Maintenance & Repairs - December 2007

My friend & I are having a bet, but since we can't go around testing the theory, I though it best to ask here.

What exactly happens when you slash/stab a car's tire? Is there a difference between stabbing the treads vs. the white wall?

Also, is there anything hazardous about it, like pieces of rubber flying out from the internal pressure?

Not sure how many people know about this, but I figure someone has to work at an auto body shop or Discount Tire...

2007-12-15 15:15:13 · 25 answers · asked by Scotty J 3

the motor started running real rich and the carb wasnt very responsive when adjusting the mixture

2007-12-15 13:40:22 · 5 answers · asked by tim b 1

the car occasionaly starts but then after 10 seconds dies any suggestions of what it could be? and also how to fix it

2007-12-15 13:39:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

someone said its the drive shaft but i dont have a clue, someone also said it could be my cv joint

2007-12-15 13:21:34 · 7 answers · asked by ruby_suze 3

2007-12-15 13:19:52 · 7 answers · asked by david c 1

will it clea n the inside and out to get rid of thje brown or do ineed to get new assemblies, if so what brand of cleaner and how

2007-12-15 11:48:36 · 3 answers · asked by brad r 2

My car battery is currently dead. When I jump the car, the engine will run for a few minuites, and the electricial system will start to die. The battery is only 2 years old, and I jumped a tractor trailor truck with it just a month ago no problem. The problem gets even worse when I turn on the headlights, and the engine will die if I let off the throttle. When all the lights (including clock) dim down to off, the engine will sputter, then quit even with the throttle down. I am thinking it is the alternator not chargeing, but the problem just started all of a sudden, and I would like some input before I go buy the new alternator.

2007-12-15 11:41:29 · 10 answers · asked by Shane Doe 2

Engine: Briggs&Stratton the holes are not threaded how to get it off 6.25hp!And why is the whole gas tank mounted to the blower housing?

2007-12-15 11:39:41 · 1 answers · asked by David 2

When driving my car i hear noises, rattling noises coming from my tire on the drivers side. My car doesn't shake nor is it that old since i only bought it brand new last year and only has 12k miles on it but the noise is really annoying. I have tried taking the tire off and putting it back on. When I look at it, nothing looks obviously out of place but I put the tire back on and tighten it and still when i drive i still hear a noise coming from that tire. Does anyone have any suggestions as to just what might be causing this and what I can do to fix it. Thanks.

2007-12-15 11:34:08 · 14 answers · asked by Mark Anthony 2

i have a 1990 acura integra RS 1.8 litter. and recently changed the head gasket. but as i finished i noticed anti-frezze leaking out of the left corner where the block meets the head. what would cause that?

2007-12-15 11:33:21 · 5 answers · asked by mike e 1

A used computer

2007-12-15 11:28:40 · 3 answers · asked by RF 4

why do some cars have a lot of visable exhust while others have very little visable exhust both from a normal take off?

2007-12-15 11:24:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I own a 1992 325i and I have a sound system in it which draws quite a bit of extra power, and just this past week it has drained the alternator. Or at least, this is my guess. It is only an 80 amp alternator and it should be upgraded I know, but this never happened on any of my other cars which had even weaker alternators (around 60-70 amps). So anyways I think i need a new alternator because: it has stalled and not turned right back on, the lights are getting really dim, its only getting 12 volts at idle speed (but also the car idles lower than normal, so much that the battery light goes on while its idling but turns off when rpm's are up past 1,000). My boss says it was a shorted out battery, but the battery is new. But I almost suspect it was the battery because when this first happened, my radio and check engine light were fickering on and off during idle like something was shorting out. The battery connnections are tight,nothing wrong there.I cant type more,I hope this explains it

2007-12-15 11:10:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

when I stop at a light it is hard to get it up and running again. We have changed the distributor cap, spark plugs and wires, oxygen sensor, all sensors, except the fuel pump and map sensor. Also changed the fuel filter, and the throttle body. Please help!!!!

2007-12-15 10:57:31 · 3 answers · asked by Janet P 1

The car was starting and running for awhile then stop, now it runs for about 30 seconds and stop. I'll let it sit for awhile then it does the same thing

2007-12-15 10:55:43 · 3 answers · asked by howard w 1

Primary basic, $45
Associate basic, $28
Primary Plus, $70
Associate Plus, $53

I couldn't find a spot that concicely compares the plan on AAA's site. Also, they have an ad that they'll waive the enrollment fee if I join between november 26 and december 30. How much is the enrollment fee? and is that fee separate from the prices above?

2007-12-15 10:02:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

is the best way to go now diesel fuel
- whats better for fuel economy
- whats more powerful
-whats the difference
- what lasts longer ?

2007-12-15 09:59:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to replace my valve cover gasket because its leaking oil, and I have some of the high temp gasket maker (in the red tube).

I'm wondering though, is this merely a gasket dressing, or does it actually "make" a gasket, eliminating the need to buy a $30 gasket from the part store?

2007-12-15 09:15:57 · 10 answers · asked by Rockstar from another dimension 1

When I touch the door handles, it goes off. I think I need to hit the panic button but the remotes are broken. It's not a factory alarm, it's something called a Omron I think.

How the heck do I disable this thing, will taking of a fuse work? Or do I need to find a dealer to do it?

2007-12-15 08:27:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please answer this question.

2007-12-15 08:23:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous 2

would i notice any difference if i got a new cat convertor for my Vectra. i think it still has the original from 1998.

2007-12-15 08:21:34 · 6 answers · asked by Mr Beefy 1

2007-12-15 08:17:20 · 5 answers · asked by Brenda R 1

After sitting for 5 days my car won't start. It turns over, but won't catch. I got some quick start spray for the air filter to see if that helps and noticed a hose from the filter to the engine is broken in half. would this keep it from catching?

2007-12-15 08:12:01 · 4 answers · asked by Toni O 1

I went in to get a new battery installed, and when I was driving home I noticed the spedometer wasn't working any more. It worked on the way there. Could the guy installing the battery have done something to screw it up?

2007-12-15 08:01:14 · 5 answers · asked by Amber H 1

im lookin for a good project car to tune and drag race. i was thinking of a 94 mustang gt with the 5.0 engine since there are lots of parts for it. and there kinda fast stock. what do you think? any other suggestions would be nice.

2007-12-15 07:31:23 · 5 answers · asked by Blue 2

2007-12-15 07:23:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

after replacing pads and having a little difficulty of pushing back the caliper,and after loosing a little fluid ,i never had any pedal even after pumping up brakes and adding some fluid,almost had accident.im assuming that the brakes in front need to be bled,which i never have done before

2007-12-15 07:23:00 · 4 answers · asked by stupidsexyflanders57 1

2007-12-15 07:21:00 · 7 answers · asked by cebo 1

I'm having trouble finding out what actuator is needed for the rear wagon door on a 2003 Ford Taurus. Is it the same as any of the other doors?

How hard are these to replace?

2007-12-15 06:59:11 · 2 answers · asked by happydadto5 2

I'm having alot of trouble fixing a bad idle and misfiring during strain in a 1994 Chevy 3.4L FI V6. I've replaced plugs,wires,ignition coil, both oxygen sensors AND ran some Lucas fuel system cleaner/lubricant and it still runs the same! An anylizer pointed to a possible bad IAC valve. Can anyone give me some common symptoms of a bad IAC? I have a feeling an IAC will not fix all of the problem...would like some advice before I invest in one. Thanks to all!

2007-12-15 06:44:19 · 6 answers · asked by ElemEntal 2