Cars & Transportation - 6 October 2006

I have lived by trains nearly all my life and still can not believe the amount of weight they can pull....the largest truck can only pull so much weight but a train can pull dozens and dozens of cars filled to the brim with stone, weighing over 50 tons each! With all that pressure pushing down on each car, how does the engine (weighing a small fraction of the total weight, pull all that weight? Especially getting started slowly with virtually no grip - just smooth metal on metal. Always wondered!

2006-10-06 07:59:57 · 103 answers · asked by rjax79 1 in Rail

in nyc, certain places charge up to 12 cents more per gallon just because you use a credit card instead of paying cash! any ideas?

2006-10-06 07:58:09 · 7 answers · asked by Dave_11375 2 in Commuting

Anyone know why?

2006-10-06 07:55:51 · 6 answers · asked by tonyboyd1961 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-06 07:54:38 · 5 answers · asked by w 2 in BMW

i am trying to find an antenna that has a magnetic mount so that i don't have to drill any holes into my car and i cannot find any for fm only cbs

2006-10-06 07:54:38 · 4 answers · asked by earl_2003 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-10-06 07:51:05 · 11 answers · asked by julieduke 1 in Dodge

2006-10-06 07:50:11 · 37 answers · asked by biffstaff 1 in BMW

get some snow so should be able to handle that,but needs to be good in rain...which we get more of....

2006-10-06 07:46:38 · 8 answers · asked by abc 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I already have a 1990 Carrera 4 which I enjoy but fancy the idea of something newer. I can't help feeling though that the Boxster is a bit of a 'girly' car... should I stick with my 911 or change?

2006-10-06 07:44:45 · 14 answers · asked by july5_uk 3 in Porsche

Ok , I bought a toyota rav4 1998 with 175 000 kilometres on it from the Toyota Dealership 1 yr and 1 month ago. We never got but a month guarantee because it was over 5 yrs old and and had more than 170 000 kl on it. we didnt get and extended guarantee. So the story goes, we now have 200 200 kl and the timing chain and water pump went. Wasn't the Dealership responsible to make sure that the vehicule was upto date on its maintenance before we drove it home? Should they have maybe mentioned something about this, as this timingbelt thing seems to be pretty general for all toyotas, and they need replacing before 150 000 clicks.

2006-10-06 07:40:53 · 8 answers · asked by daisychicca 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Im looking for used cars.If I have option of choosing BMW and a Totyota (around at the price of $10000) then which one to opt?
What are the advantages of BMW over Totyota or Honda..and How reliable used BMW , and what about the mainetenace of BMW over Toyota..

2006-10-06 07:37:20 · 11 answers · asked by nari 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-10-06 07:36:12 · 10 answers · asked by videogamemasterx21 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-06 07:35:23 · 14 answers · asked by Prasaj 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-06 07:34:47 · 5 answers · asked by micalynw 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

In 1982 i scrapped my Mini. I took it to bits and sold all the parts. I have recently found the vehicle registration document. It is still in my name. Does the registration number still belong to me and as there was no need to sorn the vehicle then will i liable for any charges?

2006-10-06 07:34:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

I got a 1997 lincoln town car executive. 141034 miles its silver with black leather interior. Nice radio system (cd player good sound) also I have 20 inch rims almost new low profile tires. i haven't had any problems and there isn't any known or obvious problem except the driver seat is torn alittle bit (wear and tear) but I do have the mysterious "CHECK ENGINE" light on well it comes and it goes but not sure why. In VA could you give me a estimate on what you think the value is. Thanks for you time and help

2006-10-06 07:34:32 · 8 answers · asked by john g 1 in Buying & Selling

cheapest easiest way to make my 1968 Beetle faster?

2006-10-06 07:34:14 · 7 answers · asked by panflick 2 in Volkswagen

I have a 1990 mercury grand marquis. The heater core was about to go, so I disconnected it. Now winter is coming and I dont have heat. I inquired about those $20.00 portable heaters that fit into cig lighter, but EVERYONE I spoke with said they are junk. They barely defog the windows, let alone heat the interior. Anyone know of any others that might work better? Thanks to all.

2006-10-06 07:31:57 · 3 answers · asked by phillyeve 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I am 160 pounds. I get get same allowance as a person 300 pounds, maybe they should give an average weight allowance of 300 pounds in total, person and luggage

2006-10-06 07:28:56 · 15 answers · asked by manx4080 3 in Aircraft

2006-10-06 07:27:11 · 13 answers · asked by robot 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

anyone any experience of recoating frame? which is best for on off road after frame blasted....
1/ painting/ smoothrite or other paints?
2/ powder coating
3/ stove enamel
4/chrome
etc........

looks v hardwearing v cost?

I think painting would be less than £50 DIY.
Powder coating approx 120

2006-10-06 07:26:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2006-10-06 07:24:18 · 5 answers · asked by Just me 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have changed shocks on older cars and found the process straight forward, but I've never done struts. Do I have to remove anything other that the wheel/tire to do the job? Do I need any special tools? Does anyone know of a step-by-step on the web? Thanks!

2006-10-06 07:18:29 · 9 answers · asked by John L 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hello,
I'm having a problem with my climate control system in my truck. Of the 3 knobs avaliable (fan, temp, and function), only the fan knob is functioning correctly; the temp knob doesn't change the temp at all, and with the "function" knob, and position other than "off" turns the A/C on - I'm wondering if one of the wires may be bad, or one may not be grounded - I'm considering picking up a unit from the junkyard and see if that works - any thoughts??? I'd appreciate it, as winter is quickly approaching!!!

2006-10-06 07:17:53 · 4 answers · asked by dtburgers 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-06 07:17:07 · 3 answers · asked by TingTing48 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-06 07:14:37 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

Because the Ascender looks like the Chevy Trail Blazer.

2006-10-06 07:07:47 · 4 answers · asked by robbdahaus 1 in Buying & Selling

2006-10-06 07:05:17 · 5 answers · asked by bigdog 1 in Dodge

2006-10-06 07:03:49 · 5 answers · asked by carlos n 1 in Car Audio

This is for a 93 S-10 Blazer 4.3lt Vortec V6 2WD

2006-10-06 06:58:54 · 3 answers · asked by scottbugz06 1 in Maintenance & Repairs