Cars & Transportation - 22 May 2007

Does anyone else think that their cars have gotten way better in quality and apperance? I have had no problems with my last one (Accent) and the new one (Elantra) is awesome. Are they improving or did i just get lucky not having break downs?

2007-05-22 07:47:01 · 12 answers · asked by Gary S 3 in Hyundai

2007-05-22 07:44:57 · 4 answers · asked by Matt I 2 in Chevrolet

I have ran out of gas before in the same vehicle and i have never had any problem just adding gas and it would start.
This time, it just doesnt seem to be getting any gas and wont kick over. I refuse to believe you have to buy a new fuel pump every time you run out of gas. Back in the day, you could just unscrew the big round thing in the middle of the engine and pour some gas in it to prime it up. (ok yes, I'm female and redneck:) lol I realize there seems to be a pattern here about running out of gas I promise to work on. in the meantime, can anyone tell me EXACTLY other options to try before having to call the dealership to be ripped off Again!! Please, also , blonde. really in trouble. haha

2007-05-22 07:39:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Jeep

2007-05-22 07:38:23 · 7 answers · asked by Leah 1 in Buying & Selling

2007-05-22 07:33:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking at this Chrysler 300:
http://autos.yahoo.com/usedcars/detail/index.html?cid=automobiles-222683089&dst=45.50&rsr=Yj0mbWFrZT1DSFJZJm1vZGVsPTMwMCZjbF95PSZjaF95PSZjbF9wcmljZT0mY2hfcHJpY2U9MjAwMDAmY2xfbWk9JmNoX21pPSZjaz0mZ3VyPTUwJmNzej0yMTIzNiZ2dHlwZT1hdXRvcyZtaz1DaHJ5c2xlciZtbz0zMDA-
-Hes asking 17900 but the kelley bluebook value of a private seller is 15800 in excellent condition. I showed him the page of the bluebook value and he responded by..."there are no other sellers offering a car like this at a lower price." I really like the car but dont want to spend that much. Any Suggestions?

2007-05-22 07:29:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

When i stop at a stop light my car starts to trimble and then cuts off. Anyone can tell what might be wrong?

2007-05-22 07:25:32 · 8 answers · asked by handsomeblkbrotha 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-22 07:23:24 · 14 answers · asked by screwed up 2 in Commuting

My A/C - Heat won't blow when I turn it on. I can feel the air lingering in the vents but nothing comes out. Any ideas what this maybe?

2007-05-22 07:14:12 · 4 answers · asked by ashdlop 1 in Honda

I have a 2003 Ebbtide Campoine 18.5' Mercruiser 4.3 V6 Alpha one. I just pulled it out of storage started doing the normal routine of cleaning and mechanical upkeep. Gear lube and Oil has been changed before storage (everything up to par) my question is regarding the spark plugs...

When should you change them? Is 3 years too soon? (I'll pull one out tonight and look for corrosion, etc).

Also any other spring time engine recommendations for a 4 year old boat?

2007-05-22 07:06:12 · 6 answers · asked by bobbybond2 2 in Boats & Boating

2007-05-22 07:03:22 · 5 answers · asked by 4x4JK 1 in Boats & Boating

ok..here's the thing. i bought a 2004 Nissan today. they gave it to me at 10,000 u.s. dollars. then for some insurance or something like that its was like 12,000. financing with the bank or what ever it turned out to be 16,000 u.s. dollars.
tell me this is not a rip off. . yup i know.

newayz....i will be paying 270.00 us dollars for 60 months which is 5 years. my question is..,...

if i make paymets more than 270 dollars would my interest lower? would i need to pay 16,000 us dollars total if i pay more than 270 dollars a month?
is there i way i can sell this car to the bank and then make payments to the bank so i can lower the total price of 16,000...

what can i do ... ?

im trying to pay this car in 2 years or a year and a half...

2007-05-22 07:01:37 · 6 answers · asked by STYLES M 3 in Buying & Selling

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2007-05-22 06:58:17 · 11 answers · asked by nicole 1 in Jeep

Am not sure what this means my oil pressure sender light keeps coming on when driving after a few mins is this a major problem? losing pressure means i have a leak some were?
I would realy like too know thanks.

2007-05-22 06:53:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Volkswagen

2007-05-22 06:52:21 · 7 answers · asked by AJ 2 in Buying & Selling

My rear-view mirror got knocked off today, and i dont know how to put it back on...Would glue work or do i have to use something else?

2007-05-22 06:49:40 · 6 answers · asked by S 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

im using 5w-30 super synthetic on my car at the moment.
will it be safe on my engine if i pit in 10w-40 super synthetic on my next oil change.
(car is Astra Coupe Turbo)

2007-05-22 06:45:48 · 9 answers · asked by sherminator 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have several rusty areas on my bicycle,
· How can I remove them and preserve them for the future?
· Would a coating of grease work?
· Is there a specific preserver for bikes?

2007-05-22 06:33:03 · 12 answers · asked by Kitty 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Day before yesterday it started fine. Tried jumping it, would not turn over. Acts like something is locked. Radio works, dash lights work, dinger works to tell me I am not buckled up. What could be wrong? What should I do? Thanks

2007-05-22 06:18:05 · 7 answers · asked by Barbara M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-22 06:17:03 · 3 answers · asked by shan h 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I read an article in a local paper about an inventor in Wi that is working on an electric vehicle powered by bumps in the road or suspension travel---I imagine it's a system that uses the up and down motion of the shocks to energize a magnetic field and generate electricty to charge the batteries. Sounds simple and is simliar to regenerative braking in that the energy used to stop a car is put back in to moving the car. Article is here:
http://www.winonadailynews.com/articles/2007/05/21/news/01lead.txt
Since America is the land of inventors, I was wondering if there's anyone else looking into available ways to power a car other than hybrid, diesel, hydrogen, photovoltaic, etc...how creative are people getting with the price of gas now.

2007-05-22 06:14:44 · 2 answers · asked by paul h 7 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Ok, It began with what I thought was a bad starter. I took it off, took it to AutoZone and they tested it, and it failed on all tests. I got a new one, put it on, hooked it up, and nothing happens. It acts as if the battery is dead. I thought that I might have hooked it up wrong, so I switched the wires, and when I tried to put the battery terminal back on, the car tries to start itself.. A mechanic that I know said that it is a safety mechanism that allows the car to not start in gear, and to just move the steering wheel. I tried this and still nothing. Any ideas would be great appricaited.
Thanks,
Matt

2007-05-22 06:13:46 · 8 answers · asked by mlemons2007 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I work at Orlando Intl Airport. But I used to live in New Haven, CT right next to Tweed (HVN). They have been talking expansion for years and I think it's finally coming to pass.
They are going to expand the main runway from 5600' to 7200' to allow for bigger aircraft.....right now they are classified as a constrained airport.
My question is this:
Since the runway will be longer and the threshold will be moved on either end, does this mean that the navigation approach coordinates will also change for ILS landing?

This new length will change the glide slope on approach so I was just curious.

Thank you

2007-05-22 06:07:05 · 4 answers · asked by primoa1970 7 in Aircraft

I can't open my door from the outside. IF i reach around from the passenger side and open the door it works fine. How can I fix the door so I can open it from the outside again? Thanks!

2007-05-22 05:55:07 · 10 answers · asked by Tyril 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I see people with the disabled marking on their plates operating big vehicles with things in tow going too fast and drving dangerously. Should there be a speed restriction too?

2007-05-22 05:53:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

I've been riding for a few years...I'm just curious because I get this question a lot from friends

my top answers...if you don't know that you can get seriously injured or killed then don't bother..if seeing a motorcycle accident scares the crap out of you then don't ride....

2007-05-22 05:51:49 · 13 answers · asked by duc 2 in Motorcycles

I replaced the odometer in my 2000 Buick Century. The old odometer had 68,000 miles on it. The new one has about 3000 miles on it. Do I have to report the old mileage? I live in New York.

2007-05-22 05:51:12 · 3 answers · asked by David W 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Or is it sufficient just to bolt the front end to the exhaust?

2007-05-22 05:48:41 · 5 answers · asked by yahooC 1 in Motorcycles

my windshield wipers stopped working. but i was hearing a "click, click, click .." noise when i turned them on, the speed of the clicking varying with the wiper speed. this made me think it was the windshield wiper motor that was bad. i just tried replacing it and it didnt work. I'm almost certain i didnt wire anything wrong or anything. but i also dont hear the clicking now with the new (used) motor. So now im puzzled as to what the problem is. any ideas?

2007-05-22 05:46:09 · 7 answers · asked by Michael C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking for the most efficient and ergonomic method for removing valve seats. Lots of them. This is for a mass production environment. I have an "apparatus" that is currently being used, but I think it was originally a medeival torture device. Yes, it's that bad. If anybody can help me out or point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated!!!

2007-05-22 05:45:58 · 3 answers · asked by Mike T 1 in Maintenance & Repairs