After about 6 times of it stopping and starting it finally wouldnt start .....I let it sit for a couple of hours and started it up but it is making this horrible metal on metal sound but it will still run and drive....what is this before I ( A Girl ) go to the shop to get it fixed so I dont get ripped off getting it fixed
2007-06-19 12:04:04 · 7 answers · asked by Jill H 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Check your oil right away.If that is not it,replace the fuel filter under the car.Call your Dad and see if he can help.Check tranny fluid also with engine running.
2007-06-19 12:21:31 · answer #1 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is metal on metal while starting, it would be the starter. If it's when the engine is running, it is either your oil, or one of the pulleys. Before you do anything, check the oil level, that will also shut the engine off, it will have a oil pressure switch to the fuel pump. Best to check all your fluids while you are at it, many run off of pulleys. If your fluids are OK, check with the engine at idle that the oil pressure is coming up, either the idiot light is turning off after 2 or 3 seconds, or the guage is coming up. Don't race the engine untill you are sure that it has pressure. If that is all ok, you may drive it to a repair shop carefully, but it will probably be the alternator bearing went out, and I've seen them anywhere from $100 to $400 to replace the alternator, depending on your car.
2007-06-19 19:18:35 · answer #2 · answered by Greg L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Metal on metal is a starter problem. Also you should change the battery if it is over 5 years old. Good to go.
2007-06-19 19:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jill, There is so much more info you should include, ie; make and model, mileage, # of cylinders. It coulde be anything from a timing belt to a fuel ,and if your luck is good maybe just a fuel filter. Add the additional info so you can get better info.
2007-06-19 19:11:29 · answer #4 · answered by Dogbettor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-06-19 19:38:02 · answer #5 · answered by ktyfuller 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked the battery, take it to auto zone, and they can test it for free. If not the battery, take it to your dealership to see if any off the parts are covered under warrenty.
2007-06-19 19:07:04 · answer #6 · answered by Robert C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When was the last time you checked your oil?
2007-06-19 19:12:08 · answer #7 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋