Cars & Transportation - 29 September 2006

(2.0L engine-5 spd manual) Last few months, started getting smell of burnt antifreeze from defroster vents after car was running 15-20 min. Nothing overheating, or apparent leaks from top side that I can see; thermostat & fan runs fine; new timing belt kit & water pump recently; & have had probs 2X now with little rubber elbow -PCV intake?- melting & having to be replaced). Several told me the smell was from the A/C running too hard; but, even after 2 months w/o using A/C...still get that smell. This morning, it started fogging the inside of the windshield, & when I turned on the defroster to clear it...it seemed to make it worse, & an oil-like film coated the glass lightly...then it started smoking out the defroster vents. Turned it off, & no further probs, other than the constant smell. Any ideas as to what this prob could be??

2006-09-29 09:57:54 · 9 answers · asked by lucidique_insanity 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Why are 4x4 drivers so touchy when somone makes an observation about thier vehicles.Is it a sign that they feel inferior and picked on.

2006-09-29 09:57:00 · 8 answers · asked by Francis7 4 in Commuting

i got a check engine light, and here is what i got:

P0708 Trans Range Sensor Circuit High Input

P1744 TCC System Performance

P0420 CAT Effic Below Threshold (Bank 1)

P1519 IMRC Malfunction (Intake Manifold Runner Control)

When i start driving, there's no problem, works just fine when cold, but when the temperature raises to normal, it will start to shake, pull and its kinda jumpy around, specially on the highway anywhere from30-50 mph

2006-09-29 09:56:41 · 5 answers · asked by luis 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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2006-09-29 09:53:48 · 6 answers · asked by midnightlydy 6 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-09-29 09:51:38 · 9 answers · asked by lauren b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Why do car manufacturers make cars that can reach 140 mph.when most states and provinces have a maximum speed of 70 mph.?

2006-09-29 09:49:44 · 4 answers · asked by liseb_98 3 in Safety

2006-09-29 09:47:19 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

I mean the selfish things they do.

2006-09-29 09:46:56 · 31 answers · asked by iusedtolooklikemyavatar 4 in Safety

2006-09-29 09:41:18 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

just wanted to vent and make sure those of you who do drive are polite enough to give enough signal time. people will put there signal on at the very last SECOND and almost cause a rear end accident. is this done on purpose? do people wanna get hurt? can they sue if they dont give proper signal? isnt it 100 ft notice or something like that. well yall do me a favor even though i wont know be nice and give signal in time so that people behind ya will slow down its just the nice thing to do

2006-09-29 09:39:23 · 10 answers · asked by texasdaddy2009 3 in Commuting

2006-09-29 09:37:33 · 5 answers · asked by trev zx9r 1 in Motorcycles

I am selling a 1996 Honda Accord in good condition and want to sell it fairly quickly but still get what it's worth. I've already posted online local ads and have painted windows in the car with the information...any others ideas of how to get people interested?

2006-09-29 09:36:09 · 6 answers · asked by hideemosquito 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

If I just leave the car right there in park, just turn it on and leave it there, a lot of white smoke comes out of the exhaust, what could it be?

2006-09-29 09:36:09 · 9 answers · asked by Mr.BrownSider 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

answer back thankz

2006-09-29 09:31:46 · 1 answers · asked by yhnkaygisiz 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

is it a straight swop when changing fuel filter on nissan almera tino diesel 2.2 or could air get into pipes when they are undone, do i have to bleed anything, is it a difficult job. thanks.

vicki

2006-09-29 09:31:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-29 09:28:49 · 6 answers · asked by marnefirstinfantry 5 in Other - Cars & Transportation

can you tell me...
what's good mileage with each year no older then 1993?
what's good type of car? (ford??)
and any other important details needed... also this car needs to be good for commuting and automatic if possible

2006-09-29 09:28:20 · 5 answers · asked by who are you 2 in Commuting

Is it best just to leave it running for a while or push on the gas emmediately?

2006-09-29 09:25:54 · 11 answers · asked by EXPO 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-09-29 09:23:02 · 4 answers · asked by zahir a 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-29 09:13:25 · 9 answers · asked by luanne d 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The mechanic that I usually go to is being a sexist because he thought that he could add water in place of antifreeze, I wouldn't know any better. That pissed me off so I stopped by Pepboys to buy the liquid and do it myself. So, I'm wonder, where do I dunk the anitfreeze once i've drained it out of my car?

2006-09-29 09:12:12 · 9 answers · asked by Em 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

my timing belt snapped and the pistins hit the valves do i have to replace the motor or can i just replace the heads? i had 2 people tell me 2 diffrent things. what should i do help!!!!!

2006-09-29 09:11:27 · 9 answers · asked by amber t 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-29 09:08:09 · 6 answers · asked by Whoa_Phat 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

value on a used motorcycle?

Its a 2004 Kawasaki Ninja Zx6R with probably at least 11,000 miles on it. Yeah I know thats high milage especially for living in Ohio.

2006-09-29 09:06:44 · 5 answers · asked by MANDEE 3 in Motorcycles

Took my Chevy Astro in because battery light was coming on. Paid $300.00 for new alternator. Drove van home, battery light still on, gauges went to zero, van died in the driveway. Mechanic had it towed back to the shop. Says alternator shorted out and fried my computer. Wants me to pay $500.00 for new computer. If old alernator fried computer, how did we drive it to the shop and back. If new alternator fried computer, should I have to pay for the defective part or installation. Please advise!

2006-09-29 09:06:41 · 6 answers · asked by starrynight1 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

you're not fooling anyone. Its not an SUV, its a truck.

2006-09-29 09:05:22 · 10 answers · asked by sami 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-09-29 09:04:16 · 15 answers · asked by sami 3 in Commuting

2006-09-29 09:04:02 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

have a lovely wee 206, yesterday i noticed a squeaking noise when i turn corners. Its only every so often. I noticed that the heaters above the cd were pretty hot. Usually the temp gauge never goes above 90, today it was slightly higher. Does anyone know what the cause can be????? damsel in distress

2006-09-29 09:01:22 · 6 answers · asked by chickadee 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

What is the cutoff size for a small block engine, and when does it become considered a big block?

2006-09-29 08:59:14 · 64 answers · asked by Dax Ruckus 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation