Maintenance & Repairs - November 2007

power what could, check engine light is on but that is it. What could be wrong? I'm going to take it for a diagnostic in a couple of days but im just really curious as to any thoughts anyone may have,before i go. Thanks alot.

2007-11-13 08:40:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does each PUMP have up to 5 separate tanks underground?

2007-11-13 08:38:03 · 7 answers · asked by martin ru46 1

What burns more gas in your car Heat or AC?

2007-11-13 07:17:28 · 32 answers · asked by info 2

2007-11-13 07:11:08 · 2 answers · asked by Karen W 1

Have been having problems with flickering lights (dash / headlights / interior lights) and lumpy performance through the revs.

Checked voltage in Battery (which I recently replaced) and it's 12.5 volts with engine off, and 14.4 v engine on.

If I turn everything on (all lights + main beams + a/c + heated front/rear screens + radio + blower), then voltage across battery reads 12.1->12.3 volts, if I rev engine it has negligible effect to the V.

However, if I turn say two thirds of the above list, then at 2000-2500 revs it does increase upto @13.5 / 14v.

I also just tried running the engine and removing the negative at the battery terminal - and the engine continued to run OK. With the negative still off I then turned just the A/C on, the car began to splutter, lights dimmed and was about to stall, at which point I quickly turned A/C off, the engine still ran but was struggling; at which point I turned engine off completely.

Dodgy Alternator?

2007-11-13 07:08:14 · 3 answers · asked by yeahiknow987 1

i see the fluid inside of both tail light lenses and its just below the actual light bulb.. is that level good? .. is there an indicator that tells you that you are low like the windshield wipers?

2007-11-13 06:42:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2000 Dodge Durango with a V8 5.9 liter engine. The truck starts and then dies when I let my foot off of the gas. Any ideas? It has a full tank of gas and all fluids are full and a somewhat new battery. Please ANY and ALL ideas are greatly appreciated. I can't get to work because I can't get the truck outta the driveway.

Thanks in advance....

2007-11-13 06:34:11 · 1 answers · asked by sam 4

I drive a 2001 VW Beetle that is nearly 100,000 miles old. When I went for my safety inspection, there was a problem with one of my wheels having too much play in it because of a tie-rod. The problem wasn't bad enough for my car to fail inspection & they didn't offer to fix it then. Does that mean that it is safe enough to drive for a while?

Steering feels normal, but every now & then when I make a sharp left turn (like 90 degrees @ intersection), it feels like one of my tires turns more than the other, kind of like slipping on ice only roads are dry. One time it happened when I was going faster, it felt really bumpy & made a thumping noise, but the other times it didn't. Do I need to get this fixed ASAP, or is it ok to wait a while if I just remember to go slow when turning left? It passed inspection so it ought to be safe enough, right?

Would this effect on gas mileage? I drive a TDI with a manual transmission (gets 50+ mpg) but I haven't gotten that lately.

2007-11-13 06:27:34 · 7 answers · asked by annabelle 2

i need to no the bearing size so i can swap for the 23 spline input shaft from the 21 spline for my t-case

2007-11-13 06:26:40 · 1 answers · asked by Devon S 1

Hello i have a 1984 BMWs with a M10. The car was lagging so i replaced one hose and fuel filter and it fixed the problem running really great. This morning going to work it wouldn't go past 2000 rpm it would surge and thunk at 2k would not go above. So I moved the hose around and it went past 2k well but it started doing it on and off. The hose is slightly longer then the original. Conning output of the fuel filter so some metal thing that connects to the line. Could that be clogged the metal thing or is hose to long. I dont think its the fuel pump.
replaced the hose that comes out of the fuel filter. Gas flows out. Same size hose just a bit longer. Same size opening too. no tight bends just a curve. Should I shorten it?

2007-11-13 05:25:36 · 3 answers · asked by Nordic god 1

My car has been messing with me. Every time it is damp or raining out my car runs real rough or not run at all. Has this happened to anyone else and what have you done to fix. thanks

2007-11-13 05:11:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Last night it ran fine, went on the highway and everything. Me and my mom go to bed, wake up and she starts the car it starts good, but when she got on the road she found it wouldnt go over 5mph. so she walked to the gas station to get transmission fluid cause it all leaked out and as soon as she put it in it leaked out again.
so the car leaks transmission fluid and wont go over 5mph someone said maybe a broken line? whats wrong?

2007-11-13 05:08:47 · 3 answers · asked by alexis 1

And there is like a lot of sticky residue stuff am I going to be able to get that off with just some regular windex or am I going to need something else?

2007-11-13 04:03:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-13 03:59:26 · 7 answers · asked by rl153 5

So I have a 97 Toyota Corolla. I got the radiator replaced, drove it around for two days with no problems. Today I was driving it in the rain and noticed if I idled for more than a minute steam would appear from under the hood. I wasn't much steam, but enough for me to take notice. Everytime I would see the steam I would look at the temperature gauge which was at a normal temperature. Is this normal behavior?

2007-11-13 03:56:26 · 3 answers · asked by Nonya 2

Whenever I try to start my car, I get a clicking sound, but the lights, radio all go on. The second this car is jumped it starts. Why could be wrong? Is it the starter or a fuse? If it's a fuse, how could I check it, as in, what would a blown fuse look like?

2007-11-13 03:53:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-13 03:23:41 · 13 answers · asked by ROBERT D 1

I am looking to get me car repaired with used transmission, so just want to know how much it should cost me, I live in Washington DC. USA

2007-11-13 03:09:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I get tired of seeing candy purple and blue ones and wondered if i could pimp a few mobility scooter rides

2007-11-13 02:49:23 · 4 answers · asked by Jay 3

as a teenager, my dad told me that the best deisel mechanic he knew of was a woman (dad always had a deisel pick-up)... yet I find that a lot of people think that because I am a woman, I am completely oblivious when it comes to mechanics (ie, I remember going into a parts store, and before the guy at the counter would get me the part he asked what the problem was in a very demeaning tone then told me I didn't know what I was talking about... had to fib and tell him that I was getting the part for my dad for him to go get the part). I am going to be enrolling at WyoTech within the next 6 months and eventually plan to own my own shop (a partnership with my nephew who is also going to the school). Just so I know completely what I am getting into, how much gender based bias do you think I am going to run into? And why do guys think that because I am a woman that I don't know anything about cars (besides the fact that most women don't/won't want to get their hands dirty)?

2007-11-13 02:11:27 · 12 answers · asked by kijokashu_youfu_aikyou 1

He doesn't have a lift. We are going to go to the store and buy whatever he needs. My question is what should he be buying. We don't want to spend very much money. He's worried about lifting the transmission because it is so heavy.

What are some other things we are going to need also that we probably won't discover until we start working?

It is a 1999 chevy Cavalier

2007-11-13 02:00:40 · 10 answers · asked by Peggy Pirate 6

Can I replace double tip spark plugs with single tip ones and the car perform the same.

2007-11-13 01:11:10 · 4 answers · asked by Jose 1

2007-11-13 01:07:48 · 2 answers · asked by maria 1

My car's alternator belt snapped, I'm not sure how to put on a new one and I can't afford professional service. Where can I find a repair manual for this?

2007-11-13 00:48:20 · 5 answers · asked by Priest of Anubis 4

I have had the brakes adjusted several times... only to find in a week its back out.. someone told me it might be the front caliper not working ..

2007-11-13 00:11:49 · 3 answers · asked by raggamuffin713t 2

I have a 2001 Chevrolet Venture and have come across an issue where my blinker lights flash fast and all rear signal lights flash when the brake is pressed and I try to signal left. Anyone have any ideas?

2007-11-12 23:13:00 · 3 answers · asked by WeeHoo 2

It's a Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40-newly overhauled diesel engine with newly calibrated injection pump emits white smoke when idling and black smoke on acceleration and runs hot, why is this so?
New piston rings and cylinder liner already included

2007-11-12 23:09:04 · 2 answers · asked by Bang 2

I dont know anyone at all who knows how to fix my heater, ive asked.

I can not afford too bring my car in and have a pro fix it, I dont have any money.

What can I do, too make it warm again?

Even after driving across state for 4 hours didnt help it warm up.

I really need help with this and fast.
Its getting too cold outside.

thank you so much for any advice

2007-11-12 22:51:21 · 11 answers · asked by 85501441 1

I just got a 2000 grand jeep cherokee, and it has dual climate control i only get heat from the drivers side, now i took it back to the dealer and brung it to his attention, he told me to wait a week it may just be doing that coz the truck has been sitting. I really hate to get nasty!! But i think he is trying to get over. That wait a week stuff doesnt even sound right

2007-11-12 19:58:51 · 5 answers · asked by latora_king 1

2007-11-12 16:57:48 · 7 answers · asked by Hi My Name is 2