Cars & Transportation - 19 August 2007

Mileage is 50K miles. Brand/model Renault scenic RX4.

2007-08-19 23:52:34 · 7 answers · asked by ramonvalenzuela 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-19 23:49:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

When you "top it off," you end up with more gas fumes in the tank. You put that out into the environment. So, if you let it get kind of low

2007-08-19 23:40:54 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-19 23:32:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Vauxhall Opel

3 months ago i bought a car from a local dealership, my credit is nit so good so i put two thousand dollars down! anyways my question is this i have put so far three grand into this car plus another grand in repairs and the car still isnt running , my macanic says to take it back that the car is not worth it, but i have invested so much in it already . what are the chances that they will work with me and let me trade it for a car that runs better? any input sure would help thanks!

2007-08-19 23:30:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

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2007-08-19 23:21:54 · 4 answers · asked by Indiana 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

This is a multi-part question. Thanks in advance for help.

Every now and then the A/C on my 2001 Hyundai Elantra with 70k makes a whirring or high-pitched whining noise. I'm told that this may be because of low r134 refrigerant. And I may be imagining but I think it used to blow colder.

So, here are my questions:

1) How are A/C systems supposed to be maintained? Do you dump (legally, at a mechanic, of course) and refill the refrigerant every few years or do you just top it off when it's low?
2) Is this something I should do myself? Most mechanics offer A/C recharges but if it's as simple as picking up a can and doing it yourself, who would pay to have it done?
3) How is it done? I know I need r134. Looking at the AutoZone site I see they have a 12lb and 37lb container. Do I need one of those? Or can I use one of those 1 lb cans?
4) Can I check if I'm low before I make an investment in the stuff?

Thanks and PLEASE ANSWER ALL 4 PARTS OF MY QUESTION.

2007-08-19 23:01:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-19 22:46:48 · 8 answers · asked by peterpan 1 in Aircraft

Watch this video - 40mph crash test.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxyV9Ty_TTU

No car should crumble like that at such a low speed.

2007-08-19 22:32:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

Hi I've been learning to drive in a town near where I live i tried to book my test but couldn't get one untill the end of October so i booked one in the next town. The test is in 2 weeks, I've drove in the town centre before but haven't drove around the surounding towns hence don't know the test routes.
I've downloaded a few of the test routes so I can drive round this week myself and hopefully get to know the roads. I think it could possibly be a good idea because when i've took my test before I've been hoping not to go certain ways and i suppose if i don't know the routes I won't be thinking like that!
Just wondering if anybody thought this was a bad or good idea and if they had any tips on getting to know the test route
Please any tips or if you think its a good or bad idea it would help

2007-08-19 22:21:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I was driving along and the glowplug light started flashing, in time, like the indicator. I stopped the car, turned off the engine and turned it back on and the problem had gone. Mondeo TDCi 2.0. The car is under warranty, but I wish to know what it could be so that I am not fobbed off before the warranty runs out.

2007-08-19 22:12:46 · 3 answers · asked by Steve 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

my friend is a immigrant from india ,he cant get a california driver licence, he is a reffuge,now he got a international driver licence & he brought a old old car which ,he paid extra money for getting the smog passed,any way after a year now,the car was not running again, he didnt knew much about it so he parked his car at an unknown place and took off the licence plates & vin # by the door.he talk to me about it i told him that the police is going to look for you now , and he is in bigger trouble now,he said that he had the car registered on his his international driver licence which the dmv does not have record,and i cant tell anything about that ?

2007-08-19 22:08:02 · 3 answers · asked by upp 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-08-19 22:04:01 · 7 answers · asked by Intrusivosity With Medium Doubt 6 in Buying & Selling

When I was younger I seen on the TV a new way of jacking up your car when getting a puncture.

It was not mechanical.

What it was was a pipe somehow is connected to the exhaust pipe and this leads to a thick heavy duty bag/balloon which you put under the dooe sill of the car.

You rev the engine and this forces air/fumes into this bag and lifts the car in the same way as a car jack does this.

Then you change the wheel!

Are these methods used at all in the motoring world.

Or was it just pie in the sky?

Answers appreciated.

Thank you

2007-08-19 21:46:23 · 2 answers · asked by davie 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The news says the airline involved hads a patchy record for safety because of 4 fatal accidents in the last 13 years.

How does that record stand to other airlines?

Is it really ''patchy''?

2007-08-19 21:29:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

I also want to know how extreme I can be with the upgrades, without casing damage.

2007-08-19 21:27:23 · 3 answers · asked by sherv007 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

the clicking sound?

2007-08-19 21:25:54 · 5 answers · asked by Sporadic 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-19 21:25:11 · 1 answers · asked by will5 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-19 21:10:45 · 14 answers · asked by Marc O 1 in Insurance & Registration

2007-08-19 20:57:30 · 3 answers · asked by kr1s7y 1 in Safety

2007-08-19 20:22:45 · 1 answers · asked by zpango2000 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Planning a two week boating trip around whitsundays what are the best anchroages i will need for my trip?

2007-08-19 20:15:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

i have no idea about cars... i think my power steering belt went out cause it always makes a annoying noise when i turn the wheel and just today it was really bad and while i was driving the battery light went on and then i looked under my hood and felt one of the belts and it was very loose it wasn't snapped off through and the belt is right next to the altonator or whatever. could someone please tell me what you think is the problem and how to fix it and how much the cost it and if i need it in the shop.. I HAVE NOT A CLUE... please help..

2007-08-19 19:46:45 · 5 answers · asked by amanda h 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just noticed that my car is leaking oil. and i know i am suppost to check if i have any oil. whats the first step i should take when a car leakes oil? and should i take it to the dealer or smaller shops would do? and repair cost? the car is fairly new 2004 honda accard with 40k miles

2007-08-19 19:26:19 · 4 answers · asked by staepuff 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'd like to heat it up and try to vice grip it off but its so rusted on there and stripped I can't get a grip on it.

My Questions are:
What kind of torch?
Where can I buy it?

I tried: Vice Grips, Wrench's, Hammer, Screw Driver, Hack Saw, WD40, and a Pipe Wrench. It is completely rounded. What do I do? This is frustrating! Please give me ideas. Thanks.

2007-08-19 19:16:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-19 18:52:13 · 11 answers · asked by Suresh 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I heard about frame rails that you could buy for a 240sx...I am wondering what do they do exactly. Heres my problem I have a 240sx that wont pass the inspection du to the rust on the unibody.. frame.. If I install those on my car will it be a safe repair?
Will it hide the rust ? Thank you

2007-08-19 18:30:59 · 1 answers · asked by PAPA 1 in Nissan

ive been looking for online instructions but havent found anything. i like the time out model, but i dont like the price, and i think i an build one cheaper, but i would like to see some that other people have built and used. maybe get cost breakdowns, and info on any problems they might have had.

2007-08-19 18:19:35 · 2 answers · asked by Hollow 2 in Motorcycles

2007-08-19 17:58:51 · 7 answers · asked by gracie 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

When I entered store parking lot - Big Company Truck Trailer was leaving parking lot – was already partially on the street – when I turned behind to get to the wood scrap. Then driver started to back/reverse – apparently he misjudged the turning radius. To me it was quite a shock to see this monster trailer backing to my side. I was pulling horn, screaming – he did not see me – did not hear me and hit me – dented the side of the truck ($2600 repair estimate). Only way for me to get out was to back up – more in fear and panic, than rational thinking - save myself - I backed up to the side of parked truck (third truck Chevy) causing ($1600 repair estimate damage). Damage to the rear of my truck (F150) was minimal and is not included. The Big Company Truck insurance is trying to minimize payment to my truck and does not want to cover the third truck at all. Would I have a case in the small court to ask the Big Company Truck insurance to pay for all the damage caused?

2007-08-19 17:50:34 · 7 answers · asked by Jiri J 1 in Insurance & Registration