Maintenance & Repairs - December 2007

My dads car,brake light stays on all the time,have changed bulbs,has not fixed it,any ideas,mot due shortly,will it fail on this.

2007-12-14 01:29:06 · 17 answers · asked by MARK C 1

ok i have a 1999 grand prix gt with 118,802miles on it and wanted to know what will be the downfall of thia car are how long do i have left. if you see this car you will swear it was a brand new car just how well kept up it was tomorrow im getting my oil change my back brakes redone and next month i will get a tune up but i hear so much negative and positive about pontiac cars

2007-12-14 00:34:19 · 6 answers · asked by hardhead7_504 1

Hello, i have a 1995 plymouth voyager...3.0 ... 6cyl minivan. all of the sudden, it stopped running. It started, then faded off... i assumed it wasn't getting gas. I listened for the electric fuel pump to kick in, but it's not. I checked the fuses and i even checked the trouble codes off of the computer...but none came up. I then removed the fuel tank to check if the fuel pump is getting voltage... i found none. What could it be?! I just replaced my distributor cap and rotor because i heard a noise and saw a spark comming from it (small crack inside of cap). Could that have caused a short somewhere? The distributor is right next to the fuel injectors (multiport). Please help! I also found a fuse that says "auto shutoff". Could this have kicked in? I'm confused :(

2007-12-14 00:27:02 · 6 answers · asked by Pebbles63 3

I want to make a complaint after buying a static mobile home. We have had at least a dozen problems since moving in and now believe we are being lied to. Is there some sort of governing body, or watchdog, that covers mobile home sales?

2007-12-14 00:16:25 · 8 answers · asked by Lucie 2

Just curious if this is something that can happen to newer viehicle typically due to wear and tear or if there must be something defectvie before it can come off.

2007-12-14 00:13:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

oil of hydromatic transmission mixed with water in radidater , i changed thise mix and put new oil . but my car not speed (nissan sunny 1994)

2007-12-14 00:11:12 · 2 answers · asked by abd el khalik a 1

Its a 92 with the 22RE engine that runs fine and has no problems other that the idle speed will go up and down after it has warmed up. It will sit there and go vroom, vroom, vroom, on and off about every second.

2007-12-14 00:08:00 · 4 answers · asked by Civicduty 1

Can you use the connection port I see when i pop the hood? I want to know if I can maybe change some settings in my engine to get some more horsepower or better gas mileage.

Thanks you!

2007-12-14 00:03:20 · 5 answers · asked by haroldm814 1

The interior lights, power windows, locks, & mirrors are all working including the headlights, turn signals, brake lights and emergency lights but the car still will not start. My battery was tested and is fine an also the alternator was tested and that is ok.

2007-12-14 00:00:29 · 4 answers · asked by orlynyc52 1

I really want a vintage moped and this is by far the cheapest. It is however rather rusty. Do you think it would be beyond repair if I bought it?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160189842598&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=006

2007-12-13 23:23:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have to change the gear speed with respect to the speed of rotation of the stepper motor in my project.if possible please do explain it clearly as soon as possible.....

2007-12-13 22:49:37 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay so i have a Honda civic 2000 coupe. Had skunk2 adjustable coil over springs on them for about 3 months and the ride is bouncy. Now I bought skunk2 sport shocks to help the bouncing but didnt get it installed yet. Should I just stick back to my old set up or go ahead with the new shocks (which will last longer and which is better?) if i would have known it would be bouncey i wouldnt have lowered the car

thank you! let me know!

2007-12-13 22:15:00 · 2 answers · asked by Jeff 2

Mr. Transmission says my 2002 f350 that i bought 2 months ago needs the transmission rebuilt, it slips and has a grinding noise. They quoted me $1388 plus tax, plus hard parts, plus fluid which im guessing total is going to be around $2000 :0 So what options do i have? other than spending the money on a rebuild ?

2007-12-13 21:50:54 · 2 answers · asked by ben b 2

I don't have a hand book for the car. I don't think it is the oil, as that sign has a oil can on it, help !!!

2007-12-13 19:24:00 · 12 answers · asked by hay hoe 1

My car is on CNG (Compressed Natural Gas). I am facing starting problem in winter. It doesn't start in early morning, as day day goes on and it starts in afternoon or evening. How do I get rid of this problem?

2007-12-13 18:02:23 · 2 answers · asked by A1OPUS 1

I have a 02 Mustang GT that began to shut off when I stop at a light or put it in park with the engine running. When I first turn the car on everything seems fine but when it warms up and ive been driving for like 5min. it begings to idle rough and turn off. A shop recently replaced my IAC valve, intake manifold, a coil and the injectors because the car was put-puting and idled rough... it worked fine for about 2 months, untill now. Ive checked to see if I have any broken hoses but I cant see anything visible... Any Ideas on what this could be?

2007-12-13 16:45:39 · 13 answers · asked by CT 1

and what is a good online source to do so?

2007-12-13 15:43:15 · 5 answers · asked by V for Vendetta 1

Hey there, have check engine light on. Hooked it up at autozone guy said it was cylinder 3 not firing properly "MISSING".

Replaced spark plugs... Still not running right. Strong gas odor.

Car revs up fine in park. Just when driving studders at around 40 mph. VERY POOR GAS MILEAGE.

Anyone have any ideas?

2000 ford focus. 85000 miles

2007-12-13 15:23:37 · 6 answers · asked by friend 1

Has anyone done much research as to the effectiveness and its effect it has on the environment during regular usage without wear and tear on engine and other parts and components? If
Kerosene and Moth Balls can't be used, why not experiment using similar choices/combinations of chemicals?

2007-12-13 15:17:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I drive a 2001 Mercury cougar, and I'm having a problem with it. I was driving around today and the check engine light came on. Then a little exclamation point inside a circle starting flashing under the speedometer, and the brakes were kind of squealing. Also the car was driving funny, it kind of felt like it "chugging". Does anyone know what could possibly be wrong with it? I'm taking it over to a mechanic tomorrow, but in the meantime I'm getting worried. Does anyone have an idea what could be wrong? I hope it won't be expensive to fix.

2007-12-13 14:38:43 · 7 answers · asked by estrella 1

I've been considering having my truck buffed. What's the cost? What's the benefits? I have a lot of swirly scratches and a few more noticeable scratches. Will a buff job help them? Do you know where I can find some before and after example pictures?

2007-12-13 14:12:25 · 1 answers · asked by raglandchris 1

2007-12-13 14:05:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 98 GMC Z71 with a 5.7 V8. I was loosing coolant last week and saw white fog from my tail pipe. I topped off with 50/50 . I drove the truck for two days when the heater didn't work again so I figured it was the coolant level again. Again I added a gallon of 50/50 to the radiator. (Be advised that after adding the coolant, I parked over fresh snow to check for leaks. None was found externally). Any way driving my truck yesterday, it began overheating bad so I stopped and opened my hood. Checking the radiator (No pressure expelled) it was again low. I pulled the truck into a local farmers house and He suggested that I check my dipstick. Sure enough there was a coffee cream substance half way up my stick. Question is:
Is this terminal? Can the oil be cleaned out and replaced? If I replaced the head gaskets, can the engine be cleaned out before replacing with new oil? Because it is coolant, does any or all the bearings need replacing?
Thanks
CJ Cook

2007-12-13 14:05:46 · 22 answers · asked by Charles C 1

Will I be pressured to lie to my customers and charge them for unnecessary work? I ask this seriously because I would not want to become a mechanic if I have to be dishonest.

2007-12-13 13:59:20 · 6 answers · asked by just me 34 1

I was rearended and the insurance company for the person who hit me wants to put used parts on my car in the repair .I heard they cant put used parts on in california ?

2007-12-13 13:56:17 · 2 answers · asked by I dunnno 1

My heater in my mazda mx6 doesn't work and its winter and its really cold. It also makes it really hard for me to drive at night time as my windows fog up really fast and without the heater they wont defog.

2007-12-13 13:33:23 · 2 answers · asked by laxplayer_56 1

i bougth this 1994 model toyota with a 5K gasoline engine and im planning to have it change oil but i dont know what kind of motor oil should i put, and what is that SAE labelling all about?

2007-12-13 12:32:35 · 11 answers · asked by Reynaldo P 1

2007-12-13 12:20:09 · 7 answers · asked by morrissey_tony 1

I have a 2004 nissan 350z with front and rear tires that are different sizes. I will keep the front to the factory specs but i was wondering if i can change my back tires. i will go from 235 50 17 to 255 45 17. will this jeapordize my safety or performance?

2007-12-13 11:57:43 · 5 answers · asked by myne24 1

I have a 1998 Dodge Neon Sport. Recently I discovered a tiny leak on the top of the radiator. It progressivly over the past 3 weeks) had began to spit out more coolant from the leak. My tempurature gauge has been normal, not running high. I have added a bottle of "Stop leak", but that didn't work. I am prepared to add another bottle as soon as the coolant gets low enough so I can add the whole additional bottle. I am keeping an eye on the coolant level. Anyways, anyone know how much it will cost to have it replaced? I won't be able to do it for another month or so. Since I am keeping an eye on the coolant will it be ok to go about a month before getting it repaired? I only drive it about 3 miles each way to work. I just don't want to cause more problems and more repairs needed

2007-12-13 11:55:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous