Cars & Transportation - 24 September 2006

2006-09-24 05:49:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-09-24 05:49:04 · 3 answers · asked by develop_nyc 2 in Other - Car Makes

We own a 2004 Mercury Monterey and up until now have not had any serious issues with it. We got gas from Sam's Club on Wednesday and Friday and their gas is 10% ethanol which our van is not used to. We also got our oil and our air filter changed on Wednesday as well.

Yesterday our check engine/ emissions light came on, so we went through the troubleshooting list in our manual. We added dry gas, checked the gas cap, made sure the filter was installed properly. The check engine light is still on, and the manual says if the problem has been resolved it should shut off after three cold start cycles running the van.

What I am wondering is, is there a possibility that the ethanol mix could affect our vehicle or could it have something to do with the oil change?

Anyone ever had this happen or have knowledge of what this might be?

2006-09-24 05:48:39 · 5 answers · asked by patti_jim_reynolds 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-24 05:48:14 · 6 answers · asked by Wanster 1 in Insurance & Registration

giving me bad head ache.Won't go for big toulet.What it is?

2006-09-24 05:46:27 · 13 answers · asked by mongol_surf 2 in Buying & Selling

replaced coil, plugs, plug wires, modulator, modulator pigtail, fuses, used diagram to insure plugs in right order. any other ideas?

2006-09-24 05:45:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

It's in good condition, externally and mechanically. The milage is right for the year (Around 40,000 miles). The private party bluebook for it is around 16,000, and I'm only asking 14,000 OBO. Why can't I sell my car? Am I doomed to forever keep the mazda and never get the Grand Marquis that I have my heart set on??

2006-09-24 05:45:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

i've checked the fuses and relays and they are fine, does anybody know what else could be wrong

2006-09-24 05:43:37 · 7 answers · asked by carsha1uk 3 in Ford

I drive 60 miles everyday in stop and go traffic. I have 36,000 miles on my car and recently changed the transmission fluid. Is this going to help with my car with gas mileage and/or help the transmission last longer?

2006-09-24 05:41:49 · 6 answers · asked by socomseal3 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-24 05:38:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2006-09-24 05:36:19 · 6 answers · asked by Genesis 4 in Buying & Selling

Took the old one off - trying to put new one on, cant remember where the wires are supposed to go? Any help would be appreciated.

2006-09-24 05:34:03 · 1 answers · asked by BigMama 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Hi!

Can the mechanics on this forum (or anyone else who has knowledge of cars) help me?

I need to know the name (or names-- technical and slang) of the stick that comes off the steering wheel column that allows you to put your automobile in park, drive, etc.

Also, if you know the name of the stick which allows you to park, switch gears, etc. in a manual transmission vehicle, please list that as well.
:)

One more thing-- for those who know a lot about the history of cars...

Have the names of these "sticks" changed since the invention of the automobile? I mean, is the technical/slang name of the "stick" in a automobile the same now as it was throughout the history of the automobile. If not, what was the name of the "stick" in the 1930's and 1940's?

Thanks...
T.

2006-09-24 05:29:42 · 9 answers · asked by Theophania 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-24 05:24:01 · 43 answers · asked by tinzin 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I bought a used 2000, W Focus recently. 1.8L Zetec model. The only defect is that the steering pulls to the left. I struggle to notice it apart from on long straights. What would cause this? I have checked the tyres by 'eye' and it seems fine.

2006-09-24 05:18:47 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

2006-09-24 05:14:26 · 6 answers · asked by gebsdeshebs 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-24 05:11:23 · 8 answers · asked by a&d 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have cleaned the throttle body, all vaccums and hoses are intact, dosnt look like the accelerator cable is stickin. Its gotten so high I cant keep it stopped at a light or wutnot and this is the only transportation I have at the moment please help.

2006-09-24 05:08:12 · 2 answers · asked by wickedredneckclown 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Please refrain from telling me not to put it on in the first place.

2006-09-24 05:06:48 · 9 answers · asked by rheinwoodaa 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My car (2006 Ford Expedition) has tyrw pressure sensors. How do these transmit from the wheel and how are they powered?

2006-09-24 05:03:54 · 5 answers · asked by Chris J 2 in Safety

it's a 2000 dodge neon, and ive lost the key. i need another one as soon aspossible, what do i do??

2006-09-24 05:01:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

Does anyone know how to get rid of that horrible smell of water? I know now where the leak comes from but it keeps on raining and soaking my seats and carpet and now it smells so gross. I tried spraying Lysol all over the place but the smell always lasts for days and the rain just wont stop. The front seat, the back seat and the carpet get completely wet. I've even tried the best body sprays but I know that wont do the trick either.

2006-09-24 04:57:44 · 9 answers · asked by Pinky 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-09-24 04:55:03 · 19 answers · asked by Warren D 1 in Insurance & Registration

2006-09-24 04:46:09 · 2 answers · asked by apha_barrelracer 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-09-24 04:41:08 · 22 answers · asked by thespecialone 2 in Safety

I have an old model fiat car. the choke of my car does not go back once i pull it i.e. it remains extended and so the petrol also leaks. Please tell me what holds the choke back or prevents it from remaining extended when it is pulled. I don't know how to explain this problem further as i know little about this car. please give details.

2006-09-24 04:40:58 · 2 answers · asked by GodLuvsU:)) 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

http://minipocketrockets.com/new_window/new_epa_exempt.htm ..... this website says there pocket bikes are legal is this true.

2006-09-24 04:39:55 · 4 answers · asked by christine 2 in Motorcycles

I replace wiper switch and neet to compress the spring to replace the ring clip to hold the components.

2006-09-24 04:39:36 · 7 answers · asked by oldcar2repair 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-24 04:37:09 · 15 answers · asked by Helios100 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Our RV has some small damage to the exterior fiberglass that we I repaired with a fiberglass repair kit. No leakake, but off color. I would like to paint a small design over the damaged area to give it a more professional look. Is there an appropriate way to paint over a fibeglass repair (it is a brown color and our RV is white).

2006-09-24 04:35:20 · 1 answers · asked by nathan_strahl 1 in Maintenance & Repairs