tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22929724343515707742024-02-08T03:01:00.303-08:00Maintenance & RepairsTrevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-7026452024630564842009-03-28T07:17:00.001-07:002009-03-28T07:17:45.172-07:00What is "uninsured motorist" coverage?What does this entitle you to?<br><br /><br />recently added this onto my existing insurance policy?<br>What is %26quot;uninsured motorist%26quot; coverage?<br>GOOD TO HAVE<br><br /><br />It is insurance that covers you in case you are in an accident and the other driver is not insured and they are at fault<br>What is %26quot;uninsured motorist%26quot; coverage?<br>If you are in an accident where the other driver doesn%26#039;t have insurance, it pays you for damages that the other driver%26#039;s insurance would have paid.<br>Reply:if someone hits you that doesn%26#039;t have insurance your company will pay for your repairs and anything else that needs to be paid.<br>Reply:Pretty good answers. Call your agent if you have an actual, physical one to have them spell out what this coverage does to your policy.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-48111994277611800392009-03-28T07:17:00.000-07:002009-03-28T07:17:09.393-07:00How do I find the "door ajar" sensor in my 2000 Buick LeSabre??? The interior lights stay on when I drive.I%26#039;d like to fix it or at least disable it. (I%26#039;m assuming) that one of the doors%26#039; sensors is malfunctioning. the interior lights stay on as an added bonus to the warning display. If I could temporarily pull a fuse that controlled just the %26#039;annoying%26#039; lights and not any others that would work also - just until I made it home to the dealer. (I%26#039;m visiting relatives, 300 miles away.)<br>How do I find the %26quot;door ajar%26quot; sensor in my 2000 Buick LeSabre??? The interior lights stay on when I drive.<br>possibly theres something sticking out of the doors<br>How do I find the %26quot;door ajar%26quot; sensor in my 2000 Buick LeSabre??? The interior lights stay on when I drive.<br>these r the little black push in and out buttons @ the very bottom of the doors.there is a fuse in the fuse box probably next to the kick panel turn the cover it will say %26#039;%26quot; interior lights%26quot;%26quot; pull that fuse you should be good to go GOOD LUCK<br>Reply:Try removing the bulb from the interior light. That way everything else on that fuse will still work. Just Ignore the %26quot;door ajar%26quot; light on the dash.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-58587063765905709132009-03-28T07:16:00.000-07:002009-03-28T07:16:33.173-07:00Is this right or wrong(Auto Shop Confussion)?My car a 92 GrandMarquis. 3-4 months ago I took my car 2 a Ford Dealership where I told them my cars headlights would come on but the dashlights %26amp; the running tailLites wouldn%26#039;t. They let me know there was a wiring problem, $550 for a college student = no no. I took the car some where else,after taking it 2 the shop they fixed the lites for 1/2 the price but 3 mnths later same issue. The shop lookd @ the issue %26amp; said it was the switch %26amp; the wires melting together n the dash which they charged $200 w/o labor 2 make me feel better about the mix up. But Im confused? It was already suppose 2 be fixed so Y am I paying? They said the problem could have just occurred R when they fixed the car the 1st time it could have set off an reaction. 1st * they traced %26amp; replaced wire, 2nd * new switch %26amp; wire. Should I have to pay bcause they may have messed up? I truly dont think I should even though it maybe in different sections of the car I truly dont even know what was fixed @ 1st just know im out $<br>Is this right or wrong(Auto Shop Confussion)?<br>They took advantage of you. They should have found the<br><br /><br />problem the first time. You should not have to pay for<br><br /><br />something they should have found the first time.<br>Is this right or wrong(Auto Shop Confussion)?<br>Get it to a Good Auto-Electric Shop! They didn%26#039;t fix the Problem, they Repaired the Result of the Problem and the Problem was still there! %26quot;Dash %26amp; Marker Lights!%26quot; Where wire Harness goes through the Firewall %26quot;Gasket Missing %26amp; Wires Rubbing through and/or Wires Rubbing through on Support Frame under Dash.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />NOTE; Maybe 50% of Labor but (0) for Parts!Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-31402329995651531012009-03-28T07:15:00.001-07:002009-03-28T07:15:57.219-07:00The check engine light in my B2300 truck stays on, but the truck seems to run fine. Trying to find out why.?Get an OBD-II reader or go to Autozone and pull the codes. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Reset the CEL and if it comes back, you know you have an issue. If not, then nothing to worry about.<br>The check engine light in my B2300 truck stays on, but the truck seems to run fine. Trying to find out why.?<br>Probably a sensor is bad, maybe an oxygen sensor. Go to autozone and they will run a code scanner on your truck and tell you what is making the check engine light come on. Then you can buy the part from them and you are good to go...<br>The check engine light in my B2300 truck stays on, but the truck seems to run fine. Trying to find out why.?<br>Maybe you are not screwing the gas cap on tight enough after refueling. Try turning it till it clicks.<br>Reply:The first thing you should do is to make sure your gas cap<br><br /><br />is on correctly. At the dealership I work at, most check<br><br /><br />engine lights are the gas cap not on correctly or the gas<br><br /><br />cap has gone bad.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-25570339823626420762009-03-28T07:15:00.000-07:002009-03-28T07:15:21.152-07:00Trouble codes for my 2002 F-150?I%26#039;ve been having some trouble with my F-150 for about two months now and finally broke down and had a local service center run a diagnostic on it. The following codes came up: P1120, P0122, P1121.<br><br /><br />The guy said that the TPS wasn%26#039;t getting any power and to take it to the dealer and have them hook up the harness to their computer which would be able to determine if it was a dead wire, or the PCM. <br><br /><br />Sound right to you guys? <br><br /><br />Any tips?<br><br /><br />Is this going to break the bank?<br><br /><br />thanks.<br>Trouble codes for my 2002 F-150?<br>they are all throttle position sensor codes have it checked sensors aren%26#039;t usually that much money but the labor can be killer on the wallet<br>Trouble codes for my 2002 F-150?<br>OK in your Yahoo or Google Search enter %26quot;OBD II%26quot; and look up the Codes, with that info. a Good Shop can Determine the Problem, Dealer Shop is good but the Cost is going to be Higher. NOTE For talking to a Mechanic; Not PCM, ECM (Engine/Electronic Control Module)Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-85871709263599910772009-03-28T07:14:00.001-07:002009-03-28T07:14:45.363-07:00Engine moving?I took my car to have the right bottom motor mount replaced and before i did the whole engine would move when u put it in reverse or drive and made a clank noise now that it is replaced it still seems to move when u do the same thing why is that???/<br>Engine moving?<br>Motors are supposed to move some. Its normal. Its the torque twist. As long as its not making a noise it should be ok.<br>Engine moving?<br>Car %26amp; Mileage? Replace %26quot;All%26quot; Motor %26amp; Transmission Mounts! NOTE; if one is Bad it may have Damaged the others. %26quot;If Mounts are Oil or Grease Soaked they will Fail Sooner, Steam Clean Engine Top %26amp; Bottom.%26quot;Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-72573255025915982162009-03-28T07:14:00.000-07:002009-03-28T07:14:09.285-07:00The rear window defogger relay on my 1986 911 Targa does not engage the upper and lower elements.?There is a time delay? Time constant circuit? which should, at some point, engage relay #2 and put 12VDC onto the upper and lower elements.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />The maximum voltage seen at the input of the top/bottom<br><br /><br />elements is .25 volts.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />The center element works fime as relay #1 is not wired through the solid state timing/time delay circuit.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Does anyone know how the upper and lower element<br><br /><br />sequencing occurs?<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Notes:<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />1. The defogger relay p/n 911-615-115-00 is new.<br><br /><br />2. There is a 1.5 Ohm resistance from the input wire<br><br /><br /> to the upper and lower elements which are connected in<br><br /><br /> parallel.<br><br /><br />3. There is a 1.9 Ohm resistance from the input wire to the <br><br /><br /> center element.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-66709696071602703182009-03-28T07:13:00.000-07:002009-03-28T07:13:33.190-07:00What does an air filter actually do? How often should they be changed?Follow the maker%26#039;s maintenance schedule - can%26#039;t go wrong doing so. If you should operate your vehicle in unusual situation (sandstorm, etc.) change the filters ASAP.<br>What does an air filter actually do? How often should they be changed?<br>Cleans the air going into the engine. They should be changed every other oil change, unless you dive in a lot of dusty conditions, then every oil change. If you drive around with a dirty or clogged filter you wont be getting enough air to the motor. This will result in poor fuel mileage. And later on down the road more costly problems.<br>What does an air filter actually do? How often should they be changed?<br>Your air filter needs to be changed every 12,000 miles or<br><br /><br />sooner if you drive in dusty conditions.<br>Reply:Ask about synthetic motor oil , cost more , does more , as for the air filter, buy a K %26amp; N air filter they are great , just rinse with water and put back. Last for the life of your car. An ounce of prevent ... Great protection for baby<br>Reply:An air filter removes the dirt and dust that would otherwise<br><br /><br />get sucked into your engine if it never had one.Dirt and Dust <br><br /><br />are not good for an engine and constant exposure without the<br><br /><br />filter will lead to engine failure eventually.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />There are 2 types of air filters on the market.There is the <br><br /><br />standard type you can get from car accessory shops or<br><br /><br />the performance ones.The standard ones are throw away<br><br /><br />after a certain mileage {consult owners manual) The<br><br /><br />performance ones are washable but need to be re oiled<br><br /><br />using the correct oil but will last for many years and increase<br><br /><br />the performance of your car by 2-10 horse power depending<br><br /><br />on what you drive.<br>Reply:Cleans the air going into the Engine! Check Every Oil Change, Change every 4 to 8 months depending on the conditions in your area and how dirty the filter gets. Mine here in Davao, Toyota HiLux 4X4, twice a Year.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-15738425267073867002009-03-28T07:12:00.001-07:002009-03-28T07:12:57.269-07:00How much will it cost to have the manifold gasket changed on a 1995 Olds Cutlass Supreme?Probably more than the car is worth.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-30657901910109185822009-03-28T07:12:00.000-07:002009-03-28T07:12:21.284-07:00How can i fix both of the brake lights in a toyota previa 1992 van?the fuses and bulbs are fine<br>How can i fix both of the brake lights in a toyota previa 1992 van?<br>If the bulbs and the fuse is good, you need to check the<br><br /><br />brake light switch.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-46622929345996742382009-03-28T07:11:00.001-07:002009-03-28T07:11:45.225-07:00Where is A/F ratio sensor located on camry 2001 v6 and how can i replace it? confused rear or front one?The oxygen sensors are in the exhaust system. Take it to a shop who can test them.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-29912005744279209212009-03-28T07:11:00.000-07:002009-03-28T07:11:09.552-07:00My car has been sitting on empty for about four months out in the sun everyday. is this okay?ya<br>My car has been sitting on empty for about four months out in the sun everyday. is this okay?<br>No, you really shouldn%26#039;t leave a car sitting for that long (especially %26quot;on empty%26quot;). Chances are pretty good you have no gas left in your tank, due to the time it has sat in the heat.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />God bless!<br>My car has been sitting on empty for about four months out in the sun everyday. is this okay?<br>You should run it for a few minutes every week...<br>Reply:If you were planning on leaving your auto out so long, I would have recommended a breathable car cover. They cost $30-40 at Target or Walmart and are great to use. It protects your paint job from the damaging sun.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Also, unplug the battery for sure if it is going to be left out for that long and make sure you have a full tank of gas. There are scientific reasons behind this, but I guess you can to take my word for it.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />HOWEVER, since you already left your car out, there%26#039;s nothing that can be done about it. Just start your car and get an oil change and it should be up and running.<br>Reply:its best to either run the car a short time , and move it so its on a different spot on the tires , or put iyt up on stands . The battery may go flat and standing on the tires in the same place isnt good for them either . <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Add a couple gallons of gas , and leave for a day or two to clear tyhe fuel filter in the tank when you want to start it again .<br>Reply:Car has been parked for 4 months? Car, Year %26amp; Mileage? %26quot;Yeah!%26quot; What is the Full Question?<br>Reply:Yes, that%26#039;s fine. Eventually they will notice it never moves, tag it, and a couple of days after that the tow truck will come and you won%26#039;t have to worry about it any more, just pay for the tow and storage and give them the title.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-61698710542857922422009-03-28T07:10:00.000-07:002009-03-28T07:10:33.235-07:00Go cart out of a pressure washer?is it possible for me to build a enigine out of a old pressure washer. my dad gave it to me and i was just wondering what i could do with it.<br>Go cart out of a pressure washer?<br>If its one of those gas powered engines then yeah you can make a cart out of it if thats what you%26#039;re wondering....Just so long as it has a horizontal drive shaft.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-64534066695810121142009-03-28T07:09:00.001-07:002009-03-28T07:09:57.337-07:00What happens to a car with no oil? i mean the dipstick is dust dry?yeah<br>What happens to a car with no oil? i mean the dipstick is dust dry?<br>the engine will blow up happened to me by accident<br>What happens to a car with no oil? i mean the dipstick is dust dry?<br>Im suprised your havent blown your engine yet. They usually over-heat and are destroyed completely if you drive around with no oil.<br>Reply:The engine seizes.<br>Reply:All I know is if you try to run the engine, it will lock it down completely.<br>Reply:the engine will blow out<br>Reply:Engine will blow up. Not a good idea to run it like that at all! Also check underneath and see if there is an oil leak anywhere after you put oil in it.<br>Reply:Your are in BIG TROUBLE! The whole engine can lock up or crack the whole engine block. GET OIL IN THERE NOW!!!! AND I MEAN NOW!!!!!!!<br>Reply:There may still be oil in the car. Just put more oil in it. I just had that problem when I got my oil change recently. There was still plenty of oil, just not enough to register on the dipstick.<br>Reply:it is possible that nothing will happen, if you caught it inn time. but the reality is that you will probably blow the engine. particularly the head<br>Reply:The engine will just seize up and there goes your motor. It will completely ruining it and it will stop really violently all of a sudden when your driving. You really don%26#039;t want to drive with even low oil, its very expensive to repair a car that was seized because of no oil.<br>Reply:The dipstick is just the top 1 quart of oil. Re-add until it%26#039;s reached the top. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />You may want to look into why you%26#039;re losing oil ... either by burning, consumption, or a leak.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />But you should check your oil level once a week ... it%26#039;s a good habit to get into. It takes 30 seconds and guarantees you from having to buy a new engine.<br>Reply:The engine will seize up.<br><br /><br />You%26#039;ll probably want to get some oil in that thing right now if you want to have any hope of saving it. Although, at this point, you%26#039;ll probably need to have the thing rebuilt anyway, but at least its driveable (hopefully).<br>Reply:No lubrication, so the parts inside heat up and weld themselves together literally. Use Synthetic , great protection for just these cases. They happen<br>Reply:Chances are you still have oil in the oil pan, just the stick is not reaching it. You need to add oil to its proper level before operating engine. Listen to engine for irregular noises once oil is added and started.<br>Reply:There can be a lot of problems that will happen to the engine. And that happens to be in the car.<br><br /><br />Run out of oil you could end up with bent rods/rod bearings.<br><br /><br />Could crack the heads, Blow a head gasket, Throw a rod through the crank case, Score the cylender heads, Just a bunch of things that could happen to the cars engine. If the engine has been running without oil for some time and nothing has happened yet. Then put oil in it. Sell the car fast and buy another one and fast.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-24105279767757222562009-03-28T07:09:00.000-07:002009-03-28T07:09:21.302-07:00Put into drive and wont move the engine just revs. then put into revers and moves fine, do you a answer?your forward gears are out you can lose just 1 or more gears i had a car once and i lost first and third gear but all the rest were fine<br>Put into drive and wont move the engine just revs. then put into revers and moves fine, do you a answer?<br>The automatic transmission`s clutch in number one needs adjusted or replaced. Most likely replaced. Sorry sounds like a transmission rebuild.<br>Put into drive and wont move the engine just revs. then put into revers and moves fine, do you a answer?<br>your transmission is officially retired.<br>Reply:you have lost the forward clutch, time to get to a shop and hve the trans rebuilt.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-73759587312915127672009-03-28T07:08:00.001-07:002009-03-28T07:08:45.344-07:00Where can i find a rear brake diagram for a 1965 ford galaxie online?we took the brakes off and didn%26#039;t take a pic like we should have. we tought we could figure it out but we%26#039;re having trouble. any help is much appreciated.<br>Where can i find a rear brake diagram for a 1965 ford galaxie online?<br>ford.com under user manuals and serviceTrevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-68965075187575654912009-03-28T07:08:00.000-07:002009-03-28T07:08:09.289-07:00Humming sound under my front dashboard?i hear a humming sound in the driver side under the front dash,when i stop in the stop light or stop sign about 5 to 10 second humming ,but when i put my gears to neutral it stops and when i put the gear to parking gear it humms abit about 1 second. my car is automatic ..<br>Humming sound under my front dashboard?<br>could be a few things.. i would have to take a look at the car because i%26#039;m not exactly sure from your explanation? what kind of car is it?<br>Humming sound under my front dashboard?<br>alright man gotta give more info...type of car and year for 1Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-89873513577298655462009-03-28T07:07:00.000-07:002009-03-28T07:07:33.271-07:00How can i know what tipe of motor i got on my 1970 ltd it has no tags on the motor or the dors thank you?please help. the car has no tags on the motor dors or hood is a 1970 ltd i try whit the vin # at the ford dl. and is to old for the computers. thank you<br>How can i know what tipe of motor i got on my 1970 ltd it has no tags on the motor or the dors thank you?<br>The air cleaner might have a sticker on it that tells you. I think they used a 390 cubic inch motor from 1965 to 1970. With a 2 barrel carburetor. Actually I am positive. in 1971 they started using 351.<br>How can i know what tipe of motor i got on my 1970 ltd it has no tags on the motor or the dors thank you?<br>yep 95% sure its a 390Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-43536198536107519432009-03-28T07:06:00.001-07:002009-03-28T07:06:57.308-07:00How long should you wait before lowering car windows after tinting?When I got mine I had to wait 24hrs.<br>How long should you wait before lowering car windows after tinting?<br>24 hours should be long enough.<br>How long should you wait before lowering car windows after tinting?<br>Usually 48 hours.<br>Reply:24 hours.<br>Reply:They say 24 hours but I waited 48 just in case<br>Reply:at least a few months i%26#039;d say..<br>Reply:at least 3 days. ...you want to give the tint time to adhere to the windows. park your car in the sun, it will speed up the process.<br>Reply:Depending on the heat at least 3 days. If the glue does not have time to dry, you will have a mess on your hands. This is what the guy told me every time I had one of my cars done.<br>Reply:24 hours.<br>Reply:I would wait about 3 days.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-32852786223436359882009-03-28T07:06:00.000-07:002009-03-28T07:06:21.368-07:00Where is the thermostat location for a 2005 chevorlet cavalier with 2.2 ecotec engine?on the left side just to the right of the turning gauge and your pultzer<br>Where is the thermostat location for a 2005 chevorlet cavalier with 2.2 ecotec engine?<br>should be at the end of the upper radiator hose where it is connected to the engine.........<br>Where is the thermostat location for a 2005 chevorlet cavalier with 2.2 ecotec engine?<br>NEVER replace any part till you KNOW the problem.<br><br /><br />If you have overheat problem it is NOT the thermostat. If new exact problem could proly diagnose. Thermostats and water pumps are RARELY ever the problem. I would go to a RADIATOR SHOP and ask for a diagnosis. Usually free.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-75579174807662383102009-03-28T07:05:00.001-07:002009-03-28T07:05:45.380-07:00Do Hi clone petrol savers for vehicles actually work or not ..?they only work on carburetted vehicles which have very poor induction systems. There are no racing/endurance engines that use them-does that tell you something?<br>Do Hi clone petrol savers for vehicles actually work or not ..?<br>If they worked Everybody would have one.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-75176414389300962852009-03-28T07:05:00.000-07:002009-03-28T07:05:09.278-07:00Rad Fluid Leak 1998 Z-24 Cavalier?So every time i go out i am leaking rad fluid and i don%26#039;t know where it%26#039;s coming from. Some times it starts to overheat and the fluid is boiling in the tank where you ad the fluid. I have replaced the thermostat housing because it was leaking there. The rad itself doesn%26#039;t seem to be leaking. Where else could it be coming from? Could it be my water pump?<br>Rad Fluid Leak 1998 Z-24 Cavalier?<br>take the upper hose off and pour bars stop leak( at auto zon, advance auto parts etc.)in to the upper hose it should stop in a day<br>Rad Fluid Leak 1998 Z-24 Cavalier?<br>It could be a lot of things. Water pump, crack in your hoses, cracked radiator. Find out where it leaking and fix the problem.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />and those radiator quick fix poor in things dont work. they are a short term fix, not a solution.<br>Reply:Could be hoses, water pump, freeze plugs, intake gasket, head gasket, radiator etc...Best bet is to take it to a shop and pay the 40 dollars and have it pressure tested and block tested.<br>Reply:check all the hoses, water pump and the cap.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-90390187409620523332009-03-28T07:04:00.000-07:002009-03-28T07:04:33.279-07:00Car troubles. stering wheel shakes when i go over 100?over 100 km%26#039;h not miles<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />my dad says that my wheel aren%26#039;t aligned properly. is he right or what could it be. ad if he is right then how much does it cost to fix it. if you dont live in australia state your currency<br>Car troubles. stering wheel shakes when i go over 100?<br>I doubt its the alignment, sounds like you have a tire out of balance. go get the tire rebalanced, and do the speed limit. problem solved.<br>Car troubles. stering wheel shakes when i go over 100?<br>wheel/tyre damage/ballance-alignment unlikely. Loose front end-worn parts etc.....<br>Reply:There could be several factors outside of going the 100mph.<br><br /><br />Front end needs alignment.<br><br /><br />Wheels out of balance.<br><br /><br />Shocks need replaced.<br><br /><br />wheels out of shape is possible.<br><br /><br />Tires not in good shape.<br><br /><br />Even with new tires you can have problems with a shaking problem. If you have cheep tires they will not hold to the road at high speeds. Buy better tires. Autobond style would be best. They are rated for high speeds.<br>Reply:First off guys 100 kph = 62 MPH<br><br /><br />It might be front end alignment but more likely to be a wheel out of balance or a bent rim... Might even be a tread separation.<br>Reply:check the front end., like ball joints and tie rods.<br>Reply:Rotate and balance your tires. Poor wheel alignment causes your car to pull to one side of the road. Most tire stores will rotate and balance for free if you bought tires there, or charge $10. a wheel alignment is $100 easy. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Try it first, if it doesn%26#039;t work you are only out 10 bucks.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-15391587175894953992009-03-28T07:03:00.001-07:002009-03-28T07:03:57.363-07:00Can someone tell me how to make my 6hp Briggs&Stratton lawn mower smoke?I overfilled the oil by 1oz or 2 and it didnt smoke please tell me all the ways so it can smoke the driveway<br>Can someone tell me how to make my 6hp Briggs%26amp;Stratton lawn mower smoke?<br>add 5% 2st oil to fuel<br>Can someone tell me how to make my 6hp Briggs%26amp;Stratton lawn mower smoke?<br>Put a little transmission fluid in the gas and it will smoke like crazy. And it wont be as harmful to the motor as burning oil.<br>Reply:why do you want to smoke your drivewayTrevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292972434351570774.post-63042538874681201832009-03-28T07:03:00.000-07:002009-03-28T07:03:21.426-07:00What would cause my car not to start at all??I replaced the battery last year and tried charging it by borrowing a charger from Advance Auto. It started out slowly cranking but then will do nothing now. Its been doing this off and on but it always ends up starting. This time it will not turn over at all. Could it be the starter?? I know its not the alternator because I just had that replaced.<br>What would cause my car not to start at all??<br>Well lets start out by saying the alternator only keeps your battery charged when the car is running. (if it works)<br><br /><br />If you have a one year old battery why was it needing a charge?<br><br /><br />Ok. Lets check one thing first. Even with a bad battery you can do this. unplug the coil .Take your spark plugs out. and see if the engine will turn over by hand or by cranking with starter motor.<br><br /><br />Ok. If the motor turns over by hand or by the starter then the motor is not frozen. Could be you have low water level in battery and you need to refil with distilled water. Then charge battery. You then should be good to go. Other reasons could be timing belt slip. Bad coil. Bad alternator not charging battery. Bad battery etc.<br>What would cause my car not to start at all??<br>Are the terminals and cables clean? or is there %26quot;salt%26quot; on them? if there is %26quot;salt%26quot; ( corrosion) then clean the ends up.<br>Reply:maybe the battery is not taking charge, like a dead cell.<br>Reply:Chronic undercharging is one of the prime causes of premature battery failure. If you only just had the alternator replaced, then it must have been undercharging your battery, for who knows how long. Also, if you were sold a battery that is not matched very well to your car, the parasitic load (security system, radio presets, ECM computer, etc) could be leading to chronic undercharging and again (you guessed it), premature failure.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I%26#039;m not saying your battery is bad -- just that it might be bad in spite of being practically new.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Go to any car parts store and ask them to %26quot;load test%26quot; your battery. That%26#039;s the definitive test. If you take it to place you bought it from they%26#039;ll probably replace it free within a year if it tests bad.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Once you %26quot;know for sure%26quot; that your battery is ok, determine whether enough power is getting to the starter. With a multimeter, measure the voltage from the starter main terminal to engine block ground with the starter turned to %26quot;start%26quot;. If you get 12+ volts and the starter isn%26#039;t turning the engine over, replace the starter. If you don%26#039;t get 12 volts, you%26#039;ll have to troubleshoot the keyswitch and wiring harness.Trevorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02131742081846650174noreply@blogger.com0