Ripped Off Questions

1998 All Other Makes All Other Models problem

Hi there. My mechanic is having trouble figuring out why the gas light is flashing- it has never flashed before. He did just put in a new ...

Asked by ckrista3 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Fix head gasket or put in new engine? problem

I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee sport with 118,000 miles on it. First, I can hear a grinding metal sound sometimes when I reverse, somewhere ...

Asked by puddledive about 6 years ago - 4 Answers

1989 Toyota Celica problem

G'day champs, i just move in NUNAWADING area, whould some please introduce me a well and honest mechanic. the car need a big fix, don't ...

Asked by samuel about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Minor car problems(kind of burn smells) problem

I notice my car smell like burning , I look at the temperature is raise beyond the center . I am on the highway and notice the needle on the...

Asked by edwinc11 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2001 Toyota Rav4 problem

I have a 2001 Toyota Rav4, 2WD/front wheel drive, manual with 100,000 miles. My check engine light came on, and I was told that I need to ...

Asked by melanie about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

1997 Chevrolet Cavalier problem

I just bought a manual 97 cavy z24 with 130k, and the fellow who had it lost the key for it. I got a new key cut at a dealership for it, ...

Asked by MoomooCheese about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Service engine soon light is on, car is otherwise running ok problem

Hi, I have a 1998 Chevy Lumina LS sedan (3.1 L V6 w/ 4-speed Automatic) with 85,000 miles on it (had 55,000 miles 4 years ago when I ...

Asked by v1x about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1988 All Other Makes All Other Models problem

[b:51ec18cda8] I am about to use a rear axle puller to get my drivers side axle out of my 1988 cougar because the bearing is bad. Does ...

Asked by joshjish about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Camaro smokes, bad exhaust smell problem

[b:e0f1d0b255]1991 Chevy Camaro Z28 Miles:162,000[/b:e0f1d0b255] I just bought this car and he said it smokes a little bit on start up but ...

Asked by ksdriver about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Steering column / horn problem

I have a buick riviera, '96 with 75,000 miles. first had a problem with horn going off for no reason which dealer ship relized my steering ...

Asked by Denice about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Dome lights and door ajar signal problem

1999 Mazda B3000, with about 85K miles Dome lights and door ajar light come on. Will stop for weeks and then start again. I've read your ...

Asked by johnsv6 about 6 years ago - 8 Answers

Cavalier heater problem

I have a 1990 cavalier and recently the heater cpontrols stopped functioning and now the air only blows out of the vents. I took out the ...

Asked by kapoor99 about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

My car has no power when changing gears problem

Hi..i have a 96 toyota camry. when i switch gears my car just doesnt seem to have any power.... it whines a little till i get into second ...

Asked by kjs about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2003 Chevrolet Truck problem

Hi, my 2003 chevy silverado lt 1500 recently displayed an engine light icon on the dash board and it suddenly would not shift into overdrive...

Asked by savystrider about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Ford escape brake help problem

I have a 2001 Ford Escape 4x4 that I purchased brand new. I take it to the dealership for regular routine maintenance and repairs. Since I ...

Asked by missmiss about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Broken hood release problem

'93 jeep cherokee, 134k miles I wanted to check the fluids and the hood release was hard to pull. Thats never been uncommon before so i ...

Asked by Jeeper93 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1998 Honda Accord problem

When I get to about 45 mph and up my car starts to shake while I'm accelerating. If I let off the gas the car runs smooth. Is this a motor...

Asked by Stretchlimo about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

2002 Ford Taurus problem

Hello, I went to Midas last Saturday and had my front brakes and rotors replaced which cost me $231 even. However, when I step on the ...

Asked by Kochanhs about 6 years ago - 4 Answers

2001 Hyundai Other problem

The washer container for the windshield emptied out. When I filled it with washer liquid, then the pump was not throwing liquid towards the ...

Asked by abiezer73 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Squeaking/chirping noises from engine problem

I have a 2002 Ford Taurus SES 67,000 miles. A few weeks ago, I hear this awful loud squeaking noise from the engine. I hear it on the ...

Asked by Kochanhs about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

Water pump problem

I have a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE - I don't know the engine size, but I am sure it is more likely than not a 6 cyclinder. My water pump ...

Asked by Jeannie about 6 years ago - 6 Answers

Tips for a timing assembly disaster problem

My fantastic 97 outback legacy wagon (which I just bought used in july with clean carfax and no problems) started whirring one day 200 miles...

Asked by jagullo about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1994 Chevrolet Truck problem

Heyguys , I hope you can help? I have 94 k1500 that has a 98 k1500 5 pin actuator in it, a mechanic installed this and it ...

Asked by oakschevys about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1984 Volvo 240 problem

1984 volvo wagon gl model.... I was driving home in a snow storm on the Highway, stoped for lunch after an hour of driving. went to start ...

Asked by volvodriver about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Over spent? problem

I've got a Pontiac Grand Am GT, 1996, with 153,000. 3.1 liter v6. The water pump busted, the repair and parts were $750 and hoses were an ...

Asked by babyeitak about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2002 Ford Taurus problem

Hi, my daughter's 2002 Ford Taurus has approx. 92,000 miles on it and lately has had trouble starting up. She says it takes a long time to...

Asked by theremo about 6 years ago - 4 Answers

Mercury tracer / battery light problem

Hi - thanks for the help. My battery light is on in the dash for no apparent reason. The alternator and belt were just replaced (...

Asked by Turbo Genius about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1997 Ford Taurus problem

I recently purchased a 1997 ford taurus lx, duratech v6, auto, 113,000 miles. For the first 2 days the car ran flawless. Then on the third...

Asked by beepers about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Windstar chirp problem

My Ford Winstar makes a loud chirping sound. It starts when I start the car and comes on and off while I drive. My mechanic changed one of ...

Asked by MomOnTheGo about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1994 Chevrolet Truck problem

1994 Chevrolet Corsica; 193,000 miles. Recently I got a car stereo and installed it. Ever since then I have been having a problem. Its ...

Asked by DMcCormick about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

An eg or egr valve needs replaced problem

I have a 1999 saturn SC2 with 103,000 miles on it. the mechanic said that an EG valve was "sticking" and needs replaced. but a ...

Asked by lizerd-angel about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

2003 Suzuki Other problem

HELLO, BACK IN MAY OF THIS YEAR I PURCHASED THIS 2003 SUZUKI, AERIO SX (AWD) THAT NOW HAS APROX. 30,000 MILES ON IT, FOR MY TWO TEEN BOYS...

Asked by DavidsCandiO about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2002 All Other Makes All Other Models problem

I have a 2002 Yukon XL with 98k on it. The external fuel pump by the tank is making a loud electrical motor sound that will not shut off. ...

Asked by TLehman05 about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

Sos, starter won't stop, please help problem

Please can everyone help? My Toyota , Previa , Enima , luxury X, Auto is playing up. Last week i tried to start my car and all i got was ...

Asked by jemo about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1991 Dodge Stealth problem

I recently purchased a 91 dodge stealth and got ripped off. currently the abs, check engine, srs, and sport tour lights are on. my main ...

Asked by 1bigg1 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1995 Ford Probe problem

Clicking sound when turning left. it's getting louder. It's been like that for about 5 months now. I checked and the passanger side CV boot ...

Asked by pgtdown about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

Engine or starter problem problem

1992 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD. 105000 miles. When I try to start the car, it clicks just once. The engine won't turn over. I have a friend that...

Asked by crecoulston about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

Toyota camry valve damage? problem

Well, my 94 Camry ( 4 cyl. 2.2) had an oil leak, which I assumed was caused by a faulty camshaft oil seal, because the guy who sold me the ...

Asked by JWSoper about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

1988 Volvo Other problem

I have a 1988 volvo 240 DL that had a no start problem. I towed it into a Pep Boys repair shop...3 days later they told me the problem was ...

Asked by achtungbabe247 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

2000 Dodge Other problem

Hello, my 2000 4 cyl. Dodge Caravan is having transmission problems. At highway speeds 55-75mph the transmission seems to be sparatically ...

Asked by drew_23518 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1988 Nissan Other problem

About 6 months ago I purchased a 1988 Nissan Pick-up from a newspaper ad. The guy who sold it to me said that it ran fine and that it could ...

Asked by furtik about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1988 Ford Other problem

Hello, I will try to describe the problem as best as I can (I know almost nothing about cars) 88 Mustang 2.3L Manual... it has been ...

Asked by rustymustang about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

2002 Ford Other problem

I can't help feeling that i just got ripped off replacing the coil on my 2002 ford e250. The vehicle is my delivery vehicle. It has over ...

Asked by nzman about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

2000 Dodge Caravan problem

Changing the rear 3 Spark plugs appears difficult (near impossible) without removing several components off the engine. Are there any tricks...

Asked by lesdunham about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

2001 Toyota Camry problem

Hi I have a toyota camry 2001, V6. Recently, I have some problem with starting. THe car will start, but immediately dies if I didn't put my...

Asked by ssia_us about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1993 Saturn Other problem

Okay I have had long and on going problems with this A/C system, the car makes a loud rattling noise when the air is turned on and idle, ...

Asked by melissarr about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Water pump repair problem

Hi, I have a 97 Ford Probe that needs the timing belt and the water pump replaced. It also needs whatever necessary seals replaced that were...

Asked by mypostaroo about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Loose heat shield around catalytic converter problem

1998 Honda Civic EX 2 dr Sedan (84,000 K miles): Is it safe to drive the vehicle after removing the 2 part heat shield located above and ...

Asked by SafetyJohn about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

1995 Honda Accord problem

Just bought a 95 accord in the philippines,169k km....had it a week and all was well but after i nudged a stone in a pothole(lots of those ...

Asked by rab about 6 years ago - 2 Answers