Maintenance & Repairs - December 2007

With all the different types of motor oil I don't know how people keep track, is there a good souce of information on which ones to use on which types of engines in which weathers?

I recently bought a 1987 Z28 Camaro, its a 305ci 4bbl with over 100k miles. I live in Florida, so cold starting is not an issue to consern with, but gas milage and optimal engine operating are. Does the high humidity factor in anywhere?

You see the 10W-40 and 20W-50 a lot, but I also see some with only SAE 30 with no W/ indication, what factor does bit of information play? Thanks...

2007-12-14 14:43:04 · 7 answers · asked by meltingsmoke 2

The coolant is leaking from the left side of the engine.

2007-12-14 14:35:51 · 6 answers · asked by Mark P 1

I have a Mark VIII and every so often the whole car shakes and makes a sound like you are going over the bumps on the side of the highway. It seems like its mostly when I'm accelerating, but it only happens sometimes...what could be the problem?

2007-12-14 14:00:02 · 6 answers · asked by some kid 2

I want to know should I just get the spark plugs changed or could it be timing, egr valve, oxygen sensor. Anyone with experience or knowledge let me know. The oil is fine and the coolant is clean ( not a blown head gasket ).

2007-12-14 12:59:50 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-12-14 10:33:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-14 10:30:25 · 11 answers · asked by Mithridatist 1

how long? it was in my camry 2000 model and im trying to find out ty

2007-12-14 09:04:13 · 6 answers · asked by tae 2

Can those engines handle pulling the weight of those rims?

2007-12-14 07:47:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I tried it cause I can out of oil to mix. Did I wreck my engine?
I know everything about 4 stroke engines but next to nothing about 2 stroke. Educate me please

2007-12-14 07:43:34 · 14 answers · asked by Andrew T 2

I have to let the car warm up due to the fact that I have an underlying problem with the TPS, mechanic has by passed this for the moment until I have the cash flow to fix it properly. But when I started it, it did the chuggalug thing and then quit , It was a cold night & the day before I put gas in. I haven't been able to do anything with it for a couple of days cause I had to work & then today I put some gas line anti freeze/ water evaporator in it and let it run for about 5 mins, it only chugged once and then started running fine but I went to the tail pipe so that I could see the exhaust and smell it (not that I am into huffin fumes lol), I couldnt smell anything but normal fumes and the fumes looked fine for a cold day but I noticed looking at the tail pipes that it was dripping water every second and the pipe that goes into the muffler was also dripping (yes I need new muffler also) But is this water in the tank? I have never had this happen befor.

2007-12-14 07:00:19 · 3 answers · asked by thyonlyone@rogers.com 1

I bought my '96 for $600.00 about 4 months ago. I thought it was a good deal at the time, but while driving it home it overheated on the highway and the bearings in the bottom end got cooked(of course I had listened to it for aprox. 20 min. and it ran perfect, I attempted to do a roadside repair only to find the thermostat was seized shut).To make a long story short the damn thing cost me an additional $1100.00 in engine repairs to get road worthy again (just glad the rest was in decent shape and I didn't have to put any cash into breaks, exhaust, ect.).The original engine had metal shvings in the bottom of the oil pan, and the first engine I went to install(with less than 140,00 km's)was the same, so the place I purchased the replacement engine sent me another. Everything seems to be O.K. But does anyone think I may have a justifiable concern about the durability of the Ford 3.8's? (I realize that the early versions were prone to head gasket failure until a design change 1996)

2007-12-14 06:59:34 · 3 answers · asked by sickle_hound 1

would normal braking such putting your foot on the brake pedal and pulling up the E brake will make your car stop faster?

2007-12-14 06:39:25 · 9 answers · asked by aye 4

Looks like I have some condensation by the vent caps is that a Bad thing?

2007-12-14 06:38:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a '65 Mustang (for over 15 years) that is driven occassionally when necessary. When it comes time for yearly inspection I get a free ride from the emmisions test that most other cars are subjected to. Can a catalytic converter be installed or is there something about it that affects the overall operability of older car engines.

2007-12-14 06:24:17 · 8 answers · asked by KenlKoff 6

The shop I took my car to installed the dimpled/slotted rotors so that they point forward, instead of backwards. I'm pretty sure they're supposed to point to the rear of the car. Will this hurt heat dispersion? The brakes work, I'm just wondering if they're not working as efficiently as possible.

2007-12-14 06:20:34 · 4 answers · asked by Rush_Informer01 2

It is a 100cc scoot that seems to smoke a bit much at a 30-1 mix. please help.

2007-12-14 06:16:52 · 6 answers · asked by m_flemmin 1

2007-12-14 06:01:00 · 2 answers · asked by Gus 1

how many oxygen censors are on the ply. voyager? And where arre they.

2007-12-14 05:55:19 · 2 answers · asked by angela_d_c1977 1

For example, When I am sitting idle in a drive thru for more than two minutes the gage will climb ALL the way up to H and a minute or two later I can hear a fan go on, and the gage will slowly come down, but not all the way back to normal. When I start driving again it will go back to normal. I drive a 1999 mitsubishi eclipse. I warm up my car in the morning for a good 15 minutes and I do not have a problem. I'm looking for a second opinion. I brought it to a mechanic and they found no indicators of why it happens after they hooked it up to their machine. I get oil changes at penzoil where they change additional fluids on a regular basis. This has been going on for the past year plus.

My questions are:
1. Is this REALLY a problem?
2. Will anything eventually happen to my car if it is just left as is?
3. When I am idle, does changing gears to neutral or park when the gage reaches H help, worsen, or have no effect?

2007-12-14 05:48:24 · 7 answers · asked by MzS 1

My brakes are squealing. Can anyone give me a avg cost of new brakes.

2007-12-14 05:33:07 · 4 answers · asked by Mike 1

2007-12-14 05:30:45 · 3 answers · asked by phoe007 1

my truck isnt running right and shuts off somtimes could this be dirt in my carb ?

2007-12-14 03:26:04 · 8 answers · asked by Ashley 1

so i want to knw is that is maximum speed i can have mean my car is not going to speed more than 180 even i fully apply accelarition or it will

2007-12-14 03:22:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

While I'm sitting still for a few seconds it feels like it's shaking, jerking then it'll shut off. When I crank it back up it takes off really slow. What do you think is wrong?

2007-12-14 02:57:45 · 7 answers · asked by arnoldtosha 2

I want to flush my transmission out. I drive a 2003 chevy blazer. I want to flush it out and put more fluid in it. What are the steps of doing that? What do I use to flush it out? where do I and how do I drain out the old fluid. Im taking a trip through the mountains and want to make sure my vehicle is in good order

2007-12-14 02:33:19 · 5 answers · asked by LOOK!!! there he is. 4

and Run the car

2007-12-14 02:20:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I saw on an RAC advert that you could rub something over the wipers and it would ensure a clear screen when using them. Can any body remeber this advert and could you confirm that it is vinegar i use. (Yes i am cheap and buying some new ones is not an option!)

2007-12-14 02:07:51 · 18 answers · asked by jamiedajedi 2

I have a jaguar 2001 s-type and recently the malfunction indicator lamp has appeared in orange on my dashboard does anyone know what this is telling me or what is wrong with it? thank you

2007-12-14 01:53:41 · 5 answers · asked by fruity1 1

is drained. I tried to jump it but it only made a clicking sound when I turned the key. I dont think there is anything wrong with the actual battery, is this the alternator? Its been sitting for about 2 and a half months. Its a ford ranger, and I tried jumping with a ford escort? Do i just need a bigger vehicle to jump it with?

2007-12-14 01:50:06 · 9 answers · asked by R Squared 3

I hear a strange buzzing noise... Oh, no, that's just the computer...

2007-12-14 01:43:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous