Cars & Transportation - 19 August 2007

ok, I have a 1992 Olds. Cutlass Supreme (2 door) with a 210HP V-6 with EFI. I have made sure all my tires are inflated properly, and I increased my gas mileage by 3 MPG's!! (went from 24 to 27 MPG's) I also checked my air filter, and cleaned it out, but I didn't see a better gas milage. is there anything else I can do?

Thanks in advance!

2007-08-19 14:23:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

Whenever I'm landing with a strong headwind (or quartering headwind) I'm usually reluctant to add more than one notch of flaps.

In the planes that I fly (Cessnas and Warriors), one notch of flaps is 15 degrees. Anything more than this creates a large amount of drag for a negligible increase in lift, and I'm nervous about taking on too much drag with a strong headwind.

When landing with a strong headwind, isn't it better to use minimal flaps and a higher approach speed? (the POH says to add roughly 1/2 the wing gust factor).

2007-08-19 14:18:19 · 12 answers · asked by Student 3 in Aircraft

I drive a 1987 Ford Thunderbird (V6 3.8L)

The radiator keeps leaking on me pretty bad. I have tried to use the sealant stuff in a bottle from Prestone & BARS, but it seems to just be a temporary solution before it's ultimately leaking again.

Where do I go for a replacement radiator? How much should I spend? Any advice would be helpful, I don't know a whole lot about cars. Thanks!

2007-08-19 14:14:33 · 9 answers · asked by Dan R 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Alright, 1997 Chrysler Concorde. Took off the radiator and flushed it, changed both upper and lower radiator hoses. At the time, I figured I would see if I could also flush the flow of water through the engine. I stuck a hose in the thermostat housing and it flowed through...So I took it off to change the thermostat, and someone had removed it totally. So I put a new thermostat, new thermostat housing, both radiator hoses, and flushed the radiator. The coolant reservoir isn't leaking, but the cap is. However, it is still overheating, just not as quickly. The water pump is working, the top hose gets hot. I am thinking there is a possible clog in the return line from the reservoir to the engine/radiator, but does anyone else have any ideas? After changing everything (also new coolant, 1gal concentrated, rest water) it idled for a while, but the coolant bottle never dropped the level. It stayed full completely. Any ideas? Fans work, thermostat is within temp range. Properly bled radiator.

2007-08-19 14:11:37 · 5 answers · asked by zanilth1984 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

my motorcycle jacket smells really bad. i would like for it to not smell bad at all. i would like it to smell good, actually. so, how do i wash it? it is a jordan brand jacket made by joe rocket.

2007-08-19 13:57:19 · 10 answers · asked by Kenneth M 3 in Motorcycles

will they mess up the transmission or suspension

2007-08-19 13:51:55 · 9 answers · asked by uDONTknowME 2 in Buying & Selling

I'm looking for a car alternative for living in London city, and C1 seems like a good option. But I'm worried about looking cool as a 30 year old guy with this type of vehicle.

BMW C1 (scooter with roof) - Cool or Un-cool??

2007-08-19 13:46:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I'm looking for a car alternative for living in London city, and C1 seems like a good option. But I'm worried about looking cool as a 30 year old guy with this type of vehicle.

BMW C1 (scooter with roof) - Cool or Un-cool??

2007-08-19 13:46:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

any ideas on what is wrong? and how to fix it? it moves whn car is started and when driving it stays on full at most all times never goes to empty even when you run out of gas. it vapor locks too....

2007-08-19 13:44:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

blowing fuses on motor panel

2007-08-19 13:35:26 · 1 answers · asked by derrick.burton 2 in GMC

2007-08-19 13:16:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

2007-08-19 12:58:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

Anyone know how to do this? I bought another gear knob that I want to replace it with, But I have no idea how to remove it, please answer if you have the exact one, don't just say, twist it!

2007-08-19 12:55:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Honda

My 1994 Mazda Miata has always started with no problems until this morning. It started for a brief second and promptliy dies. Not a sputtering die but an instant die situation.

Battery and lights work fine
There is spark from the coil
Gas tank is full

Any ideas?

2007-08-19 12:52:55 · 9 answers · asked by duffasbutt 1 in Mazda

im 16, i was pulled over and issued a ticket for driving another person while only having a provisional liscnse. my dad is selling my car becuase he thinks my insurance will double. there is no ticket yet im still going to court. can somebody give me advice / details.

2007-08-19 12:48:00 · 9 answers · asked by Avid C 1 in Insurance & Registration

I was putting some motor oil in my car yesterday and I spilt a few drops onto the top of the engine itself. I wiped it up but some residue must have remained because when I got home and checked under the bonnet, there was smoke coming from where I had spilt the oil. Is this going to cause a problem or will the oil just burn itself out without any damage? I know I should have been more careful when I poured the oil, I feel like an idiot and have already invested in a funnel for the future! All help will be appreciated, thanks in advance.

2007-08-19 12:43:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

There is a rumour that the Sub. hit a huge Jap. oil tanker. Is this possible in this age of technical wizardry??

2007-08-19 12:38:25 · 1 answers · asked by kiltie_nanaimo 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Mine was on a winter night. I was driving with my best friend. It was freezing cold. and we were driving down a road with woods on both sides. The road was asphalt. Then it suddenly became dirt! Then we drove thru an opening at a fence for a farm, more dirt, and the road curved, we drove past cows!, finally the road ended where you turned left, or right, at a main 2-lane road. We drove left for a few miles, finally found our way back to my home. The entire trip took 3 hours. But what a road, what a night!! We looked, during the daytime, for this road, found it again 5 years later. That was years ago, and to this day, I cannot remember where this road is.

2007-08-19 12:20:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

my son is 15 and just got his learner's permit. do i need to add to my policy while he is practicing to get his license?

2007-08-19 12:13:40 · 7 answers · asked by damgaardfluski 1 in Insurance & Registration

what can I do.

2007-08-19 12:13:19 · 5 answers · asked by dustin_del1 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I think Armor all is the culprit. It may have caused the stains... But I am hoping someone has discovered an inexpensive solution!

2007-08-19 12:12:34 · 2 answers · asked by juls 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-19 12:07:33 · 4 answers · asked by Ryan G 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

How to balance turbo after rebuilding at home?

2007-08-19 12:06:57 · 1 answers · asked by gorann123 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Does anybody know what the max weight is on this boat? Lost the manual and boat is far away from my house need to see If I can take many people fishing? thanks

2007-08-19 12:06:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

2007-08-19 12:04:24 · 5 answers · asked by cj 1 in Nissan

I drive a BMW M3 (which is a high performance car for anybody who doesn't know) I've heard people saying who know me that I think I'm better than other car drivers with lesser cars. This is rubbish and I would still be the same person no matter what I had. There's no problem were I work and people know I have it because I like fast cars. It doesn't worry me, it's just annoying that some people have to draw stupid conclusions about things.

I don't feel like confronting them but it's hard to ignore sometimes. Any advice!

2007-08-19 12:02:53 · 19 answers · asked by Shadow 3409 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I need to give it gas to start it and need to keep pumping the gas to keep it from dying. what is wrong and how can i fix it??

2007-08-19 12:00:49 · 5 answers · asked by ch35t3rmohr 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i know the standard for sub enclosures are 3/4' MDF with 3/8" plexi... but i was wondering if i could get away with putting 1/4" plexi instead to save some money. does it make that big of difference between the two sizes?

2007-08-19 11:54:20 · 6 answers · asked by juventusdefender 2 in Car Audio

It's the kind you've got to get out with an allen wrench. When I was trying to get it out the first time it stripped out the inside where the allen goes. The next size allen up won't fit and the one i was trying to use just turns around freely in the bolt. Any ideas of how to get the bolt out now?

2007-08-19 11:51:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

If this were a GM I'd say the park pawl wouldn't lift off the main gear. Can the valve body be removed and flushed of dirt then refilled with new fluid? Where can I find a shop manual on those transmissions? I've put shift kits in TH350's and TH400's so I'm not clueless with transmissions.

2007-08-19 11:50:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toyota