Cars & Transportation - 13 March 2007

Hi all, I have a 05 Highlander, 4wd.
When I do the state inspection today, the guy told me that 2 of my tires are worn out, I have to change the tires to pass the inspection, and I was told the original tire is about to last this long. The car only have 20000 mile on that, I don't know why these tires only last such a short period.
If I need to change, what's your suggestion will be? Change 4 or change 2? and what's the brand you recommend.
They recommend the Yokohama, and cost about 530 for 4 include everything.

thanks,

2007-03-13 04:04:44 · 4 answers · asked by ezstudio2006 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Im looking for a new used car and have no idea what to ask dealers to get a more informative anwser from them. Im looking for a luxury sedan if that helps! Thanks!

2007-03-13 04:03:14 · 8 answers · asked by m00ng0des 1 in Buying & Selling

I have had a set of keys stolen for my vectra and now i'm concerned that somebody may steal it. Is there anything i could do to prevent those keys and the remote fob being used. I have an identical set which were'nt stolen. Iv'e been told you could reprogram the fob but would this be enough to stop the original being used as well. Please help...

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2007-03-13 03:57:17 · 1 answers · asked by Jammy 2 in Motorcycles

Generally speaking, is one better than the other as far as accuracy?

2007-03-13 03:52:31 · 9 answers · asked by Max 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking for model train shows - Lionel specifically - that may be held in San Jose or San Francisco, CA area. I have Lionel train pieces that are old that I would like to sell. If you don't know of any shows that are available does anyone know of a collector that may wish to purchase my trains.

2007-03-13 03:50:01 · 4 answers · asked by Sandy H 1 in Rail

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2007-03-13 03:38:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

i have a ford explorer whith an auto trans it is four by four also-- it is strange it leaks about a quart of fluid all at once every four or five days but seems to run fine after that what would cause this == it has a new gasket on the trans pan and new filter-- it seems to do it when it gets hot or i drive it long distances

2007-03-13 03:38:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Plus any good website to look at for my visit to the State. What are the required to buy a RV? And best RV camp site and destestions

2007-03-13 03:36:22 · 2 answers · asked by njnowell 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-03-13 03:31:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I am getting my first car. Which should it be? A Mustang Gt or Mazda Rx8? Both would be brand new? Which one should i get and Why?

2007-03-13 03:30:56 · 6 answers · asked by Nick 1 in Other - Car Makes

2007-03-13 03:25:35 · 2 answers · asked by Mohamed B 1 in Buying & Selling

I'm a 21 year old male who never learnt to ride a push-bike. I have my CBT test in 2 weeks so I can ride a scooter or motorbike. Is it possible to teach yourself to ride a push-bike in this length of time? Road sense is no problem, I have a full driving license, it's mostly just balance that I have a problem with.

2007-03-13 03:21:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

i have a suzuki 650 and it has so much compression that i cant start it, it has a compression release valve but it sill a little tricky

2007-03-13 03:17:53 · 7 answers · asked by Daniel d 1 in Motorcycles

2007-03-13 03:13:08 · 1 answers · asked by lmck 1 in Aircraft

to buy one it is cheap and looks good but iam afraid it breaks down too fast can anybody help me

2007-03-13 03:12:35 · 9 answers · asked by abdou z 1 in Motorcycles

i need to know where the Buffer Amplifier for the speedometer is exactly, and what it looks like. it is not behind the glove box

2007-03-13 03:11:20 · 4 answers · asked by mcdougle 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

car works perfectly but if i dont disconnect the battery at night it will be dead by morning. i have also recieved a few nasty shocks off the body work the car runs great but cant put any electrics on. the altenator and belt seem fine and all warning lights go out over 1500 revs

2007-03-13 03:08:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I don't get it. Please explain on technical terms.

Thank you!

2007-03-13 03:07:18 · 7 answers · asked by inthemaking 2 in Aircraft

Is there a wire or connection that we can replace from an auto parts store instead of taking to the garage?

2007-03-13 03:00:43 · 4 answers · asked by mimil27 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 94 Buick LaSabre. When I was driving my car jerked then cut off. I cut it back on and it cut back off and when I tried to cut it back on it would not work. No lights or anything came on, the car seems completely dead. Can someone please tell me what is wrong with my car?

2007-03-13 02:50:30 · 7 answers · asked by Shantee 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The gas cap has been replaced, it's had a tune-up, oil change and it did have a cracked manifold. All that has been fixed but the engine ligt came back on under less than 300 miles and my fresh oil change and fresh oil is gone basically. there is no leak. No trace is left behind at all. It's just burning oil. What else can it be? The Oxygen sensor?

2007-03-13 02:47:02 · 5 answers · asked by cheryl w 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was drving along the motorway and the water coolant light came on and i stopped straight away and opened the cap and this brown sludge came out. I got the car home on a trailer and the AA man said it was the head gasket.

I also must admit it had been misfiring when cold and the engine warning managment light had been coming on an off for a while but was only orange not red so was going to take it in when i had the chance. I do drive the car hard somtimes!!!!

I have spoken to a good macanic and he said it is very unlikley and in the 25years he's been a macanic he's only done 5 head gaskets on VW Golf's. said it was somthing eles to do with the rad hose.

Can anyone advise?

2007-03-13 02:46:39 · 9 answers · asked by AJ21 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-13 02:45:48 · 24 answers · asked by THATgirl 6 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have just had my car totalled by an uninsured driver,this makes me livid.Does anyone feel the same.

2007-03-13 02:42:24 · 5 answers · asked by tanny 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I am thinking about getting the SLP widemouth but i dont know why it has no mufflers and if that would effect the sound or proformance of my car. please help me

2007-03-13 02:39:41 · 9 answers · asked by dunk 2 in Ford

if I decide to let him pass me, normally I let off the gas, but should I also turn off the signal, after he almost parallels my car, turn on signal again?

2007-03-13 02:36:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

I need to buy a new car. It needs a 5 door and have a 1.6 engine. I have about £8k to spend. Whats my best bet, it will need to last a long time and be as cheap as possible to run.

2007-03-13 02:36:53 · 3 answers · asked by Joanne T 2 in Buying & Selling