RE: Re: In need of car help!

July 21, 2004

Att: Rob

Thank you so much for the information on services that should done to a car

to keep it in peak running condition!

I do not know a thing about cars, and I always have to depend on dealers to

be

truthful, which is not always a good idea.

I am printing your letter and saving it for future reference,

On behalf of non-mechanical single women everywhere,

Thank you,

Beth Eley

July 21, 2004

,

Like Randy said, take it to either GM Dealer or Sears and have a

diagnosis done to determine your engines problem. From what it does sound

like, your engine is hesitating, and as mentioned, air filter is one option,

the other that comes to mind is the fuel filter too. Once a fuel filter

becomes old, from allot of usage, they tend to do just what you're

describing.

But Sears has diagnostic machines that can, for that older model, figure

out what your problem is, for less than what a General Motors Dealer would

charge you. Plus they can run the diagnosis and give you a print out for

your use, and have the ability to fix the problem there in the Sears Store

Garage. My wife has/had, since it's dead in the driveway, a 84 Pontiac

Fierro, that had throttle body fuel injection, which was nothing more than a

carburetor. Granted, it wasn't the old style carburetor that I have taken

apart many times in the past, but it's very close to what a carburetor is.

But knowing what GM uses, fuel filters and air filters are things to

always watch for with these cars. And becareful of using alcohol gasoline

mixes, like Arco's AM/PM gasoline, if you have always been using regular

gasoline like Texaco.

The gasoline's that are ethanol mixes tend to clean out your gas tank,

meaning regular gasoline sometimes will leave a film, like someone

varnishing the inside of the gas tank. So when you use these ethanol mixed

gasoline's, they tend to break up this film, and sending right to your fuel

filter. Now this isn't going to harm your car in anyway, no, this actually

is a good thing. But your car's fuel filter takes that stuff and holds it,

making your car run rough.

So I would suggest, especially if you never have to your own knowledge,

had that fuel filter changed, to do so. All it will do is to improve you

cars performance and to possibly make your mileage improve too. But a car is

a living beast, it breaths and drinks, so you have to make sure it can do

both without any problems.

Suggestion to you, get a log book for your car and write down everything

that you do or have done to your car, as it's got a few year there, and

after 100,000 miles, your driving on a prayer, unless you keep on with

having your car serviced twice a year whether it needs it or not. And

keeping track of everything helps you and your mechanic to figure out what

is wrong with your car. Also keep a mileage log book in your car too, as

when your mileage starts to drop, it could be a sign for you to take it in

to have your car serviced.

Another thing to watch for, is your transmission, make sure to have your

fluid changed and a filter change once a year in it too. Like the engine,

the transmissions use oil too, that is filtered. That oil is suppose to be

red in color, but if your's isn't, it's way time to have it changed. And

while you are having that done, have them inspect your transmission too,

because bans that are inside the transmission can loosen on cars with lots

of mileage, making shifting sluggish too. Having those tightened up will

give longer life to your transmission, and better performance. Gads, I sound

just like my father. Anyway, get your car to either General Motors, or

Sears, but get it in soon, or start looking for some comfortable walking

shoes.

Rob

Re: In need of car help!

> ,

>

> I am guessing that since your car is a '97 that it's engine is fuel-

> injected (e.g. no carbeurator). In piston-driven aircraft, the

> symptoms you describe are indicative of an air-fuel mixing problem.

> The mixture is too rich (aka too much fuel). However, my airplane

> uses a carbeurator.

>

> I'd take it to a GM dealer and have them put it on the computer. It

> sounds like your fuel injection needs to be adjusted. Or - simpler

> yet - the air filter needs to be changed.

>

> Hope this helps,

>

> Randy______

>

> > Hello all,

> > My car is a 97 buick skylark 4-door. I have those cute lil pedal

> > extenders on them because if I used handcontrols I would not be

> able

> > to change the channels lol! Anyways I have a car problem and I am

> > sooo clueless on cars. My car when I try to speed up actually

> > resists and slows down for a sec, so when I take my foot off the

> gas

> > and push down again then it feels like a fricken rocket. The

> > excellerator or however you spell it is having issues. It can

> > happen when I am trying to get from 20 to 40 mph or when the red

> > light turns green and everyone is passing me because my car is on

> > crack. So all of you men out there, what do you think the prob

> > is?? Any suggestions would be great because I am car-clueless!

> > -

>

> ===

>

July 21, 2004

,

I'm not of the male gender....but when I was single and had to do

everything on my own...fixing my car was not one of my specialties......So when

I had a problem with my 96 contour I took it to Auto Zone. They hook your car up

to a portable hand held machine under your dash board and will be able to tell

you what the problem is FREE of charge...Then they can tell you roughly what the

new part will cost....Unlike if you take it to a dealer they will charge you $50

or more just to hook your car up plus cost of the part plus labor....So if you

already know when you get there what you need changed it would save ya some

dollars and cut to the chase...Sounds like you fer sure need it looked at one

way or the other....Just thought I'd try and save ya a few dollars and some of

the run around they can give ya at the car dealership places..I know from

experience they also try and replace things that don't need to be replaced just

to add a few extra dollars to your bill....Any who that's

my thought...I hope someone has helped ya out with your car problem and ya can

get it fix soon...

Good Luck

JoAnn

Rob Tille <ntille@...> wrote: