Cars & Transportation - 5 October 2006

It seems to fix the problem for a while, tonight i exchanged the battery at wal-mart so it could be driven home, Seems odd that 3 rebuilt alternators are faulty? It's my friends car. But I am going to help her change it tomorrow. Can't they test them at O'reilly Auto parts? I've never even changed an alternator before. Just batteries, starters, and stuff. I really didn't want to get involved. but she's a single mom, so I felt like I should at least try. Well ok. Thanks peoples.

2006-10-05 14:59:05 · 6 answers · asked by bigmarcus 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-05 14:58:34 · 9 answers · asked by ramzee 4 in Lincoln

i have to park my car under a sappy pine tree, and i cant use a covering at my apartment, is there somekind of wax that will help remove sap easier, or how do i get it off after it is on my car, getting sap damn-aged!, thanks

2006-10-05 14:58:27 · 5 answers · asked by chubbymullet 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My mom's car is a late 80's model buick. She's on her way to visit right now and she just called because the engine is rattling like a diesel engine. She put new oil in it. Says she floors it, but it will only hit 55. Its 9pm, and I'm worried about her - she still lacks about 80 miles. Any advice?

2006-10-05 14:56:45 · 6 answers · asked by Abcde 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

hondas,nissan's,mitsubishis,mazdas nothing to fancy

2006-10-05 14:55:40 · 3 answers · asked by XZELSOR 3 in Buying & Selling

How can I trade in my vehicle for something cheaper? I owe more than it is worth and I want to buy something older. I found what I wanted, but I want to be able to know that I am going to be able to trade or sell the vehicle I have now in adequate time. Any ideas on a more efficient way to sell my vehicle or how to trade for something that is cheaper than what I owe on my truck? ANy car dealers out there willing to answer this question?

2006-10-05 14:54:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

The book value on my car is worth 29k, but the dealer wants to give me only 24k.

2006-10-05 14:54:47 · 5 answers · asked by Saml J 2 in Buying & Selling

I am thinking of getting a gas scooter in the 150 to 250 cc range to use commuting to work (15 miles on back country roads) in order to save money on gas. Does anyone have one and can tell me if they are reliable and comfortable to ride. I am currently looking at the brand Tank, but, am willing to consider other brands.

2006-10-05 14:54:28 · 3 answers · asked by anchorworm 3 in Motorcycles

My husband has worked in this field for over 25 years, and he is a good worker but he is trying to pass A1 - A8, and the T series exam to get his master in both cars and trucks. He has taken these exams twice and was unable to pass all of them. He has only passed two exams out of all 10 or 12. He has gone to a community college for a year and he was an "A" student in both the trucks and autos but he is still not able to pass these exams. Apart from the ASE preparation books are there any school that "just prepare student for ASE" or are there "auto book" or video, or a special that just deal with ASE per test? Please give me detail information please.

2006-10-05 14:52:25 · 4 answers · asked by Errolyn27 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

1987 Buick-Lasabra - 3.8 L eng - standard auto transmission - 87000 total miles.
Original Tranny ( never been into)
Update; Dropped T oil pan / T oil was a burnt dark red color / Oil pan magnet had a lot of fuzzy metal shaving attached / removed & installed a new T oil filter / replace T oil pan.
/ FLUSHED & added approx 7 QTs of Premium T oil / plus added approx 6 ounces of Marvel Mystery oil / rechecked the T oil stick for capacity / Cranked up & drove around the blockS & all gears & Transmission worked perfect !
Note; This is the 2nd time i replaced Tranny filter & cleaned magnet & metal shaving.(approx 1200 miles earlier)
Now, my immediate question is what is the thoughts on life of this present transmission ? Should i trade or sell the car ?
Thank You.
Luke.

2006-10-05 14:48:25 · 3 answers · asked by lukec1943 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-05 14:44:13 · 4 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-10-05 14:35:33 · 5 answers · asked by drevain 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-05 14:34:35 · 2 answers · asked by paratrooper_garcia 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 1987 Ford Mustang Convertible with a 2.3L Turbo from a 1988 Turbocoupe and I want to know how to build a manual boost controller so that I can up the boost past the stock Boost level. Any help would be apreciated

2006-10-05 14:34:06 · 1 answers · asked by bvml 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-05 14:33:27 · 6 answers · asked by jakajo1 2 in Mercedes-Benz

how would you do it
what bad affects can it have on your car
is it worth the effort?
does it increase horse power or tourqe?

2006-10-05 14:31:21 · 4 answers · asked by DTMJ is an Acronym 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

It overheats unless I have the Heater going at full speed. The heater still blows out hot but I changed the thermastat anyway. I also changed the coolant. It also wants to stall half the time when idling. This is our first major problem with this car since we bought it 3 years ago. Any DIY ideas- dont really have much money to take it to the shop.

2006-10-05 14:28:17 · 7 answers · asked by Erik 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The insurance rates in New Jersey are higher than any rates in the entire United States. I demand an answer to this outrage! It makes no sense that in California you can pay like $140 for the whole -year- to insure a car, while in NJ you pay like $140 every month.

2006-10-05 14:28:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

Is there some kind of switch somewhere that isn't flowing? What color is the wire that turns them on?

2006-10-05 14:25:37 · 5 answers · asked by jyar 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

When I turn on my headlights I have no dashlights or running lights. When I turn my lights off, I have dash lights. I've replaced the headlight switch and checked bulbs, still no running lights or dashlights. I have brake lights and turn signal lights working. Do you know what else I can check to fix so I can drive at night?

2006-10-05 14:24:05 · 6 answers · asked by KATHLEEN M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was wondering.. are halogen lights illegal to have on your automobile.. Because my car has them.. I think!

2006-10-05 14:23:34 · 8 answers · asked by Casey 1 in Safety

I need to find a color coded wiring diagram online for my 69' volkswagen bug. I can't seem to find an accurate one for my year/model. Please, only answer if you have the information I need. Thanks.

2006-10-05 14:19:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

or can it just go on the GSL-SE

2006-10-05 14:16:23 · 2 answers · asked by daniellovesdioni 1 in Mazda

2006-10-05 14:15:44 · 7 answers · asked by riston 1 in Mazda

2006-10-05 14:13:38 · 2 answers · asked by rljmmp 3 in Motorcycles

sometimes when i stop my car when finished driving i'll notice water mixed with radiator fluid leaking mostly from the top goes down from where i put water in,any idea what it could be it doesn't overheat and i haven't used the a/c in awhile?

2006-10-05 14:13:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-05 14:12:09 · 2 answers · asked by GENE G 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

And, what's the percentage? How about in the regional airlines? And once an airline posts a job offer for pilots, how many applications do they receive nowadays?

You can also posts links answering my questions please.

2006-10-05 14:08:31 · 3 answers · asked by Dude 103 1 in Aircraft

i was driving my rav 4 1998, i was going 65 kph and the truck made a wierd noise,like a grinding, screaching noise for about 2 seconds, then the motor died out, and prestone started to leak out. Now the truck turns over but doesnt start... i do find it sounds funny though when you try and start it... and ideas what happened? the odeometer just turned 200 000 :(

2006-10-05 14:03:49 · 4 answers · asked by daisychicca 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am pretty sure that I can figure out how to change the bulb itself, it's just how do I get to the darn thing?

2006-10-05 13:59:12 · 4 answers · asked by Shala S 1 in Ford