Posted July 22nd, 2010
by admin
Tracey asked: I want to get a car from an auto auction, but want to avoid getting a car with transmission problems as much as possible. I know there is nothing I can do to try to detect transmission problems besides drive it(right???). Since I can’t test drive the car, maybe I can at least avoid some brands that are well known for having transmission issues.
Tags: Auto Auction, Transmission Issues, Transmission Problems
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs | 5 Comments »
Posted July 21st, 2010
by admin
OlympicChamp asked: Here is the problem. In about few days I should be receiving my car that has bad battery. The thing is that it will be coming on a big truck that usually has 3-4 cars on the bottom and about same on top. When truck gets here I need to be able to start battery to get car down to the ground. This is the reason I cannot simply jump start from another car.
So I was wondering I can take battery off my friend’s car and use it to jump start it that way? After I do that, will it work on his car?
Tags: Few Days, Jump Start, Reason
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs | 6 Comments »
Posted July 19th, 2010
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Gabrielle F asked: I never drive my car in the winter, its not a great winter car. My husband just does the driving. A few months ago the car happened to need some muffler work anyway, so we figured that we could wait on those repairs until spring. They aren’t huge repairs. Anyhow, we went to get the car towed to the garage today, and it wouldn’t even start. Why? I know it sat for about 4 winter months, but how can this problem be fixed?
Tags: Sat, Why Wont My Car Start, Winter Car
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs | 4 Comments »
Posted July 19th, 2010
by admin
Alan C asked: I drive a 92 protege. I was giving a standard driving lesson, when, after a stall, the car wouldn’t start again. The battery was not holding a full charge, so I replaced it and the posts. I now get a much louder clicking sound, but the car still won’t start. I have successfully push-started the car, and checked the fuses. The car is old, but was running fine before the lesson, and gave no indication of trouble to come. Is the starter the only possibility, or does anyone know of another possible explanation?
Tags: Car Battery, Car Won T Start, Fuses
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs | 9 Comments »
Posted July 18th, 2010
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James S asked: I was just wondering if it is possible to start a car while it is in the reverse gear?
Ok, so I get in the car put the clutch in, put it in reverse and roll BACKWARDS down a hill, released the clutch and the wheels turned the engine and the car…..?(will it start)?
I clutch started it
Will the car start in the reverse gear?
What are the consequences?
What will happen?
Tags: Clutch, Consequences, Manual Car
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs | 7 Comments »
Posted June 7th, 2010
by admin
scrollers123 asked: I have a good knowledge of cars and have worked on my personal cars and bikes but have never had a job in the auto repair industry. i am 20 and don’t care about pay or doing the grunt work like changing tires, oil, and other basic maintenance I just want the experience so I can go into more complex automotive jobs latter in my career.
Tags: Auto Repair Industry, Automotive Repair, Jobs Career
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs | 3 Comments »
Posted June 5th, 2010
by admin
GooglePlex asked: I just need to know any place to order a large supply of automotive gaskets… I live in new york so that would be good…
Maybe something with multiple suppliers where I can compare prices…
Thanks in advance.
Tags: Automotive Gaskets, Compare Prices, Thanks In Advance
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs | 1 Comment »
Posted June 5th, 2010
by admin
GabbaDo asked: I have a Kenmore washer/dryer combo unit. The drive belt on the washer just broke and I need to know if I can get the same drive-belt at a local automotive store, like Kragan, Chief Auto, or any other auto supply center.
My wife and I have twin 2 year olds and need to wash alot of cloths.
The number on the belt is: 131686100 28-8 4A
Please help, if you can.
Tags: Auto Supply, Automotive Store, Kenmore Washer Dryer
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs | 3 Comments »
Posted June 5th, 2010
by admin
moonshine212us asked: I have a automotive repair shop in Hannibal,MO.I want to start installing exhaust systems.I would like to find a dealer that will supply the exhuast equipment on commission or a sort of rent to own basis.I am willing to buy all supplies through their company.So if anybody could help me out i would greatly appreciate it.
Tags: Automotive Repair Shop, Exhaust Systems, Hannibal Mo
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs | 4 Comments »
Posted June 5th, 2010
by admin
James R asked: My 89 honda civic wont start. It cranks but wont catch. the battery has been messing up, but I think that was just a bad connection so I cleaned it. We changed the oil yesterday. Would those two things be the problem.
Tags: Cranks, Honda, Honda Civic
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs | 6 Comments »
