Maintenance & Repairs - December 2007

around the CV shaft and boot. Should I have the shaft replaced and the boot, or just the boot? I have a front wheel drive Mazda. What harm will this cause?

2007-12-15 06:35:52 · 6 answers · asked by mark_hensley@sbcglobal.net 7

I flushed out my radiator today and without thinking I put dex cool anti freeze in it without mixing with water. however I did mix 50/50 in the resevoir. what happpend if did not mix it with the radiator itself

2007-12-15 06:35:41 · 13 answers · asked by LOOK!!! there he is. 4

I just saw it posted at my local Hess that they use up to a 10% mix with Methanol. I don't have an E85 car though it is a 2004 Chrysler.

2007-12-15 06:21:50 · 4 answers · asked by itsjunglepat 6

Coolant is full and there is no gauge in the car for over heating I am not sure what to do it only does it if I am going over 35 or so.

2007-12-15 06:08:23 · 3 answers · asked by vincent8112 1

2007-12-15 05:50:28 · 4 answers · asked by tommartella1 1

I already got a front end allignment and that didn't help it.

2007-12-15 05:36:34 · 10 answers · asked by Princess Leia 6

a lil knowledge goes along way... especailly when you SHARE IT W/ ANOTHER LIKE ME!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-12-15 04:24:56 · 8 answers · asked by kelley b 1

I am constantly filling the radiator with fluid. I think there is an internal leak due to white smoke from the exhaust and it kind of smells like burning coolant. I took it to a mechanic a few months ago and he put in a new thermostat. It ran well for about a month, but it's constantly overheating. When it first started, as long as the engine was reving (apprx 3000 rpm) the temp gauge would drop down to about 150. When I would let up, it would go up to 260.

2007-12-15 03:52:11 · 6 answers · asked by nd4spd25 2

2007-12-15 03:38:46 · 13 answers · asked by Chrissy P 2

basically i need to know if i can buy a shorter belt and bypasss the air compressor?

2007-12-15 03:37:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can hear water running underneath the passenger side dash and up to a week ago I had heat and the temp gauge worked fine. Yesterday the radiator was bone dry as well as the reserve and I have had no heat for about four days now. dont know werther its the thermostat or the heater core? any suggestions?

2007-12-15 03:08:02 · 5 answers · asked by dickey_36 1

2007-12-15 03:03:54 · 5 answers · asked by jerome j 1

It's way too big to take to a normal car wash and I'm not trying to wash it myself. Does anyone have any suggestions about a particular place in northern va that will fit them or who will clean it.

2007-12-15 02:51:40 · 5 answers · asked by sandraelizabeth15 2

I have a 35O Chevy with stock heads, I have forged pistons 10-1, a Competition 280 Magnum hydralic cam and a 750 Mechanical Holley built by PC Carbs on top of LT 1 manifold. So nothing really special. I need more horsepower and I thought the engine would probably wake up with a nice set of new aluminum heads. The question is "There is all different combustion chamber sizes out there and I need to know what produces more horspower? Smaller or bigger? If you understand all this, can you tell me about sizes in layman's terms and can you tell me what would give me the biggest bang for my buck and still keep the engine streetable? I figured that I would probably need to change the cast iron manifold and I was thinking an Air Gap would be a good choice. Am I going in the right direction for a decent horsepower increase? I know I have many questiions in all this. I hope I supplied all the data needed to answer the questions. I am very appreciative to those who give me advice - Thank you!

2007-12-15 02:32:28 · 5 answers · asked by david 3

2007-12-15 02:19:46 · 2 answers · asked by tregrls 1

will my car not start? what will it damage? are they easy to change?

yes, i'm clueless about this :-)

2007-12-15 02:19:15 · 7 answers · asked by csyniqal 2

Hi Folks,

Is this American notion that a pan of crystals in the exhaust flow will significantly reduce noxios emmissins correct ?

I have my doubts, as when living in the Mid-East, I had the two things cut ond replaced with straight through lenghts of pipe.

(This on a Pontiac Transam, 4.9l turbocharged V8 thing)

I found that with the increased efficiency of the exhaust system, I gained some power, so considerably much lighter on the gas pedal in day-to day use. Result being about a 15% reduction in total fuel useage.

Are "catties" then just a token gesture to reduce car emmisions ?

All thoughts / experiences thankfully received, as I am thinking about having the item removed from my mothers' little Chevorolet.

Bob

2007-12-15 01:47:10 · 8 answers · asked by Bob the Boat 6

i recently inherited a very nice 1973 riviera my uncle had. its a beautiful car. it has a 455 engine. it runs ok but gets horrible gas mileage. about 9 miles to a gallon of gas. is there any way to put something like a typical 350 chevy engine in it and get better mileage. i love to drive it but i just cant afford to cruise around that much with the way it sucks gas and i have to buy lead additives. im not expecting much because it is a big heavy car. but i would be happy if i could get 15 miles to a gallon on unleaded gas.

2007-12-15 01:15:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

the service department even said they took it apart, including the back seats

Am I within my legal rights to ask for a new car to replace this car, even if they "fix" it, now that it's been disassembled and re-assembled?

2007-12-15 01:05:26 · 13 answers · asked by Leech 7

has nothing to do with ice because it happens when it's dry. i also oilspray once a year. btw...my wiper blades dont rest in the down position also....is it an easy fix?

2007-12-15 01:04:09 · 2 answers · asked by claudiopolsinelli@rogers.com 1

Hi I have a Renault Clio Expression 2003, 1.2 16v. It currently has : R14/195 tyres.

I want to put on : 15,16 Or 17 inch rims, any advice as to the best one, and how much will it affect my car.

Thanks

2007-12-15 00:16:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-15 00:01:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, I got the motor online as my beemer dealer said it needs replacing but they want to charge me £430!!!!

But I cannot even find the front wiper motor inside the engine compartment which suggests its probably behind the dash, is that so and can a novice like me replace it and if so how?

Its a bmw 318i E36 1998. Thank you.

2007-12-14 22:55:13 · 5 answers · asked by Glenn 2

So....I just moved to Riverside, CA...and of course, my car starts making a funny sound. I was hoping someone could tell me what it might be? I believe it's coming from the passenger side front wheel (?)...and it sounds like a ticking. It's not very loud....and it doesn't sound like the clicking that wheels make when your CV joints start to go bad. It gets worse when I go over bumps (but it does not get worse when I turn). it started about 2 weeks ago...and barely did it when I went over a bump, and now it does it all the time. I had the sway bar replaced, and the bushing replaced about 4 months ago. It's a 2001 Ford Focus SE (no mean comments please...I love my car) What could it be?? Do I need to get it to the shop?

Also, does anyone know a good (honest) mechanic in Riverside, CA?

Thank you so much in advance for any help.

2007-12-14 22:04:15 · 8 answers · asked by Helen Scott 7

I know it's not a perfect scenario, put will an ordinary wrench work to remove the spark plug from push mower?

Also, what size is the spark plug wrench I would need?

Thanks in Advance

2007-12-14 21:37:57 · 4 answers · asked by bereftcat 4

Car is toyota camry 1989, 4 cylinder

2007-12-14 20:53:42 · 5 answers · asked by eddyfatt 1

I need to know what needs to be done in order to tow my broken down ford f-250 home that is 4 wheel drive.

2007-12-14 20:47:43 · 8 answers · asked by grannystyle108 1

I have a VS Commodore and I need replacement outer tail lights for it, also I need th strip that is placed in the center of the lights.
It would be great if someone out there can give me a hand by letting me know of a business that has these parts or someone they know selling these parts

2007-12-14 18:32:48 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm driving a 1994 Eagle Vision Tsi (Chevrolet?) and it's been in the garage for the last 2 years. It doesn't feel like it's accelerating very well so i was told that it needs a tune up by my neighbor. How much would it cost to get one of these?

2007-12-14 17:23:51 · 1 answers · asked by pengwin06 3

2007-12-14 16:22:53 · 6 answers · asked by Mr. V 1