Cars & Transportation - 17 October 2006

Could someone tell me what makes a head gasket go bad. If it is bad (which im pretty sure thats what the problem is) does that mean my motor is shot? Car broke down on me on my way home from work the other day...check'd oil and water cos it steamin' ..oil dipstick was mucky and it looked like the steam was comin outta my water pump. Hate to havta buy a new car...I just got this one paid off last year. :( Any suggestions? Thanks!

2006-10-17 10:06:54 · 6 answers · asked by Lunchmeat 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Eye level brake lights, general brake lights, and the new b.m.w indicators are ridiculous!! Light dazzling affects your depth of perception!!

2006-10-17 10:06:36 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

im looking into a tundra, a tacoma or a jeep whats better for a single mom with 2 little kids. no mini vans for this mama

2006-10-17 10:04:55 · 10 answers · asked by justme 1 in Buying & Selling

windows will fog up until car has been driven for thirty mins. Have to use paper towel to keep windows clear

2006-10-17 10:01:16 · 9 answers · asked by bo b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i really want to get a car but i am not sure what kind of car gets the best car milage and has a good look and isnt like really expensive.

2006-10-17 09:59:34 · 13 answers · asked by girliegirl7040 1 in Buying & Selling

i really want to get a car but i am not sure what kind of car gets the best car milage and has a good look and isnt like really expensive.

2006-10-17 09:59:22 · 21 answers · asked by girliegirl7040 1 in Buying & Selling

2006-10-17 09:59:16 · 5 answers · asked by Rusty 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My car takes 195/55R15 stock.

I can get a good deal on some 195/65R15 winters... will they fit?

2006-10-17 09:57:43 · 3 answers · asked by Brad C 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-17 09:53:38 · 5 answers · asked by totlxtc@sbcglobal.net 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 1995 Dodge Avenger. The radiator cap is located right infront of the engine. Every time i put some coolant in it somehow leaks underneath.it just started. And it smokes too. anyone have any suggestions or info as to what the problem might be. Your info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much in advance.

2006-10-17 09:47:03 · 6 answers · asked by mike 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I decided to try out the new pumps at 'Big Al's Gulp N Save' because they advertised gas for $1.79 a gallon.

Well now the inside of my Pacer smells like a used sumo thong. I am typing this on my laptop as I speed down the highway with the windows down to air the car out but I still think I might pass out.

What should I do?

2006-10-17 09:46:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-10-17 09:46:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

When the weather warrants lights why not just use dipped lights.
The piddly little s/l can niether light the road for the driver and in most instances cannot be seen by oncoming traffic.
(PARKING?????) How many people uses s/l ??

2006-10-17 09:43:44 · 16 answers · asked by baaden 2 in Safety

2006-10-17 09:40:23 · 10 answers · asked by dr_monakhodeer 1 in Boats & Boating

I know 93 octane doesn't exist in CA, but I would like to get the cleanest gas possible for my new car. Anyone had problems with a particular brand? Love a specific brand? My old car couldn't run on ARCO, but thrived on Chevron.

2006-10-17 09:39:42 · 6 answers · asked by Jag 1 in Subaru

2006-10-17 09:38:20 · 18 answers · asked by zesty 1 in Safety

2006-10-17 09:34:39 · 7 answers · asked by ytalkin 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-10-17 09:32:56 · 2 answers · asked by crazijoe07 1 in Commuting

2006-10-17 09:27:15 · 1 answers · asked by gareth m 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Reason for asking is that I am going to college football game Saturday with sister and her family, and I prefer to take my own car and I have noticed I prefer that anytime I go long distances in a vehicle. I guess it is the feeling of control. Just wondering if I am the only one out there?

2006-10-17 09:27:04 · 12 answers · asked by Wonderboy 1 in Commuting

mine has stopped years ago(im not complaining
) but when i wanna sell it i gotta fix it? i had an rx7 convertible and i hit something on the road and it ripped out a cable which i put back in and it started working again. What about in my 1996 mustang.?

2006-10-17 09:27:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-17 09:25:58 · 7 answers · asked by kristina k 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

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2006-10-17 09:22:59 · 9 answers · asked by Eileen B 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

i have a car in which the big end? has gone. do i need to replace the engine from the head gasket down?

2006-10-17 09:22:28 · 22 answers · asked by sarahjanec 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

skimmed his 04 cbr1000rr (fireblade) down the road - everything down the left side is f**ked - need plastics desperatley - levers - pegs - mirrors etc....any idea of any good breakers?

2006-10-17 09:21:29 · 8 answers · asked by HanSparkles 1 in Motorcycles

2006-10-17 09:20:10 · 1 answers · asked by travis h 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-17 09:19:09 · 1 answers · asked by Scott M 1 in Car Audio

I live in AR. I had/have ins. on my own bike but was test driving a bike I wanted to buy. I was pulled over for expired tags and was ticketed for no insurance even though I had my bike insurance with me. I was told by the officer that it "didn't count" and that I had to show insurance for the bike I was on. This is a $340. ticket that I don't feel I owe. Any help would be appreciated.

2006-10-17 09:16:37 · 12 answers · asked by ThatWomanIsDangerous 1 in Insurance & Registration

I'd like to sell used autos and used auto parts online

2006-10-17 09:16:32 · 1 answers · asked by suzipurpleroses 1 in Buying & Selling

I am looking into purchasing a new vehicle [Ford] soon. It's an 06 model so the price is already pretty low right now, but here is my question:

My brother seems to think it's always best to deal with cash and for the most part, I agree.

But in this case... If the vehicle is 12,995 in the paper and I have about $8,000 to put down should I really put it down all at once, or should I make the dealer think that I plan on financing with them and then apply it to principal on my first payment? (I plan on paying it off ASAP, less than a year) My thinking is that if the dealership thinks they are going to make money off of me on financing, they may go easy on the bottom line price instead of jacking it up and telling me that they are all out of the 12,995's but they have one for $18k or so. Is this logical or am I way off base? I dont really know the technical aspect of how they work, except that they will try to get as much money as possible out of me, but I want to pay the least.

2006-10-17 09:13:17 · 10 answers · asked by nonsynthetique 1 in Buying & Selling