Cars & Transportation - 9 April 2007

If you have full coverage and go off of the road and hit a steep ditch and your car is totaled,does insurance companies require a police report to pay your car off or can you just call a wrecking service?

2007-04-09 05:09:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

I have an 84 Chevy Pickup with the GM 6.2 Diesel Engine. The engine came out of a salvage yard, and It is not quite as good at the one that was in it before. I know they say every little bit helps, and I was considering getting a K&N Filter, because I have seen it demonstrated how much more air flow they allow. My question is: Does the increased air flow help with engine performance on a diesel engine? I have been told that change in the air flow will in NO way help a diesel run better, this seems inaccurate, but I want educated opinions. Before, i got 18-20 mpg on the highway, with this engine I only get about 14-15. I don't expect it to make ALL the difference in the world, but will it allow my engine to run and operate smoother and get marginaly better fuel economy? Please, I am thinking a K&N Filter would help, but i dont wanna spend $60 on a filter if it will make no difference.

2007-04-09 05:06:30 · 4 answers · asked by american_muscle_101 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-09 05:05:32 · 2 answers · asked by esotericnymph 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've never gotten into a major accident and the only fender bender i got into there was barely any damage but it was the other guys fault so i called the cops to see what i should do. When the officer showed up he gave the other guy a ticket and told me my insurance would go up if i filed a claim even though it wasnt my fault. In this type of accident (where both cars are still driveable) I am wondering what to do about insurance and documenting everything without anyone having to get a citation.

2007-04-09 05:02:47 · 6 answers · asked by jacobson 1 in Insurance & Registration

2007-04-09 04:57:33 · 12 answers · asked by mrfixit7701 1 in Buying & Selling

To use to adjust the striker post on my car (the post the car latch attaches to)

2007-04-09 04:57:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-09 04:55:00 · 6 answers · asked by m 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

That the engine is ruined. We have 16,000 left on our loan and now have to pay $6400 for a new engine. It is just out of warranty, we have had it for exactly a year. Any suggestions as to what we can do?? No engine lights, no warning anything was wrong.. This is not right!! Dealer is pretty much saying, yeah it sucks for you, now fork over the big bucks. What to do????

2007-04-09 04:53:53 · 10 answers · asked by Smilingcheek 4 in Ford

Purchasing from other companies until the price reached $1.50 would stop this nonsense!

2007-04-09 04:50:39 · 12 answers · asked by Bundy 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

okay.......
chevy ls2 engine
or dodge himi engine
its about speed and preformance
wat will u take??????

2007-04-09 04:47:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes

2007-04-09 04:44:42 · 5 answers · asked by browe66 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

It's an 1100 Goldwing Interstate.

2007-04-09 04:33:41 · 6 answers · asked by mason p 2 in Motorcycles

ive been asking questions but here is another, because of the costs i am either going to do one or the other with the help of my boyfriend, should i fix the head gasket or put in a used engine, its a 99 grand am gt and has 144,000 miles on it, its a 6 cylinder. im not going to a mechanic i cant afford it and i cant take the car back i bought it for 1500 at an auction. i dont really need the car because i have access to my moms chevy cobalt whenever i want, but it is nice to have ur own vehicle ya know, its my first one and i just wanna toy around with it!!!!

2007-04-09 04:29:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pontiac

The striker is the post that the door latch connects with. I don't know what tool to use to adjust this post. Thanks

2007-04-09 04:29:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

ive been asking questions but here is another, because of the costs i am either going to do one or the other with the help of my boyfriend, should i fix the head gasket or put in a used engine, its a 99 grand am gt and has 144,000 miles on it, its a 6 cylinder. im not going to a mechanic i cant afford it and i cant take the car back i bought it for 1500 at an auction. i dont really need the car because i have access to my moms chevy cobalt whenever i want, but it is nice to have ur own vehicle ya know, its my first one and i just wanna toy around with it!!!!

2007-04-09 04:27:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-09 04:24:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Car Audio

My husband and I just purchased a used car a few days ago but this weekend we saw another vehicle that we like better at another dealership thats a newer model and with less miles. So we wanted to know if we are even allowed to trade in a car this soon or are you required to wait a certain period of time. Like a year or two.
Thanks

2007-04-09 04:23:10 · 6 answers · asked by caramel 1 in Buying & Selling

Ford is recalling the cruise control switch because it has a very dangerous defect, that could catch your cars or trucks on fire. It has to do with the deactivation switch in your crusie control switch. Your car may not be on the recall list yet! but it could have the same switch, the ford motor company has started the recall, but is doing it in stages, as to not scare off it's customers. Please e-mail if you have had a a Lin. Mark VIII 1993 with the decribed problems with the cruise control not deactivating correctly.

2007-04-09 04:19:49 · 5 answers · asked by deliciadawn 2 in Lincoln

Knowing that an '06 Toyota Prius has all the latest safety features, and that the '57 Cadillac weighs 5300 lbs. (to the Prius' 2900 lbs.), what car would provide you the better chance of surviving?

2007-04-09 04:19:29 · 11 answers · asked by oh6lbgr8 2 in Safety

I was driving down the street and my truck wasnt at the height level that i wanted it, so i adjust it. Then i see a Police car tailing after me then i get cited. So i would like to know how much this is going to cost me. Its not fair because the cop was saying they are hydraulics which they are not. (He also said my vehicle was in motion, and i know it wasnt rolling)

2007-04-09 04:15:29 · 4 answers · asked by sparky 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have a 2000 Explorer (V6 Vin X) which I have been posting for over the past few days. I put one can of R134 in yesterday and the Y! Community suggested that I was still low. This morning I bought another can with a gauge to refill the AC. The gauge is "Artic Freeze R 134" and on the gauge there is green, blue, yellow and red. It says green is low, blue proper, yellow do not add and red do not add, other problem. My gauge sits at 25 PSI (bottom threshhold for blue or proper) and rises to 45PSI (top threshhold for blue or proper). As the compressor clicks on it drops back down to 25 PSI. This does this every five seconds or so. I added more R134 but the gauage never went into yellow but my AC still isnt that good - should I keep adding or am I at the appropriate levels?

2007-04-09 04:14:40 · 5 answers · asked by fastcarceo25 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Just bought my first car - I'm not looking to become a super mechanic, just want to aviod going to the garage for silly reasons. PS I own a Citoen Saxo.

2007-04-09 04:08:42 · 14 answers · asked by Moose 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-09 04:08:24 · 0 answers · asked by geo_gurney 1 in Rail

he would like a small sporty type car but im not sure... help please

2007-04-09 04:07:59 · 10 answers · asked by questionable 1 in Other - Car Makes

ok i want to attempt to do either job by myself. but how much would a used engine cost. how much would it cost to have someone put it in. i have a 99 grand am gt its a 6 cylinder and the cheapest price i could find to have a head gasket fixed was 1200 i dont have that kind of money, so if getting a used engine is cheaper and possibly the cost of labor to have it put in is cheaper then i will go with that option! thanks!

2007-04-09 04:07:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pontiac

i heard you need to make sure carberator is clean but i dont
know what that is i dont know if thats the only thingwrong with it
but can somebody help me please

2007-04-09 04:02:15 · 7 answers · asked by marlon w 1 in Motorcycles

My cousin can't afford the car payments and wants to add my name to the car loan. Can that be done without refinancing? Will it affect her credit in anyway? Thanks in advance for any and all help.

2007-04-09 04:00:11 · 3 answers · asked by N.W. 1 in Buying & Selling

2007-04-09 03:59:27 · 4 answers · asked by speedy 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

what does an altenator do? What is its purpose?

2007-04-09 03:59:18 · 5 answers · asked by Pokahontas 2 in Mitsubishi

I need to buy a new car. My job requires me to put about 2,000 miles a month on my car and it depreciates the value so quickly. I am a young woman, unmarried with no children but I make a lot of deliveries and need the space. So I am needing a larger car or a smaller SUV. I really liked the design of the Suzuki Grand Vitara but have read mixed reviews on it. I need something reliable and something that gets great gas milage. I also live in mountain country and will occasionally be doing some climbing in the new car.

So I need some advice. What car/suv fits my needs? I know so little about cars that I am afraid that I will pick one based on looks alone. I want to make a smart decision about this.

Currently I drive a 1996 Pontiac Grand Am Coupe 2.4L engine (4 cyl). I want something newer, with four doors, with better trunck space and that still rivals my great gas milage I get currently.

I have about $12,000 to spend...

Thanks in advace for any insight.........

2007-04-09 03:52:59 · 11 answers · asked by hmmmmmmm 2 in Buying & Selling