Maintenance & Repairs - November 2007

i have a 05 taurus with a lock engine. it cost 2500.00 for a used engine. or should i park it take the insurance off and make my payments. and buy a hooptie.

2007-11-14 02:41:19 · 5 answers · asked by SOLO 2

2007-11-14 01:36:54 · 13 answers · asked by ben 1

99 ranger 3.0 I replace the head gaskets and flushed the radiator and the fluid is still turning yellow. It was brown before the head gaskets were changed. Could it be left over oil in the coolant system? The engine runs fine. There isnt any coolant in the oil.

2007-11-14 01:06:16 · 6 answers · asked by timboh76248 1

2007-11-13 23:23:58 · 1 answers · asked by mytjoemaine 1

to buy new tires before I leave. My question is ---- if I can find new tires that match the tread, should I put the spare on the ground and only buy three tires, or should I just let the spare stay where it is and buy four tires. Cost is not the most importand factor. Safe driving to and from Alaska is most important. What do you think?

2007-11-13 22:12:30 · 3 answers · asked by Bluebeard 1

to have new brakes put on your car?

its a 1987 oldsmobile

2007-11-13 22:12:04 · 3 answers · asked by cher 5

i need to change it but when i look up under the radiator i can't figure out how to get to the drain plug. please help!!!

2007-11-13 21:50:49 · 2 answers · asked by clickheaded 1

I had to slam on the brakes, and now it seems like the power brake component is out or something. Little resistance when pushed. The brake light is on too. It is a 1997 grand prix. I checked my wheels after i drove it, and only one in the front and one in the back were working because you could tell the ones that work were hot and the others were completely cold.

2007-11-13 19:16:39 · 9 answers · asked by car_lover_42020 2

2007-11-13 15:25:55 · 1 answers · asked by Kevin 1

I wanted to know if anyone knows what is the bightest white there is for automotive paint.I want to paint my car a white diamond pearl but diferent vehicles carry the same name but they all look diferent some look a littl yellowish or cream like color pearl. Iwanted to start of with a white.Which color is the brightest or whiter.Thanks!!!

2007-11-13 15:19:05 · 5 answers · asked by stangdriverus 2

1999 Corolla.

I am having trouble starting (CRANKING) the car after its been parked for some Hours esp..when its a bit Cold. I have to turn the key 4 or 5 times to get it cranked.
I only hear some "click" noise from the front of the car when I bring Key from "ON" to "Start"..I believe that means its not cranking properly.

After the first time, it becomes easier n easier later to crank.. .
but again after being parked for some hours makes the problem surface again :(

Please note:
1) I changed Battery with max.Cold cranking Amps - didnt solve.
2) Starter & Alternator tests turned out OK at the Advance Auto Parts - free testing.
3) changed spark plugs, did Fuel Injector cleanup.
4) After starting once, no problems whatsoever with anything else.
5) When I'm unsuccessfully turning the key, the Oil check, Battery symbols come up in the dashboard.

Does anyone have an Idea what could be the problem ?
Thanks.

2007-11-13 14:45:54 · 11 answers · asked by KelviBadhil 1

I need a Pitman Arm-been searching all over the net. Please help.

2007-11-13 14:45:22 · 6 answers · asked by touchemupent 1

I'm a stay-at-home mom with little auto knowledge. The car is in excellent condition and I'm sure many parts would be of value.

2007-11-13 14:36:58 · 3 answers · asked by 95BMWOwner 1

I am buying the tires second hand for a good deal and want verify they will fit before I make the purchase? Thanks in advance.

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

i am putting a lift kit on my truck and the suspension kit says a new pitman arm is recommended. do i need it and was exactly does it do?

2007-11-13 13:53:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I drove home from school in my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 (Good Condition) and I put it in park for about 10 minutes while i got a drink and cecked some stuff. When i came back out to leave, I put it in reverse and the car started shaking and My first thought was that one of the tires were flat or something. After I checked and there was nothing wrong with it, I put it in drive and left and then it reallllly started to shake right around 40-50 MPH. Then when you let off the gas, it rides smooth, but when you give it gas it shakes like crazy. I took it to the dealer this way, and they said that i needed to leave it there over night. The problem is that I have to go to school in the morning, and the Truck is my only ride. I am wondering if anyone knows whats wrong and how long you think it will take to fix it.

2007-11-13 13:45:20 · 5 answers · asked by gotaquestion2ask 1

2007-11-13 12:27:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i know it depends on where you live, but how much do they usually make in your area?

2007-11-13 12:18:12 · 16 answers · asked by Cause an Uproar 7

I live in Washington. Thanks

2007-11-13 12:05:17 · 23 answers · asked by alckelly 2

Why is this word also used to name an important part of an automobile???

2007-11-13 11:53:56 · 5 answers · asked by ~~♥♥♥~~ 2

2007-11-13 11:49:28 · 3 answers · asked by DEREK K 2

I drive a 1997 Honda Accord and the wheel is locked and the key won't fit in the whole way. I've jiggled it bunches and put the gears in neutral and nothing unlocks the wheel for me to start the engine. This is a new problem.

2007-11-13 11:38:22 · 4 answers · asked by melissa13182 3

2007-11-13 11:22:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My fiance has some friends that he works with that have offered to do an oil-change, tune up, and a radiaton flush (?) for $60 PLUS they want to charge us for parts. Is this a reasonable price or should I take the car in to a regular automotive repair shop?

And, as far as the parts...what other parts would we need to purchase besides the oil-filter and the oil, if any?

2007-11-13 11:17:59 · 8 answers · asked by ღMeggღ 3

I've been driving manual stick shift for about 4 months now and i've always had a question about this.

Some of my friends say, if you want to save your clutch from burning out quickly, let go of the clutch faster than normal when shifting gears (the car shakes back and fourth if you let off the clutch a little too fast).

My other friends say this is true, however you will mess up your transmission if you do so, so it's better if you just let off the clutch slowly even though it will wear out.

So i just wanna know if that is true? And should i be driving normally by letting off the clutch slower or just the opposite?

Thanks very much all.

2007-11-13 10:45:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bought some new break pads and rotors about 2 weeks ago and they sqweek!! very very anoying. Is this normal or what is the problem?

2007-11-13 10:35:19 · 2 answers · asked by Marshall L 2

2007-11-13 10:05:54 · 2 answers · asked by guysecl 1

There is a steel plate behind the headlight assembly which makes it virtually impossible to access the twist thingy that holds the halogen headlamp. What am I missing?

2007-11-13 09:22:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

The car rides great otherwise. The previous owner during the past 10 years used it barely and before that the first owner basically used it just for highway travel down to Florida. Has only a few miles over 100K. The car did set still for about 6 months prior to sell. Heat and A/C works great. Recently had the oil changed and serpentine belt replace.

I am assuming that the brakes and rooters on the car will soon have to be replaced because of some noises heard from the wheels and slight delay while stopping. Trying to wait until the next month before to do it...is that wise? The right-front wheel whistles when turning right what could be the problem?

The car has some visible rust around the back end wheels area and some in the front that I don't think is visible at the moment. Do you think this will take a lot of money to fix....?

Are there any other maintenance I should do to keep the car running and looking semi-good for the next 2 winters?

2007-11-13 09:08:53 · 5 answers · asked by sweet4october 1

When I give it gas its fine but when I stop like at a stop sign it sputters. Absolutely NO problems when driving just when idling. Its probably something simple but I dono.

2007-11-13 09:04:03 · 12 answers · asked by Mike D 2