEASE HELP

2007-11-14 17:14:42 · 6 answers · asked by jimithy16 1

2007-11-14 16:39:51 · 6 answers · asked by buddyperx 2

My heater works only when i drive the car. If i park or idle at a stop light the air gets cold. Whats wrong??

2007-11-14 15:46:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

err ok i just bought a 2001 chevy malibu everything was fine when we test drove it etc the when i got home (2o mins away) ALL this water came pouring out from undernieth the car and light smoke...i checked the temp it was fine so i called the dealer and the mechanic said the fan wasnt working well so the car was suppost to empty the water on it own(i dunno lol) so they filled it up with water again and took it to their shop well thats fixed then i took the car to work and tried the heat in the morning and my service engine soon light came on and no heat? ive been asking arround 1 guy said there might have been a bubble in there so when you start the engine the water circulates and you may need to add more then another said there may be a bubble stuck? it worked b4 the water leaked any ideas on whats wrong and how much it will cost ? or if my husband can"do it himself"?

2007-11-14 14:47:49 · 12 answers · asked by Diandra G 1

I am replacing all four of my struts and mounts. The store i want to buy the parts at doesn't have all the same brand parts. Can i buy two monroe front struts and two kyb rear struts. Also does it have to be the same brand name mounts. What are the drawsbacks and hazards? IF any.

2007-11-14 13:46:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i owned a 1996 toyota avalon with 116,000 miles. i had a complete wheel alignment done at toyota 5 months ago due to the car pulling to the left. after getting it fixed it was fine. now the car goes to the left again when the steering wheel is held straight. i driven about less than 2,000 miles since the last alignment(5 months ago) and i try my best to avoid potholes and any bumps on the road. The tires are in good condition with the right air pressure. i rotated the tires about 1 year ago. i don't drive crazy or mess around in the car. any ideas what keep causing the car to pull to the left after only a short time?

2007-11-14 13:20:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

weel claps that clamp round the weel....how do u get them of? pleeez sum 1 help

2007-11-14 13:09:54 · 5 answers · asked by samantha f 1

i have 93 dodge dynasty and the breaks have started to squeak... this happens when i press them to slow down in traffic (though obviously it stops when the break pedal is all the way down) and then when i take my foot off the break and hit the gas, the squeaking will continue for a short while... is this a problem with the breaks or suspension or what? also is there an easy fix or how much will it cost? its an old car but i do need it to last me through the winter (with minimal money spent on it)

2007-11-14 12:34:33 · 6 answers · asked by yourconshence 4

2007-11-14 12:23:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Every time I idol for more than a minute, my Acura begins to overheat. But as soon as a start driving again, the gage drops back down to normal. What does this mean?

2007-11-14 12:15:23 · 5 answers · asked by Diva2be 1

heater has hazed windshield, but not sure how to get rid of it

2007-11-14 12:07:25 · 6 answers · asked by Andrew R 1

I have a 1998 Pontiac Sunfire. The headlights on it are a joke. I would like to put in some better lights. I'm thinking halogens. Any idea what to do? What do I need? How hard is it? Are there instructions anywhere? Thanks

2007-11-14 12:04:28 · 5 answers · asked by Hartford Whalers 3

i just bought a 1998 mercury and now the heater doesn't work and after you drive it a little ways it starts to overheat. any idea?

2007-11-14 11:37:39 · 11 answers · asked by judy s 1

The store clerk was quick to show me how the pieces of brake line are connected, but he failed to show me how to bend the line or tell me what tool that is needed. I need to fit this to the banjo bolt at the left wheel and run it along to the right wheel.

2007-11-14 11:06:01 · 9 answers · asked by Idolmaker 5

Cadillac Deville 2004. The battery is under the seat and the hook ups are under the hood. Anyway, I left the car sit for about two weeks and it won't start. I hook up the jumper cables and another car and the radio turns on. The lights turn on inside the car before I hooked up the jumper cables. I try to start the car and it just clicks two times and that's it.

Any ideas?

2007-11-14 11:03:59 · 4 answers · asked by shaneaemerson 2

2007-11-14 10:26:20 · 6 answers · asked by crazydoggielover 1

I am wondering if it would be bad for the clutch to mount it under a vertical output engine (12.5 briggs and straton)

this is the clutch i am thinking about:
http://www.mfgsupply.com/m/c/H5835.html?id=VcxkNHsW

thanks in advance

2007-11-14 10:15:53 · 2 answers · asked by c bud 2

k my coolants been leaking the past couple days. so i went out and bought some coolant, as well as bar's leaks solution. do i fill it up in the reservoir, or the radiator itself. step-by-step directions here. i am completely new to this.

2007-11-14 10:02:31 · 10 answers · asked by poopstar 1

i have a ford ranger 1998 . the only way i get cold air is to put on max a/c. when put on a/c it blows hot air. the haeter only blows hot air even if u put temp on cold. i have changed the cluster 2 times. nothing changes still hot air . Please Help Thanks Joe

2007-11-14 09:49:58 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

my 04 honda civic si wont go into gear. When turned on and let go of the clutch it'll shut off. Need some help. Thank you!

2007-11-14 09:48:44 · 3 answers · asked by Gilbert 1

2007-11-14 09:24:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous