Cars & Transportation - 11 August 2006

why is this happening?

2006-08-11 08:37:55 · 8 answers · asked by gtp138 1 in Ford

A buddy of mine used to have a Lada Niva, and of course I always reamed his little crap box! I have a few jokes, tell me what you think and post any other that you might have for 10 pts!

Why does a Lada have rear window defrosters?

to keep your hands warm when pushing it.


How do you up the re-sale value of a lada?

Fill the gas tank.


What will you find on page 37 of the Lada manual?

A bus schedule.


I like those jokes, any others would be good!

2006-08-11 08:34:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes

Over 165k miles, oil changed quarterly, new battery in January, passes inspections fine, usually very smooth running car. The Engine Check light on dash shows up while engine begins spitting & sputtering. Then the roughness leaves & Eng Check light goes back out. Today could not get engine to turn over for a while & could not remove key after shaking steering wheel & gear shift over & over. Car finally turned over, but had lost all radio stations & window hesitated to go back up. Inside lamps & trunk releases also didn't work when car in "dead" state. Friend said that original key was harder to move in starter insert than a spare I have. Ignition Switch Problem? Why battery fully gone for a while? Extreem Texas heat now 100+ degrees-factor? With Air Conditioner full blast, car was shakey (Eng Check light on). Very dependent on car-assists handicapped 100% wheelchair-dependent person to get around. Tune up 2mts ago.Please contact me at katitan@yahoo.com independently if preferred.

2006-08-11 08:33:49 · 2 answers · asked by YRofTexas 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

My car will not start and I have the feeling it is the battery or the alternator. I want to try the battery first to see if the problem is that simple but do not know how to remove it and place the new one back in.

2006-08-11 08:32:46 · 3 answers · asked by heythatsmyface 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

are all 8 pin din plugs wired up the same or do i need an adapter to fit my audi

2006-08-11 08:31:57 · 3 answers · asked by paul c 1 in Car Audio

2006-08-11 08:28:40 · 4 answers · asked by Tyrone 1029 1 in Aircraft

2006-08-11 08:28:14 · 5 answers · asked by lorenzo b 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-08-11 08:20:21 · 6 answers · asked by giannis f 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

does any one know the symptoms of a clogged cataletic converter

2006-08-11 08:17:22 · 13 answers · asked by BICCA 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-11 08:15:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I worked for 10 years. Everyday I drove back and forth from work, I never get a traffic ticket. Now I lost my job, I tried my best to avoid rush hour when I go out. I drove less.

Maybe it's Murphy's law, I got 2 traffic tickets within a month! One for driving faster than speed limit. When I asked for the speed reading, I was told it was not available. Another is for running a stop sign.

I wish I had a recording device in my car to record my speed. So I will know my exact speed.

I don't know anymore. My car was old and lost one front light. Is it possible that's why my car was so "visible"?

2006-08-11 08:13:33 · 15 answers · asked by ek30327 1 in Commuting

2006-08-11 08:12:26 · 8 answers · asked by big rob 1 in Chevrolet

i've changed all my coiles,altanator,battery,plugs,wires,exaust,....everyone i've talked to seems baffled,i dont know what else to check.it does this about 30-60 min.after take off,sometimes not at all.usually after you come up a small incline and when you let off the gas a little is when it does this,sometimes when you brake to turn also...please help me other than that it's a good car.....thank you

2006-08-11 08:07:50 · 5 answers · asked by paul d. childress 1 in GMC

What do you drive and how much does it cost for a fill-up?

How many miles per gallon do you get?

2006-08-11 08:07:05 · 9 answers · asked by ednahotcakes 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

My 86 Corvette AC works great when you first start the car and will freeze you for a bout half an hour, then tapers off to just slightly cool. What gives?

2006-08-11 08:05:52 · 6 answers · asked by Uncle Jim 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have a friend that has a dual 340l amp with 200 watts of rms. what speakers are good to use that are kinda cheap.

2006-08-11 08:05:52 · 3 answers · asked by U can't B like me 5 in Car Audio

I do, and people are scared when they ride with me

2006-08-11 08:04:52 · 4 answers · asked by ? 5 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-08-11 08:04:27 · 11 answers · asked by patrick b 2 in Boats & Boating

What is the correct way to calculate fuel mileage. I've been tabulating miles driven between fill ups and amount of gas, etc...

2006-08-11 08:01:59 · 16 answers · asked by badwine 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

So, I just asked the question about the car being reposessed and stuff. That was for my mom (The question). Her name is NOT on the contract or anything tied to that vehicle. Does she still owe $$. At the time, her boyfriend's and his brother's names were put on the lease or contract or papers. Her name isn't on anything now to do with the car either!!!!!

2006-08-11 07:57:14 · 3 answers · asked by ? 6 in Buying & Selling

2006-08-11 07:53:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lexus

not from eddy grimstead as they are nothing but trouble

2006-08-11 07:51:32 · 5 answers · asked by bjmlewis 5 in Citroen

I recently bought a car with a Fuel Pressure Reg. and I think it may be too rich so I want to buy an a/f gauge. I know the Wideband comes with a gauge and a seperate sensor vs. the a/f gauge that taps into my factory 02 sensor. I've noticed a large $$$ difference between a Wideband Sensor and a A/F gauge. I want to know what's the advantage of the ($300) Wideband over the ($75) A/F Gauge?

2006-08-11 07:49:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Honda

2006-08-11 07:47:36 · 7 answers · asked by Bhanu P 1 in Honda

I just changed the fuel filter thinking that this might resolve the problem, but it happend again. I have not changed the spark plugs in about a year. someone told me the distributor might be bad happens to alot of Hondas. Please help!!!!!

2006-08-11 07:46:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

what could be the problem and how do I fix it?

2006-08-11 07:44:25 · 5 answers · asked by quietstorm4u2 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I neeed to know the proper laws in order to reposes an auto from mescelero new mexico.

2006-08-11 07:42:42 · 1 answers · asked by johnny r 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

my car's fuel gauge is broken, I was told that it needed a fuel level sensor. And to have it done the fuel tank needed to be dropped out, I also heard that you can replace it by removing the back seat of the car. Can some one tell me which way is the correct way to make the repair?

2006-08-11 07:42:21 · 3 answers · asked by Ms T in GI 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-11 07:41:51 · 5 answers · asked by April H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

OK this really is scary and a very odd problem. my brakes sometimes get very loose and have hardly any stopping power at all. When it happens, i have to push all the way down on the brake, and that barely stops my car. It feels very unsafe. It's only happened twice in about 3000 miles though. The first time it happened i had my grandfather check it out and he couldnt find a single thing. Figured it was just an air bubble. The second time it happened i stopped and went to a midas, and nothing. They couldnt find a dam thing wrong, and the problem just went away i guess. Is it possible for there to have been another air bubble? What do you guys think, ever heard of this?

BTW my car is a 89 ford escort, brand new brake linings, and no leaks in the master cylinder or brake lines.

2006-08-11 07:37:31 · 9 answers · asked by Empty Skies 2 in Maintenance & Repairs