Maintenance & Repairs - December 2007

i have a ford focus and the light came on. what do i look for..is a vaccum hose is off.. could that be the problem?

2007-12-28 09:59:31 · 11 answers · asked by debbie h 1

please tell me

2007-12-28 09:47:47 · 6 answers · asked by JAMSHID A 1

calling all motorists in the UK - Hello!

2007-12-28 09:47:10 · 12 answers · asked by gary 5

i have a 98 escort zx2. and i changed the oil and checked the sparkplugs. i put the plugs back in the right order. and now my engine light is on and my car stutters. it didnt do ne thing like this b4 the oil change. what hapend

2007-12-28 09:10:14 · 5 answers · asked by raddits1 1

2007-12-28 09:08:28 · 10 answers · asked by abbs 3

what can i do to make a car with decently high miles to last as long as possible except for preventtive maintainence

2007-12-28 08:55:57 · 7 answers · asked by DollyDagger 3

I changed the thermostat-it didnt make a difference-still blowing only warm air-not hot air. when i turn temp setting to cold there is a temp change

2007-12-28 08:52:26 · 8 answers · asked by geohelp 1

My car idles at 2000rpm so I took off the air cleaner assembly and checked it out. It seems that there is a problem with the throttle shaft (?) because it sticks if it goes down more than a quarter or an inch. I have to pull back on the throttle assembly in order for it to return to normal. Even after I do that, it still idles around 1500rpm. Is this normal in the first few minutes of operation?

How do I get it to idle normal and stop the shaft from sticking.

2007-12-28 08:41:19 · 2 answers · asked by Bryce B 1

My car jerks forward usually when i am trying to turn. And if i am at a read light or stop sign it usually hestites and then jerks forward. It's so embarrassing. oh and it also somethings when it's really bad the car decides it wants to roll backwards when i am at say a red light or something. Any answers will help thanks.

2007-12-28 08:31:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's as if fuel is not getting through. This doesn't happen all the time, though. But is happening more frequently. I have a 1999 Ford Crown Victoria.

2007-12-28 08:06:17 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-28 07:33:59 · 3 answers · asked by Antares 2

2007-12-28 07:20:39 · 4 answers · asked by kevin d 1

2007-12-28 06:32:54 · 4 answers · asked by theoriginalquestmaker 5

just had breaks done and intake manifold fixed and heard whistle noise then next day engine light on and so i take to another guy closer i have heard good things about he says its the water pump and my question is could this problem be related to the work i just had done ???? i dont think its a coincidence but my brother says hay thats cars and it could just be age to the pump, but i dont think so! i asked the original guy when i took it in what was wrong and for him to look it over he said every thing was fine except for the breaks and intake. by the way the car is a '00 buick centry. what do you think???

2007-12-28 06:32:23 · 7 answers · asked by hi people 3

I pulled the codes on my car and it said something about the mass airflow sensor, what should i do?

2007-12-28 05:50:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

my car is a 1998 ford probe and i still have both piecesof key intact.Also would anyone roughly know how much it will cost?

2007-12-28 05:26:40 · 5 answers · asked by Mark G 1

I currently own a 2006 Hyundai Sonata LX with a 3.3 liter, 6 cylinder engine. I drive about 12,000 miles a year under normal conditions. I live in New Jersey where the temperature COULD range from zero in winter to 100 in summer. I have always used 10W30 engine oil all year long and never had a problem. I recently got a new mechanic and when I had the oil changed (in December), he put in 5W20, which I questioned. He said that 5W20 was what the manufacturer recommends in order to obtain the best mileage and this multi-weight oil can be used all year. I checked the owners manual, which said either 5W20, 5W30 or 10W30 could be used. I know that if the temperature falls into the single digits, it's better to have a 5W oil in the crankcase than a 10W. In summer, however, if temps get into the mid-upper 90's, the 5W20 oil will turn to sludge, since a 30W, or even a 40W is needed for these high temps. From what I've read, a 5W30 is best for winter and a 10W30 is best for summer. Am I correct?

2007-12-28 05:22:52 · 8 answers · asked by Alan B 1

Cadillac Catera

2007-12-28 05:20:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Cadillac Seville or Deville

2007-12-28 05:17:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

To pay autoglass to replace my smashed passenger window after a break in without losing my no-claims bonus on my insurance?

Given the time of year, do you think I could get it done cheaper or is this a pretty good offer?

2007-12-28 05:12:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-28 05:10:05 · 2 answers · asked by redsox1 1

I have a 1964 thunderbird I need to replace drivers bottom seat panel

2007-12-28 03:28:41 · 3 answers · asked by rusklu@sbcglobal.net 1

I ask because i have a model car with two pairs of springs hard and soft, should i put the hard ones at the front or the rear?

My car has a center of gravity near the rear just like a porsche.

2007-12-28 03:00:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to get a car fixed at a place that offers really low rates. Unbelievable rates. (It costs less to get it fixed when they use their part than if I brought my own part in) So anyways I was quoted over the phone a really decent rate. Then after I digged around I found out there might be a diagnostic charge, which is ok by me EXCEPT I dont want them diagnosing & fixing anything else.

Im doing this as research before I buy a car and that is why I have to make sure I can trust this before I buy the car.
The person I want to buy the car from claims it has nothing wrong with it except the steering pump. But its a 98 so I'm sure there are other things wrong but it is still driveable. I am going to get a carfax with the VIN but either way I dont want him messing with anything else other than the pump.

How can I make sure he doesnt pull the wool over my eyes and make me pay more when I come to pick it up? Can you get a contract or is that unreasonable? What should I put in it if

2007-12-28 02:50:23 · 14 answers · asked by kinda lost 2

2007-12-28 02:13:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My aunt pays over $30.00 at Valvoline.


Does it matter?

Are they not doing something on my car?

2007-12-28 02:11:47 · 16 answers · asked by Life is not a dress rehearsal! 3

what could that be ?

2007-12-28 00:07:51 · 16 answers · asked by moosie 1

2007-12-27 23:56:38 · 5 answers · asked by martinkennett 1

Dealership quotes $850 and I was told that was ridiculous. I don't know where else to go, though. Help is appreciated

2007-12-27 23:22:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

All the other lights work, but the parking lights. Headlights turn on and when i hit the brakes they turn on fine also the turn signals work fine but the i have no parking lights and no instrumental light. What could it be?

2007-12-27 23:04:23 · 3 answers · asked by Carlos D 1