Cars & Transportation - 17 August 2007

im planning on taking my car to the shop to get it fixed but i was wondering if anyone would know why my ac is not working during the day (pressure is great) and you can hear the compressor clutch engage and not disengage inless i turn it off. at night the system works like a dream and will freeze you out thanks

2007-08-17 11:39:28 · 3 answers · asked by bryan b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am wanting to put a two inch lift block in the rear of a 2005 dodge ram 1500 4x4 truck. My friend is telling me that this will mess with my rear axle and cause major damage. I've never heard of this but maybe someone can help me with this.

2007-08-17 11:38:53 · 3 answers · asked by timothy v 1 in Dodge

I'm afraid it's a Head Gasket. The car runs great when 1st started but will overheat and the reservoir will empty itself.

I cannot see where the fluid is going, if anywhere outside the engine. Oil is Black, but need a definitive test to determine if blown head gasket?

Weird that if it's blown head gasket, would it not run rough?

If it is blown head gasket, it's not worth fixing, according to a mechanic or two that I've spoken to.

Apparently the 3.5 dohc is a real bear to repair and aluminum heads.

Any help out there? Any Suggestions where to start? I'm a backyard mechanic with medium skills and tools.

thank you, Dave in Nashville, TN

2007-08-17 11:38:50 · 7 answers · asked by David L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Will the higher octane ( more expensive stuff) make my engine run better or last longer? I'm just wondering if it's worth putting in expensive gas or should I keep using the cheapest?

2007-08-17 11:24:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

my mom about to buy a car and i was just wanting to ask about what are the basic part that needed to be replace or repair at a certain mileage...

things like:

changing oil every 3,000 mi or 3 month (i knew that)
timing belt need to be replace every 30,000 mi (not sure about that)

you know stuff like that, anysite?

greatly appreciated...

2007-08-17 11:19:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My back window also has defroster lines.

2007-08-17 11:17:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

What's the best way to get it off? Its everywhere! On the cloth material seats, on the dash. Please help!

2007-08-17 11:14:43 · 2 answers · asked by Goddess Amore 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have an 87 nissan hardbody pickup and i was wondering if you can put a 240z or 260z engine in it with little modification. thanks

2007-08-17 11:11:10 · 4 answers · asked by adam b 1 in Nissan

HELP one day my electric scooter just started going and it didnt even have the key in it so i took the fuse out and it shut off. but now everytime i put the fuse in it starts going again. what can i do to fix this

2007-08-17 11:07:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I have to get back to school and I need to pay for all the gas. Can somebody help me figure out how much gas will cost to get from Sterling, MA (about 40 minutes west of Boston) to Steubenville, OH (about 40 minutes west of Pittsburgh)? I'm driving a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe if that helps. I dont know if there are tolls along the way either. Thanks for the help!!

2007-08-17 11:06:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

The grass is kind of high and hard to cut. Is it going to damage my ball joints, or CV joints or rack and pinion or anything?

2007-08-17 11:03:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i am hoping to get a motorcycle and it will be my primary vehicle. i live in SC and it doesnt rain here much except for during the hurricane season. and it snows maybe once a year. is it possible to have this as my primary vehicle? what do i have to look out for. i am looking for answers from some one who has tried this.

2007-08-17 10:59:08 · 18 answers · asked by Ryan B 3 in Motorcycles

i have a 2002 sentra spec v and im trying to install a CAI i have everything done but there are two problems... there is a small hose that looks like its connected from the transmission to the stock air filter do i pull that off and throw away? and ? 2 the intake is specially made for my car but the intake is to fat to fit through the whole beside my battery.... the directions say shave off 3/4 of a inch from the METAL... i have tried everything sand paper power tools can someone PLEASE tell me how to shave that off and what to do about the hose thank you

2007-08-17 10:57:32 · 2 answers · asked by civicracer49 1 in Nissan

Is there any Charter companies that are looking for a boat to use? If there are just give me the info, first person to give me a good source that shows legitimate interest will get the 10 points for best answer!

2007-08-17 10:49:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

2007-08-17 10:49:41 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

2007-08-17 10:48:03 · 3 answers · asked by Sandra T 1 in GMC

2007-08-17 10:47:26 · 6 answers · asked by Molina R 1 in Ford

2007-08-17 10:46:09 · 13 answers · asked by lukaslundgreen 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

ineed to find the website where i can purchase one or a place they sell boat

2007-08-17 10:44:18 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

a/c unit can never run out, unless it has a fault, as it is a sealed unit. Is this so? I thought a/c just naturally ran its course and had to be recharged every so often. Any clues?

2007-08-17 10:38:16 · 24 answers · asked by Mandy R 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-17 10:16:34 · 4 answers · asked by rick 2 in Insurance & Registration

my driving instructer told me it was. im not sure though.

2007-08-17 10:15:51 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chrysler

It does it at no particular time. Sometimes when she hits a bump . Sometimes just going down the road. Sometimes when she turns a corner. They took it to a garage and they said it was the struts.After changing the struts, it still made the clunking sound. Another mechanic said it was definitely the transmission.After putting in a rebuilt transmission it still clunks. Any suggestions?

2007-08-17 10:11:56 · 18 answers · asked by rsbdkaise 3 in Dodge

So I checked out this 1996 Grand Am today, and I like it a lot, but I'm wondering if the price is too high..the car is 3,000$ and he said that he won't accept any less than that because he bought it for 2,600$ and is putting AC in it.

I had a friend check the engine and stuff, and he said that it was ok...I'm going on Monday to test drive it to see if it drives okay. The previous owner was an older lady who purchased it in 2005, the car has 115,XXX miles.

He will accept payments, he wants a couple hundred down and about 50$ every two weeks. Although he said the interest will be 16%, is this bad?

Soo from the above information, can you tell me if the car is worth 3K? Thanks

2007-08-17 10:09:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

If A loans their car to B and B has an accident or a moving violation in said vehicle without a valid drivers license what is A's liability ?

2007-08-17 09:59:53 · 8 answers · asked by novguy39 1 in Insurance & Registration

Okk I just hit a car and my bumper paint came off, do I have to take it in or can I paint it by myself. The car is black.

2007-08-17 09:55:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought a new car last year and I cannot keep up with the payments. I still owe about $10,000 on it, and the trade in value is just under $7,900. How would I go about getting rid of the car and getting a used one to acheive cheaper payments? I would be doing this with less-than-perfect credit and no down payment. Serious answers only please, thanks!

2007-08-17 09:52:40 · 8 answers · asked by tinkerbell_pixy24 2 in Buying & Selling

2007-08-17 09:51:19 · 3 answers · asked by rapid9898 1 in Buying & Selling

nevvermind going the limit...i just can't stay at one speed, if i try to slow i go too far and if i try to stay at the same speed i will push on the gas too hard, anyone got any tips for me?

2007-08-17 09:41:23 · 7 answers · asked by Pyaree R 2 in Safety

Which car is best for proformance?
Which car is better looking?
Whice car is more of a icon?
Please have 3 good answers.
I think the Charger is the best.

2007-08-17 09:23:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dodge