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#1941 of 4960 Re: Excessive exhaust [blahzey] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 27, 2005 (1:23 pm)
Replying to: blahzey (Aug 27, 2005 11:26 am) Okay, that's just engine wear...probably worn rings...not much you can do, but it can still run for a long long time, Once you start burning a quart of oil every 500 miles or so, the end is near.
#1942 of 4960 Re: Two easy ones (I think) [210delray] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 27, 2005 (1:25 pm)
Replying to: 210delray (Aug 27, 2005 8:36 am) No way to preserve CV boots other than always replace them with top quality boots, not stuff from Sri Lanka or wherever. I tend to trust the dipstick reading but sometimes you can be fooled, say if the oil pan has been dented. You may wish to check this; otherwise, I'd check the oil level after you've changed the oil and driven for a few miles. Over-filling isn't great as it might blow out engine seals. Replies to this message: 210delray (Aug 29, 2005 8:03 pm) bolivar (Sep 12, 2005 9:56 pm)
#1943 of 4960 Re: 1995 Chevy Cavalier - Door Locks [candie] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 27, 2005 (1:26 pm)
Replying to: candie (Aug 27, 2005 10:53 am) Sorry I have no experience with this car or the system it uses for door locking. You may want to use the "Browse by Vehicle" feature to the left of this page and see if you can comment on this problem in various Cavalier forums. Try one forum at a time, though, don't try multiple postings. MrShiftright Host
#1944 of 4960 3 Lifters wont flow oil by jayme1 Aug 28, 2005 (6:55 am)
Just changed my hydrolic lifters in my 1995 Grand Am Gt V6 3.1L; and 3 of my lifters now wont pump the oil through when i adjust my valve lash tighter; but when its lose shes fine. anyone know what the problem is?
#1945 of 4960 CRV 's no service battery by ernie7 Aug 28, 2005 (3:46 pm)
Hi, My 2003 Honda CRV has a "no service battery". The test indicator window turned red saying "distilled water". The test window comes up, but a mechanic we spoke to said not to put water there. Where do we add the water?
#1946 of 4960 Re: Two easy ones (I think) [Mr_Shiftright] by 210delray Aug 29, 2005 (8:03 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 27, 2005 1:25 pm) Thanks for the quick reply. My oil pan isn't dented, so I'll try adding less oil the next time (maybe 3 1/2 quarts instead of 3 3/4 qts.). Replies to this message: bolivar (Sep 12, 2005 9:56 pm)
#1947 of 4960 Is power train fluid change needed on Corolla'03 @ 20K mi? by toyocor Aug 30, 2005 (8:02 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 28, 2003 2:14 pm) At the oil change place the technician is asking me change the power steering fuid and fuel injector cleaning. My car is a 2003 Corolla and has 20,000 miles on it. The car works perfectly. No problems. The fluid change will cost me about $140 and fuel injector cleaning another 150. Do I need to do this at this stage? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 30, 2005 10:22 am) bolivar (Sep 12, 2005 9:59 pm)
#1948 of 4960 Issues Starting My Car by smooviesmoove Aug 30, 2005 (8:21 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 28, 2003 2:14 pm) My Tercel has had issues starting for quite some time. What usually happens is that randomly, the engine will crank but not turn over. Once I push started the car, other times, I have gone back to start it, and suddenly it starts again. I currently have the same problem, only this time it has not started on several occasions. I have not attempted to push start it yet. One time I had it towed to a shop only to find that it started fine once I got there, and therefore there was nothing for them to troubleshoot. Current shop says that there are three things wrong: the battery, the distributor, and the coil. Is this possible considering that the car has managed to start after not starting in the past? Any advice or thoughts? Thank you. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 30, 2005 10:24 am) smooviesmoove (Aug 31, 2005 7:07 am) Mr_Shiftright (Aug 31, 2005 7:11 am)
#1949 of 4960 Re: Is power train fluid change needed on Corolla'03 @ 20K mi? [toyocor] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 30, 2005 (10:22 am)
Replying to: toyocor (Aug 30, 2005 8:02 am) No don't waste your money at this low mileage.
#1950 of 4960 Re: Issues Starting My Car [smooviesmoove] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 30, 2005 (10:24 am)
Replying to: smooviesmoove (Aug 30, 2005 8:21 am) You don't say how old this car is or the miles, and that might change my answer somewhat, but in general if a car will not start BUT will PUSH START that is usually an ignition/battery issue. If the miles are very high, it could also be a low compression issue. Replies to this message: smooviesmoove (Aug 31, 2005 7:07 am) Mr_Shiftright (Aug 31, 2005 7:11 am)