Cars & Transportation - 13 August 2007

How do I install a ford brown orifice tube in a 1992 Chevy (chevrolet) Cavalier? It looks visually different from the one that I removed, specifically the little plastic stops on the tube are different, how do I keep it stationary in the line once installed? otherwise they look very similar, and of the same diameter. I have heard about people using different diameter tubes from different OE manufacturers so I know it can be done.

Please don't ask me why I want to do this, I only need to know how. and please don't insult me for it either...I just want some info. thank you

2007-08-13 23:47:51 · 2 answers · asked by Corvair1966 2 in Chevrolet

Has anyone noticed any cars with a novelty add on that looks like a pair of bull nuts hanging under the rear of the vehicle?
I only saw one once and I thought it was a hoot. They must be weighted because they swing back and forth like the real thing. I was wondering how common this was.

2007-08-13 23:15:11 · 5 answers · asked by ericbryce2 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

I keep seeing them all over, is it something to do with Spain? They seem to be everywhere in the UK and it is driving me mad not knowing why they are there!

2007-08-13 22:49:25 · 4 answers · asked by Katy L 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have an infestation of these larger than normal ants in my car. I let it sit up for a while and now that my other car is in the shop I've been having to drive the ant car. I tried sprays, several kind it works for a day or so but then more return. I know they're coming from under the seats but i just cant find out where. My 10 month old got Bit in the face by one yesturday so I completely fed up. Anybody Got any suggestions before i go get a rental car

2007-08-13 22:39:29 · 5 answers · asked by tamikafaulk 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've got a 2001 V-6, Flex Fuel Ford Taurus. It calls for 5W-20 oil. On my last oil changed, I switched to 10W-30 (it's cheaper). Now, I have an oil leak near the front of the engine. It's dripping on to the exhaust and smoking. Could the switch to 10W-30 have caused the leak?

2007-08-13 22:09:41 · 6 answers · asked by longview_73 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-13 22:04:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

I gave myself a limit of 20,000 but a bit niave in a quality car. Any suggestion?

2007-08-13 21:52:13 · 3 answers · asked by Ms. Witaker 3 in Buying & Selling

I drive an Xterra and get about 16 MPG, but while I was on a road trip through New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota, I noticed my MPG was (were?) up to about 20. This could be because I was doing more long distance driving, but I spent a portion of my time driving in town or just short distances once I got to South Dakota. Also, on the long distance part, I was actually driving a lot faster than I normally do, like 85-90 mph, and I had more weight in the vehice due to bringing clothes/food/supplies for the trip.

My ex seems to think the better MPG was because I was at a higher elevation (I live in CA) while on vacation and that affects fuel economy. My dad thinks it's because they don't mix ethanol into their fuel in those states like they do here in CA.

Ideas as to why my MPG went up so much?!

2007-08-13 21:21:34 · 4 answers · asked by 1M9 6 in Nissan

2007-08-13 21:18:46 · 29 answers · asked by ANTHONY H 1 in Aircraft

2007-08-13 21:10:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

i was thinking on buy a turbo kit on ebay but, i don't know if it's worth it some body can give me an advice?? do the turbos on ebay will give me the same hp than another turbos???

2007-08-13 20:58:48 · 5 answers · asked by kEBEK 1 in Honda

I just got my permit a couple weeks ago and I had my first required lesson with a driving teacher. He told me to, after making a turn, let go of the wheel so that the vehicle can automatically straighten itself out. My initial instincts were that this was totally crap, because letting go of the wheel with both hands, ever, means loss of control with the vehicle, which is bad for numerous reasons. And a week or so later, while driving with my dad, after I completed a turn and took my hands off the wheel to, as my instructed told me, let the car could straighten out, my dad said to never ever do that. And he basically told me that my initial instincts were true. So, who should I listen to, the instructor who has taught countless kids this or my dad who has taken defensive driving courses where the men there told him that taking your hands off the wheel is a serious mistake. So. take both hands off the wheel sometimes, or never?

2007-08-13 20:35:31 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

i have a 98 civic 4dr and i have 17's and i would like to lower it but i have no clue on suspension systems. i would be using the car for daily driving. i would like coil overs cause u could adjust the height. i plan to lower the front like .5" to 1" and the back like .3" , the back would have to be stiff cause whenever i carry ppl in the back the wheel well would rub the side of the tires. thanks

2007-08-13 20:32:09 · 3 answers · asked by the_only85 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 2003 saab. I had the check engine light just came out. All i can think about is that the last thing i have done is fill out the car with gas. Later that day I found out the fuel tank was open. I closed it but the ligth still on. I m not sure if the gas was not good because that was the first time i fill out my car from arco or it just i need to reset the computer because the tank was open. Any suggestions? Thanks

2007-08-13 20:31:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 2008 Dodge Avenger SE and I want to know what kind of antifreeze do I need to put in it. The color that is in there right now is pink.. And is Prestone any good?

2007-08-13 20:22:40 · 9 answers · asked by Bandice 3 in Dodge

I just bought a 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee and all the lug nuts are different sizes. I have to use 4 different sockets to get them all off. So I'm trying to get 20 new lug nuts that match so the car will look better and so it will make life easier for anyone who changes a tire. When I ask most of the auto parts stores near me don't have any, and the ones that do only have a few. I have a hard time beleiving that these should be so hard to come by! Are lugs nuts really completely different sizes for every car because this really seems ridiculous! Help me out here if you know about this.

2007-08-13 20:15:43 · 4 answers · asked by Ann 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

im replacing my exhaust system and was told that i need to replace everything after the converter ...i need to know what each part is called all the way back to muffler and in the correct order please

2007-08-13 20:11:53 · 6 answers · asked by Stephen B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

theyre fast. =)

2007-08-13 20:11:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes

Its a slow drip. I just bought the car from someone, it had very little gas in it then. I filled it up Sunday bringing it home. We noticed the leak yesterday (Monday). The entire underside of the car is very rusty, I knew that before I bought it. Could it actually need a new fuel tank or is there a more likely cause?
Also - how much would it cost to get it fixed?
It is a 99 jeep grand cherokee.

2007-08-13 20:08:17 · 3 answers · asked by Ann 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-13 19:46:42 · 7 answers · asked by LW 4 in Buying & Selling

i got a 1998 neon its pretty fast i ordered my K&N cold air intake and i was what a new perfromance chip do to my car

2007-08-13 19:36:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dodge

this is my ride
http://s115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/talhod1/?action=view¤t=DSC04290.jpg
the rims look so retarded there like grandma status
what size, color etc rims/tires should i get?
right now there 16 in rims so im thinkin maybe like 18s with low profile 2in tires

2007-08-13 19:35:38 · 3 answers · asked by tal h 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I was born in June, and I'm 17. I'lll take written test in couple days and I'm positive that I'll pass the test and get permit. However, some of my friends told me that because I'm under 18, so I have to hold my permit for six months before taking driving test.

Is that true ???? Even if I took a driving class in AA driving school ??

Is that true, and is there any way that I can take driving test sooner ???

Please help me !!!

2007-08-13 19:34:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I am looking for the safest tire for wet, slippery or icy weather conditions.

2007-08-13 19:19:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

2007-08-13 19:18:27 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

A red 2000 Jeed Grand Cherokee, 4.0 L i6, or a 2000 Buick Regal GSx Supercharged V6 Limited Edition? I need a new car for driving this year to the University, any suggestions between those two or any others within that certain price range, 9k-12k?

2007-08-13 19:05:33 · 8 answers · asked by Merk K. 1 in Buying & Selling

2007-08-13 19:05:25 · 9 answers · asked by xjrjimmy 1 in Motorcycles

is this a practical car for a 16-year-old guy? why or why not?

http://i19.tinypic.com/52xulcm.jpg

2007-08-13 18:57:46 · 13 answers · asked by sarah1187 1 in Buying & Selling

So my friend kept bugging me to let him drive my 2007 civic coupe and ends up crashing it into a curb while making a left turn into a neighborhood and at the same time, a van made a left turn into the street, ignoring the stop sign. He tried avoiding the car and then slams hard into the curb. I need an alignment and I'm not too sure about the back of the tire but there's a chance the frame might have been damaged. He came from a foreign country months ago and is in a homestay and says the government can kick him out for an accident and for me to take the blame.
How will insurance work out? Will my rates go up? I payed around 20k total for the car, so is a total possible? But, I think the best option is just for him to pay me after an estimate? What should I do?

2007-08-13 18:56:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

She had her license taken away because she is 93 y.o.a.
Does that mean she still has insurance on the vehicle?

Also, I do have a license, and am ONLY INSURED for MY car not hers. Should I be concerned if a cop pulled me over?

Would it go on my name for the driving record, and would my insurance go up?

2007-08-13 18:46:15 · 2 answers · asked by Born Valentine's Day 5 in Insurance & Registration