Cars & Transportation - 7 September 2006

Had a car wreck and ticketed for following too close. My car was totaled and it was almost 3 years ago. I was told if it was more than 3 years you did not have to report it. I'm Applying for insurance through another company. In illinois a ticket is wiped off if you take a special class, which I did, so the ticket was dropped. Do I have to report the wreck/ticket on the application?

2006-09-07 13:06:05 · 8 answers · asked by none 1 in Insurance & Registration

I drive a 1994 Accord LX coupe with a four-cylinder engine: (whichever of the two that it's made in that holds more oil and has the smaller oil filter gasket)

I've heard on the one hand that downshifting facilitates oil pumping to clean out the engine, saves wear on the brakes, and keeps the engine from idling, which is its least optimal state for durability and fuel efficiency.
On the other hand, I've heard, "Don't downshift because it's bad for you car."

Can anyone answer my question with a satisfactory explanation of WHY?

2006-09-07 13:05:15 · 20 answers · asked by A Box of Signs 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I drive a 1996 Chevy Lumina.

2006-09-07 13:04:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

My car, 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse, has aftermarket springs and shocks. These provide a very bumpy ride, so the interior panels of my car rattle. It's very irritating. Is there any easy way to go around fixing them? Some type of puddy used for this purpose, for instance? Or is there a good place to find replacement parts; door panels, interior side-view mirror panels, etc. that will fit?

2006-09-07 13:00:56 · 4 answers · asked by Absent Glare 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I had some gas in a gas can, but I left the top off. It rained and I think a little rain got in the gas can. Is it still good?

2006-09-07 12:58:46 · 12 answers · asked by kd 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-09-07 12:54:33 · 13 answers · asked by isx650 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-09-07 12:53:26 · 4 answers · asked by isx650 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

My last car was totaled, so my mom has me on a short budget, but I can only spend in about the $1500 range on a SUV made in the early 90's. And it needs to last me for a few years, cuz I'm a Junior in high school in Sacramento county. Pleaz help me

2006-09-07 12:53:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

2006-09-07 12:52:20 · 11 answers · asked by Mike 1 in Aircraft

2006-09-07 12:46:25 · 9 answers · asked by tom science 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

do you know of any places where i can find a bra for my car
i have a honda civic, if you know of any websites also for that matter, i already tried at autozone and pepboys and they said they dont stock the product, so if any suggestions please?

2006-09-07 12:45:56 · 9 answers · asked by yukmouth 6 in Honda

2006-09-07 12:44:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-09-07 12:37:22 · 3 answers · asked by james d 2 in Infiniti

Is the only benefit of ethanol reducing our dependence on foreign oil?

2006-09-07 12:37:03 · 2 answers · asked by isx650 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-09-07 12:34:07 · 8 answers · asked by kamla r 1 in Jeep

2006-09-07 12:30:20 · 7 answers · asked by coolbug798 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

What is the ECT Power button for located on the middle console?

2006-09-07 12:26:17 · 3 answers · asked by Joy B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Right now I have a huge butt, and I dont think I will be able to fit in the chair of the plane. Im going to travel in 3 weeks. Im doing a diet (starting tomorrow) and I want to know what I can do.
thanks

2006-09-07 12:23:47 · 11 answers · asked by Sweet Papayita :) 3 in Aircraft

Are they not so popular to be seen in now or what ? Models such as F430s ( Formula 1 shift ) etc, whats happened ?

2006-09-07 12:21:02 · 7 answers · asked by Latin Techie 7 in Other - Car Makes

I have a 200 Chevy Venture and my windshield wipers won't go back to their starting position when I stop them. any ideas

2006-09-07 12:19:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

He starts swearing at the other passengers near to him and also the aircrew and starts a fight on board although struggling to stand up, what would you do to help the aircrew restrain the drunken @#@@ ?

2006-09-07 12:13:01 · 8 answers · asked by Latin Techie 7 in Aircraft

2006-09-07 12:11:44 · 11 answers · asked by A_lady 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

The Moller M400 is coming out in december it is still being tested but it is awesome and it is supposed to be the standard cost of a corvet its awesome.

2006-09-07 12:11:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I am moving to Oak Park and have about a 3/4 mile walk to the train station everyday. Do they have bike racks at the train station where you could lock up your bike until you return?

2006-09-07 12:06:15 · 3 answers · asked by TheEverdayGay.com 2 in Commuting

If so, how ?

2006-09-07 12:03:55 · 5 answers · asked by pellco 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

When I drove it home it chugged about real bad. I took it back and complained. it turned out they had put petrol in my diesel engine. It is a brand new car. Is the engine likely to be ruined? Should I demand a different new car?

2006-09-07 12:03:11 · 18 answers · asked by messymessina 2 in Buying & Selling

I commute two hours each day and it takes a toll on gas...is there anyway I can save on the amount of gas my car consumes...I take the freeway as it is...

2006-09-07 12:01:05 · 12 answers · asked by vdubbchick 4 in Commuting

BEFORE THE EXPRESSWAYS WERE CONSTRUCTED...WAS IT 75 MPH IN PENNSYLVANIA ALSO?

2006-09-07 11:58:09 · 3 answers · asked by flowerspirit2000 6 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-09-07 11:57:25 · 9 answers · asked by Bill S 1 in Motorcycles

Okay here is what happened. Around the first of July I came home to find a car parked illegally in a spot BETWEEN my parking spot and the next, while trying to inch into my spot ( i had no where else to park) I accidently nicked the back bumper of the vehicle. I got out and looked and saw a small scrape on it - no damage to mine. So I immediatly went to my neighbors door and told her "I'm sorry but whoever's car this is I just nicked the back bumper of it" she looked out and said, oh it's just my mom's, it's just a nick, don't worry about it." "are you SURE" I say and she says "yeah, forget about it".

Well of course hindsight is always 20/20 and i see now several things I should have done immediatly but i didn't. So that brings us to now...

It's been well over a month and now I get a call from this lady wanting me to fix her car and claiming between $1000-$2000 of damage. She said tonight on the phone when she called she will give me until Monday to make up my mind on what I'm going to do about it.

What would you do??

2006-09-07 11:57:11 · 11 answers · asked by xlpaws 1 in Insurance & Registration