Cars & Transportation - 20 November 2006

4.3 liter gmc... vortex eng.
Ran last saturday, hasn't started since. Usually runs so good, im shocked at this happeneing. I have added fuel additives to the tank, but its been 2 months...could there be a clog from it freeing up all the dirt, or something else?
I have a new fuel filter, and can put it in, but how do i release the pressure first?
monitoring this "?" to answer questions or give details...plz help!!!!!

2006-11-20 04:12:03 · 2 answers · asked by Diadem 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

My parents bought a $50k vehicle and in the first month they were in two accidents. One was while on the freeway during heavy traffic. While the car was stopped, someone in front started to back up and intentionally crashed into it.

Another time, was making a right turn on a green light when someone ran the red light and crashed in to it causing $5k damage.

The first driver filed claim with parents' insurance company. Second driver hired a lawyer and filed claims also. They were clearly at fault but they filed first.

I guess that's what people do to get rich nowadays.... crash in to expensive cars and claim injury. What is this world coming to.....

2006-11-20 04:06:39 · 8 answers · asked by Sock it to you 1 in Insurance & Registration

2006-11-20 03:58:21 · 3 answers · asked by Tony W 1 in Safety

I have 1996 honda civic coupe. but i need to know is it the tube or the filter on a air intake that makes the car faster. The tube that connects to the filter or the filter?

2006-11-20 03:57:55 · 3 answers · asked by STI KILLER 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Which one is better?

2006-11-20 03:54:11 · 5 answers · asked by feisty 2 in Buying & Selling

Thanks for the answers on my other question. Now...does anybody have any experience with changing a fuel pump on the 2000 chevy cavalier with 2.2L motor? I know it's it the fuel tank and I'll have to drop the tank to get to it. Other than that...can it be done in our garage or do I need to take it to a real mechanic? We have alot of experience with cars. I ALWAYS change my own oil which is a pain on this car...I've changed the A/C compressor and a few other things. Is the fuel pump something I can do or is it out of my league? Thanks


Derek

2006-11-20 03:50:53 · 6 answers · asked by derek_lee_alby 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have two types of stickers. One is just a long college sticker thats has a clear background with colored lettering and the other is the expensive kind that is professionally cut. I have heard to put soap and water on the window first so that you could move it around. Does this work? Thanks!

2006-11-20 03:48:00 · 13 answers · asked by Jamie C 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Expressed in percent, how efficient are modern internal combustion, gasoline automotive engines -- let's say a Honda or Toyota engine? Anyone have any idea? I am talking about the efficieny in terms of what amount of energy used goes to produce power, and what is wasted as heat, or friction, etc.
Thanks

2006-11-20 03:47:43 · 1 answers · asked by JeffyB 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

if someone gets into a car accident in my car and they are not under my policy, do i get pay for the car being total? i was told yes if the person does not have the same residence as i do.
but my understanding is if they are not on your policy you dont get pay for damages.

2006-11-20 03:45:42 · 4 answers · asked by rossy 1 in Insurance & Registration

It was hit by someone who had insurance with State Farm. There was a witness that said we had the green light when it happened.

2006-11-20 03:42:48 · 4 answers · asked by Jeffrey S 6 in Insurance & Registration

mines a pink limo with pink interiar gergous.

pinky. xx

2006-11-20 03:39:51 · 34 answers · asked by danni 3 in Car Audio

It is the smaller 6 cylinder A/T A/C

2006-11-20 03:38:32 · 2 answers · asked by Daniel H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I wanna know the good points and bad points of having a motorcycle...thanks

2006-11-20 03:36:22 · 29 answers · asked by scorpion13 1 in Motorcycles

My gf's TA needs new front and rear brakes. I would like to do them myself.

Can I use a C-Clamp to spread the calipers or do I need the special tool for this application?

Also, do I need anything special to pull the hubs and repack the wheel bearing or is it pretty straight forward and requiring only basic hand tools?

I'm an experienced mechanic, just not with this car. I like to ask before jumping into things.

Thanks in advance!

2006-11-20 03:32:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to replace my Citroen C5 - too much wrong with it. The main reason that I bought the Citroen was the adjustable suspension which enabled the car to be driven up a very steep ramp to the garage without grounding. I don't want to buy another Citroen - can anyone suggest a replacement in the same price/size bracket which has a short distance between the front wheels and the front of the car so that the front of the car doesn't hit the ground on the way up the ramp? Thanks.

2006-11-20 03:30:37 · 3 answers · asked by Andy S 1 in Other - Car Makes

What should the tire pressure be for a 1991 Ford Escort LX? I cannot find it on the sticker on the door.

2006-11-20 03:25:07 · 5 answers · asked by Yoi_55 7 in Ford

I just bought a 2003 model of nissan frontier(American specs) and i cant find where exactly on the engine is the specific number

2006-11-20 03:22:25 · 2 answers · asked by Ayodele A 2 in Nissan

2006-11-20 03:21:41 · 9 answers · asked by Robotech 2 in Buying & Selling

can't they do the same for a passenger car for a 60 mph crash? I mean, don't the impact energies progress exponentially with increased speed, instead of in a linear fashion? It seems like it wouldn't be too hard to make a regular passenger car so safe that in almost every case, it would be possible for a passenger to walk away from a 60mph wreck.

2006-11-20 03:21:22 · 11 answers · asked by Stretchy McSlapNuts 3 in Safety

I was driving home from work on Friday night when a deer hit the drivers side of my car. The damage is along the drivers side door and the front fender. Due to this damage I can't even use that door, to drive it I have to crawl through the passenger side. I told my husband that the adjuster is supposed to come to the house, and he said don't bother with the adjuster right now and take it to a body shop he has used in the past. He said that what usually happens with an adjuster is that they cut you a check and if the repair cost is more than the check is for then you can get screwed. He says that the adjusters work on comission from the insurance company and that it is in their benefit to save them money. As of today I still haven't spoken with an adjuster. What happens if I just take my car to the shop without the adjuster seeing it? I have already taken pictures of the damage as well to back my claim.

thanks for any advice

2006-11-20 03:13:04 · 12 answers · asked by honeybaby729 3 in Insurance & Registration

2006-11-20 03:09:13 · 19 answers · asked by thack29 1 in Aircraft

96 s10 chevy blazer
4.3 v6 sfi

2006-11-20 03:06:59 · 5 answers · asked by Luke W 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

why do they use red color for traffic lights to STOP,plzzz i need your help for my little brother's homework

2006-11-20 03:06:57 · 4 answers · asked by DEATHMETAL 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

A mother was kicked off a Delta Flight for breastfeeding her baby and not covering up.
Do you think they should of kicked her off?
Was she in the wrong?
What do you think?




I am a breast feeding mother my self and I was shocked but not supprized by this. I do not think she should of been kicked off. Now my self when I feed in public (wich is very rarely) I try to be very discreate about it.

2006-11-20 03:05:01 · 6 answers · asked by JustAsk'n 3 in Aircraft

She is a very lively person makes friends easily and always smiling

2006-11-20 02:58:27 · 10 answers · asked by rams 4 in Buying & Selling

2006-11-20 02:57:58 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

You know that older car smell (mold, mildew); what will get rid of it?

2006-11-20 02:45:52 · 7 answers · asked by Andrew F 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Compare this to a similar car with manual gear transmission. As I would like to switch from manual to automatic on my next car it would be very helpful to hear from drivers who have had the experience of driving both types.

2006-11-20 02:40:43 · 18 answers · asked by wgh 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-11-20 02:38:56 · 6 answers · asked by johnathan_46767 1 in Ford

I have two symptoms that seem to be related:

1) A clicking sound, coming from below my dash. It sounds like a gear thats trying to turn, but can't so it clicks backward, only to try it again. It consistent too, like a heartbeat. Specifically, it is around the area where the radio wiring is.
2) My heater is not working. It blows air out, but it's not warm. I've verified absolutely that I do not have the A/C on by accident. The air does not feel cold per say, but it feels like air from outside being blown inside.

I've checked the fuses, and that doesn't seem to be the issue. Any help is appreciated. While I don't expect to be able to fix this myself, unless it's something reasonably simple, I would like to know what to expect should I take it to a mechanic. Thanks for your time.

2006-11-20 02:35:41 · 4 answers · asked by ravencroft2003 2 in Maintenance & Repairs