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Hi folks. Posted this in another area yesterday and didn’t get any ideas after my update post so though I’d post it here.
My car turns over but won’t start. (It’s a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am 3.4L). I suspected fuel pump. Fuse was good, relay works, and when I sprayed starter fluid into the throttle, it started and ran like a top other than an idle surge which is has had for a few years now. I let it run for about 15 minutes and gave it good, aggressive pumps on the accelerator several times and it continued to run fine. I suspect the fuel filter might be bad. I was going to rent a tester and check the fuel pressure but thought there was no use since it ran for so long without any type of stall so I figured the fuel pump has to be working. I bought a fuel filter but won’t have time to put it on until tomorrow (if the weather cooperates). Does anyone think the filter might be the problem or would other issues might exist?? Thanks in advance!
Eric, I am one of the 90% of viewers without a lift. I always appreciate someone showing a repair by having to jack up the car and use jack stands, chocks/blocks, etc., to do a repair. That’s how us poor folk do our repairs, lol. Every time I watch a repair video and the guy has the car up on a lift, I always say to myself, “hell, if I had a lift it would be that easy too.”
Keep up the great work!
Eric, I am one of the 90% of viewers without a lift. I always appreciate someone showing a repair by having to jack up the car and use jack stands, chocks/blocks, etc., to do a repair. That’s how us poor folk do our repairs, lol. Every time I watch a repair video and the guy has the car up on a lift, I always say to myself, “hell, if I had a lift it would be that easy too.”
Keep up the great work!
WD-40 is the magical lubricant. A “white” grease is good too. Comes in spray can. Not sure the brand but I think WalMart sells a generic brand white grease in a spray can. Does wonders to lubricate locks too.
WD-40 is the magical lubricant. A “white” grease is good too. Comes in spray can. Not sure the brand but I think WalMart sells a generic brand white grease in a spray can. Does wonders to lubricate locks too.
What does a “small leak in my engine” mean? If it’s a head gasket, don’t try to prolong the inevitable. You need to get it repaired at a shop, or by someone capable of repairing it. The “quick fix” things you add to your engine don’t fix a failed gasket, at least for long and you will never know when you are out in the car driving and it will completely break down on you. I agree with Johnbcobb on that one.
What does a “small leak in my engine” mean? If it’s a head gasket, don’t try to prolong the inevitable. You need to get it repaired at a shop, or by someone capable of repairing it. The “quick fix” things you add to your engine don’t fix a failed gasket, at least for long and you will never know when you are out in the car driving and it will completely break down on you. I agree with Johnbcobb on that one.
I’m not a mechanic but I do use tools and do work on my car. I’ll throw my two-cents worth in. Buy a decent basic set and then build on that set as you need to and can afford it. First, don’t throw your money away on cheap sets like the “dollar stores” sell. Craftsman is a good starter tool (from Sears) and I’ve never had an issue with them. There are others in the same price range from Lowes, Home Depot, etc. I’m not sure on prices right now but no doubt you could buy a basic starter set of mechanic tools for $150 or less at those places. You can accumulate specialty wrenches and tools specific to certain repair jobs as you need them and then will keep them for your toolbox.
I’m not a mechanic but I do use tools and do work on my car. I’ll throw my two-cents worth in. Buy a decent basic set and then build on that set as you need to and can afford it. First, don’t throw your money away on cheap sets like the “dollar stores” sell. Craftsman is a good starter tool (from Sears) and I’ve never had an issue with them. There are others in the same price range from Lowes, Home Depot, etc. I’m not sure on prices right now but no doubt you could buy a basic starter set of mechanic tools for $150 or less at those places. You can accumulate specialty wrenches and tools specific to certain repair jobs as you need them and then will keep them for your toolbox.
Welcome! I’m old enough to be your dad but I am learning about repairing cars. This website and the YouTube channel is great. I have learned a lot by watching and reading. Good luck and reach for your dreams! 🙂
Welcome! I’m old enough to be your dad but I am learning about repairing cars. This website and the YouTube channel is great. I have learned a lot by watching and reading. Good luck and reach for your dreams! 🙂
I’m sure that beeping sound has kept many a American from locking his/her keys up. On a related note, I’ve been driving 29 years and locked my keys up once. But I was going through a divorce so my mind was elsewhere, :-). *knock on wood*