Cars & Transportation - 17 August 2006

This may sound really vain and strange, but right now I own a volkswagen jetta that i recieved from my grandparents for free...the only problem is its automatic. I really want to supe up my car and make it nice and fast but to me I always thought manuals were the way to go. What do you guys think? are they really wimpy? my mom said I cant sell the car but I can change the transmission to Manual if i want, so if anyone knows what all is involved with that. Thanks for any advice

2006-08-17 12:16:03 · 7 answers · asked by tyder159 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have 4 children, hate Mini Vans, and hate very big SUV's, but like the SUV concept in general. What are my options?

2006-08-17 12:13:14 · 8 answers · asked by justagal 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

i have a 1993 nissan 240sx and it wount start and i just changed starter and the battery but when i try to crank it all it does is make a clicking sound which sounds like its coming from the engine and the negative battery wire starts smoking

2006-08-17 12:11:48 · 12 answers · asked by joseacervantes86 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 52 inch toro mower with a Kawasaki engine on it , Checked the oil and it was low ,I put 1 qt in it and all of a sudden the oil started flowiing out the top of engine when I started it up , any one know if engine would still be good are did I blow it up

2006-08-17 12:11:16 · 6 answers · asked by Terry S 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-17 12:08:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-08-17 12:08:23 · 1 answers · asked by corsicanruler 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-17 12:07:13 · 6 answers · asked by mushal_cm 1 in Mercedes-Benz

2006-08-17 12:02:08 · 2 answers · asked by kalell_666 1 in Rail

97 grand am has had 3 (soon to be 4 if you count the coolant pouring out of the heater core drain) heater cores in a year. first one lasted 10 months and every 2 months after. shop has been replacing them as a warrantied part ( not my problem) but i want to FIX the problem . The grounded the 3rd core to the neg terminal of the battery ( the "fix" for this problem i was assured) and

2006-08-17 11:58:06 · 7 answers · asked by bill0341 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The passenger rear door of my 95 jetta is unopenable. I am unsure how to proceed as far as getting it open at least once to be able to take the door apart and fix it. What should I do? the inner molding does not want to come off easily and I don't want to break it.

2006-08-17 11:55:38 · 3 answers · asked by bradley L 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can I use a booster? Do I need retrofit? Do I need the old kind or the new kind? My dad said after so many years the "freon" just gets used up. Do I have to check for a leak or is it unsafe to just boost it? Boost it or use actual ferigerant? R-12 or R-134 or neither?

2006-08-17 11:53:53 · 4 answers · asked by lsmithtwcc 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought a newly used car (1999 Dodge Strattus) It had a warranty that stated the dealer would pay 50% of labor and 50% parts on Power Train. Two days after I bought the car, I noticeed a bad popping sound when you made the wheel take sharp turns. I called the dealer to let him know that the car was already acting up. He said to bring the car over and he would have it looked at. I dropped the car off and when I picked it up he said it was the steering rack. He made an appointment to bring the car in and have it fixed. Since then I have had my car in his shop 4 or 5 times to fix the same problem. Can I legally tell him to take the car and shove it and demand my $1900 and my 3 months of car payment back?

2006-08-17 11:47:44 · 9 answers · asked by BJ 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-17 11:45:42 · 3 answers · asked by Don W 1 in Motorcycles

2006-08-17 11:42:30 · 2 answers · asked by Sharon T 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Is it easy to do it yourself? It makes the rear end look awesome in my opinion , altho I'm sure there are some drawbacks ( dirt/rocks getting kicked up onto the body?).

2006-08-17 11:39:09 · 3 answers · asked by Cops 1 in Motorcycles

2006-08-17 11:37:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

2006-08-17 11:37:22 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

too me they dont... :o

2006-08-17 11:33:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

Is it from the antenna or the actual radio? What can I do to improve the reception?

2006-08-17 11:32:56 · 11 answers · asked by Rshell 1 in Car Audio

I have a 1997 Grand Caravan, the tape player went out in the stereo (I think it's the factory stereo). I'd like to replace it with a stereo, preferably with cassette player (yes, I prefer cassettes) and maybe with a CD player.

I already checked Best Buy, they have nothing that will fit my van. I really don't want some cheapie thing from Wal-Mart. I'm looking for about $100 price range. I'm also in northeastern Ohio.

2006-08-17 11:32:22 · 9 answers · asked by ? 6 in Car Audio

2006-08-17 11:29:45 · 2 answers · asked by Michael 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-08-17 11:26:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I was coming home and my car started overheating{1994 pontiac bonneville).When i pulled into the nearest station There was no water in there, my water pump gave way. Anyway, after putting water in the car the engine is now knocking really hard and idoesnt hardly want to drive.Can anyone give me any info, i would really appreci ate any and all input. thanks a lot.

2006-08-17 11:26:18 · 6 answers · asked by nesha1217 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

my car is dirty all the time. (dusty) is there something i can do or purchase to keep it from dirting.

2006-08-17 11:24:49 · 6 answers · asked by $MO$ 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

where 3 spark plugs are at the top and 3 are under the engine? I personally have a 2000 Dodge Stratus. Mechanic tells me its gonna cost $200 at the least for spark plugs and wire change. Three off my spark plugs are at the top and three are under the engine. He says its gonna take some work to get the bottom three. How much does a Spark Plug change and wire change cost about for a V6 2.5L ?

2006-08-17 11:21:55 · 8 answers · asked by Niinnaa 3 in Dodge

I've been getting alot of crap for it lately. I have my motorcycle licence.

2006-08-17 11:21:11 · 30 answers · asked by bowtome 2 in Motorcycles

odometer started to flash and heard a chime.Then I pulled over and shut it off.Started it back up and it was fine all the lights went off.Then I went in a store come out and it did it again.What could be wrong with it.

2006-08-17 11:17:30 · 5 answers · asked by stonecoldz71 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-17 11:16:53 · 8 answers · asked by almicrogirl 5 in Rail

Anyone know why?

2006-08-17 11:14:50 · 4 answers · asked by Signlady 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

what is the problem and how do i fix it?

it is a grand prix if that helps

2006-08-17 11:10:36 · 4 answers · asked by shorty82 5 in Maintenance & Repairs