Cars & Transportation - 18 May 2007

2007-05-18 14:47:12 · 4 answers · asked by userx 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a few cars I would like to rotate the tires on, but I wanted to check and see if something I heard about was true. I heard that radial tires need to stay rolling in the same direction because of something inside the tire that will cause it too wear faster if it changes directions. I don't know the details I just want to know how to rotate my radial tires.

2007-05-18 14:43:05 · 12 answers · asked by Mr.Steven 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

so im almost 17 years old. i want to buy my first car in a few months. im thinking somewhere in the $8000-9000 range?? how much do you think i would have to pay a month for it. and does anyone know average insurance costs for teenagers?? i would really appreciate the help! thanks!

2007-05-18 14:36:06 · 2 answers · asked by ♥ 3 in Buying & Selling

2007-05-18 14:33:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pontiac

2007-05-18 14:33:50 · 6 answers · asked by lallie l 1 in Insurance & Registration

The spark plug on my 2005 Honda 400EX keeps fouling up. I am the only rider on it and I do not choke it to start it, and I do not ride it in 4th gear going 10 mph either. I clean the air filter regularly and it is bone stock, no mods at all. It seems to be getting worse as it will hardly idle. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-05-18 14:25:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

1993 Chrysler Concorde. When driving, the instrument lights dimmed, the (after market) radio died, and the ABS light came on. A few seconds later, the ABS light went off and the radio came back on. About a minute later the car died and would not start, but it started normally about an hour later.

Testing with a voltmeter, I get around 12V across the battery when the car is off. When the car is running, the voltage across the battery slowly drops until it hits about 8.5V at which time the car dies. After sitting for awhile, the battery will be at 12V again and the experiment can be repeated.

I replaced the battery, and had the alternator tested at an auto parts store. It checked out ok. Any ideas?

2007-05-18 14:23:54 · 11 answers · asked by Rob 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a hydraulic winch with 24 volt solenoids that i have hooked to 12 volts the winch works fine,is there any possability of damaging the solenoids by only running 12 volts through them?

2007-05-18 14:21:11 · 4 answers · asked by dirt racer 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

In the 70s/80s TV program Happy days wot make/model of motor cycle did the fonz ride.

2007-05-18 14:08:12 · 11 answers · asked by sillyarsestu 2 in Motorcycles

I have a 1992 Mercury Sable that wont turn over completely and start. The battery tests between 13 and 14 volts and the starter will try to turn over the engine but it seems like it is straining. The more I try to start the car the more it will turn over (if this makes any sense). After about 5 to 8 times, the starter will turn over the engine and it will start. The battery still tests between 13 and 14 when it is running but, when I turn it off, it wont start again. Any thoughts?

2007-05-18 14:08:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anthony S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-18 13:52:47 · 13 answers · asked by lallie l 1 in Buying & Selling

I am new to sport bikes. I have a ninja650. Its fun and has enough power/torque to keep me happy for now. Ive rode for almost 700mi. in 2 months. The other day i merged onto I75 south of Tampa. I was following some guy in a mini-van going 40mph. I was trying to merge but the van wasnt speeding up. I got pissed and nailed it. I noticed as i leaned out to pass the bike sorta had a drifting feeling. I still felt that i had control and loved it. Was i wheeling or just unloading the front suspension.
As soon as I hit 4th I was at about 80mph and the front came down some and I had normal control.

2007-05-18 13:51:53 · 6 answers · asked by Patrick H 2 in Motorcycles

Like Lucy used to say,"And you call your answer'English'"? There is another pertinent statement, "Who knows a lot, tries to find out more. Who knows nothing tries to teach others." This is applicable to your attempts to teach me English without any knowledge of the subject of your own.

2007-05-18 13:44:45 · 6 answers · asked by Ann V 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Thank you all for your answers but I just found out that my lower intake manifold has got a leak. can somebody tell if they have any idea how much this is going to cost to repair? and should i take it to a dealer or any mechanic shop will do?
thank you

2007-05-18 13:39:59 · 3 answers · asked by gsi11 1 in Pontiac

what do you have to do to get a bike license, and how hard is it to obtain.

2007-05-18 13:37:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

We've got a regular sedan-type car right now, but we just found out we're expecting our third little one, and it's just not going to be big enough. We need to get either a van or SUV, but our credit is awful and we can't afford a bigger payment or a second payment. So what should we do? Is there any way to trade in our car (which we bought about 1 year ago and still have lots to pay on) and get a bigger one without having to pay waaaaay more? The only thing I can think of is to buy a used van from a private individual, but I'm kind of scared it won't be reliable, and it would probably still be more than we can afford.... Help!! :)
Thanks so much!!!!

2007-05-18 13:21:19 · 4 answers · asked by Shivering 2 in Buying & Selling

Can anyone give me some sites to look at that has lift kits for a 1997 ford explorer 2WD?

2007-05-18 13:07:34 · 5 answers · asked by stabnhobo 1 in Ford

I HAD A CD PLAYER INSTALLED AND THE SO CALLED (PROFESSIONAL) DIDNT TELL ME THAT THE RADIO WAS MISSING A WIRE UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE! HOW CAN I GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED? THANKS IN ADVANCE!

2007-05-18 12:51:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Car Audio

2007-05-18 12:45:33 · 4 answers · asked by Just a guy 4 in Motorcycles

ALSO, HOW MUCH DID YOU PAY. COMMENTs, COMPLAINTS ETC...

2007-05-18 12:29:08 · 5 answers · asked by mystery 2 in Motorcycles

My car is a 1999 Toyota Camry LE 4 cylinder.

I brought in a failed emissions report with a code on it to the auto shop. I looked up the code online and found out it had something to do with the park/neutral safety switch. I told them about it but they said it would cost $105 just for the diagnostic. Sure enough, about 4 hours later they call me and say it has something to do with the neutral/park safety switch and that it'll be $495 total to fix it.

The guy that called said it was because the part was rare and that it's only available from a Toyota dealer, said it was about $300. I really have no idea what these things go for, and I can't seem to find it anywhere online either. I found some other make neutral/park safety switches for a couple dollars, but I'm hoping that's something different.

Anyone know anything about these safety switches? Are they really this expensive to replace?

Thanks so much for any help guys.

2007-05-18 12:23:06 · 8 answers · asked by Epik 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

THEY WANT ME TO PAY WHITH WESTERN UNION WIRE BEFORE I RECIEVE THE ITEM THE COMPANY WHANTS ME TO SEND THE MONEY TO ITALY,ROME IT LOOKS LIKE ITS NOT REAL THING (FRAUD) THEY ALSO HAVE ANOTHER NAME (SHIP GLOBAL HOME)

2007-05-18 12:00:07 · 3 answers · asked by CARLOS C 1 in Motorcycles

i have a Kawasaki spectre 750.
im having problems with the motor, if i wanted to rebuild it my self, how would i go about doing that.
e-mail me if needed

2007-05-18 11:56:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

A Honda Aero 50cc
only 314 miles on it and
only $ 600.00
BUT ...it's an ' 83 !

It would be my first scooter. I don't mind riding in the bike lane
but I have to get up a few hills and I'm ( wince ) 200 lbs !
Would this one have the power to get up a few hills?
Is mileage more important than age or vice versa when it
comes to it falling apart soon ?
I've got to decide this A.S.A.P.
Please help !

2007-05-18 11:45:20 · 7 answers · asked by Marsh 1 in Motorcycles

I have a motorcycle but no licence, what happens if i get pulled
over by law enforcement while riding my motorcycle?

2007-05-18 11:44:11 · 12 answers · asked by mia 1 in Motorcycles

Hi

I was at a parking lot today and noticed something on my tire. On my front left tire there is a mark that looks like someone tried to slash it. The cut is not deep (about 1/3 cm deep, and 1/2 cm wide) and is about a foot long. There is metal (ring mail type) showing underneath, but only the outer layer of the tire is actually cut.

I was wondering how long you think the tire could last. I don't know how long its been there (no more than 2 weeks). Its on the outer edge of the tire and does not take the full force of the cars weight like the center of the tire would. How long do you think I could drive? Should I get it eplaced immediately?

I was thinking of getting all 4 tires replaced soon anyway and was wondering how much it would cost for all 4 tires. I have a 2003 Hyundai Elantra.

Thank you.

2007-05-18 11:41:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

What do I do to change the time?

2007-05-18 11:36:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in BMW

When i drive over, say 30mph, i feel the car shudder a little from time to time, especially when driving uphill i think... i can feel this through the pedal and the especially the steering wheel... any expert who knows what this is?

2007-05-18 11:36:45 · 3 answers · asked by asdfasdf a 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Thats mine and my best friends plan. Im growing up to be a duck that way I can fly south to mexico with her and live on the sidewalk... long story - fun night!

2007-05-18 11:31:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I not only have trouble getting in between the fins, but also cannot find anything that will remove all the oil and make the engine look really clean.

2007-05-18 11:30:07 · 10 answers · asked by philips_stars 1 in Motorcycles