Cars & Transportation - 23 August 2007

I think the lubricant increases electrical resistance even though it was labelled specifically for spark plug use. Shall i remove the plugs and clean the threads? Is applying lube on plug threads a commonly followed practice or did i get carried away by a well placed product in an auto shop?

2007-08-23 15:04:31 · 10 answers · asked by SP 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to run a couple of 5/8 inch hoses through a hole under the passenger seat, along the undercarriage of the car, and up into the engine bay. What would be the easiest way to make the appropriate holes? I have never drilled steel before.

Can I do this with a sledgehammer and a metal punch? Do I use a router? Can I do this with a wee little 12V drill and corded Dremel tool? I don't want this to take all day long.

2007-08-23 14:59:09 · 13 answers · asked by wordnerd27x 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

Between the corded half inch impacts that Dewalt and Ridgid have.. Which one has the most torque overall?

2007-08-23 14:52:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I've been working at an Auto Parts store since April, I started a Disiel Mechanics course prior to that but dropped it... Now I'm considering just plain Auto Mechanics... anyone know of any schools that do this but online. I work to much and don't have the time to go to an actual campus.

2007-08-23 14:51:41 · 1 answers · asked by country girl 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-08-23 14:44:37 · 9 answers · asked by tigert 2 in Commuting

I have a 1995 Honda Civic LX, whenever I get up to around 2500 rpm's or above, there is a very noticeable rattle coming from the engine. I've taken it into our mechanic that works on foreigns, but he found nothing wrong with the engine.

2007-08-23 14:42:43 · 3 answers · asked by Joyce K 1 in Honda

It was a legit contract VIN# and all with a major dealer, we already told them we weren't falling for the bait and switch when they couldn't come up with vehicle we signed for. Now two weeks later, we found out from the bank that the dealer paid off our loan. We're wondering if they just bought our trade? Is something going to come back to us?

2007-08-23 14:39:29 · 10 answers · asked by jlo 1 in Buying & Selling

Can anyone clue me in on what makes my truck different from the 2500? I have the same motor, same tranny, same brakes, 8 lug wheels, tranny temp gauge, etc.

2007-08-23 14:39:25 · 3 answers · asked by fiero_ottoxer 3 in Chevrolet

Someone pissed in my car. I do not know who, and I do not know why. I have cleaned it all up and shampooed it all out and it still smells bad. So I don't know how often this happens to anyone, but maybe possibly someone could help me out.

2007-08-23 14:35:08 · 8 answers · asked by nathaneyal 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-23 14:28:46 · 14 answers · asked by Digital Sister 2 in Buying & Selling

but it's the skill of the craftsman that determines the outcome?

2007-08-23 14:20:37 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-23 14:03:53 · 2 answers · asked by Mya 1 in Boats & Boating

2007-08-23 13:57:10 · 11 answers · asked by threeand7 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My youngest son is almost turning 16 and we were thinking of cars to get him. I wanted a truck because we live in the country and need a truck and i was wondering if a silverado ss is good for a teenager. He gets great grades and never does anything bad. He loves the car too but was wondering about the 2008 truck. Can you tow a lot with it?

2007-08-23 13:56:12 · 5 answers · asked by a21 1 in Other - Car Makes

like make? year model? mileage? what else? help!!

2007-08-23 13:55:35 · 18 answers · asked by talk2dhand 1 in Buying & Selling

they said the gonna give me a 500 above the invoice price which is 24767 including destination charge. which come out to 25267 plus tax,doc fee, reg fee, tire tax. Is this a good price> for a ex-l with all the options except Navigation?

2007-08-23 13:53:31 · 3 answers · asked by julius k 1 in Honda

1989 Renken Seamaster fishing boat - mercruiser 4.3 v-6 - I had about $2,000 worth of work done to it, wires, gimbal bearing, ... I would have to pull the extensive invoice to list all of the parts, it included pulling the engine and out-drive off of the boat. The first time out the boat was run for about an hour when I discovered oil everywhere, the oil filter had a hairline crack and had been spaying oil everywhere and emptying the oil reserve. The mechanic said was now have either an "engine knock" or "rod knock". I was so discouraged that I tarped the boat and left it (I did winterize it and stabilize the gas). I see now there are a lot of companies offering remanufactured engines but I just don't know what I should do next. I really do not want to spend $3k to have a new engine installed... I don't know what is really wrong with the boat, what does running on low oil/pressure do? is this a knock scenario? Any thoughts, opinions, direction at all would be much appreciated. Steve

2007-08-23 13:49:03 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

chrging sytem failure sensor light on

2007-08-23 13:42:51 · 4 answers · asked by Veronica G 1 in Pontiac

2007-08-23 13:41:05 · 18 answers · asked by nodumgys 7 in Ford

I would love a R1 or Hayabusa but they are not comfortable. Any suggestions? Thanks Tony

2007-08-23 13:37:57 · 11 answers · asked by Tiger Crane Master 3 in Motorcycles

2007-08-23 13:36:21 · 6 answers · asked by wingslevel1977 1 in Chevrolet

I like cars, and i want to know more about them inside and out. I don't know if I should just learn about cars and work on them as a hobby or if being a mechanic is a good idea too.

2007-08-23 13:35:11 · 23 answers · asked by 2nd Commander 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

What is the driving skill you find most lacking in other drivers (or find most difficult yourself)? I thought of this watching with amusement while a driver was trying to parallel park on my street.

2007-08-23 13:24:51 · 11 answers · asked by Julie 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

My husband wants to register his motorcycle (1999 honda 900rr)
and doesn't know what kind of replacement headlights to get for the bike. Where can I find them?

2007-08-23 13:24:05 · 6 answers · asked by CJ 1 in Motorcycles

2007-08-23 13:23:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I have a check engine light and i took it to Autozone, but they never gave me the code only the problem. So i was wondering if you could help me decide what OBD II scanner/reader would be a good choice. thanks in advance

2007-08-23 13:21:08 · 5 answers · asked by motorman457 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 4-5 year old car radio/cd player. It has a built in cd player and also a radio (with flashing dials etc).

For some time, the radio has malfunctioned. It will cut out for longer periods time (short to up to days), then play with no issues for days to weeks at a time. The less common radio malfunction is there will be crackling in and out of radio reception/play and then it work.

There has been no issues with the cd player. It has worked consistently during this time.

I could easily replace the radio/cd unit, but since only the radio has malfunctioned, is there an easy way to distinguish if the failure is due to car radio unit malfunction, as opposed to attennae malfunction (thus making replacing the radio unnecessary and a waste of money)?

2007-08-23 13:19:42 · 1 answers · asked by otterpop77 2 in Car Audio

36000 miles I notice a humming coming from the back of the car. I jacked it up to day and shook the wheel I really couldn't tell but the more I shook it I could tell it had a little play I checked the other side which I could tell was solid. I am driving 700 miles tommorrow to Minneapolis. I was wondering if the bearing would hold out. I plan on replacing it when I get back I just don't have the time tonight. Sorry my first question was a little vague. I also pulled the brake to make sure it wasn't hanging it looked fine. Any suggestions or can I safely assume I have a failing rear wheel bearing. Also my antilock light is not on I have heard it will turn on if the bearing has already failed. Do you think 700 miles is too far to test out this potential problem?

2007-08-23 13:15:57 · 5 answers · asked by Phil S 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

where can i find a repair kit 11m x 1.5 thread for 4.6 liter northstar

2007-08-23 13:11:00 · 2 answers · asked by Raul S 2 in GMC

Alright. i think that i am gonna wind up with my stepdads 2001 dodge ram 1500. i want to put a little 2in rough country lift and 33's but its only 2wd. Would that b alright or should i try to talk them into gettin 4x4? that by the way would be hard to do.

2007-08-23 13:03:45 · 6 answers · asked by barrelracer113 2 in Dodge