Cars & Transportation - 9 March 2007

A rod bearing in my engine broke, and destroyed it. The mechanic that I went to searched and searched for a new engine (2000 Chevy S10) and the cheapest he could find was $1450 (used). For anyone who's had experience with this, is this a good price?

2007-03-09 02:18:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I built a speaker box out of particle board and was wondering if ordinary black paint would stick to it without flaking off, or is their another type of paint that is better (maybe a certain name brand)

2007-03-09 02:14:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Car Audio

My transmission fluid is kind of dirty and transmission is a little rough shifting from gear to gear... The transmission shop refuses to do a flush and change fluid saying that new fluid is going to turn all those tiny metal particles loose and it will result in a lock-up. They insist on dismantling the whole thing and charging me $400 for it. Do you think what they're saying makes sense or its a rip-off?

Also, what is the difference between changing the fluid and flushing and changing?

I have a 99 BMW 528 with 77k miles

2007-03-09 02:09:51 · 11 answers · asked by Rona9 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Do I need a certain wrench or socket? Or is there a universal tool for removing the wheel nuts?

2007-03-09 02:09:19 · 5 answers · asked by Christian 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-09 02:09:01 · 6 answers · asked by Chris 2 in BMW

I used to go to FastTrack. But switched to Shell since yesterday. This morning, the car seems to be picking-up real slow and pressing on the gas makes it go all wheezy. Once it picks up speed, which is quite late, the car does run fast, however. Has anyone experienced a problem when switching brands? Or do you think this is something else?

2007-03-09 02:07:47 · 4 answers · asked by Zac 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-09 02:07:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

And have just found out that there is a no smoking ban in all TAXIS from the 1st of JULY at last

2007-03-09 02:06:35 · 21 answers · asked by colin050659 6 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I closed my car door on the metal part of the seatbelt, the door doesn't seem to be damaged but now the light signaling that a door of the car is open is on constantly even though everything is securely closed..does anyone know how I can fix that?

2007-03-09 02:02:49 · 6 answers · asked by Lou 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-09 01:56:12 · 7 answers · asked by Pinaki Banerjee 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Mazda 6i grand touring 21000 new
Cobalt LTZ 18500 New
06 Cobalt LTZ 17K miles 14500

Anyone know where to find consumer reports?

2007-03-09 01:53:53 · 5 answers · asked by Just Curious 1 in Buying & Selling

2007-03-09 01:47:57 · 15 answers · asked by derek o 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a Dual XDVD710 in my truck. It was working fine until I installed my subwoofers/amps in the truck. After about a week or two of making the rear window flex and my windshield wipers bounce on the glass, I can't get my cd's to eject. It pulls them in fine with no problem, but it's tricky to get one out. Sometimes it comes out just far enough so I can grab it and pull it out. I know I should'nt do this, and under normal operation I would'nt... but it's the only way I can get it out right now.

I also know the Dual brand is cheap but come on, it should've lasted longer than this. Only reason I got the Dual is because its so affordable.

2007-03-09 01:47:35 · 3 answers · asked by Jason 1 in Car Audio

For the past 18 months I've been building a custom Harley (with sidecar) peice by peice in the back bedroom of my brother's doublewide. Went to take her out for the first time and even taking off the handlebars, the damn thing wont fit through the door. Anyone know how hard it is to take a couple wall panels off a mobile home?

2007-03-09 01:46:24 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

check engine light is on and it hesitates at constant speeds more when the cruise is on at the transition of gas on/off. garage read the computer and it said bank 1 low fuel. he told me to replace the fuel filter. i did and cleaned both 02 sensors as well. check engine light came back on the next day. help me please

2007-03-09 01:46:18 · 4 answers · asked by jnicho6 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My friend has one with 140,000 miles on it that needs an axle... He wants $2500 for it and says it's worth 4k but he's too lazy to sell it... Will it last much longer?

2007-03-09 01:40:02 · 6 answers · asked by Jason 6 in Honda

2007-03-09 01:39:47 · 3 answers · asked by hdmorrison 1 in Safety

Anyone know how to re-programme a plip key for a Peugeot 406 p reg ??

2007-03-09 01:38:11 · 3 answers · asked by Daylight 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-09 01:31:09 · 9 answers · asked by vk a 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm thinking ignition module or the coil itself. Is there a way to check? Also maybe condensor. I know it's common. What's the most common failure? Thanks!!!

2007-03-09 01:26:12 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

This is just an observation, but I get taxis everyday, and not one of the taxi drivers that pick me up ever wear seat belts! I wont get in a car unless I can use a seatbelt, I think its really stupid to put yourself at risk unneccessarily. Also, isnt it illegal?? So... my question is whether taxi drivers are exempt from the laws surrounding wearing seat belts? And even if they are, why the hell dont they wear seat belts?! They're in the car all the time, and therefore surely more likely to have an accident...?!

2007-03-09 01:25:52 · 12 answers · asked by Biznitch 2 in Safety

at least all the fatties of this world might have an incentive to lose some weight then !

2007-03-09 01:25:08 · 11 answers · asked by Mark L 1 in Aircraft

My truck is having trouble starting and my battery tested out positive. So it's either the starter or the battery cables. I tapped on the starter, but it still didn't start up, so I'm assuming the cables are bad. I mean, it does have 228,000 miles on it. Ha.

2007-03-09 01:23:11 · 2 answers · asked by mogdrummer 1 in Chevrolet

it's an acura cl

2007-03-09 01:23:06 · 8 answers · asked by jahrells 2 in Honda

I'm wondering what the 0-60, quarter mile, and top speed are for a 2000 Trans Am WS6 w/ an automatic transmission. The only numbers I can find are for the 6 speed manual. It has a LS1 5.7L V8 and puts out 320HP w/ the ram air. Thanks.

2007-03-09 01:21:55 · 4 answers · asked by icnmayhem 1 in Pontiac

2007-03-09 01:07:53 · 4 answers · asked by waterlilly5 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

It was 7 pence a litre more expensive than regular petrol (That is £3.50 more for a full tank of petrol) My question is...Is this worth buying or is it a waste of money. Thank you for your answers.

2007-03-09 01:05:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-09 01:05:40 · 6 answers · asked by ganesan d 2 in Insurance & Registration

I have a toyota cresada that was sitting with the head off.posible blown head gasket.i put it all back together and the lifters was rattling. took it back apart found out some of the lifters was stuck so i soaked them in gas losend them up.all were working put it back together.now they are rattling again.there is no adjustment for this car are the lifters just shot? can sombody help me? this is the 2.8 liter twin over head cam toyota cresada

2007-03-09 01:04:42 · 4 answers · asked by David W 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-09 00:59:00 · 8 answers · asked by rosalie b 2 in Buying & Selling