98 Ford Contour.

kmosoiphab — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:31:10 +0000

Here’s one for you. I have my grandmothers car, 136000 miles. The strap fell off the gas tank two years ago. I have been told it needs a new trans at a cost of $3000. The muffler fell off about a month ago, and now the battery light is coming on, the battery is five year’s old. My grandmother was a terrible driver and put the car through a lot. It is the only car I have, and with no job, I have to keep it. Is there any hope to keep my car running that would be worthwhile.

Response:

your the only one that know if this car is salvageable. Considering sentimental value. The Battery light, probably a poor battery causing an overcharge. The Gas Tank, a piece of dog chain inside of a garden hose with a couple long pieces of 3/8 threaded rod, some nuts and washers, it’s fixed. The muffler, cheappies are $30. Check your anti-freeze too, set for minus 30 degrees. Check your wiper condition and ALL your fluids WEEKLY. Check your tires for air pressure at least once a month and for tread depth. The less tread, the more planing/floating less control of steering and stopping. Winter’s knockin’ at the door. Dont let him catch you with you mind some wheres else. I’ll bet if you went on Freecycle and asked for a muffler from the scrappers one would probably give you 1. But you should know the inlet size and outlet size and how long it needs to be. There’s alot of Good Folk there.

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98 Ford Contour.