Cars & Transportation - 24 October 2006

2006-10-24 11:04:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

2006-10-24 11:04:24 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

2006-10-24 11:03:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

2006-10-24 10:57:06 · 14 answers · asked by Sue B 1 in Safety

1. How much money do all Americans combined spend on gasoline each year (price & gallons)
2. Are there taxes on gasoline, if so what are they

Please include sources (model congress debate topic) if I can't show the data is reliable they'll shoot it full of holes.

Thanks

out of curiosity, would you approve a 5% tax on gasoline to fund government research of alternate energy production?

2006-10-24 10:53:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I am looking for subs for my car perferably 12's and I don't have a huge budget. I was wondering on the cheaper subwoofers does anyone know about them like plye, legacy and subs in the lower rang. Nothing like JL or kicker. Also I was wondering if a cheap amp at walmart might work? I want some bass to shake the car a little but don't want extreme bass. I want it to sound nice not to just shake the car.

2006-10-24 10:50:19 · 13 answers · asked by its_me 2 in Car Audio

2006-10-24 10:49:30 · 169 answers · asked by Hermes 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

My credit is shaky at best, but I do have a car that is almost paid off that I have never missed a payment on. When I want to get a new car, will this make things considerably easier? Will I be able to get a good deal?Thx.

2006-10-24 10:44:22 · 5 answers · asked by Jon S 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I'm thinking of offering this as a service to make a little cash here and there as I find it easy to do, mainly with non-ecu TD's. Would this be a good idea?

2006-10-24 10:41:37 · 7 answers · asked by puggtiracer 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I heard it can affect the handling of the car and may be even more dangerous than having four all season tires.

2006-10-24 10:41:16 · 11 answers · asked by Nurse Angel 2 in Safety

2006-10-24 10:41:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Car Audio

My pontiac grand am gt 95 has no oil pressure. Do you guys have any ideas of what it could be and what i can do to fix it it makes a knocking noise.

2006-10-24 10:39:39 · 5 answers · asked by bballate 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need a carberator for an 81 honda 3-wheeler. Motor size 185--will take 200. Anybody know where I can get one?

2006-10-24 10:34:19 · 5 answers · asked by bunya00 2 in Motorcycles

yesterday, when i was driving my son to school, my 1998 chrysler concorde's engine shut down while driving. then it shook a little and i had to turn it back on (while driving) would you consider this a problem that i should get some1 check out?

2006-10-24 10:31:38 · 5 answers · asked by legendaryfrog 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

My friend said they do but I thought they just lowered the power in all 4 engines.

2006-10-24 10:30:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

ideas. and also can u tell me a site where i can find some cool tattoo outlines and print it off on the tank.. and what do you think if i write some stuff on the side bases of the tires ? would look cool , needs some suggestions ? lol .
cheers . and thx

2006-10-24 10:29:18 · 7 answers · asked by abhinav 1 in Motorcycles

2006-10-24 10:25:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

The transmission is for a 1996 Olds Bravada.

2006-10-24 10:20:24 · 7 answers · asked by Joey M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

1. An automotive engine's camshaft rotates at
A. the same speed as the crankshaft.
B. one-quarter the speed of the crankshaft.
C. one-half the speed of the crankshaft.
D. twice the speed of the crankshaft.


2. The type of engine that contains one camshaft mounted in its cylinder head is called
A. an overhead valve engine.
B. an overhead camshaft engine.
C. a double-overhead camshaft engine.
D. a push rod engine.


3. The part of the poppet valve that contacts the valve seat is called the
A. face.
B. stem.
C. margin.
D. head.



FIGURE A-1—Use this illustration to answer Question 4.

4. Look at the engine block shown in Figure A-1. The engine shown in this figure is
A. a four-cylinder, in-line engine.
B. a six-cylinder, V-type engine.
C. a four-cylinder, horizontally opposed engine.
D. an eight-cylinder, V-type engine.


5. Which of the following components controls the opening and closing of the valves in an engine?
A. The crankshaft journals
B. The camshaft lobes
C. The rocker arms
D. The push rod



FIGURE A-2—Use this illustration to answer Question 6.

6. Look at the engine shown in Figure A-2. What type of valve system does the engine shown in this figure contain?
A. An overhead camshaft design with solid lifters
B. An overhead valve design with hydraulic lifters
C. An overhead camshaft design with hydraulic lifters
D. An overhead valve design with solid lifters


7. The crankshaft parts that are supported in the engine block by bearing inserts are called
A. rod journals.
B. main journals.
C. crankshaft throws.
D. lobes.


8. During an engine's intake stage, what passages inside the cylinder head must the incoming air-and-fuel mixture flow through in order to enter the cylinder?
A. The intake ports
B. The exhaust manifold
C. The valve guide
D. The cylinder bore


9. Which of the following components serves as both a cover for the bottom of the engine block and a reservoir for engine oil?
A. The valve cover
B. The oil pan
C. The front cover
D. The lubrication retainer



FIGURE A-3—Use this illustration to answer Question 10.

10. Look at the illustration in Figure A-3. What method of driving a camshaft is shown in this figure?
A. A timing chain drive system
B. A timing belt drive system
C. A gear drive system
D. A direct drive system


11. In most engines, the head of the intake valve is
A. slightly larger than the head of the exhaust valve.
B. much smaller than the head of the exhaust valve.
C. the same size as the head of the exhaust valve.
D. a different shape than the head of the exhaust valve.


12. In an automotive engine, the wrist pin connects
A. the connecting rod to the crankshaft.
B. the crankshaft to the camshaft.
C. the piston to the connecting rod.
D. the valve to the cylinder head.


13. Which of the following components helps to limit the front-to-back movement of the crankshaft?
A. The cam bearing
B. The flywheel
C. The thrust bearing
D. The vibration dampener


14. The up-and-down motion of the piston is converted to rotary motion by the
A. cylinder head and the valves.
B. bearings and the piston rings.
C. push rods and the rocker arms.
D. connecting rod and the crankshaft.


15. In a typical automotive engine, the piston contains _______ compression ring(s).
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four


16. Which of the following components is an external passageway that connects an engine's fuel system to a cylinder head port?
A. The exhaust manifold
B. The intake manifold
C. The intake valve
D. The exhaust valve


17. Which of the following lists the stages of the four-stroke engine cycle in the correct order of operation?
A. Power, intake, exhaust, compression
B. Intake, power, compression, exhaust
C. Exhaust, power, intake, compression
D. Intake, compression, power, exhaust



18. The space between the top of the valve stem and the rocker arm is called the
A. valve clearance.
B. end play.
C. bearing thrust.
D. valve margin.


19. The component in the cylinder head that holds a valve in place and prevents the valve stem from moving side to side is the
A. valve spring.
B. valve guide.
C. valve cover.
D. retainer clip.


20. The top of the cylinder head is sealed by the
A. valve cover.
B. front cover.
C. oil pan.
D. oil retainer.


21. The area in the cylinder head where the air-and-fuel mixture is burned is called the
A. combustion chamber.
B. intake port.
C. exhaust port.
D. valve guide.


22. A typical oil control ring consists of _______ separate part(s).
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four


23. During engine operation, the total distance that a valve opens is called the
A. rise.
B. lift.
C. duration.
D. stroke.

2006-10-24 10:20:00 · 5 answers · asked by TomBongMan 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

If so, do the vehicles have to be a certain distance from each other. By the way both vehicles going the same way one behind the other and the cop facing the the two vehicles on the shoulder of the road.

2006-10-24 10:18:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-10-24 10:18:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I am taking a night class in welding and am trying to get W.A.B.O certified (Washington State) in vertically up using 7018 stick. One instructor says you can oscillate stightly the other says you can't you have to use string welds who is right? And are there any other pointers also? Thanks in advance

2006-10-24 10:17:56 · 5 answers · asked by DEE W 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-24 10:15:24 · 2 answers · asked by Blake M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Ok maybe not THAT many but it does have a lot.
But my problem is that when we drive down the road and for some strange reason it happens more when we are doing like 50 mph on the highway than on Main St.
But the problem is that is jerks. That's the only way I know to describe it. Suppose you were going down the road at 25 mph and then suddenly SLAMMED on the brakes. That's how it sort of jerks. And I don't know if it's bad gas, if it's a kinked wire somewhere or ??????? All I know of vehicles is the gas pedal, the steering wheel and the radio.
So when I take it to the mechanic, what do I say? Just that it doens't drive right? It gives sort of a choppy ride too sometimes. (simialar to riding a boat on rough water)
What could be wrong?
Hope it doesn't cost too much.

2006-10-24 10:15:05 · 6 answers · asked by helpme1 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've got a '93 Ford F-350 7.3 liter deisel.The rear brakes are the only ones with anti-lock the front doesn't,when I unhook the rear brakes and just use the front the brakes are stiff and work great.But when I hook the rear breaks up the brake pedal is extremely spongy and the anti-lock brake light comes on.Replaced the master cylinder and still having the same problem.Any suggestions?

2006-10-24 10:14:33 · 5 answers · asked by ROBERT B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My dad gave me a car with the title so what do I need to do to be able to legally drive it?

(How much will that cost?)

(it is a 1990 Red cavalier z24)

2006-10-24 10:11:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

I currently drive a 98 Chevy Malibu with 150K+ miles. It is definitely getting near retirement, but I need it for at least another year. Several weeks ago it started stalling out at lights, shaking a bit before stalling out. I took it into the shop and they said I need to replace my fuel pump regulator and fuel filter.

I paid a few hundred bucks drove it home, and now when I am idle the car shakes like there's an earthquake. I called the shop back and they said the transmission and radiator needed to be flushed, but the shaking never happened to this degree before and I'm wondering why it suddenly started after getting it fixed.

Do think that flushing the coolant and transmission fluid will make it better or is something bigger going on?

2006-10-24 10:11:17 · 2 answers · asked by janehart21 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm well chuffed cos I didn't think I'd do it-My instructor thinks that I'm very nearly ready for my practical test-
I can't wait.

2006-10-24 10:11:05 · 18 answers · asked by Elle J Morgan 6 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-10-24 10:10:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fiat

All the steering joints are tight. The problem is inside the box itself. Can this be adjusted out or disassemled and rebuilt or does it require replacement? Can't quite imagine that I will find a new one in Costa Rica. Thank you.

2006-10-24 10:09:53 · 1 answers · asked by Tropical wanderer 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation