Cars & Transportation - 16 October 2006

I need a new radiator? I have a '95 Ford Ranger w/ almost 112K miles on it and I only "beat on it" when I'm on the highway and late for a doctor's appointment (meaning go like 90 mph). About 4 or 5 months ago, I flushed the radiator myself becuz the same thing was happening with the temp gauge needle. Then, it stopped. About 2 months ago, my friend and I put new brakes on the front and he put the calipers on wrong. I went to the shop cuz I had no brake pressure and they fixed his mistake. While there, I had the radiator flushed. About a week ago, I noticed the needle going up past the center half-way btw the center and "H." Then, it would go past the center towards "C." Up and down continuously. Since it started to get cold in Illinois, I've had the heat on full. When this is on, the needle stays in the center. Do I need a new thermostat or radiator? My friend said to get a stock thermostat. It hasn't been changed since I got the the truck at 89K miles and I don't know if ever b4 that.

2006-10-16 11:44:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-16 11:39:23 · 3 answers · asked by not a mused 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-10-16 11:37:05 · 4 answers · asked by CHARGER #1 FAN 1 in Infiniti

Do I have to buy new parts to have my carfixed? I was told a new one is the only way to go about fixing it and I find this hard to believe...

2006-10-16 11:26:34 · 12 answers · asked by LMS 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-16 11:21:10 · 11 answers · asked by phil40dale 1 in Ford

2006-10-16 11:17:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have tried googling but no online replacement parts or junk dealer has one.

2006-10-16 10:32:20 · 3 answers · asked by the shadow knows 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

does it really matter if you put regular or middle grade gas in your car. Will middle grade gas last longer and give more gas mileage than regular gas?

2006-10-16 10:28:25 · 8 answers · asked by tony 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

what car can i get to allow me the lowest insurance??

2006-10-16 10:22:37 · 10 answers · asked by quinnthebeautiful 1 in Insurance & Registration

2006-10-16 10:20:35 · 8 answers · asked by tqhoang18 1 in Honda

when i turn on my headlights, my dashboard lights turn on but the radio display buttons don't turn on. what could be the problem?

2006-10-16 10:19:49 · 3 answers · asked by Emad K. 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

i have all drum brakes on my car and when i push on the brakes it makes a clicking or tapping noise that i can feel. is this normal?

2006-10-16 10:17:46 · 11 answers · asked by John M 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

This sound occurs when you accelerate usually ... someone told me it was a Chrome Tip, but I think those are just for looks! Help!

2006-10-16 10:14:36 · 6 answers · asked by teacae 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I'm rebuilding a Ninja X1 pocket bike (the one from PepBoys) and I ditched the old motor and I need help figuring out how and where to buy one new...can you help me please?

2006-10-16 10:13:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

When I go to start my car the key won't budge, does this mean I need a new ignition? How much would this cost assuming I know someone to put it in for me for free? Also, my car has a special electronic chip on the key that I know nothing about. Maybe I just need a new key because this was damaged somehow?

2006-10-16 10:10:46 · 1 answers · asked by dolly 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to sell my car which is still being paid for and I've found it next to impossible to find informaiton regarding what kind of forms and documentation I need to complete. I would greatly appreciate some specific information.

I currently have it listed for sale, but if I actually found a buyer, I'd be up a creek. Obviously a standard bill of sale would be required, but would this meet all of the state's requirements. Is this the only documentation required?

2006-10-16 10:06:20 · 4 answers · asked by jimday1982 1 in Insurance & Registration

Some idiots pelted my car with eggs, and the shells have left small scratches to the paintwork.

2006-10-16 10:05:27 · 14 answers · asked by Rick-Reid 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-16 10:04:46 · 2 answers · asked by cal_75402 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

i have been told of a few like adding an older more exeprience parent on it and doin pass plus but what is the best y as im 17 andhave realized hw big expensive it is oging to be

2006-10-16 10:01:33 · 20 answers · asked by _.J..J._ 1 in Insurance & Registration

I got BLACK spray paint on my RED jeep!! Anyone know how to get this off without taking the paint off of my vehicle? Husband will be home SOON!!! HELP!!!

2006-10-16 09:58:59 · 9 answers · asked by Indian Trail Boer Goats 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-16 09:51:47 · 3 answers · asked by riverawin 2 in Lincoln

2006-10-16 09:45:44 · 6 answers · asked by Steph 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-10-16 09:41:45 · 2 answers · asked by Richman 1 in Pontiac

2006-10-16 09:38:53 · 4 answers · asked by sue r 1 in Ford

I brought my 2004 Chevy Colorado to the shop because the brakes were squeaking excessively loud. I was told that GM has been putting ceramic brakes on all of their new model vehicles.

The reasons for the ceramic breaks is that they wear much slower (90K mile rotations) and work more effectively. However, the downfall is the squeaking noise associated with them.

How do I get these breaks to stop squeaking? I do not want to pay a fortune for this repair either. I just want to stop at a traffic light and not sound like an 18-wheeler.

2006-10-16 09:37:45 · 6 answers · asked by Bert S 1 in Chevrolet

What are the new style beetles like? Are they easy to drive, reliable, and as the back of them looks quite big are they hard to park and reverse??

2006-10-16 09:35:47 · 6 answers · asked by Super_Star_Shopper 2 in Buying & Selling

If so, how easy is it to install new bulbs?

2006-10-16 09:35:34 · 3 answers · asked by OH yea! 1 in Motorcycles

brake light stays on sometimes, then srevice engine light follows, spedo wont work, heater blower or shift light, everything else ok.

2006-10-16 09:35:20 · 1 answers · asked by . . 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

It ran for about 1 mile and not won't start. it does have spark but will not start. Help?

2006-10-16 09:34:22 · 7 answers · asked by DJ 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I noticed that the top of the engine gets hot and the top radiator hose gets hot but about 3 inches from the radiator the hose is COLD, the radiator is COLD and all of the lower hoses to the water pump. Wanted to change the thermostat but found out it isn't so easy in this Jetta, it is buried under the Alternator and Power steering. Does anyone know does this sound like a Waterpump that has gone out. I don't see any coolant leaking and the belt is tight not squeeking. Do hear a rattle somewhere upfront. THe car starts up fine and runs good. I haven't tried to drive it though because it overheats right away. The car original overheated added water to get home. Drove it the next day about 15 miles started to overheat again. Had the radiator flushed at an oil and lube place. After the flush car overheated as soon as I pulled out of the oil change place.

2006-10-16 09:31:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs