Cars & Transportation - 27 November 2006

Train A is traveling at 70 MPH. Train B is on the same track as train A and traveling towards it. Train B is traveling at 60 MPH. The train track runs east and west. There is a 15 MPH wind coming directly from the north. The weight of the cargo on Train A and B are both 1,000,000 1bs. There is 45 people on Train A, and 100 people on Train B. Just as the two trains approach each other 65 percent of the people on Train A jump off and 90 percent of the people on Train B jump off. After the two trains collide, how many people will be left on board asuming 3y=x?

2006-11-27 07:16:16 · 9 answers · asked by Skinny 2 in Rail

2006-11-27 07:13:35 · 28 answers · asked by WWF Decade Impaired Fan 2 in Safety

i have a corsa 1.7tdi on a 03 plate.is this price ok?
the car has done 80,000 miles.
can i get away without changing cam belt?

2006-11-27 07:13:27 · 17 answers · asked by itsonlyagame123 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

your about 5 car lengths back waiting at stop light when the guy in front of you pulls forward. you then have to pull forward. you're still waiting on the light and the guy in front of the line pulls forward and stops, then the next guy, next guy, you have this huge azz space now in front of you. if you were trying to do something like look at your map, someone walking down the sidewalk or that cool cd - U keep getting distracted by the guy pulling forward in front of you. if you dont move up with everybody else, somebody in the next lane over jumps in front of you. Why cant you just stop at the freakin white bar where you're suppose to. You cant judge the light, if you could you wouldn't keep *** n up. You're pizzin' everybody off behind you when you do that.

2006-11-27 07:11:56 · 3 answers · asked by situatednut 1 in Commuting

I am looking at purchasing a preowned Mercedes S430 and there is inventory at both licensed dealers, as well as at independent dealers throughout the Los Angeles area. Ultimately I would prefer to go through a licensed dealer, but the deals are much better with an independent. Is there much more risk associated with an independent? If I have a mechanic evaluate the car from an independent dealer, am I buying with confidence, or with my fingers crossed? What should I look for in an independent if I go there? Or, what do I get by going with a licensed MB dealer? Many Thanks!

2006-11-27 07:08:21 · 3 answers · asked by Vinerider 2 in Buying & Selling

the other day i had to go to the store to cash a small check i had to take a bus witch took 45 min. then i had to wait another 45min. before it came back and then i had to ride it home for 45min. all this could have taken 30 min round trip tops if i had a car i have arthritis and it is hard enough to get around with out takeing the bus

2006-11-27 07:00:58 · 8 answers · asked by bluebird12423 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The car runs fine once started. the problem does not occur all the time but every other start. It seems to have good fuel pressure all the tome about 50-55 lbs.

2006-11-27 06:56:30 · 8 answers · asked by Ken P 2 in Chevrolet

I have a 1998 toyota camry and it makes a ticky-tocky noise from the tire and it also make a rattling sound from the rear someplace. Can you please help me. Maintence didn't do any good!

2006-11-27 06:55:56 · 4 answers · asked by Tyler 2 in Toyota

2006-11-27 06:51:10 · 14 answers · asked by FUSIONMASTER 3 in Ford

Someone braked so hard that I almost went into the back of him today. I had to skid at 70mph on the motorway to avoid hitting him...grrrrrr.

2006-11-27 06:47:21 · 13 answers · asked by Warlord 2 in Safety

A Mazda is my dream car and has been for a while but recently my mom's friend was telling me how she and others(which have also said so) have had Mazda's and the car's aren't that great. They say that they aren't reliable, always need repairs done,and don't last.

2006-11-27 06:47:19 · 11 answers · asked by fudgemommie 2 in Other - Car Makes

My truck came with vinyl non carpet floors, and I was wondering if it was possible to put regular carpet floors in it and how much it usually costs?

2006-11-27 06:45:44 · 4 answers · asked by aj lewis 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

1991 four speed jetta shift pattern photo need to see a picture of the stick shift,need to see a picture....

2006-11-27 06:45:35 · 1 answers · asked by r c 1 in Volkswagen

preferably sheets of steel you find from domestic tin cans

2006-11-27 06:39:08 · 19 answers · asked by Ellie D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-27 06:39:07 · 4 answers · asked by charlene h 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

what does it mean when your car doesnt come on the only thing that comes on is the readio when i put the key in the ignition no engine

2006-11-27 06:34:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes

I have a battery that is almost dead. somebody gave me a new battery, but it's not the same dimensions. The cranking amps are about the same. I would like to know if using that other battery will damage my car?

2006-11-27 06:34:37 · 15 answers · asked by lupe 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

So last nite i was driving home and i was really tired so i hit a curb and i got an instant flat tire. i put the flat on, but now i dont no what to do. can i just inflate my original tire and re-use it, or is it useless?

2006-11-27 06:33:51 · 10 answers · asked by Mayapples 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I egreed to make my past due payments but they did not wait for me. They went home and took the truck in a very old towed truck that had no power to lift my truck. I agreed to give them the key. They gave me a phone number that is disconected so I do not know what to do now.

2006-11-27 06:33:25 · 3 answers · asked by Tony R 1 in Buying & Selling

Don't want to fix car because niece's dad is mechanic and he can do it for less and she can have a car. I also lost the title. Can they just get a lost title or do I have to. Do I have to register it in my name first in Ca. I never drove it and I have had it for 6 months.

2006-11-27 06:26:10 · 4 answers · asked by tru 1 in Insurance & Registration

2006-11-27 06:21:36 · 10 answers · asked by Rick S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2001 camero ss,2001 aucra interga,2003 honda accord.2003 nissian altima,

2006-11-27 06:20:21 · 5 answers · asked by misael7391 1 in Buying & Selling

number 3 cylinder misfire,plugs changed,coil packs switched,no difference,intake gaskets changed,problem gone for about an hour then turns on check engine light again.
any ideas,thanks

2006-11-27 06:14:39 · 5 answers · asked by doug b 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have changed 6 spark plugs, bosch plat, changed motor oil,filter, and added an upgraded air filter, K&N, my astro hesitated when going 30mph and higher,or even sometimes, when i stop and go, then in a couple of minutes, the service engine soon lights come up, can anyone please help, im also trying to upgraded parts too, and im just thinking about buying a turbo

2006-11-27 06:10:06 · 6 answers · asked by alexb882001 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

well i've been driving around for 9 months now w/out insurance. my car's a 2001 dodge neon standard model and i paid cash for it (no car note). im afraid that if im pulled over by the chp my car will get towed. im on a budget and i really need an affordable monthly premium. im 28 yrs old i got my driving license at 26 yrs old then got 2 tickets like 2 months later. one ticket was a failure to yield on a right turn w/ a red light and as a result i caused an accident but there was no bodily harm or property damage to the other driver only to my car it was totaled and i wasn't harmed. i recently was pulled over and given a speeding ticket too. what is the difference in full vs. liability insurance? i do know that liability is cheaper. which should i consider? also does anyone know of any insurance co. that don't require a huge down payment to start?and would insure my car w/out a huge monthly premium?

2006-11-27 06:09:29 · 13 answers · asked by ? 1 in Insurance & Registration

I have a pickup automatic transmission I put my code reader on and it said I have a transmission temparature sensor fault/out of range! could this make my truck shift hard, it did not shift hard at frist but one day it just started shifting hard! and can they stop the hard shifting without taking my transmission out?

2006-11-27 06:08:07 · 6 answers · asked by thehazymoon 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Aren't buses or subway cars more likely to get in accidents, just like cars, in which you are required to wear a seat belt? On airplanes, however, how much safety/protection does the seat belt offer in case of a crash?

Just a silly question.

2006-11-27 06:06:43 · 7 answers · asked by Misou 2 in Safety

I want to know where each penny goes for an average journey.

2006-11-27 06:03:25 · 3 answers · asked by Nick 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-11-27 06:03:05 · 3 answers · asked by shelly B 1 in Dodge

The warning lights still work and the fuses are ok. i think it is the relay flasher unit under the steering wheel but i dont no which one
It would help if i brought a haynes manual but im tight. can anyone point me in the right direction so i can fix it myself and save money

2006-11-27 06:02:21 · 3 answers · asked by paulbrad25@btinternet.com 1 in Renault