Cars & Transportation - 2 September 2006

2006-09-02 08:37:22 · 11 answers · asked by baffles_uk 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

A friend just sent me this information and I have been thinking about replacing my old compact for a couple years though it still runs well as the gas mileage is lower than the newer ones. Have you seen the SmartCar, it's looks like a clown car but they get about 60 miles to the gallon. I don't think they are selling them in the US but we are only about 15 miles from the Canadian border and you can buy them up there. There are quite a few around here, in bright colors. The small one is a two-seater and they have a bigger one that holds 4. They run about $8,000, but I don't think the US will allow them a dealorship because they just don't use much gas.

2006-09-02 08:36:37 · 4 answers · asked by Faerieeeiren 4 in Buying & Selling

2006-09-02 08:36:14 · 28 answers · asked by diamond girl 1 in Insurance & Registration

It's just come back from the garage after having a leaking water coolant pipe replaced. On the way home the revs took ages to slow when I eased off the accelerator and dipped the clutch. By the end of the 20 minute journey it was racing so bad that I could pull away without touching the pedal.

2006-09-02 08:35:24 · 8 answers · asked by Keran W 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in Los Angeles, CA

2006-09-02 08:31:36 · 2 answers · asked by diamond girl 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The route is a direct route out of Madrid heading in a South West direction/bearing in an Airbus A330 Flight time 7 Hours approx ! Along the route I pass over Lisbon and Morroco to my destination having crossed the Atlantic. Where do I land ?

2006-09-02 08:31:25 · 4 answers · asked by Latin Techie 7 in Aircraft

need to charge it to get going

2006-09-02 08:30:33 · 7 answers · asked by gallan1 1 in Motorcycles

when i come to a stop-light and come to an almost complete stop, it tends lose rpm's and stalls on me. if i let it sit for about 30 seconds it is find and rems back up. not a problem in waiting, but what causes it? what can i do

2006-09-02 08:28:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-02 08:28:34 · 2 answers · asked by dragonlady 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-02 08:19:21 · 1 answers · asked by x_southernbelle 7 in Ford

I have a '99 Ford Mustang and I went for a wheel alignment and they told me today that I needed to replace my driver side tie rod. I just wanna know is it dangerous to ride on this for a few days until I have time to get it fixed? Thanks.

2006-09-02 08:14:35 · 7 answers · asked by darryl887 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

driving clockwise on the M25 what must you cross to get to junction 1?

2006-09-02 08:11:49 · 1 answers · asked by stufrazer_1 2 in Commuting

I had my check engine light come on, and stay on, so I took it into Advanced Auto for a free diagnostic. The code said I had an emissions problem. The person at the store said it could either be a leak in the tube that carries the gas, or that the gas cap wasn't on tight enough. The test turned off the light.

We turned the gas cap again just to be sure. After a few days the check engine light came back on. I'd gotten a new gas cap, and well..the light stayed on. So we know it's not the gas cap.

My mother said she saw a little smoke out of the tail pipe when I was pulling out the car to drive it up the block and back to test it.

My aunt, who's helping me with the car, is waiting for someone to get off their vacation first. It's a guy she trusts. So, as soon as he gets back, I plan to have it checked on.

The oil is fine, according to the dip stick. My car is a
1999 Hyundai Elantra. Any ideas what else might be going on.

2006-09-02 08:09:45 · 4 answers · asked by Voice 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have an older slide-in camper (Real Lite). We have a fitting that broke on the interior plumbing (between spigot and fresh water tank). Where do you suggest getting affordable replacement fittings or parts to replace the line between the tank and the spigot?

2006-09-02 08:09:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I had disck prolapse few months ago. I underwent strict treatment and now doctor has given green signal that I could start using bike again. Please adivse me which is the best bike available in the Indian market that I could use without hurting my back.

2006-09-02 08:02:09 · 8 answers · asked by Joy 1 in Motorcycles

what to do. We called the people to clean up the tree & contacted the neighbors whose tree it was & the clean up guys aren't here yet and it has been a half hour. .

2006-09-02 07:57:47 · 14 answers · asked by Shelly 3 in Insurance & Registration

I had posted a question earlier this week about a ignition problem. Took it to a mechanic and they fixed it but now my factory TachMeter isn't working. It worked before and now they won't stand behind there work. How easy will it be for me to fix this problem? Its a 1990 Acura Integra. Can anyone tell me how many wires there is and where its connect to from the Tach? Its a 5 speed if that help.

2006-09-02 07:54:26 · 2 answers · asked by troy r 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My personal mechanic and a Toyota mechanic have both told me that there is a leak coming from the Power Steering Pump. For right now, it's not a big issue but over time it will become a big deal. Toyota told me that the pump itself is $349.00! Does that price sound about right or should I shop around elsewhere? Any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

2006-09-02 07:50:54 · 3 answers · asked by norbertovalladares 2 in Toyota

I just got a large scratch with my apt. garage with my car about 4 days ago.
pictures:
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Now, there seems to be rust forming on the metal part. How should I prevent the car to form more rust? I'm planning to fix it but don't have enough money yet since i have to paint 2 panels. Would I have to remove the present rust in order to prevent more rust from forming? I don't know what I should do.

Please let me know some ideas. Thanks.

2006-09-02 07:50:05 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2 in Nissan

My MFA switch which displays the MPG and other info works inconsistently. Sometimes it works and sometimes it wont. Does anybody know what is wrong with it? As anyone else had this problem?

2006-09-02 07:47:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Volkswagen

similar weighted vehicles

2006-09-02 07:42:18 · 8 answers · asked by novabosssp 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

aside from being louder are there any positive or adverse effects from chopping the pipes on this era of bike?

2006-09-02 07:41:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I have spots of road tar on my vehicle, which regular car wash soap does not remove. I have been advised to use Goo Gone or Oops, but I am curious whether or not these products damage the clear coat finish in the process of removing the road tar? Anyone with experience or advice?

2006-09-02 07:39:54 · 7 answers · asked by Annie 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

mostly orginal and fair condition, I havent been able to find much on the internet about it, but from what i hear its rare

2006-09-02 07:38:04 · 8 answers · asked by american_bulldog25 1 in Pontiac

2006-09-02 07:37:34 · 1 answers · asked by jqm0710 1 in Buying & Selling

i have 2 12 inch subs in the trunk

2006-09-02 07:35:32 · 5 answers · asked by aali82688 2 in Car Audio

2006-09-02 07:34:18 · 4 answers · asked by ysy 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

After 2 weeks in France the flies and mosquitoes squashed on the front of my car are baked hard. I've pressure washed, scrubbed and polished but to avail!

2006-09-02 07:30:41 · 23 answers · asked by J.C.R 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-09-02 07:27:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-09-02 07:27:30 · 12 answers · asked by foreverknightisforever 2 in Insurance & Registration