Maintenance & Repairs - November 2007

I don't know much about cars or car repair. I just thought I'd ask this quick question because my husband called me from work claiming that one of his co-workers (who he claims knows about car repair) said that we need a new head gasket and that it's so expensive that we'd be better off buying a new car instead.

I'm just wondering if it really is THAT expensive. My husband has been itching for a new car, so I'm suspicious that he's pulling my leg to convince me to let him bounce on over to the nearest dealership.

Since I'm not too bright when it comes to cars, I'm not even sure if a head gasket could be the problem. We have oil leaks and a coolant leak (that comes and goes). Not much information, but that's all I know.

What do you think?

Please forgive my ignorance.

2007-11-09 02:56:29 · 6 answers · asked by SINDY 7

My friends is a big chain tobacco smoker he wants to know if the smoke sticks more to leather or cloth seats

2007-11-09 02:51:26 · 7 answers · asked by Matt 2

I bought a BMW from a private seller and it is under pre-owned waranty until 2009. Can i service it outside a BMW dealership and still keep my pre-owned warranty. Reasons - Cheaper and easy to find service appointments.

2007-11-09 02:35:26 · 4 answers · asked by BMWquestioneer 1

I own a Ford Escort and someone before me put E-10 and it started acting up. It seems to have a loss of power at times and does not speed up very well. How do I fix it?

2007-11-09 02:33:13 · 6 answers · asked by King Arthur 3

My car won't start. What could be the problem?

2007-11-09 02:25:32 · 13 answers · asked by amd7805 1

The cover won't pop open when pressed, even after the car doors have been unlocked. How can I manually release it so I can get gas in my car.

2007-11-09 00:09:24 · 6 answers · asked by JL 1

mine are bad aka falling apart. oops :). Thanks a bunch!

2007-11-08 23:48:13 · 10 answers · asked by overmaggies 2

Has anyone seen any replacement LED 'bulbs' for sale or are they supposed to last the life of the fitting?

2007-11-08 23:21:38 · 6 answers · asked by Quasimojo 3

My car has a small coolant leak and I do let it get low enough to get the low coolant level indicator.

2007-11-08 23:07:58 · 7 answers · asked by rottenrik 1

2007-11-08 22:48:13 · 3 answers · asked by shopalot 2

- for a DOHC engine, 1600cc, 4 speed automatic transmission.

- what benefits are there if the camshafts were upgraded from the stock unit to a high performance unit?

- what shortcomings will there be? (example, increase in petrol consumption?)

hope to know more ....thank you..

2007-11-08 18:26:39 · 3 answers · asked by Golddust77 1

You pop the houd open to install a new Battry,The battery conecters are covered in a thik green acid crostion,You have 15 minets to chaing out the battery but it will take you 0ver 20 minets to cleen the mess up befor you would alow your Snapon Tools to tuch the battery.You will get a lectuer from your boss if you take the exstra time to do the cleaning.Would you go a head and clean up the conecters and replace the Battery? or leev it messt up?You are also performing at sitom chek to inshore every thing is working good.

2007-11-08 17:55:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have removed the four bolts but cannot reach the bolt in the back holding it on ! Help need my truck

2007-11-08 17:37:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

It says professional instalation recommended. What type of buisness should I go to? Like a car shop? And how much would they charge? Thanks

2007-11-08 17:28:40 · 2 answers · asked by CHoP 1

It's a '96 Chrysler Cirrus, 6-Cylinder

2007-11-08 16:57:51 · 3 answers · asked by Kyle/Kristi 1

I have two toddlers they have spilled all types of drinks in my car, the carpet has fruit punch stain all over and muddy stains! What is the best way to clean my car upholstery and carpet?

2007-11-08 16:44:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

stote and shopped. It would not start. My battery is only 5 months old.Do i need a full charge or a new alternator?

2007-11-08 15:44:15 · 16 answers · asked by bridgett s 2

Ill be riding my go kart when about 5 mins after starting and riding the muffler starts spewing blue smoke and its very thick it does this for around 30 sec. then its fine....when this happens the engine has no power for the 30 sec...

2007-11-08 15:22:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bought a convertible in july so I'm not sure what to do for it over the winter... I've heard you're supposed to put something on the top to "winter-ize" it.. does anyone know?

2007-11-08 15:22:28 · 4 answers · asked by tina p 2

2007-11-08 14:59:02 · 5 answers · asked by nascarjimbo 1

I was changing my fuel filter today (canister type) after i removed the canister from my truck i noticed that there was a crack in it where the fuel lines join the canister the (tibb) i gave it a little force to see if it might be hair or something it completely broke off. So is there any way i can put it back on (by glue or other means) or should i go auto salvaging and try and find a new used canister in the junk yards.

2007-11-08 14:31:07 · 5 answers · asked by crazybarfighter 2

turn off the headlight...)

2007-11-08 14:16:28 · 5 answers · asked by at415 1

on the engine or trans

2007-11-08 14:05:31 · 3 answers · asked by rolo 1

can it be caused by loose starter bolts or can it be caused by high resistance in the insulated circuit?

or both?

2007-11-08 13:56:09 · 6 answers · asked by clied 1

Have changed spark plugs and wires, air and gas filter. Do I miss anything?

2007-11-08 13:42:15 · 3 answers · asked by Gus 1

My car will not start sometimes. I arranged for a new battery and when they checked the current battery first it showed that it was not flat. They then said it might be the starter motor but ruled that out when we discovered it would start if put in neutral. Does anyone know what the problem might be if the battery and starter motor have both been ruled out as the problem.

2007-11-08 13:39:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I removed the radio/control panel but find no mechanism. The central temperature control knob has a nylon gear behind it, but this doesn't seem to mate to anything. I am willing to jerry-rig something to get the hot water to circulate through the heater core. Any suggestions appreciated. (My Haynes manual skips this bit!)

2007-11-08 13:36:45 · 8 answers · asked by Charley M 3

2007-11-08 13:35:12 · 3 answers · asked by gypsy_ck 1

2007-11-08 13:33:03 · 3 answers · asked by gypsy_ck 1

2007-11-08 13:16:08 · 13 answers · asked by Kidlat 2