Cars & Transportation - 16 May 2007

can't the government set some sort of cap on the price?

2007-05-16 05:54:23 · 13 answers · asked by superzach5 1 in Commuting

So, I didnt get gas, but who did. I hope it worked, I dont know... Who thinks it worked, or didnt, and why??

2007-05-16 05:54:14 · 7 answers · asked by Kristy 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

its a 98 mitsubishi galant 2.4L 83K miles. It almost sounds like your putting a piece of paper in a fan faintly. that noise never gets louded, but more high pitched and faint when you increase speed from idleing. any ideas?
ALSO, a knocking noise when i start the car up like its not getting oil, but its full..

2007-05-16 05:46:28 · 3 answers · asked by Dave S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-16 05:46:08 · 7 answers · asked by sugerbutt 1 in Safety

i have a Lexus gs 300 that I am thinking about just posting on one of these websites where people look for opportunities of owning or leasing a leased vehicle that someone else does not want any more

2007-05-16 05:45:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

2007-05-16 05:29:12 · 14 answers · asked by Kara M 1 in Ford

. Two auto technicians are discussing the stages of engine operation. Auto Technician A says during the intake stage of engine operation, the intake valve is open and the piston is moving upward in the cylinder. Auto Technician B says the intake stage of engine operation is directly followed by the power stage. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Only Technician A is correct.
B. Only Technician B is correct.
C. Both Technician A and Technician B are correct.
D. Neither Technician A nor Technician B is correct.

I know that C is incorrect! Please help

2007-05-16 05:27:33 · 15 answers · asked by Heather! 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-16 05:18:35 · 9 answers · asked by john g 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-16 05:16:55 · 8 answers · asked by adreamofmyown 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My car's steering wheel is torn in the middle and the airbag will not work if I am in an accident. If I buy another steering at a salvage place and replace it will the airbag in the new steering wheel work?

2007-05-16 05:13:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I took it to the shop because it would die in an intersection and get all choked and die. I drive it places like to the vet with the dog and to the wood pile to dump off branches etc... I thought I would get it fixed. I also told the mechanic it pulled to the left when I hit the brakes,and I thought it may be a brake problem.
I called yesterday and they put in a re built carberator and a brake calliper on one side and gave me a bill of $601.00.
Is this in the ball park or did they screw me over? What would you expect to pay for this?
I could be paranoid because I am a 42 yr old single female.

2007-05-16 05:10:50 · 7 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

What are some opinions (as far as sound quality) on mid-pipes and cat-back setups?

2007-05-16 05:09:23 · 5 answers · asked by Jeff H 2 in Ford

What can I do if I bought a truck somewhere and the something went wrong with the brakes right after I bought it and there is nothing they can do to fix it. I believe they said it was something to do with the abs system. It is a certified used vehicle from ford. They are supposed to check these things before they sell them right? What can I do to prove they sold me a faulty vehicle to begin with and well constitute a fraud.

2007-05-16 05:07:46 · 15 answers · asked by John 2 in Buying & Selling

Why oh why oh why do so many fat middle-aged men think that Harley's are "cool"?

There's a Harley showroom near where I live, and every Saturday, regular as clockwork, several dozen aging, greying old men get dropped off at the Harley place by their wives IN FULL LEATHERS and then proceed to "hang out" looking at those travesty of motorcycles before being picked up again an hour or so later.

Best of all though, they all have top-rockers proclaiming their allegience to a certain "chapter".

Do these guys think they're the Hell's Angels? They just look very very sad indeed.

Are you one of the aforementioned "bikers"? If so, why do you do it? Have you no shame or taste? If you want to ride motorbikes, that's cool, but for God's sake, get a DECENT bike. No one thinks you're the Hell's Angels - you are all far too sqeaky-clean, and I'm pretty sure that the half-dozen or so Angels that I know would either find it hilarious, or would be very insulted.

2007-05-16 04:57:12 · 36 answers · asked by BushRaider69 3 in Motorcycles

Did they magically drop like they supposedly did in 1997 (urban legend)?

Or did they go up as I predicted in some of my earlier responses to the protest, because the oil companies knew people would have to buy gas today after skipping yesterday?

2007-05-16 04:55:22 · 10 answers · asked by Uncle Pennybags 7 in Commuting

1978 honda cb550 front spoke rim has a runout of about 1/4 inch not to bad on street but sucks on highway. what is the process of tightening the spokes to get perfect?

2007-05-16 04:52:49 · 6 answers · asked by fastest57chevy 2 in Motorcycles

2007-05-16 04:49:21 · 10 answers · asked by mickymo1 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Bought a '99 Ford Explorer Sport from the dealer in Nov '05, so i've had it 18mos now and they're offering to buy it back. If i still owe on it (which i do), they'll pay off whatever I owe and start on a clean slate w/ a new (i mean new to me, not necessarily brand new) car with no downpayment needed. I still have 28mos left to pay off my current car. I have above average credit but less than 3yrs of credit history. Is it better to just pay off my current car or is this trade-in deal they're offering worth going through with it?

2007-05-16 04:48:05 · 7 answers · asked by BrwnEyes 2 in Buying & Selling

I hear that many U.S. police departments are no longer supporting Lojack. Is there any literature to support this.

2007-05-16 04:44:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

For instance, I know that I should get regular oil changes. What other regular maintenance like that should I doing?

2007-05-16 04:44:26 · 5 answers · asked by dullerd 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hello, I am on a hunt for a small car (I love little hatchbacks). However, I also need something with a powerful engine, since all my driving is on highways in southern NY. So far, nothing has really fit the bill, but I thought the ford focus hatchback looked like a great candidate (haven't gotten over there for a test drive yet). However, in the course of my internet search, i can't find any evidence of a focus hatchback with automatic transmission... does it seriously only come in manual? If anyone knows, i'd appreciate some info (and feel free to make personal suggestions, etc.!) Thank you!

2007-05-16 04:38:37 · 4 answers · asked by hannah e 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

My car was backed into a tree. It was very dark, and couldn't see. It broke my light out and also damaged the right of the bumper above the muffler. I have an 06 Chrysler 300C. If I report this to my insurance, do you think my rates will go up? I purchased the lights online last night because the factory ones would be outrageous. I am thinking about just paying for the car to be fixed myself, just so it won't be reflected on my insurance. What does everyone else think?

2007-05-16 04:35:28 · 3 answers · asked by brittlynn 3 in Insurance & Registration

2007-05-16 04:31:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-05-16 04:29:45 · 19 answers · asked by efwisocap 3 in Buying & Selling

My rear tire on my Harley has a roofing nail in it. I want to repair it.

2007-05-16 04:26:54 · 6 answers · asked by Brian B 2 in Motorcycles

2007-05-16 04:17:32 · 10 answers · asked by tlg513 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We would FORCE "them" to store it in THEIR tanks at the stations, lowering the price: Supply and Demand (less of it).

2007-05-16 04:07:57 · 8 answers · asked by LELAND 4 in Commuting

replacing evaporator

2007-05-16 04:02:50 · 3 answers · asked by ibfixintoo 2 in Volvo

My 2002 Chevy Impala is having problems...?
I have a 2002 Impala LS and the security message light comes on, then battery picture, then service engine soon message and they keep repeating, at the same time this happens, the air conditioning stops blowing cool air. When I turn the car off, my radio goes to locked and the trunk release pops open. When I go to restart the car, my automatic tracking is off and has to be turned back on. All this only happens when it is about 78 degrees or more outside. Never happens in the morning or when it is under 78 degrees. Sometimes the trunk pops when you open the passenger side door. After I turn the car off and key out my radio and air and lights stay on. It usually only does it when it's hot outside. Also my door locks will go crazy and click over and over. Any advice??

2007-05-16 03:45:06 · 6 answers · asked by samantha s 1 in Chevrolet

2007-05-16 03:25:14 · 9 answers · asked by ladders 1 in Boats & Boating