I'm going to change the fuel filter on my aunts 1991 lumina. The problem is i'm not sure on how to depressurize and pressurize the fuel system. I'm looking to change the fuel filter. I've changed a fuel filter once on a 95 chevy blazer with a little help of my friend.
I'm only 16 and im SUPER good at working on cars. I know what to do and all that. I've been changing brakes and brake pads and all that work off and. Ever since i was 6 years old, i changed my first tire lol.
What if i dont depressureize and pressurize the fuel system? Will the car blow up? My aunt might give me the car since im getting my permit next summer.
Reason im doing this is because itll stall when you let off the gas, and i maybe figure its the fuel filter because she said it hasnt been tuned up in 4-8 years. And its been sitting there 3 years without being driven. It runs great, its just that damn stalling.Depressurizing and pressurizing your fuel system? (details inside)?The safest way to depresurize is to remove the fuel pump fuse, then crank the engine about 5 revolutions. This could cause the check engine light to come on and you'd have to get it reset later. Some shops will reset for free. No the car won't blow up if you don't depresurize, but fuel could spray everywhere when you remove the filter if the lines are pressurized. If you have a ingnition source around, then it could blow up. If the engine is running rough as if a cylinder is not firing, check the spark plugs and wires as well.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Rotor Question-PLEASE HELP!?
I've basically worn my brake pads down to the bone; my car makes a pretty loud grinding noise everytime I brake, although I haven't noticed any %26quot;spongy%26quot; feeling in the brake pedal or shaking in the wheel. I don't even have to press the brake pedal all the way to the floor when I brake.
I know I need new brake pads, and my dad insisted that I needed new rotors too due to the metal-on-metal grinding, but I just looked at the rotors and they look pretty good! There is some rusting on the outside edges and in a few other patches, but no deep grooves. The rotors kind of look like records-you know, those strange old things that grandmas and grandpas used to listen to. I couldn't check their thickness, but I've never had these ones machined before, so I think they should be in pretty good shape.
My working knowledge of cars is generally pitiful, but I'm pretty sure that I can figure out how to change my brake pads on my own.
So my questions are
A) Can I change my brake pads myself and leave the rotors as they are without any dire consequences?
B) If I take the car to a mechanic to have the pads changed, do they normally machine the rotors when they change the pads as a part of the service? One place quoted me about $160 to change the brake pads, but I forgot to ask if machining is included and now its too late to call back.
C) Can I save money if I just change my own pads, then take the rotors to a mechanic to machine? If so, what would the general cost be for my two front rotors?
Also, I drive a '98 Ford Explorer, 2WD (I'm pretty sure its rear-wheel).
Thanks for any input!Rotor Question-PLEASE HELP!?It's dire because none of us can measure or inspect the rotors. The rotor friction contact surfaces must be flat and parallel and measure above the discard thickness. Any auto-parts can tell you what the minimum allowable thickness is. You can measure the thickness with a 0-1 micrometer or a vernier caliper. Prepare to be hozed if they want to sell you rotors. Inquire how much they are and where they were made. Off-shore brake rotors can be purchased at any auto parts-store for less than $35.00. Thy are made of terrible quality of cast iron. This is a wake-up call cause chain brake shops, private mechanics and new car dealerships install these cheap rotors and charge you premium prices for what you could by the best brands for.Rotor Question-PLEASE HELP!?Whenever u do brakes u should either cut the rotors or heave then replaced the pads need a new surface to wear into or else the won't last Long and since it's an explorer it would be cheaper to just replace them I charge45 to cut when neW ones are only 25 eachRotor Question-PLEASE HELP!?Ok, here's what I would do. Yes, you can change them yourself. Get your pads from Kragen's/Checker/Schuukcs(my favorite). Most of the do rotor and drum machining for something like $10. Buy the lifetime pads they sell for like $30. Have them show you as they measure the rotor thickness if they tell you that you need new ones. The %26quot;record grooving%26quot; you mention could go either way as faras needing new rotors. Some brand new rotors do not come factory thick enough to be machined even once. It all depends on the mfgr. And, it being a 98, how many brake jobs were done prior to now?Rotor Question-PLEASE HELP!?yes it is rwd or 4 WD
i just replaced rotors on the same basic truck
the rotors can be had for around $30 a piece
call your local parts store (pep boys ,murrays, ETC)
there are 2 bolts that hold the brake caliber to the rotor get the proper tool at the same time
it takes about 45 min with simple hand tools
save yourself a few bux and buy a chiltons book and fix it yourself its really not so hard
you will also need a C clamp to compress the caliber once you have it apart
i am believeing there will be visable wear on the inside of the rotor
hope this helpsRotor Question-PLEASE HELP!?A) you could do it yourself with a little bit of knowledge, but your rotors DEFINANTLY need replacing, rotors are suppose to be smooth, not grooved like records
B) if the rotors are still withing spec, they can be machined down, but if you ground them under their specs, they'll need to be replaced. if they're charinging $160, they should be machining the rotors then, or else that's just a very expensive pad replacement
C) like i said, you can do it yourself, but there's a lot of things that could go wrong, i would recommend you take it to a mechanic. they'll have all the tools for the job, so you dont have to go out and buy extra stuff that you probably wont use ever again just for one job
and it is a RWD car ;)Rotor Question-PLEASE HELP!?If brake rotors look like records you will wear you new pads out pematurely. The thickness of the rotor wether it looks good or not is going to make or break wether or not they can be machined.
If you take them to a decent shop/mechanic they won't turn them unless they measure above spec.
$160 to change pads sounds like includes machine work if applicable.
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I know I need new brake pads, and my dad insisted that I needed new rotors too due to the metal-on-metal grinding, but I just looked at the rotors and they look pretty good! There is some rusting on the outside edges and in a few other patches, but no deep grooves. The rotors kind of look like records-you know, those strange old things that grandmas and grandpas used to listen to. I couldn't check their thickness, but I've never had these ones machined before, so I think they should be in pretty good shape.
My working knowledge of cars is generally pitiful, but I'm pretty sure that I can figure out how to change my brake pads on my own.
So my questions are
A) Can I change my brake pads myself and leave the rotors as they are without any dire consequences?
B) If I take the car to a mechanic to have the pads changed, do they normally machine the rotors when they change the pads as a part of the service? One place quoted me about $160 to change the brake pads, but I forgot to ask if machining is included and now its too late to call back.
C) Can I save money if I just change my own pads, then take the rotors to a mechanic to machine? If so, what would the general cost be for my two front rotors?
Also, I drive a '98 Ford Explorer, 2WD (I'm pretty sure its rear-wheel).
Thanks for any input!Rotor Question-PLEASE HELP!?It's dire because none of us can measure or inspect the rotors. The rotor friction contact surfaces must be flat and parallel and measure above the discard thickness. Any auto-parts can tell you what the minimum allowable thickness is. You can measure the thickness with a 0-1 micrometer or a vernier caliper. Prepare to be hozed if they want to sell you rotors. Inquire how much they are and where they were made. Off-shore brake rotors can be purchased at any auto parts-store for less than $35.00. Thy are made of terrible quality of cast iron. This is a wake-up call cause chain brake shops, private mechanics and new car dealerships install these cheap rotors and charge you premium prices for what you could by the best brands for.Rotor Question-PLEASE HELP!?Whenever u do brakes u should either cut the rotors or heave then replaced the pads need a new surface to wear into or else the won't last Long and since it's an explorer it would be cheaper to just replace them I charge45 to cut when neW ones are only 25 eachRotor Question-PLEASE HELP!?Ok, here's what I would do. Yes, you can change them yourself. Get your pads from Kragen's/Checker/Schuukcs(my favorite). Most of the do rotor and drum machining for something like $10. Buy the lifetime pads they sell for like $30. Have them show you as they measure the rotor thickness if they tell you that you need new ones. The %26quot;record grooving%26quot; you mention could go either way as faras needing new rotors. Some brand new rotors do not come factory thick enough to be machined even once. It all depends on the mfgr. And, it being a 98, how many brake jobs were done prior to now?Rotor Question-PLEASE HELP!?yes it is rwd or 4 WD
i just replaced rotors on the same basic truck
the rotors can be had for around $30 a piece
call your local parts store (pep boys ,murrays, ETC)
there are 2 bolts that hold the brake caliber to the rotor get the proper tool at the same time
it takes about 45 min with simple hand tools
save yourself a few bux and buy a chiltons book and fix it yourself its really not so hard
you will also need a C clamp to compress the caliber once you have it apart
i am believeing there will be visable wear on the inside of the rotor
hope this helpsRotor Question-PLEASE HELP!?A) you could do it yourself with a little bit of knowledge, but your rotors DEFINANTLY need replacing, rotors are suppose to be smooth, not grooved like records
B) if the rotors are still withing spec, they can be machined down, but if you ground them under their specs, they'll need to be replaced. if they're charinging $160, they should be machining the rotors then, or else that's just a very expensive pad replacement
C) like i said, you can do it yourself, but there's a lot of things that could go wrong, i would recommend you take it to a mechanic. they'll have all the tools for the job, so you dont have to go out and buy extra stuff that you probably wont use ever again just for one job
and it is a RWD car ;)Rotor Question-PLEASE HELP!?If brake rotors look like records you will wear you new pads out pematurely. The thickness of the rotor wether it looks good or not is going to make or break wether or not they can be machined.
If you take them to a decent shop/mechanic they won't turn them unless they measure above spec.
$160 to change pads sounds like includes machine work if applicable.
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Do i need new brake rotors?
recently i started hearing a squeaking noise from the front passenger side of my car. kinda hard to explain but its a squeak squeak squeak like in a rhythm. when i speed up the rhythm speeds up and when i slow down it also slows down. so i figured it was my rotors but asked a friend just to be sure and he said to try changing my brake pads first. so i changed them and it helped for about a week and how they are squeaking again and alot worse than before and kind of embarrassing to say the least. before i bought some rotors, i just wanted your opinions. thanks for any help. oh i dont know if it matters but it is on a 1999 chevy malibu. thanks.Do i need new brake rotors?it could be u caused brake fade and the pads are glazed over.are they semi metallic is do maybe u didn't break them inDo i need new brake rotors?Your brakes pads were changed. A squeak squeak squeak would indicate a warped rotor:
1. Buy brand new rotors if they are inexpensive. Rotors can be as low as $20ish and above $200.
2. Have a shop %26quot;turn%26quot; your rotors which means grinding them down so that they are perfectly flat. This is usually included if you have a %26quot;break job%26quot; done on your car. Or take the rotors off yourself and carry them into a machine shop that grinds rotors.Do i need new brake rotors?Go to a auto part store and buy disc brake quite either blue or red and follow the directions.
1. Buy brand new rotors if they are inexpensive. Rotors can be as low as $20ish and above $200.
2. Have a shop %26quot;turn%26quot; your rotors which means grinding them down so that they are perfectly flat. This is usually included if you have a %26quot;break job%26quot; done on your car. Or take the rotors off yourself and carry them into a machine shop that grinds rotors.Do i need new brake rotors?Go to a auto part store and buy disc brake quite either blue or red and follow the directions.
2004 Nissan Maxima - ABS, SLIP, VDC OFF and BRAKE lights are on.?
I bought this car about a year ago 2004 Maxima SL. It only has 34000 Miles on it, About a month ago it started showing all of this lights, it use to happen only once in a while but now its everytime. The ABS, SLIP, VDC OFF and BRAKE lights come on when I start driving. The lights do not come on right away but rather when I start driving the car, First the SLIP light comes on and the transmission starts to slip but after all four lights come on, I can drive just fine without have to worry about transmission slipping... Now all of this started happening after I changed my Brake Pads and Balanced and Rotated the tires at a local Auto Shop. Can Anyone tell me what is wrong with the car or how can I reset all the warning lights? I would appreciate all the inputs...2004 Nissan Maxima - ABS, SLIP, VDC OFF and BRAKE lights are on.?Problem happens right after brake service and tire rotate/balance?
The problem may be at wheel speed sensor(s). You really need to have a tech reading trouble code first then go from there.
Many shops will be able to read and reset engine, transmission, ABS trouble code with their scan tool.2004 Nissan Maxima - ABS, SLIP, VDC OFF and BRAKE lights are on.?All of the above are Anti lock brake related items. You know acronyms SLIP= Traction Control VDC= Vehicle Dynamic Control AND ABS = antilock brakes. Now did any thing change a month ago when you maby put on two different size tires rims? Brake Systems problems need to be checked at the Nissan Dealer because the information is only available there to diagnosis and correctly repair the car. Just might be one bad wheel speed sensor. Or rodents chewing on the car's wiring. Get it looked at soon! good luck2004 Nissan Maxima - ABS, SLIP, VDC OFF and BRAKE lights are on.?I recommend letting the Nissan dealer hook up the Consult scan tool.Could need reprogramming or there may be a real problem with a sensor or part...don't take chances with brakes.Good luck
The problem may be at wheel speed sensor(s). You really need to have a tech reading trouble code first then go from there.
Many shops will be able to read and reset engine, transmission, ABS trouble code with their scan tool.2004 Nissan Maxima - ABS, SLIP, VDC OFF and BRAKE lights are on.?All of the above are Anti lock brake related items. You know acronyms SLIP= Traction Control VDC= Vehicle Dynamic Control AND ABS = antilock brakes. Now did any thing change a month ago when you maby put on two different size tires rims? Brake Systems problems need to be checked at the Nissan Dealer because the information is only available there to diagnosis and correctly repair the car. Just might be one bad wheel speed sensor. Or rodents chewing on the car's wiring. Get it looked at soon! good luck2004 Nissan Maxima - ABS, SLIP, VDC OFF and BRAKE lights are on.?I recommend letting the Nissan dealer hook up the Consult scan tool.Could need reprogramming or there may be a real problem with a sensor or part...don't take chances with brakes.Good luck
I need Car Tuner help?
I have a 2008 ford fusion and i plan on changing a number of things on the car, first i will start with H%26amp;R coilovers, then change my brake rotors along with the brake pads. Then i will be installing a rear and front sway bars and also a new 3d Carbon body kit, and i will be installing a front wind splitter from ADR design. Last but not least a SCT cailbrator and new air intake, along with a new set of Vossen wheels 20 inches, my question and problem....possibly, are the wheels, they weight 30 pounds and im worried they are gona to offset the work im doing to the car. The current 16 inch wheels on my car weight in at 22 pounds, finally my question is does anyone know if the wheels are really going to bring down my performance? If so how bad? by the way i have a i4 engine, 2.3 L. I dont wana spend money on forged wheels, but any ideas are greatly appreciated. Thanks AllI need Car Tuner help?Someone has been watching too many Fast and Furious movies.
All the mods that you are choosing to do are not going to make the car any faster. It is all for looks. Let me break it down for you.
The coilovers, rotors and sway bars will make the car handle better, but it will not make it any faster.
The windsplitter will not do anything to help you unless you are going over 120mph, which I bet is the top speed of that car anyway. So that thing is useless.
The cold air intake and SCT Tune might....MIGHT.... give you 15-20 horsepower. Maybe.
The carbon fiber body kit is not going to do anything but piss you off. Aftermarket body kits never fit the car properly and break very easily.
Now to the rims. Good luck getting 20 inch rims to fit on the car with coilovers. 20s are the biggest wheels that will fit on that car. However, if you put coil overs on then you will certainly end up lowering the car. If you do that, then you will not be able to fit the 20s on there unless you set the ride height of the car back to stock thus defeating the purpose of all the suspension mods that you did.
Will the wheels hurt your performance...yes. The added weight will slow the car down....slightly. You won't be able to feel it. It will be the equivalent to losing about 3 horsepower. Those big wheels will also make the car handle worse and will offset all the suspension modifications you did. I would not go with anything bigger than an 18 inch rim.I need Car Tuner help?All that on a fusion?dry hair myspace pictures
All the mods that you are choosing to do are not going to make the car any faster. It is all for looks. Let me break it down for you.
The coilovers, rotors and sway bars will make the car handle better, but it will not make it any faster.
The windsplitter will not do anything to help you unless you are going over 120mph, which I bet is the top speed of that car anyway. So that thing is useless.
The cold air intake and SCT Tune might....MIGHT.... give you 15-20 horsepower. Maybe.
The carbon fiber body kit is not going to do anything but piss you off. Aftermarket body kits never fit the car properly and break very easily.
Now to the rims. Good luck getting 20 inch rims to fit on the car with coilovers. 20s are the biggest wheels that will fit on that car. However, if you put coil overs on then you will certainly end up lowering the car. If you do that, then you will not be able to fit the 20s on there unless you set the ride height of the car back to stock thus defeating the purpose of all the suspension mods that you did.
Will the wheels hurt your performance...yes. The added weight will slow the car down....slightly. You won't be able to feel it. It will be the equivalent to losing about 3 horsepower. Those big wheels will also make the car handle worse and will offset all the suspension modifications you did. I would not go with anything bigger than an 18 inch rim.I need Car Tuner help?All that on a fusion?
How to become a female mechanic?
i a 17 years old, live on an island where theer are no vacancies and i am willing to move away to do my dream job. but i hardly no much about cars. i owned a bike n nw have my own car which i have done basics like changing brake pads. but nothing special. to get into an apprenticeship do u need to no many basics??? please reply back asap thanxHow to become a female mechanic?you can go to a college and speak to the careers advisors they may be able to put you in touch with firms looking for apprenticesHow to become a female mechanic?Enter either a trade school, or a degree program at a technical university. As a Service Manager I had a couple of female mechanic's employed. Both ASE certified, and university educated.
Apprenticeships are part of the trade school or degree program requirements. Most shops wont take on apprentices without being in a school program.How to become a female mechanic?I did a college taster course in mechanics and i think you just need basic 5 C+ grades. coz' in high school Not like you did mechanics. you have to do a mini exam aswell but i don't think it is anything to do with mechanics think it just general maths and stuff.How to become a female mechanic?My best friend is training to be a mechanic, she asked around all the garage and dealerships and found one that said they do apprenticeships, she'd already done a few months of college mechanics prior to this but she didn't like and felt she got treated unfairly by the other students because she was the only girl, she is now working in a Quikfit as an apprenticeship and she is absolutly loving it, shes away doing a weeks course in something or other to do with the carborator at the moment.
Theres a lot of travelling involved in hers, going away for weekends and such to do training courses in other counties, but its well worth it for her she loves it!
I hope this helps!
Good luck!
Apprenticeships are part of the trade school or degree program requirements. Most shops wont take on apprentices without being in a school program.How to become a female mechanic?I did a college taster course in mechanics and i think you just need basic 5 C+ grades. coz' in high school Not like you did mechanics. you have to do a mini exam aswell but i don't think it is anything to do with mechanics think it just general maths and stuff.How to become a female mechanic?My best friend is training to be a mechanic, she asked around all the garage and dealerships and found one that said they do apprenticeships, she'd already done a few months of college mechanics prior to this but she didn't like and felt she got treated unfairly by the other students because she was the only girl, she is now working in a Quikfit as an apprenticeship and she is absolutly loving it, shes away doing a weeks course in something or other to do with the carborator at the moment.
Theres a lot of travelling involved in hers, going away for weekends and such to do training courses in other counties, but its well worth it for her she loves it!
I hope this helps!
Good luck!
1997 Toyota Camry DX Brake repair help?
I was changing my break pads in the fount part of the car,1997 Toyota Camry DX. There's a part (don't know name) over the brake,I can't put back on (it has a gas release on it,and it is still attached to the car)
it won't fit back on (to small,the part that is on top of the break pad)
How do Iosse/fit it back on the car?
Note: The Brake Pads are the right type for the car.1997 Toyota Camry DX Brake repair help?%26quot;Caliper Plunger/Housing Assembly%26quot; Need to use a 10%26quot; or 12%26quot; %26quot;C%26quot; clamp to %26quot;Slowly!%26quot; compress the Piston into it's Fully Seat Position. %26quot;If that is the Part? Sounds but really to say without a Picture%26quot;.
NOTE; When the Assembly is complete start the engine and push the Brake Peddle 4 or 5 times to set the piston, Check the Fluid then test drive %26quot;Slowly at first!%26quot;
it won't fit back on (to small,the part that is on top of the break pad)
How do Iosse/fit it back on the car?
Note: The Brake Pads are the right type for the car.1997 Toyota Camry DX Brake repair help?%26quot;Caliper Plunger/Housing Assembly%26quot; Need to use a 10%26quot; or 12%26quot; %26quot;C%26quot; clamp to %26quot;Slowly!%26quot; compress the Piston into it's Fully Seat Position. %26quot;If that is the Part? Sounds but really to say without a Picture%26quot;.
NOTE; When the Assembly is complete start the engine and push the Brake Peddle 4 or 5 times to set the piston, Check the Fluid then test drive %26quot;Slowly at first!%26quot;
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