Cars & Transportation - 11 August 2007

I have a 1996 Cadillac Deville with 81,150 miles. The rest of the car is in great shape. The body has no rust. I have touched up a couple places where the paint was chipped. Now the "Service Engine Soon" light comes on and the message is "Service Transmission". The code from the computer says that the "Input staft speed in the transmission is low". The car shifts okay and there does not seem to be any degradation in operations.
The KBB value of the car in good condition is $3,405.

It has been recommeneded that I go to a local transmission shop. There is an AAMCO shop about 9 miles from here.

SO WHAT DO I DO?

HOW MUCH WILL A TRANSMISSION COST?

DO YOU NORMALLY NEED A NEW ONE?

Thanks

2007-08-11 08:31:13 · 5 answers · asked by mtsd5468 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have 1996 Toyota Camry that has some bumper/hood damage.

2007-08-11 08:28:38 · 1 answers · asked by scotty 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I own a 1995 Saturn SL-1. Recently, the air isn't as cool as it used to be. The faster I travel, the cooler the air is. When I'm at a stop light, the air is luke warm. I figured it's time to recharge the A/C.....

However.....at the same time this happened, the coolant temperature guage often reads HOT! I mean all the way in the red...almost off the charts. I had to turn the heat on to keep it from overheating.....NOT fun when it's 95 degrees outside!

ALSO.....the same day this started happening, the "Service Engine Soon" light is now on all the time.

Could it be my thermostat?

2007-08-11 08:23:03 · 9 answers · asked by Quagmire 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have the crossfire injection 83 Camaro and ive been thinking about chipping it but dont know what?
I've always wondered if theres a chip that can make the Automatic T5 gears almost redline. or is there anything else!!

2007-08-11 08:21:42 · 3 answers · asked by emi_16@verizon.net 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The max. weight as per the POH is 1600 lb., but if the ramp weight went slightly over, so that by the time you got to the runway and your take-off weight was 1600 lb., is that still legal?

Thanks. Just wondering.

2007-08-11 08:15:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

I've been putting 87 octane (I believe based on the [R+M]/2 method: R = research octane, M = motor octane) into my car (Toyota Corolla).
But I recently re-read the owners manual, where I noticed that it states, "Fuel selection: Use only UNLEADED fuel: Research Octane No. 91 (Octane Rating 87) or higher."
Now, I'm wondering whether I should be putting in 91 octane or 89 octane. Do the words "Octane Rating 87" refer to Motor octane or the octane I get at the pump, which is the average of the two.
Would putting in higher octane now cause problems with the engine? The car has 195K miles on it, and other than a small oil leak, the engine runs fine most of the time. About once every 6 months, I do get a strange starting problem: after driving in hot weather on short trips, if I turn off the engine, the car won't start, and I have to wait about 5-10 minutes before the car starts. I attribute this to letting the engine cool, although the temperature gauge never gets above 45% of max.

2007-08-11 08:10:51 · 5 answers · asked by RLE 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

With out taking it a repair shop?

2007-08-11 08:10:43 · 1 answers · asked by whereswaldow215 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is there someplace on the web that I can find the wiring diagram for a 2000 Chevy S-10. The left rear turn signal & park light stopped working. All other lights work fine. It's not the bulbs. We followed the wires as far as we could without the diagram.

2007-08-11 08:04:54 · 4 answers · asked by Becky 3 in Chevrolet

i got a cdi ignition on my merc 650 3cyl 405 series serial number was wondering if anyone had any ideas on a tach that will work with this setup and not cost a bunch of money. i have an auto tach i am not useing but it only has selections for 4 6 or 8 cyl. any ideas are apreciated.

2007-08-11 08:02:01 · 2 answers · asked by dj_lonewolf69 4 in Boats & Boating

I have an interview for a cadetship with a large shipping company. Any particular things to mention in interview? or research?

2007-08-11 08:00:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

Soap? Car Shampoo? Dish Soap? THere are so many says about it. Helpz..

2007-08-11 08:00:12 · 20 answers · asked by devilbb_jia718 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-11 07:59:32 · 5 answers · asked by kazoguy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

What's the daftest thing your Sat Nav told you to do?

2007-08-11 07:56:56 · 8 answers · asked by Avon 7 in Commuting

Everyone said I could not do it and when people find out about it they are amazed that I made it. Why is it so amazing, if you can ride a 1000cc bike across north america why not a 250cc. What I am asking is why is it a big deal that I made it here on a Rebel.
PS. I put 4000 miles in four days and not one thing on that bike whent wrong. I think the rebel is one of the greatest bikes ever made.

2007-08-11 07:56:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2007-08-11 07:56:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

I always get confused when people talk about four wheel drive, all wheel drive, 4x4s, and 4x2s. Whats the diffrence between them all? And what do the numbers stand for in "4x4" and "4x2?"

2007-08-11 07:53:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

i was looking at a 770 holly street avenger but im not sure it will fit a quadrajet intake

2007-08-11 07:42:04 · 3 answers · asked by J 1 in Chevrolet

2007-08-11 07:41:05 · 4 answers · asked by Thomas M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2000 Dodge Stratus ES 2.5L V6 Engine

When my check engine light came on Auto Zone said it was misfire in cylinder #2. The engine light is still on but when I reach 50 mph-60mph the car becomes hesitant and the engine light starts blinking.

What is causing the misfire?
What price range am I looking at to correct this problem.

2007-08-11 07:39:01 · 5 answers · asked by Niinnaa 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-11 07:38:59 · 4 answers · asked by 4Wheeler 1 in GMC

2007-08-11 07:38:57 · 8 answers · asked by Freesumpin 7 in Other - Cars & Transportation

i just need to know if its possible to use another make like dodge or any other brand seats to fit into my f-350

2007-08-11 07:32:46 · 5 answers · asked by tenyrsdown 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

it turned over when the throttle cable is on will it bump start i checked the solanoid by touching the 2 terminals with a screwdriver and the engine was trying to start but couldnt because not getting fuel

2007-08-11 07:31:21 · 3 answers · asked by cfcrab m 1 in Motorcycles

There are stickers coated with plastic or something on the gas tank, frame and other places. I would like to remove them but without damaging the paint (it's a brand new bike).

2007-08-11 07:26:36 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I saw an ad for one for sale. He's asking $1,800. I think that might be a little high for the condition of the vehicle, although he said he has replaced some things on it, and it's very reliable. But he says he's driven it coast to coast, so I'm guessing it has a lot of miles, and it does have some rust. I can't find a quote on kelly blue book, because they years don't go back that far.
Is this a reasonable price? I really would like the vehicle. I'm VERY into the "hippie mobiles"..and this one even has tie dyed curtains!!

2007-08-11 07:26:19 · 7 answers · asked by I_color_outside_the_lines 4 in Buying & Selling

My car Will crank but will not turn over, I have replaced the Fuel pump and Related FP relay fuse, the fuel pump is just not turning on. I cannot hear it when key is turned. Replaced all the fuses, not sure where to go from here, the car is a 1997 Grand Prix GTP , not sure if this helps but the gas gage also reads empty but I assure you there is gas in there because I seen it when taking Fuel pump out, any help would be appreciated, thank you, Jonathon

2007-08-11 07:25:15 · 7 answers · asked by john b 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

seems that 18 wheeler in front cant stop fast enough to make me crash into it so why cant i tailgate it closer so to save gas?

2007-08-11 07:24:48 · 18 answers · asked by enord 5 in Safety

it stops have to let set to regain its self then it fires up and runs again for awile then it does it again like its not getting fire or fuel What Now?

2007-08-11 07:23:57 · 5 answers · asked by gizmo10_1 1 in Ford

When passing Croydon Airport (now closed) I remember seeing an aircraft known as a Stratocruiser I think they wre a development of a WW2 bober called a Straofortress. Are any flying today and who with ?

2007-08-11 07:21:11 · 8 answers · asked by Scouse 7 in Aircraft

BEA and/or BOAC used to operate an aircraft known as an Airspeed Ambassador Are any still airworthy and operating?

2007-08-11 07:17:45 · 3 answers · asked by Scouse 7 in Aircraft