Maintenance & Repairs - November 2007

Our friend has invented a spill proof bottle cap for a quart of motor oil, and we want him to market it to oil companies such as Pennzoil or Quaker State. I want to know what you think. Would you buy it? How much would you pay for a motor oil bottle with a spill proof cap? I need to convince him to push his idea forward... your input will help.

2007-11-29 03:57:39 · 5 answers · asked by Jason R 1

I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee. Last night I was backing out of the driveway and my brakes just died. And then my brake light came on. I had noticed a little during the day that I was having to really pump or slam on my brakes to get to a stop at my normal rate. Does this most likely mean that I'm low on brake fluid or that the brakes themselves are shot? Anyone? If the brakes are shot, can anyone offer a ballpark on how much it would cost to fix them?

2007-11-29 03:55:05 · 8 answers · asked by sodamncute 2

i have a weird problem where my cars sterio system is on when my car is off and drains my battery. (audio doesnt even work period) i know the fix is to disconnect and reconnect the battery, im mostly interested in knowing whether you can be shocked disconnecting using a metal wrench. thanks in advance.

2007-11-29 03:52:20 · 1 answers · asked by james P 1

Today I just found out that I need the whole hub. How long can I drive it like this I need like two weeks.

2007-11-29 03:51:25 · 17 answers · asked by lilbagel21 2

of course the heater works,,, but i am in Fl... its hot!!
So seeing if any one who knows cars can throw out any ideas.. as well any advice on what to tell the car shops...
It is x-mas... i dont want to get ripped off...
Any advice on this car ac thing???
THANKS!

2007-11-29 03:50:20 · 6 answers · asked by pixiechick 1

Can this make your transmission skip?? Is it bad for your car?

2007-11-29 03:39:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-29 03:34:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i live in illinois and the winters are harsh i guess. But is it worth it to get a remote starter. Can't i just start the car and drive right away because the engine heats up faster that way anyway? or what is the main reason of a remote starter?

2007-11-29 03:33:34 · 8 answers · asked by D 2

copyright 1950 by hearst magazines Inc. this book gives specific instructions on the removal, replacement, fitting & adjustment of all mechanical parts on all cars from 1935 to 1950

2007-11-29 03:28:22 · 3 answers · asked by verbena 1

This summer I replaced the water pump in my Bravada, while I had the pump out, I flushed out the radiator and the pump openings. Once the weather started getting cold I found I had no heat. I took the hoses off the heater core and flushed it out. A lot of rusty looking water came out so I continued to flush it until it ran clear. After this I had heat for about a day and a half and then it went away again. I have tried flusing the heater core again, but cannot get the heat back, any suggestions?

2007-11-29 03:21:50 · 8 answers · asked by Kevin J 4

All I did was replace the front pads. Could I have introduced air into the brake line without even touching any other part of the brake system?

2007-11-29 03:02:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi im having mazda6 2003 automatic with front drive. whn i turn left it sounds loud like (click click click) and in left U turn the car needs space like a truck.so how will i know whts wrong in the car do i need to chage the axle or the cv joint ??.and wht if its axle so can i drive the car or no? so plzz help me

2007-11-29 03:02:02 · 3 answers · asked by dxb falcon 2

I have an '07 Saturn Vue that we just bought about 2 months ago. I hadn't heard it before but lately if I turn the car on and step out of it and walk toward the back you can hear a slight "put-put" sound and there is this overwhelming smell of some kind of gas (not gasoline smelling) that makes me cough. We have an open carport. I had never had that problem with my other vehicle so I know its not normal. I just was wondering if it is an exhaust leak? Or what it could be?

The car is under warranty for 3 years, if it is an exhaust leak, do you think its worth taking it to the nearest dealership ( 50 miles away) to get it fixed by them, or paying someone else to do it here?

2007-11-29 02:05:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 96 Honda Accord LX (4 cylinder) and I have noticed the oil light started flickering at idle speed (when I have the clutch engaged and sometimes shifting if I don't give it enough gas and the RPMs get low). The oil level is fine when I check. I recently changed the oil myself (usually do) but I can't say for certain the problem started after this. I was hoping it may just be an electrical issue but I doubt it. Anyone know the most likely problem? Thanks.

2007-11-29 01:54:41 · 5 answers · asked by JB 2

seller said to keep putting water in it so it would be low he did not say why. it needed a battery owner didnt put on in it. he didnt want to put any money into it just sell it. i want to know if its worth getting fixed

2007-11-29 01:48:50 · 3 answers · asked by Mad 1

Is there some specific car maintenance that I will need to do so engine, brakes and oil all are fine when I do start up my car again?

2007-11-29 01:43:20 · 7 answers · asked by TL 2

I have an 87 dodge ram and on the driver door the strip fell off somewhere. This is just sections of black metal panelling that runs the length of both sides of the truck. I don't know the name for this at all and want to look for it. So question 2, other than ebay, any idea where to look?

2007-11-29 01:34:22 · 4 answers · asked by chrisbouch2002 1

It is not the reving of the engine(i am not an idiot)- it is under that sound. The car is running fine... heat, accelaration, decelaration-etc...
There is just an underlying winding up and winding as i accelerate and drift..... does anyone have any ideas what this might be?

2007-11-29 01:10:20 · 5 answers · asked by katomom 1

2002 Mercury Sable( no ford jokes please.. i have endured enough torture) 109,000 miles. New alternator, New battery. Car loses all power and electricty and dies. wont start for a few minutes...no response at all.. no clicking no clock.. no nothing..no power at all. then it will suddenly start. sometimes while driving it will trn off and back on. Theres something in the engine that i can hear going on and off that is related to this.. but i dont know what it is. It looks like its the a/c pulley..(the a/c compressor is 3 years old) but im not sure. suggestions?

2007-11-29 00:59:53 · 12 answers · asked by Robert H 1

Just wondering how long I can drive (km) with my dummy tire on? I'm hoping to wait until Saturday to get it fixed.

2007-11-29 00:46:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

It only happens when I'm in a turn but going straight it is fine. It is now starting to click during slight turns also need to get it fixed soon but don't won't to get ripped off any suggestions would be great. What can I expect to pay to have it fixed.

2007-11-29 00:40:37 · 14 answers · asked by toung tied 1

2007-11-28 23:05:36 · 3 answers · asked by kuyut 1

In July my Seat Arosa broke down. My garage said the throttle body needed to be replaced. They said on the phone it was £418 inc VAT. When I turned up to collect the car, it was actually plus VAT, so was nearer £500. I complained but the owner just said, you should have checked the price with me, not the apprentice. I paid it simply to get my car back, didn't know what my rights were.

Its broken down 3 times since, going into limp home mode, with exactly the same symptoms. They replaced the throttle body twice more but didn't know what was causing the faults. They spoke to the dealer, who didn't know. When it broke down last week, replacing the throttle body didn't make any difference. The garage ended up taking it to the dealers, which I agreed to. They didn't ring me at all throughout the time it was at the dealers, & next thing I know, the car is fixed but there's a bill of £213 from the dealers to pay.

Should the warranty cover this as it was the same as the previous fault?

2007-11-28 21:55:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-28 16:18:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a hyundia elantra hatchback. its required to replace on a 60,000 maintence.

2007-11-28 16:00:38 · 3 answers · asked by Betty H 1

my oil sending unit is leaking do i have to replace whole unit or do it my self but it only leaks from a screw/bolt that mounts it up to the block but leaks only in the morning time any suggestion

2007-11-28 15:53:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1997 Buick Skylark Custom 4 door. It has 70,000 miles on it. I just bought it a couple weeks ago, and have tested this mileage on two full tanks of gas now. It only gets about 16mpg in the city. This just doesn't seem right for a 4 cylinder engine. My piece of crap 1994 Dodge Caravan gets 19 mpg in the city and that's a minivan with a horrible running 6 cylinder. So anyway, I talked to a mechanic briefly and he said that if something was wrong with it that the check engine light should be on. He also said it would cost $80 just to give it a diagnostic check or whatever. Any suggestions on what might be wrong with it or what I should do? Thanks!

2007-11-28 15:30:30 · 8 answers · asked by Thunderchunk 3

I've got wires close to my exhaust downpipe (the really hot part) on my car. Well how can I shield these wires from the heat? Is there some kind of heat tape I can wrap around?

2007-11-28 15:22:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

what will happen if anything? Its a 95 Chevy S-10,V-6 4.3L,W

2007-11-28 15:19:50 · 6 answers · asked by bobbyyoung67 1

My Car is Geo Prism 1997 1.6 L. The odometer is 129000. I had changed the Timing Belt when the odometer was 70000 miles (in Dec 2002). As per the geo service manual it should be done at every 60000 miles. So it is due for Timing Belt change now.
But my friends advised me that it need not be done at 60000, and can be wait upto 80000 miles which means I can wait till the odometer is 150000.
What harm can happen if the Timing Belt Breaks for Geo Prism? My friends have told me that for some cars, if the Timing Belt breaks, the car stops and no other harm happens to the engine and other parts while in some cars it can damage the engine (the valves of the engine bends so the engine has to be replaced)
Should I wait till the odometer is 150000?

2007-11-28 15:16:27 · 4 answers · asked by alertpersons 1