Cars & Transportation - 16 August 2007

I have a 96 Ford Contour with 150,000 miles on it. A while ago it started running lean and would be hard to crank. When I cranked it, especially mornings or when low on gas, it would automatically go dead. This could happen up to three or four times until I really hit the gas and got it going, but once it got going it ran just fine. I thought it might be the fuel injector. Today as I was on my way home it lost acceleration and died. I assumed it was out of gas since it was on E, but when I went back to put gas in it tonight it wouldn't crank. I pumped the gas but it kept doing this wierd blinking thing, combined with a clicking noise. The windshield wipers started up and the lights inside started blinking as the engine tried to crank. I couldn't get it cranked. It was too dark to look at it but going back tomorrow, just seeing if anyone has any ideas. This morning it was especially hard to crank and would barely start before automatically going dead. PLEASE HELP I AM A POOR STUDENT.

2007-08-16 15:52:20 · 3 answers · asked by Mom of Marley 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

How can I stop the morning dew on my car windows. Every morning beforeI leave for work I must wipe down all the windows because of the dew. Does anyone have a home remdy to stop it from sticking onto the windows. Tried anti fogger and that didn't work.

2007-08-16 15:50:10 · 8 answers · asked by BYRD 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 2002 Jeep Liberty Ltd that has been well maintained by the dealership. The day after I refueled, the check engine light came on. It stayed on for 3 days during normal driving and came off for 2 days. When it came back on, I replaced my gas cap and disconnected the negative cable for 15 min. When I turned the car back on, the check engine light was gone. After 2 days of normal driving, the light came back. I do not want to get ripped off by dealer. They can and will tell me anything!!! GOT ANY MORE IDEAS?

2007-08-16 15:49:33 · 8 answers · asked by T 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i recently painted the interior of my truck with dupli-color vinyl and fabric interior spray paint. i used gloss black on the dash and doors it looked good . but its only been a few months and its already coming off. is there any seal or coat i can use to help prevent it when i repaint it?

2007-08-16 15:48:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-16 15:46:46 · 8 answers · asked by setfree 3 in Acura

I thought they might be fuel tanks since the plane is so small but I am not sure. Here is the best pic I could find:
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2007-08-16 15:46:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

its a 2003 hyundai gt v6 excellent condition and i am asking $9,999 on car soup any ideas how i can sell it fast other than the newspaper

2007-08-16 15:43:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

Hi everyone I'm looking for a training program that would teach me the skills i need to do engine diagnostics. I dont have much knowlege about it but my dad tells me its a good field to get into. I cant find anything usefull on the web but What i want to bassicaly do is purchase the diagnostic tools and software to connect them to my laptop and learn how to use it to determine what what is wrong with a car, I will not be repairing it just diagnosing it. Also I'm only interested in equipment for japanese and european cars. So if anyone can help me with ideas on how to get started with this, or references to courses, or even what tools I should get, please inform me that would help me out tremendously.

Again thank you

2007-08-16 15:40:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

The anti-lock light stays on and so does the brake light continueously(when the car is running). When you hold the brake pedal to the floor and start the car they(the lights) stay off, but as soon as you release the brake pedal there is a clicking sound like a solenoid going off and the lights come back on. I had new brakes(pads front only) installed and new rotors as well, plus bled the brake lines. I thought that would take care of the problem but it didn't and the lights are still on. Any answer's?.

2007-08-16 15:39:07 · 6 answers · asked by Jordan R 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've got a ticking noise on my 95 Trooper with 74K that sounds for all the world like a sticky lifter. I've put ATF in it, put in Marvel Mystery Oil, even filled the crankcase up with Kerosene and let it run just above idle for 20 minutes. None of these work.
I went on a road trip of 200 miles, and that cleared it up for maybe another 100.
I had the intake cleaned with BG, and that cleared up the noise for about 3000 miles. Since I have been using CRC intake cleaner, and that works for about 100 miles.
A tech at a shop told me there was a TSB out on Troopers, to run zero weight oil in order to clear up a ticking noise. Another tech told me the first guy was trying to get me to ruin my engine.
Anyone have any experience with this problem on this vehicle? I would have the heads yanked and the valves looked at, but the only tech I trust refuses to work on Troopers. I don't have the time or the experience to do it myself.

2007-08-16 15:32:24 · 4 answers · asked by Max W 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Does anyone know where the grease points are on a 2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD 6.0L. The greaseing is part of routine service along with an oil change.

2007-08-16 15:31:43 · 4 answers · asked by Tdh460 2 in GMC

I have a Ford Ranger 2000 and I don't get more than 24 on the highway when it should be around 28 or even 30 as a lot people say.

2007-08-16 15:28:12 · 8 answers · asked by Jose M 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-16 15:25:41 · 2 answers · asked by con 1 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-16 15:20:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pontiac

Okay here is the deal. I want to sell my car. It is worth more than what I owe on it. So, I can profit off of it (good down payment on newer car) and pay it off. Is it legal to say "You will get the title after I take your money and pay the car off."? And how can I do this without soundng mistrusting? Just tell them I am selling it for what I owe on it? I will write up (or print off) a bill of sale for it, but how can I put that in there about the title? I know there are millions of people that do this to avoid losing their vehicles, etc. So many questions, I know but I want to make sure this is clear, easily understood, and legal. Thanks in advance!!

2007-08-16 15:12:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

i recenty took off the exhaust manifold from my 98 neon, 3 of the studs broke off. they stick out about 3/4 of a n inch. how can i remove them. i have very few tools at home and i want them out bad.

2007-08-16 15:12:21 · 5 answers · asked by bear 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-16 15:11:55 · 4 answers · asked by meneermalik 1 in Pontiac

im from ct but i dont have my drivers license but my driving school instructor said if my mom was in the car i could drive and that i didnt need to get a permit
can someone give me proof so i can show my mom cuz she wont believe me

2007-08-16 14:54:42 · 11 answers · asked by Rican87 3 in Insurance & Registration

I want to add front and rear turn signals using a kit for 6 volt systems, but does my battery have enough amperage in it to power the extra load?

2007-08-16 14:54:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

Are they safe at all? A bridge collapsed recently in Minneapolis due to neglect on maintainance. People are getting killed all the time because safety gaurd rails are not in place. All of the intersections have signals that are not timmed correctly and are not up to date.

Am I taking a huge risk each day just being out and about driving my car?

I thought this was supposed to be the greatest country in the world. Why would people die of a bridge collapse due to neglect? A man made disaster. Is this normal for a first world country? Are things the way they should be? Or is something seriously wrong here?

2007-08-16 14:52:45 · 8 answers · asked by Philladelphia 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have 2 15 in subs for my car and i really dont want to pay $50 on a sheet of MD particleboard when i have a sheet of plywood that i could use. So is there any negative to using plywood instead of MDP?

2007-08-16 14:52:31 · 10 answers · asked by Dan D 2 in Car Audio

I saw a 1994 Astro Mini Van with 75k miles on it. Is this considered low mileage for this year 94 van. And also, is that the era when veichles were begininng to be built to exceed over 100,00 miles.

2007-08-16 14:49:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

I'm interested in a place in North America that still has plenty of diamonds, crossovers, and lots of freight action, and possibly even a working turntable and roundhouse. Can you help me out with a spot or perhaps a web link?

2007-08-16 14:47:57 · 5 answers · asked by LanceMiller77 2 in Rail

my mazda 626 tranny started slipping after i added atf. what should i do?

2007-08-16 14:45:22 · 5 answers · asked by star584 1 in Mazda

In my car's manual it says never try to shift from D to R when vehicle is moving; that it will ruin the transmission. But what about R to D? When reversing my car, I always come to a full stop before shifting to DRIVE.

2007-08-16 14:44:38 · 13 answers · asked by ? 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

FOR INSTANCE THE DIAMONDJACK OR PRINCESS

2007-08-16 14:35:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

I have a car, but actually I don't wanna pay for insurance any more. So what happens if I don't pay and drive without insurance?

2007-08-16 14:31:19 · 42 answers · asked by goro666 2 in Insurance & Registration

2007-08-16 14:27:13 · 15 answers · asked by Anastasia Beaverhousen 5 in Motorcycles

Question: You think street legal Hummers (H1, etc.) …
1. Represent the worst of obscene wastefulness.
2. Great for going to war with your neighbors.
3. Should be banned.
4. Helping the environment/atmosphere. Say it with a straight face.
5. Reveal one's inept spending habits.
Pick now!

2007-08-16 14:26:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-08-16 14:16:44 · 10 answers · asked by Joe 6 in Commuting