Maintenance & Repairs - December 2007

ok my friend just drove off the road. now when he drive the car goes to the left. he says the wheel rubs against the plastics of his car. what is the problem here?? is it suspension, or the steering column. how much would it cost to fix? he car REALLY turns left. I know its not the tire. plz help

2007-12-07 15:46:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

When i start my car my AC, radio, light everything works but i cannot get my car to start. I just bought it and it was working perfectly (its used). I don't wanna have to bring it to the mechanics. I need help is there an easy fix????

2007-12-07 15:37:40 · 17 answers · asked by NEEDHELP!!!! 1

I asked for help on this before but was told to replace the bulb. Well I took the light off the blower but can't find a way to get at the bulb. How the heck do I get at it? Oh it's a 81/2 hsp Yardman about 8 years old. Seems to be one piece except for the lens. Sorry I know this in the wrong category but not getting any answers.

2007-12-07 14:52:26 · 2 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7

I had a Oldsmobile that had a automatic tranny and I cracked the transmission line and all the fluid drained out and the car would only rev in gear. Now I have a 98 Honda civic and the car will only rev no matter what gear I put it in. Could this be a shortage of fluid?

2007-12-07 14:39:32 · 7 answers · asked by jinandtonic1234 1

be left open or closed when the unit is permanently hooked up to the septic tank? Also, should chemicals be added while it's always parked.

2007-12-07 14:13:55 · 3 answers · asked by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7

2007-12-07 12:47:22 · 9 answers · asked by sandra g 1

i was wondering what signs let me know when it's time to change my ball joint. because recently my 1994 honda accord is making a banging sound, like metal on metal....it sounds like the problem is around the drivers side...but i'm not sure exactly where it's coming from.

2007-12-07 12:35:48 · 4 answers · asked by curious 2

i own a 04 serria i get about 14- 15 miles per gallon on the highway truck has 80k miles i have changed oil and filters normally i asked the dealer i bought it from they say "its a truck" but the truck i traded in was a 99 with almost 200k miles and got about 25 mpg and my step father has the same truck and gets close to 30 mpg on the highway i get as low as 10 in town truck runs fine i dont put my foot in it any other ideas

2007-12-07 12:29:20 · 5 answers · asked by d s 3

I think i may have put too much because the belts make a squeaking noise now. Can it be that they're still absorbing the lube? What should i do if i oversparyed? Pls tell me how to apply it for next time. Its in this can that comes with a red thin straw... When do i go to mechanic? What othwer problems/noises do i look for? Points go to whomever answers all questions thouroughly. Thank you!

2007-12-07 12:02:12 · 7 answers · asked by *~*_BELLA_*~* 3

What is the difference between TIG, stick, and arch welders? My boyfriend is wanting to learn how to weld. What kind of welder should he buy?

2007-12-07 12:01:31 · 6 answers · asked by Paranormal Investigator in Ohio 2

I have 98 chevy pu 1/2 ton 4X4 with 5.7 ltr V8. Going down road all of a sudden loss of power. Put in neutral and kill engine and then runs fine for a few minutes then does again. Have replaced fuel pump,coil, rotor, dist. cap plug wires, spark plugs, fuel filter. Still doing same thing. Any suggestions?

2007-12-07 11:54:45 · 3 answers · asked by ruffnekks43 1

by just plugging it in, or will it have to be reprogrammed? Also, will the ignition keys work? It has 160K with multiple symptoms and no codes come up. Rough idle, poor mileage, engine miss and the speedometer pegs over to !40. All intermitently, so I'm guessing the ECM might be faulty.

2007-12-07 11:51:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

The driver side O2 sensor is still kicking a code after changing it twice.The exact code is P0152

2007-12-07 11:36:17 · 1 answers · asked by broncos110@sbcglobal.net 1

Ok when i turn to the right, my truck seems like there is something rubbing on the tire i can feel it under my feet. Does not do it when turning left, but as i was driving down the road it got louder faster i went and slowing down it stops so it moves when the tire moves i suspect. 2002 chevy silverado

2007-12-07 10:56:37 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a 1992 Geo Prizm that has been sluggish for the last month. Last night i was driving at 60 mph and it just stopped and the check light came on. battery is good and I checked all the fuses related to fuel. The relay i pulled out but I have no way of checking it except by sight. I am wondering if this could be a fuel filter problem or is more related to the pump or distributer. Thx

2007-12-07 10:47:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

With 3-4 inches of snow, i was on my way to school, when it should have be at the least, delayed, i slid on slush/ice and while trying to keep my jeep on the road, i ended up on the wrong side of the road, a similar scene happed to a friend of mine a few weeks prior and he slid into a ditch hitting a telephone pole. I tried to merge back into my lane without flipping or slidding any more. I was unable to get back over before hitting another car head on. luckily no one was injured . Can i sue my school district for not canceling school knowing that the weather was dangerous and that many students drove themselves to school? The least they could have done was delay school giving the roads a chance to clear up.

2007-12-07 10:38:19 · 21 answers · asked by morgan b 1

i have a toyota echo and i bought it new and ive only had tuneups...rotating tires...oil changes....and that was pretty much it and theres this web page that says you need to change this every certain miles (or checK)andi never had to change it! and the mechanic didnt find anything else wrong! when i took it to the shop for tire witha hole! i got it new and it is nearly 90000 miles!!! no problem can u say the same about a american car?!?!? as far as maintance goes i bet i would have to do more maintainance...i think toyota parts last longer in general

2007-12-07 10:25:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

95 sierra 1500 2wd trying to diognose the problem seems to be somthing to do with throttle

2007-12-07 10:00:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mechanic said they were warped already? Someone riding the brakes, which no one does that drives the vehicle. It's a '98 Cavalier? Can anyone help me as to why I had to replace them already?

2007-12-07 09:43:43 · 10 answers · asked by jmtl06 1

2007-12-07 09:28:20 · 6 answers · asked by o_scarchavez 2

If i drive my Fiat Punto 1242cc Mk1 with its Lambda sensor disconnected from the cable will it do any harm? - the engine idles perfectly when it disconnected and lumpy idling when it is connected.

I don't fancy changing the sensor at the moment I will get around to it later but if I leave it disconnected for the time being will it cause any harm or use any more fuel etc...?

2007-12-07 09:28:15 · 8 answers · asked by Andy - from Ireland 1

2007-12-07 09:23:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2003 ford escape and I applied the parking brake last night and it seem to not have released all the way. The brake pedal feels harder and I can take my foot off the brake pedal at a stop and it doesn't coast anymore. But is not that noticeable while driving.

Do I need to get this looked at? I can't really afford a shop visit and was wondering if anything bad can result other than wearing out the rear shoes faster than normal. Brakes were replaced about 8 months ago with new shoes and drums on the rear.

Thanks

2007-12-07 09:16:48 · 5 answers · asked by JeffK 4

do you use the deionized water for cars battery cell

2007-12-07 09:11:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 98 Dodge Grand Caravan and the drive belt started squealing a few weeks ago. At first it was subtle, but now it's quite loud and annoying. I bought some conditioner for the belt and applied it, but that just seemed to make it worse and the van is idling roughly now. Do I have a pulley going bad, if so, how would I test that?? Thanks!!!

2007-12-07 08:52:27 · 18 answers · asked by Jessica B 2

help plz

2007-12-07 08:48:59 · 6 answers · asked by sureezo 1

On her driver side the cv joint was clicking and it finally gave out. She has not got much money. Is this kinda hard to fix or easy. Can ayny one give me some easy directions I have a jack and some old tools. Thanking you ahead.

2007-12-07 08:34:57 · 8 answers · asked by J R 4

My bf is getting aggravated (which then he takes out on me) trying to replace the front position light in the headlight on his 2004 tiburon. He has been trying to get to it for the past hr and broke something already. Is there any way to get there?? How do u replace it? PLEASE HELP!! Id greatly appreciate it!!

thanks

2007-12-07 07:54:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently purchased a 2006 Honda Civic. The first time I filled up the tank completely i got 270 miles. This time I filled up and only got 140. The car isnt leaking anything so I dont know what it could be.

2007-12-07 07:36:02 · 11 answers · asked by Andy G 1

Just punched up a rear tire on my car but dont have time to change it, can i drive it home and worry about it later?

2007-12-07 07:08:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous