Cars & Transportation - 2 August 2006

This winch is rated for 8000lbs which I though was a good size for a jeep. However I believe some math skills are required in order to know if the winch can actually pull something. For example, if I was pulling someone back on the road from approximently a 45 degree angle downward, (let it be a dodge neon). would I have enough power to do so? I know there are are number of variables to consider but I'm just trying to understand the basics. 8000lbs for flat ground but from a ditch, that would be different, right?

2006-08-02 13:49:26 · 5 answers · asked by orchard_littlejoe 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking at a vehicle at a "dealer" that buys wrecked vehicles and makes the repairs to resale the car. I am looking to trade my current vehicle for another car w/ better gas mileage, and this particular place has a car that would meet my need. I don't have $ to buy a new one and the owner said he would do a title for title trade with me. He said he would put in writing that if I am not completely satisfied w/ the car that either they would do whatever needed to be done to meet my need, or the trade would not take place. Everyone is telling me it's a bad idea, anyone with an opinion? I just want to be safe!! I have 2 young daughters, and I do travel a lot.

2006-08-02 13:49:17 · 7 answers · asked by lil' moma 1 in Buying & Selling

2006-08-02 13:48:59 · 5 answers · asked by james r 1 in Chevrolet

i need to know how to take apart my transmission. it is leaking badly and all my gears are worthless i have park reverse nuetral and drive i have no other ones that work. what i'm looking for is a diagram or info

2006-08-02 13:46:54 · 6 answers · asked by ashley 1 in Ford

1955 ford Fairlane...I am thinking of purchasing this car, however all 4 doors do not align properly (at the bottom) when closed. The owner says they will need to be adjusted. Is there a way to adjust these or has the car been stuffed hard??

2006-08-02 13:46:34 · 6 answers · asked by Mark and Sarah S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Before we lose touch?

2006-08-02 13:44:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

2006-08-02 13:38:45 · 6 answers · asked by ashley 1 in Ford

2006-08-02 13:36:13 · 7 answers · asked by thom49 1 in Safety

I'm 16 and I've had my liscense for roughly 2 months, in which I've already crashed into a fence. However, this most recent crash involved another car, and it was my fault. I got a ticket. How high should I expect my insurance to hike?

2006-08-02 13:34:49 · 11 answers · asked by Promise... 2 in Insurance & Registration

When a power outage happens, and the traffic signals are out, should the intersection be treated as a four-way stop?

2006-08-02 13:34:32 · 15 answers · asked by waddsworth69 2 in Safety

I have a 2000 4Runner Limited 4WD V6, and it has 51000 miles on it. Is it time to get new plugs?

2006-08-02 13:32:17 · 4 answers · asked by Wai 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 1991 Dodge Colt. Today I was driving to school to buy my books and the engine just suddenly stopped on me. It started fine and was running good. I tried starting it again several times and it didn't even want to turn over. I called a tow truck and have it into a service center now. The timing belt snapped about a month or two ago, so it can't be that.

2006-08-02 13:27:51 · 15 answers · asked by Bear 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am ready to take the Permit test in Viginia.
I want to know how the test questions are?
Is the test easy?
How does the computer ask the question?

2006-08-02 13:22:58 · 7 answers · asked by felicityrocks 2 in Insurance & Registration

The muffler bearing is bad and I need to know where it is and how to change it,can anyone tell me ..in detail please..

2006-08-02 13:17:20 · 6 answers · asked by Vulcan 1 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-02 13:15:43 · 13 answers · asked by Ryan B 1 in Aircraft

basically i have a car with a scorpion 838 alarm which after i left the battery go flat now refuses to recognise the remotes and when you turn the ignition key to starter position 3 nothing happens, there is a sequence to reset it but the nice people at scorpion deny all knowledge any ideas :o)

2006-08-02 13:14:40 · 3 answers · asked by Richard E 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-02 13:13:44 · 6 answers · asked by B&R 1 in Other - Car Makes

Does that mean you can take it to another carrier?

2006-08-02 13:10:44 · 3 answers · asked by Nick 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

It would speed the flow of traffic, reduce pollution and use less electricity!

2006-08-02 13:10:26 · 6 answers · asked by 3wisemonkeyz 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-08-02 13:06:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

IN MY 2005 SATURN ION IS IT BETTER TO USE THE HIGHEST OCATNE OR JUST 87 THE LOWEST WHATS SAFER AND BETTER FOR MY CAR.

2006-08-02 13:04:36 · 8 answers · asked by pog 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My father bought a car for my sister. Her husband tricked him into doing this. They never send the payments on time, and now my dad is on default. An amount of $683.66 must be paid by the 9th of August. So what does "being in default means"? Thanks a lot.

2006-08-02 12:58:12 · 4 answers · asked by ♥SA-Spurs♥ 4 in Buying & Selling

i drive for about 10 minutes and she stops. and then i can't start her up again. i need a starter motor but this is not the problem. could it be the vacume hose or maybe points,

2006-08-02 12:42:57 · 10 answers · asked by ? 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-02 12:33:01 · 53 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

Seriously, saying "i dont know what the answer is" or "this happened once on my uncles car and he traded the thing in* isnt helpful. If you dont change your own oil dont try to help someone who needs a firing order or timing marks. Your opinions dont matter.

Anyway... Done ranting. Who wants the 2008 Nissan Skyline GTR bad enough to invent a time machine to get it?

2006-08-02 12:32:04 · 7 answers · asked by ThisJustin 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I ask because, I have paid over $300 within the last 8 months for the same part at 2 different mechanics. So either both or none of them are lying to me. Am I wrong in thinking that mechanics should be honest with people about what needs to be fixed or not?

2006-08-02 12:30:29 · 8 answers · asked by Quality1 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

You want to turn right at an intersection. There are people in the opposite direction turning left on an unprotected green light, so your light is green too. Who waits for who?

When I'm turning right I always wait for the left turners (when my light is green)...but my friend keeps telling me that I have the right of way. Which is it??

2006-08-02 12:29:05 · 10 answers · asked by Tiffany C 5 in Safety

2006-08-02 12:21:02 · 5 answers · asked by JJB 1 in Insurance & Registration

I want something that will produce about 170 decibels @ about 75 Mhz
What can I hook up?

2006-08-02 12:19:16 · 11 answers · asked by butanebird91 3 in Car Audio

My mechanic just replaced the starter on my 2000 Intrepid. He drove it around the corner and it died on him. He wiggled the key a few times, and thinks it is my ignition tumbler. I do not understand how if the car is already started, how can a bad ignition cause the car to die.

2006-08-02 12:13:36 · 7 answers · asked by Bouncer79 1 in Maintenance & Repairs