My mom's car is a late 80's model buick. She's on her way to visit right now and she just called because the engine is rattling like a diesel engine. She put new oil in it. Says she floors it, but it will only hit 55. Its 9pm, and I'm worried about her - she still lacks about 80 miles. Any advice?
2006-10-05 14:56:45 · 6 answers · asked by Abcde 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Its not overheating, we know that. Thing is, she's in the middle of nowhere... I hate to make her stop, and she sure doesn't want to... She's only got about 30 miles to go. I think she can make it, I just keep praying! Thanks for the great answers!
2006-10-05 15:20:25 · update #1
she has knocked a bearing out of it and it's lost power...probably caused when she overfilled it with "new" oil
and to the others...OVERHEATING!?!?.... this is ur answer for everything...stop sayin it unless u know what ur talkin about
2006-10-05 16:55:45 · answer #1 · answered by jimmy V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the car is overheating. Have her get stopped asap or serious engine damage will occur. Make sure no one opens the radiator cap till the car is cool. The temp can cause 3rd degree burns. Have her top off the coolant with straight water for now.
2006-10-05 15:18:29 · answer #2 · answered by mudpuppy72 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like the car is over heating....for what reason I don't know but this is typical of a car that is overheating. I would suggest you call her and tell her to pull over in a safe area such as a quick stop or what have you and go get her. this in not a good thing.
2006-10-05 15:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Might be the motor mounts. That would account for the rattle and rumble....but as for the strange speed, sounds like it could be the tranmission. Only a certified ASE mechanic can tell you for sure.
2006-10-05 15:02:03 · answer #4 · answered by The Oldest Man In The World 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hei, clean the fuel injection parts, replace the old oxygen sensors. Adjust the tapped correctly. It is called VALVE Clearance.
2006-10-05 14:59:50 · answer #5 · answered by ZeeMan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Need me more info about it but could be a bad pistion.
2006-10-05 14:59:20 · answer #6 · answered by Simmy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋