Cars & Transportation - 31 March 2007

2007-03-31 05:26:59 · 10 answers · asked by beatleleaf 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Every time I have something go wrong with a car, any of the cars I've had, I go to the part store and get to listen to how any other model of car would have the part for so much cheaper but mine is "special" model so it requires a more expensive part....What kind of vehicle would I have to have to always be able to go to parts store and get what I need for a reasonable price and not have to listen to the same bull about needing a "special" part?

For example, I had a '94 Chevy Blazer - 4 x4 , 4 door. They said because it was a four door instead of a 2 door that it required "special" parts that were more expensive...

2007-03-31 05:26:47 · 11 answers · asked by AessaMenevrah 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I cosigned a car with my GF but now we are broken up. We are still financing the car. How do I remove her name from the title?

2007-03-31 05:18:27 · 11 answers · asked by Brandon S 2 in Insurance & Registration

2007-03-31 05:15:53 · 16 answers · asked by nuteddyboy 1 in Commuting

I had to borrow this nissan maxima from my stepdad until i got my car back from the dealer, and that day the car was working fine. This morning i tried turning it on and it wouldnt start. The radio turned on so the battery was ok. The oil level was ok too, and there was no clicking noise so i dont think it was the starter. I checked the coolant and it was all empty. Do you think that if i put coolant in that would turn the car on or could there be more problems than just that?

2007-03-31 05:09:55 · 8 answers · asked by lordchaos88 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I checked and sprayed the wiring harnesses thinking I may have knocked something loose, but all looks good. Now what do I need to do? How hard is a motorcycle to rewire if need be? HELP!!!

2007-03-31 05:08:30 · 3 answers · asked by Grazza 2 in Motorcycles

Why can't i put some other liquid into it like water or cheap cider to make it work? Someone must be able to figure out a way to make other liquid power a car.
Any ideas??

2007-03-31 05:03:35 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

Hello gurus,

My car runs fine but last night the MIL turned on. My mechanic is busy for a few days and i am anxious to find out what it is. I checked the obvious and these are what i find -

1) gas cap is tightly shut
2) checked the exhaust - its clear
3) there is no loss of power at any speed
4) there is no ticking / knocking sound from the engine.
5) the radiator neck has a few drops of coolant around it - i donno if its a leak
6) the engine doesnt overheat (i.e. the temperature needle always stays at 50%)
7) i got an oil change 1 month ago.
8) the transmission is fine

If anyone could help me in guessing what it could be it ( or atleast tell me if it could be serious), it would be highly appreciated. I dont trust the other mechanics around my town and therefore hesitate to go to them.

thanks in advance!

2007-03-31 04:58:39 · 2 answers · asked by mrcool101 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Ford windstar, 1998, 3.8L, 67,000 miles with tuneup done, plugs and wires changed, runs fine

2007-03-31 04:50:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

It started cutting out when I'd hit about 50 mph. I could go below that or above that and it was fine. Then last week it started acting like it was going to die just at an idle. Now the motor is shaking back and forth when I start it. If I give it gas it levels out until I let off. Any ideas?I just had the oil changed, transmission filter and fluid and the air filter, plugs and boots all changed.

2007-03-31 04:48:11 · 3 answers · asked by MsBhavn 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

my mate says his wife was a air hostess and has landed there is she winding him up?

2007-03-31 04:44:06 · 31 answers · asked by need2know 1 in Aircraft

example all ot them are above 100 watts output and i have the supporting wiring relays installed:
would you go to:

HID blue colored lamp (super white output)
are they good and bright enough for safety of driver's vision?

or just the stock colored?

what about yellow colored bulb?

what else can u suggest?

thanks

2007-03-31 04:40:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

When I hit the gas the voltometer drops to about 10, when cruising it stays around 14. when gas is depressesed lights are dimmer, windshield wipers are slow, etc. could it be battery problem? or alternator? or something else It's a 98 gmc jimmy

2007-03-31 04:28:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 1989 GMC jimmy full size 4X4 with a 350 fuel injected engine that has well over 100,000 miles on it....
The ol girl started ticking a few days ago, im pretty sure its the lifters and I am planning to change the oil to strait 40 weight valvoline and adjust the lifters...... If this does not help what else can I do? The ticking is heard from the top of the engine but I can hear it at the bottom as well (hopeing its the lifters)
Also is my engine doomed to die soon???
please help so I can fix the ol girl up... :]



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I have done auto body for 8 years so I know my stuff im not just guessing or speculating... although I am by far no mechenic I do know the basics... I will be working on this myself because I trust no hands but mine on my baby! :]
PLEASE HELP ME SAVE HER!!!!

2007-03-31 04:16:55 · 6 answers · asked by mindfog27 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

blazer,4.3L,auto,130K,transfer case engages front driveshaft,vaccum actuator under hood works,but vaccum is present in 2WD or4WD,makes no difference if plunger on actuator is in or out,no front axle lock

2007-03-31 04:08:17 · 2 answers · asked by t u RB o 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-31 04:05:50 · 2 answers · asked by deedee25 1 in Dodge

I have a sub and an amp i want to be able to control the level of bass or the volumn of the sub. my amp doesnt have a jack (like a telephone jack) for on those those remote knobs. Do you think my best bet would be to get a knob that connect through the rca cables from the back of the radio to the amp?

2007-03-31 03:46:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Car Audio

A couple of my friends said to just wait til I have a quarter tank of gas or less and then put in my new fuel filter, but I still want to find the fuel shut off valve. I have a 95 Ford Ranger truck. I have the special tool for detaching the old filter. I have ramps to drive my truck up onto as the manual says to use. Please help.

2007-03-31 03:31:56 · 8 answers · asked by schlierkamp 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-31 03:24:17 · 4 answers · asked by mikehauen 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I recently changed all the spark plugs and wires, rotor cap,and a new thing that needs the points set. Now the truck ran before i did all that, could it be that it doesnt run because the points are not set? I dont know that much about trucks so , what feeler gauge should i use or shall i say what points do i set them at?.......Now i do know the arm moves horizontal and you use an allen wrench to set it i think...PLEASE GIVE ANSWERS IN YOUR SIMPLEST EXPLANATION ON HOW TO DO THAT AND IF THAT IS THE REASON WHY IT DOESNT START UP ......it does turn over but it just wont catch spark

2007-03-31 03:20:18 · 4 answers · asked by belon187 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I observed a loaded train stop near a small town. It appeared the crew exited the cab and walked across the street to a mini-mart and bought snacks then started on their way. Is this normal? Perhaps one of the crew was sick and needed something? I just thought it was strange.

2007-03-31 03:08:48 · 11 answers · asked by Redtic 2 in Rail

2007-03-31 02:58:00 · 8 answers · asked by Tonio 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The buick's check engine light is on. It starts normally, then when i put it into drive it just stays there until push down on the gas pedal repeatedly, then it will finally push off gradually and then when it gets up to 20 mph or so it starts working again normally. I went to Midas and they, unsurprisingly referred me to a transmission place - $$$$$ - I was wondering if there are any alternatives before throwing in the towel.

2007-03-31 02:57:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-31 02:47:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-31 02:39:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

It do to make your car faster, how does it work?

2007-03-31 02:25:30 · 14 answers · asked by L*D 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

The horn on my 18 year old Volvo just started beeping by it self. I just had the brakes fixed and don't want
to take it back to the shop as that was costly enough. Its a 240 wagon. Also had the back wiper fixed too as it had stopped working. Can I fix the horn myself with limited mechanical knowledge?

2007-03-31 02:22:04 · 5 answers · asked by greenfrogs 7 in Volvo

I changed my own oil this morning. When I went to the store the transmission started slipping and after a mile or two the exhaust started smoking bad. Then there was a hell of a noise and the motor stopped running. Now it wont turn over but the battery has all kinds of power. I have never changed oil before but yes I remembered to put the new oil in the dipstick with the red plastic cap. Help

2007-03-31 02:15:08 · 7 answers · asked by The Colonel 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought a car 3 weeks ago and put 2,000 down for the 12,000 dollar loan that I was "approved" for. I get a call yesterday from the dealer saying that there is a problem with the loan and I would have to return the car or get a cosigner for the loan. Not only that but I would lose the 2000 down payment because it would be considered a rental fee! I would expect this from a used car lot salesman but I got the car from a Regal dealership. What should I do? I know Florida is infamous for frauds and scams but is this even legal?

2007-03-31 01:52:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

2007-03-31 01:49:15 · 9 answers · asked by the river 1 in Aircraft