Cars & Transportation - 27 July 2007

Help with my first car

2007-07-27 11:29:42 · 13 answers · asked by xxpeachsoftxx 2 in Ford

Today I had my rear suspension fixed by one of my mother's friends who is a mechanic. I had posted a previous question about my power steering making a really bad rubbing noise. Well the mechanic looked at my power steering and told me that it wasn't filled with power steering fluid and that it was filled with transmission fluid. He flushed it out and put some power steering fluid in and now it sounds wonderful. My question is are you actually supposed to place transmission fluid in you power steering? I had been taking my car to a place called Tires Plus and they put it in. I thought that a so called chain of car repair places weren't supposed to put anything in your car that you never asked for.

2007-07-27 11:25:38 · 5 answers · asked by Nisi 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to put some new rims on my car. I am not if I can do this my self. I have a lot of experience changing bicycle tires. To change a rim on a tire i know it has to be the same size. Then when I take the tire off and blow the air out, will I be able to take the rim out easy? And just slide the new rim in? Or is it more complicated than this? Any answer woud be greatly appriciated, thanks

2007-07-27 11:23:23 · 7 answers · asked by vadim_007jr 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-27 11:22:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

2007-07-27 11:21:10 · 11 answers · asked by jonny_mojo_3 1 in Aircraft

I have a 1986 Nissan Maxima, the other day it wouldnt start, I got a jump, it started. But as soon as the jumper cables were disconnected the volt meter on my dash went from like 12 volts and slowly started trickling down until the car just died out again. This went on for several tries. Is my battery completely dead or is something draining all the juice, like maybe the alternator? I was about to go and purchase a brand new battery, but i was told that if its the alternator, it's going to do the same thing to a new battery. Can anyone help me figure this out? I'll have to go the local salvage yard and pull out an alternator from the same model car, if it is the alternator. But I don't want to do that if that's not the problem. And by the way, which size rachet attachment would I use to pull out an alternator anyways? HELP!!! I'm a Dansel in Distress!!

2007-07-27 11:20:59 · 5 answers · asked by Jelani J 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

one from please let me know it dont have to be new just working

2007-07-27 11:15:18 · 3 answers · asked by Clara S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-27 11:11:18 · 7 answers · asked by Elver Gudo 2 in Other - Car Makes

2007-07-27 11:02:21 · 4 answers · asked by Kevin 1 in Pontiac

Well I'm a 16 year old girl and I'm about to get my first brand new car.


What do you think is a good car that is 20 thousand or less?

2007-07-27 11:00:42 · 5 answers · asked by Christina N 1 in Other - Car Makes

We have owned this truck since new and it has given us many good rides, but my husband is not yet ready to give "her" up. Today he came home and said it was on high idle and wouldn't slow down. He worked on it all day and can't get it to tone down. Also, don't know if it is related or not, but the gas pedel cable broke and he has to get a new one of those. Any mechanics out there have any suggestions to help my hubby keep his baby running. Thanksl

2007-07-27 10:56:37 · 5 answers · asked by SusieDarling 2 in Toyota

I payed 5,300 for it in 2003 . The trans is gone I think. Should I have a rebuilt trans put in or just get another used car?

2007-07-27 10:50:48 · 6 answers · asked by primamaria04 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

They were driving on a highway and a women pulled out in front of them, within about 100' of the truck. There is substantial damage to the front end, especially on the passenger side. The front right corner is the worst. It was pushed in three feet. I see no reason for the airbags not to deploy. They feel their injuries would have been lessened, (Whiplash and extreme bruising from the seatbelts) had the airbags deployed. We would like to know both why they didn't deploy and is this worth pursueing with Ford Motor Company?

2007-07-27 10:45:16 · 7 answers · asked by davengebretson 1 in Safety

2007-07-27 10:44:39 · 3 answers · asked by Mendy S 1 in Chevrolet

i am going to get my driving permit soon, and i am also going to start school soon. i turn 18 in December and i do not want to wait until then to be able to drive alone.My friend told me when he had his driving permit that his school gave him a permit that allowed him to drive to school. do all high schools provide that? (I go to palisades charter high school)

2007-07-27 10:34:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

Me and my husband are looking to buy a new car what are some good dependable ones? we are probialy going to get a newer one from a dealership because we have had too many problems with all our older cars that we bought from single persons or used dealerships but i wanna know what a cute dependable car would be i am 23 i like sportish cars and i like lil compact cars i am not into buicks or cadillacs or any long 4 door cars if it has 4 doors it has to be kinda fat if you know what i mean like not long and skinny unless its 2 door sporty my 2 favorites are Eclipses or Dodge Vipers but i cannot afford a Dodge Viper and i might still have a chance on the Eclipse but what are your opinions?? I like Dodge Neons and Honda Civics(the 2 door ones) tell me what you think i might like and what you like.?

2007-07-27 10:25:52 · 8 answers · asked by sassy is sad 3 in Buying & Selling

I have a 2003 Subaru WRX with 71,000 miles on it, and I just got the head gasket repaired.

2007-07-27 10:20:36 · 5 answers · asked by Special K 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

He has wrecked several motorcycles, has no insurance. But without proof, or him doing something stupid right in front of an officer, is there anything I can do?

2007-07-27 10:18:04 · 13 answers · asked by Dlady 1 in Motorcycles

what is happening is we have one of those cassette things that connect to a portable cd player, in the car, and the cassette thing is stuck in the tape deck, and we can't get it out. it says: "tde2". what does that mean, and what can we do?

2007-07-27 10:02:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Car Audio

I haven't been using the clutch really while shifting. I of course use it when starting the bike but now the bike sounds different and runs slower. I want to get rid of that so if it is possible to fix I would really appreciate some instructions on fixing it if possible.

Thanks.

2007-07-27 10:00:04 · 7 answers · asked by blah. 2 in Motorcycles

I got my permit in maryland, when i was 15 and 9 months. I moved to florida right when i turned 16. I want to get my florida drivers liscense. but it said must hold florida permit for 12 months. But how does that woRk, for an out of state person, who couldnt get theres till they were 15 and 9 months, and florida kids can get theres right at 15

2007-07-27 09:54:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

I have a 95 Lebaron. It's only doing this like maybe 5% of the times I drive it, but it still has me a little concerned. Sometimes when I go to start my car, when I put it in drive and give it a little gas, the car lurches forward all of a sudden. After that it won't shift. If I park the car and turn it off for a minute or two, it stops and drives normally again. It never has the problem when driving for a distance, just after it starts up. What could it be and should I worry about it? the car is old with quite a few miles on it (118K). should I get it fixed ASAP?

2007-07-27 09:54:08 · 12 answers · asked by omithechickengoddess 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

hey everyone I'm 15 and looking for a car, that's used of coursed, and I was just wondering what's the best car that gets good gas mileage and runs for a long time.. thanks!

2007-07-27 09:48:28 · 10 answers · asked by Wes 2 in Buying & Selling

I have a 2001 Saturn SL. I had the wheel bearing replaced over a year or so ago. I think it is bad again or it is the other side, but it is definately making a loud humming noise. How long can I drive like this? Am I causing worse damage?

2007-07-27 09:46:39 · 14 answers · asked by miklo 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi does anyone know were i can get my petrol lawnmower fixed i live in glasgow. thanks.......

2007-07-27 09:46:31 · 2 answers · asked by tinkerbell 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-27 09:44:50 · 5 answers · asked by Starry Pluto ॐ 6 in Buying & Selling

i got a chevy 2002 s10 v6 wut level should i put on the transmisson

2007-07-27 09:41:29 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

So my car has been having issues starting and the gauges have been freaking out a little. I recently changed my alternator and I'm still having the problem. My battery is about 5 years old. I'm wondering if my battery isn't strong enough to charge my new alternator. Any ideas?

2007-07-27 09:38:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i got a 2002 chevy s10 4.3 v6 cold air intake peformance chip can i change the gas i use from 87 to 90 or whatever will it gain more hp

2007-07-27 09:35:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

My License tabs on my car are expired however I have the receipt that says I paid for the tabs and I will hopefully will be getting them soon. I really need to drive but if I get pulled over will they understand that I'm waiting on my tabs to come? I need to go to work and I don't have any other transportation. BTW I'm 19 years old and I live in MN.

thanks

2007-07-27 09:33:10 · 7 answers · asked by BAS 2 in Insurance & Registration