Maintenance & Repairs - December 2007

i have a 1998 oldsmobile intrique. the other day the power steering went out.. it started making some noise when i would turn the wheel then all at once it quit working completely..
i checked the fluid level and it was really low. refilled it, took it down the road and it felt like it tried to work for about 2 minutes then it went out again. when i checked the fluid this time it was just as low as the first time but when i removed the cap it was like it had pressure to it. it sounded like when you open a bottle of pop with the air pressure being released. and the fluid was all foamy. do i have a leak or is my pump going out???? please help, i drive this car 65 miles one way to work and it sucks driving it without power steering..

2007-12-08 19:33:47 · 3 answers · asked by clickheaded 1

Th grommlets have hardened from age and attempting removal leads to crak then breakage- I need a substance that will sodten the rubber- I tried brake fluid- it ate the english rubber!!!!!!!!!

2007-12-08 19:14:38 · 5 answers · asked by TonytheTiger 2

5 or 10w-30 grade? Is there a brand that is best? I am doing the first oil change on my used car, just wondering whats best for it.

2007-12-08 18:15:16 · 5 answers · asked by Iamsomeone 1

I have a 2001 Ford E350 van. My "Service Engine Soon" light came on as I was noticing some power loss and engine roughness. I pulled off the freeway within 3 to 5 minutes to find the remaining oil pooling underneath. the entire underside and back side of the van was coated. After getting the repair which included:

Oil pan Gasket - E350 Super Duty, Gas, V10 F7UZ 6710 AA
Thermostat - E350 Super Duty Diesel
Main Bearing Oil Seal/Rear Engine Cover plate -E 350 Super Duty Diesel - Rear F4TZ 6701 A
Then, of course Oil & Filter

After driving it home after the repair I noticed that at near 50 to 55 MPH there is a little subtle roughness that I'm not accustomed to. I also noticed that same subtle roughness the day BEFORE these seals went out. Maybe I'm just paranoid but is there something I should know about before I go on a long trip tomorrow?

2007-12-08 16:13:18 · 7 answers · asked by Bloatedtoad 6

My blower used to work... just when it wanted to. I took it to the shop a few times. Each time it (the heater) wanted to work less and less until it wouldn't work at all. I had it checked out all the way to the switch and control panel and everything before the switch worked. I tried other switches from a junk yard (several of them). Is there a way to just by-pass all of this headache and shivering and just put a toggle switch on it or something. Might anyone know where I can find some info on a project like this. PLEASE, it's so cold outside!!!
Thanks
Strawberry

2007-12-08 14:54:50 · 4 answers · asked by strawberry 1

My 2000 Honda Civic LX has always been very quiet, but during the last year it sounds very loud, and the sound comes from the front of the car, I've checked the muffler and got under the car there's no loud noise from there, it is on the front under the hood, also there is no leaks or anything, what I do know it's that the A/C compressor is broken, could that be the problem? Or the exhaust manifold probably? I would say the loudest noise comes when between 20mph and 35mph. The car has 70,000 and I haven't changed the timing belt yet since manual says 105,000. Thank you for your help.

2007-12-08 14:43:07 · 12 answers · asked by Gabriel 2

i have rims on my car i lost the key to the locks on the rims what can i do to take them off?

2007-12-08 13:45:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

1990 Subaru Legacy

We are in Whitehorse, YT - fairly cold these days. We have to plug in the block heater for it to start (even at only -5 celsius). As well, once it starts, we need to hold the accelerator to keep the engine from stalling.

Last time it worked, it was very cold and difficult to start the car. When it did (while giving it gas) the rpm jumped up and then just crashed without having let off the accelerator (not normal).

Now, the starter will struggle through a couple of revs, and then start clicking. When the headlights are on, they dim while trying to start. I've tried starting while jumpered to another (running) vehicle - no luck. After trying a few times, the starter won't even rev at all - or click. The car just beeps at me.

Help?

2007-12-08 13:41:04 · 8 answers · asked by prairiedogjd 1

2007-12-08 13:39:26 · 3 answers · asked by Dazling D 1

2007-12-08 12:03:18 · 4 answers · asked by saturn guy 1

There are still windshield washers left in my car but when i hit the switch, it doesn't spray any fluid. Does anyone know what is wrong with it? How to fix it?

2007-12-08 11:50:35 · 10 answers · asked by Tony L 1

I had my alitnator checked and installed a new voltage regulator but the idiot light stays on.

2007-12-08 11:46:19 · 8 answers · asked by Randy R 1

2007-12-08 11:38:04 · 10 answers · asked by gravedigger23225 2

2007-12-08 11:36:18 · 4 answers · asked by TEXMEX 2

I am rebuilding my 1600 cc motor and need to know how to tell if you need a valve job. There is a red tinted build up on the exhaust valves (pretty thick) but its inside the hole where the exhaust comes out and where the combustion happens but not as thick.The intake valves have black build up but not very oily and is it ok to use engine brite on my heads to clean them.

2007-12-08 09:48:12 · 2 answers · asked by Jarod C 2

The car had a slight leak, I did not have to put water in it that often. Then one day the car ran hot about three times. Park it. Now the water and anitfreeze is pouring out the car.

2007-12-08 09:43:44 · 6 answers · asked by pecantantwin 2

All lights work and are blinking correctly...is it a fuse?

2007-12-08 09:42:39 · 8 answers · asked by tcjstn 4

I was driving down a hill going around 20-30 mph. and I tried to take a turn and it a curb almost dead on. The front passenger rim is bent badly and the rear passenger is bent also. I switched the front passenger rim out with the spare and whenever I get over 5 mph I can hear a loud rubbing sound from inside the car. I believe something with the suspension is bent. There is no body damage to the car, I did not crash. I just hit the curb and was able to correct myself.

2007-12-08 09:36:58 · 4 answers · asked by damatster03 2

When a litre of beer is more expensive than petrol. They don't complain then, Why is that.

2007-12-08 09:33:19 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

My '92 legend brake lights remain on, even when the car is off. I've tried a number of things to stop this from happening. Fuses are all good. Replaced the battery. Unplugged the lights. But none of them has remedied my problem. Need something to point me in the right direction.

2007-12-08 09:20:38 · 3 answers · asked by hoogahduecebaby 2

I have a honda accord 94. 4 cylinders. Automatic. I fill up my tank with 30 bucks. In two days is almost empty. When i drive 173 miles my gas is almost gone. The car doesnt recognize this problem so my prob can be anything. Do anyone has any idea why this is happening.

Oh yeah i did an oil change and the filter. I check the air filter and its dirty. Thats all i know.

Thanx for the Help.

2007-12-08 09:16:07 · 7 answers · asked by Da1NOnlyRogue 2

when changing a thermostat do you have to drain the coolant? And if so do you just unclamp the bottom horse of the radiator? thanks

2007-12-08 08:49:43 · 13 answers · asked by Dan 1

My water pump is broke, no money for repairs, it's a 96 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera if that makes a difference or not.

2007-12-08 08:24:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

One heater hose is hot (the one coming off the engine block) and the other one is cold (coming from the water pump). I get heat for about a second and it quits. I bled the air out of it, changed the thermostat and checked for vacuum connections which aren't present anywhere. Everything on the control side is mechanical, the guy at the Auto Parts store says the heater core is blocked because both hoses aren't hot. I replaced the heater core last year; could it be obstructed that quick? The truck runs at a normal temperature I just don't get any heat and it's 20 degrees out there! Any help would be appreciated.

2007-12-08 08:15:27 · 3 answers · asked by Eric S 2

i have a 1991 Mitsubishi eclipse GSX....i dont think my turbo is spooling up or something......when i step on the gas and around 3500RPM(when my turbo is supposed to kick in) it starts to "bog" i have no clue whats wrong.....and when i step on the gas i cant hear my turbo spool nor my blow off valve....any ideas??????

2007-12-08 07:47:26 · 4 answers · asked by mnskate9826 1

2007-12-08 07:43:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a white 04 lancer es. A long story short, I hit one of those small yellow poles on the side of the road. No dents or anything, but like a 10-12 inch yellow paint mark.
Could I just paint that area or would it look bad? (I'm selling my car so I've got to get it painted lol)
Should I just paint the whole car? The paint job isn't bad, how much will it cost? I can't afford those 2,000 paint jobs..espically because of a 10 inch mark! Lol

What is a pricing and what should I do?

2007-12-08 07:40:11 · 5 answers · asked by pitbull_718 2

had to change fuel pump in tank

2007-12-08 07:32:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to change the timing belt of my honda civic. Should I use original parts or aftermarket parts? What are the difference between those parts?

Are original parts more durable (hence the more expensive cost?)

2007-12-08 07:30:01 · 7 answers · asked by CL 3

My mazda protege came with a lug wrench that is only about 14 inches long. Is that long enough to tighten wheel lug nuts sufficiently? Or do I need to buy one of those large X-shaped lug wrenches?

2007-12-08 07:05:05 · 4 answers · asked by just me 34 1