Cars & Transportation - 7 August 2006

My car has an old odor in it. I bought it from a salvage yard. I need help!

2006-08-07 07:24:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-07 07:24:31 · 3 answers · asked by jaedee555 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-07 07:22:52 · 3 answers · asked by john_mutter1 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Ok, so my friend's dad owns a few dealerships and I want to buy a car for like $15,000(Thats how much he could probably lower it to from $17,499, I haven't asked yet so maybe more or less). Do you think that $1,000 down and a 6 year loan is good. I'm about to be 18 and I don't want to pay more than 300 dollars on a car payment per month. One more thing, i don't want a used car (for all saying "Buy Cash"). I'm not doing that. What do you guys think?

2006-08-07 07:21:48 · 5 answers · asked by Chris M 1 in Buying & Selling

is front wheel drive

2006-08-07 07:17:29 · 3 answers · asked by Ronaldo R 1 in Aircraft

2006-08-07 07:17:04 · 19 answers · asked by rocky 2 in Safety

1.5 steptronic cvt mivec engine-colt plus

2006-08-07 07:15:25 · 2 answers · asked by achaba 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have a 1999 Ford Windstar SEL and every once in awhile when I turn and even more seldom as I'm driving straight after a turn, always at slow speeds, there will be a knocking sound. A couple of times when going very slowly over rough railroad tracks. Sounds like it's coming from around the driver's side front. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

2006-08-07 07:15:22 · 4 answers · asked by bradys_mommy 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-07 07:14:41 · 8 answers · asked by silverfox 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have taken an MSF course too. Have a 600CC bike? Just started driving on freeways. Please share your experience for safe bike riding, how many years you have been driving and what do you think prevented you so far from any accidents. Your experience and guidance will make me more cautious?
Appreciate your time to read this question.

2006-08-07 07:14:19 · 15 answers · asked by gentleman 2 in Motorcycles

I have a 1994 Ford Escort with 180,000 miles on it. I spent $2,000 in the spring to get some transmission-related issues fixed. I want to keep the car another year, but now I need to replace the springs, at about $500. Should I repair it or am I just in the zone where every two months I'm going to be having another $500 to $1000 repair on a car that is really worth less than $1,000 at this point.

2006-08-07 07:14:18 · 7 answers · asked by ptc712 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Mine was a 1986 Buick Lesabre baby blue station wagon. It was very loud and very unattractive.. The engine in it was huge though and it only set me back 500 bucks I think. I was still in High School and it's name was "Uncle Buck." LOL

2006-08-07 07:12:30 · 10 answers · asked by jokerscard692000 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have several offers for my used vehicle over the internet and the buyers tell me they will send cashiers checks to cover the vehicle cost and shipping. I am wondering if this is a scam.

2006-08-07 07:08:35 · 8 answers · asked by STEPHEN J 1 in Buying & Selling

i hear how hondas last a looonngg time. what about toyotas?

2006-08-07 07:07:30 · 17 answers · asked by Hearts 2 in Toyota

2006-08-07 07:06:44 · 5 answers · asked by smoker_420 3 in Honda

I am having trouble with head lights on a 1990 ford ranger. When I put the light switch in the parking light position no lights work, in the lights on position, head lights work but parking lights and dash lights don't. I changed the light switch, that did not help. The wiring diagram shows that the lights are wired through what they call a multi-function switch. I have no idea what this looks like or where it is located. Can anyone help with this problem?

2006-08-07 07:04:44 · 7 answers · asked by smoke 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

V8, 95 Grand Cherokee, 180k miles. When I pull away from a stop, sometimes the engine sputters and cuts out very briefly. It sounds/feels like driving over cracks in the road. It doesn't do it at high rpm's. I changed my plugs about 10k miles ago. The K&N air filter is clean. The plug wires are about 5 years old. What could be the problem?

2006-08-07 07:04:26 · 5 answers · asked by paul67337 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

I think there definitely should be high tax penalties for those with cars that are bad for the environment and there should be limits on each type of vehicle. What do you think?
And what are your views on people who drive 4x4s around suburban areas?

2006-08-07 07:03:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

i am a mechanic specialised in the repearing sport bikes. I dont have any manuals to refer for as i cant afford them but to date i have repaired maore then 278 bikes of all make and models. no complaints .
I have 8 years of experience in this line.the above question i asked because i have tried but there is no outcome.

2006-08-07 07:01:46 · 3 answers · asked by yogesh m 1 in Motorcycles

My 100,000+ miles Sundance made a *clunk* sound and then dropped a puddle of oil and gas when I started it recently (it's had a small oil leak for years) . Can this be fixed? Should it be fixed or is it time for it to go to the "farm"? Thanks!

2006-08-07 06:58:53 · 5 answers · asked by CarolinaOne 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a ford taurus 1996 GL, i parked my car with the battery connected for 4 months, when tryed to start the engine, well the battery was dead. So a friend help me out to start the engine. The car started first try no problem. I tought a 30 minutes run will recharge the battry, but not enought to start it back.

When i drive the car, at around 5000 rpm, the light inside the car lower, and at 6000 rpm, the engine cut for a second. For sure the battery don't want to be charged correctly. Maybe it's dead, and i need a new one.

Well, Here is my question

But regarding the engine cut at 6000rpm, do you think it's an alternator problem ? or it's just that the battry is dead.

Any opinion ?

2006-08-07 06:58:13 · 13 answers · asked by mmarmouz 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-07 06:57:31 · 7 answers · asked by silverfox 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is there a possibility of jail time? Or is it usually just a fine they have to pay? I need to know.

2006-08-07 06:56:16 · 2 answers · asked by Joanne M 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-08-07 06:54:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-07 06:53:13 · 14 answers · asked by Manuela 1 in Aircraft

2006-08-07 06:52:55 · 2 answers · asked by capaldi30 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-08-07 06:52:04 · 10 answers · asked by MGraff9999 1 in Mercedes-Benz

2006-08-07 06:51:54 · 5 answers · asked by silverfox 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-07 06:47:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

Lost the only key (I know, we are stupid) to our car. It is a piece of junk, but we need it and do not wanna spend too much. Dealer says we HAVE to bring it in. Any helkp or a cost estimaiton is appreciated.

2006-08-07 06:40:25 · 6 answers · asked by Nicki 2 in Ford