Cars & Transportation - 17 October 2006

I unhooked the ABS wire from the pass side rear wheel. It no longer locks up on me, but of course ABS light is still on. Has not locked up since I disconnected it. This side also has a leaking rear brake cylinder. Is that enuf to cause the ABS to go goofy? Or is it a sensor? what can be cleaned or fixed before a new part has to be built. Dealer will scan if I come with ABS light on, but wants $37.50 just to hook up scanner. Of course, I would re-connect terminal wire to rear first. Advise? thanks I have to get this fixed before winter, or I will be sideways alot of the time !!!!

2006-10-17 16:53:32 · 6 answers · asked by mombo323 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

increasing horsepower

2006-10-17 16:51:44 · 2 answers · asked by kevin 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I recently got a speeding ticket in Ontario while I was driving my BC-licenced car. Does Ontario report this sort of thing to ICBC? Also, does Ontario issue warrants for late payment?

Thanks.

2006-10-17 16:49:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

my 88 chevy 1/2 ton, 2wd, long bed seems to be missing third gear. It will shift normal from first to second but when the rpm's get to where third should be, it just keeps reving up and wont grab. If i get up to about 60-65 in second it will skip third and go to o/d if im lucky. Is this common? Should it be replaced? Does it need tranny fluid to stop this? Or does it need to be drained and filled with new fluid and filter?

2006-10-17 16:47:40 · 2 answers · asked by tony4321_1 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

my 88 chevy 1/2 ton, 2wd, long bed seems to be missing third gear. It will shift normal from first to second but when the rpm's get to where third should be, it just keeps reving up and wont grab. If i get up to about 60-65 in second it will skip third and go to o/d if im lucky. Is this common? Should it be replaced? Does it need tranny fluid to stop this? Or does it need to be drained and filled with new fluid and filter?

2006-10-17 16:47:17 · 3 answers · asked by tony4321_1 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

where can i find a aftermarket performance chip or improve my overall performance.

2006-10-17 16:44:50 · 6 answers · asked by maxxk9 1 in GMC

2006-10-17 16:44:20 · 1 answers · asked by E-man 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-17 16:40:18 · 17 answers · asked by navymom2 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want my next car to be a hybrid and I do not want to spend a fortune. Who currently makes the cheapest hybrid car money can buy?

2006-10-17 16:39:38 · 5 answers · asked by PC Baby 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

what is the true value of this car 35,000 miles

2006-10-17 16:39:12 · 3 answers · asked by davincilove2000 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

volvo penta outdrive pivot housing is cruddy looking, so i'm going to have it blasted and re-coated... i was wondering if powder coating would be better than having it painted like it came from the factory... i've had a couple of people say to have it painted rather than powder coated but i don't know why...

2006-10-17 16:28:17 · 11 answers · asked by jeclutterbuck 1 in Boats & Boating

I have a Chrysler Valiant Regal 1969 VF. I'm after the eyebrow mould that attaches to the left hand front guard. It is a chrome plated strip with a single corner bent into it. Recently a inconsiderate motorist did a hit and run in a car park. My car was in show condition until now. I'm told the guard is an easy fix, but i need a new/straight eyebrow mould to shape the guard to. I'm in Sydney and having a little trouble finding a replacement that someone wants to part with. I would appreciate any help or suggestions as to how to find one.

2006-10-17 16:23:43 · 1 answers · asked by dirtydaryl 2 in Chrysler

i need to know who intoduced it and in what year. i also need to know who made it popular and in what year.

2006-10-17 16:16:42 · 3 answers · asked by Shanesgurl06 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

it seems to been green fluid so i thinkk engine coolant but there is still coolant in the tank..i heard somethin about an overflow tube...could that be it?

2006-10-17 16:16:28 · 10 answers · asked by Dumb Genius 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I haver checked the transmission fluid, and reset the computer system on the car. Still when I take off from a stop. It doesn't want to shift from 1st gear. And after it does it will shift fine. Also sometimes it will shift perfectly with no problems at all. Think it could be the transmission or what? Any suggestions? BTW its a 97' Olds Cutlass Supreme.

2006-10-17 16:11:35 · 10 answers · asked by Scotty W 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

its a very nice car should i just hold on to it because it so old its not worth much but the car is like it just came from the factory

2006-10-17 16:10:27 · 6 answers · asked by cancel 1 in Buying & Selling

2006-10-17 16:08:26 · 15 answers · asked by Daotang Yang 1 in Insurance & Registration

Of course I'm a dumb ***, I no i no. But I am so scared. Never been in the back of a cop car, no record what so ever. I live in central fl, anyone no what will happen to me in court?

Does the cop need to be in court with me?

2006-10-17 16:00:22 · 5 answers · asked by shawn f 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

In my area the pice of gas today is 1.99 9/10 per gallon. If I want to purchase 1 gallon how do I pay the 9/10 of a cent.

2006-10-17 15:59:16 · 6 answers · asked by Frank G 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-10-17 15:51:56 · 10 answers · asked by lucky duck 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

when turned off a battery red light will turn on on the meassage center when i turn off my truck also were the gears read the green lght is also lit

2006-10-17 15:51:28 · 4 answers · asked by Oscar 1 in Chevrolet

My fiance and I are going on a trip and we both smoke, the car is new and we havent smoked in it yet and we dont want to stink it up but in 15 hours of driving not smoking wont happen. Does anyone have some good methods to keep the smell out? We dont use ashtrays and were going to put a dryer sheet in the cabin air filter. We thought of that ionization thing that plugs into your cig. lighter. Need some more surefire ways to fight it. Please dont say dont smoke, my choice. Thanks in advance to all the smokers!

2006-10-17 15:51:07 · 8 answers · asked by joshtnc 2 in Commuting

My fiance and I are going on a trip and we both smoke, the car is new and we havent smoked in it yet and we dont want to stink it up but in 15 hours of driving not smoking wont happen. Does anyone have some good methods to keep the smell out? We dont use ashtrays and were going to put a dryer sheet in the cabin air filter. We thought of that ionization thing that plugs into your cig. lighter. Need some more surefire ways to fight it. Please dont say dont smoke, my choice. Thanks in advance to all the smokers!

2006-10-17 15:50:12 · 4 answers · asked by joshtnc 2 in Commuting

Never had a problem with my Saturn before but suddenly am having trouble getting the car to shift out of park. I've tried wiggling the gear shift, steering wheel, etc. but have found the only think that works (and it may be a fluke) is pumping the brake a few times. I've been told there is possible a sensor that is going bad. Anyone else had this problem or heard of it?

2006-10-17 15:47:48 · 4 answers · asked by Red 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i'm moving from long beach california to fort lauderdale and would like to drive my stuff there, i have a jetta and planning to use a uhaul 4x8 trailer.
so i'm trying to calculate gas costs forthe trip which i know should include the total weight
so far i have found clculators that just have the miles of the trip but i know the weight would change the MPG
help....thanks

2006-10-17 15:46:23 · 3 answers · asked by lisa h 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have a '98 Oldsmobile Cutlass...and after I drive for over 30 minutes it starts making this kind of electrical whirring noise and it's driving me crazy...the only way to block it out is to turn up the radio. What is it and how do I fix it...is there anything I can do? It sounds really bad...my friends kinda worry when we're riding around and it starts doing that...they think we're going to breakdown. HELP!!!

2006-10-17 15:43:57 · 4 answers · asked by no one 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have a 99 ford escort with about 130,000 miles on it. We do the regualr matinence and use it mainly for our second car..the one to do local errands and the like in. We are hoping to get another 18 to 24 months out of it (so probaly another 10,000 miles if that). We had it checked today at a local garage because we were pretty sure there was an issue with the muffler. We were told that the muffler had come loose where it meets the engine and would need to have that connector (not sure on the exact term) replace at a cost of about $165. However, they said we need to have the exhaust system replaced in the next 6 months and to that gave us an estimate of $770. Neither my husband or I are car people and the person we usually ask about this is out of the country and won't be able to respond for several days. Plus, we aren't sure it is worth sinking that money into the car. Any ideas or thoughts would be helpful!

2006-10-17 15:42:52 · 9 answers · asked by Annie 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

Someone told me they saw an ad for special compound that you buff into the paint to cover or make scratches unnoticable.
Any heard of it?
Thanks.

2006-10-17 15:41:01 · 5 answers · asked by JDH 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-17 15:37:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-10-17 15:35:34 · 8 answers · asked by bonnie_rubin 1 in Buying & Selling