Cars & Transportation - 25 August 2007

Just a few general questions about idling. I know that no answer will be the exact same for two separate cars, but I can at least use a ballpark reference if anybody can offer it. The car I'm driving is a 1998 Nissan 200SX.

Compared to when I'm driving at say about 45mph, how much LESS gas am I using when I'm idling with the engine running? Is the difference significant? How about compared to the initial ignition of the engine?

What if I don't have the engine on and I'm just sitting there listening to the radio? Does that eat up the battery? By how much? Should I not do it for too long? How long is too long?

2007-08-25 08:45:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

It is a 2000 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 auto. It shifts just fine and I am not losing much fluid just enough to make a mess and make my wife mad. Engine does not get any warmer than 210F and fluid is not over filled.

2007-08-25 08:43:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

It usually idles at around 700 rpms but now it is up in the 1300 range and seems to go up the longer i'm in it. and when in park after i've driven it, idles even higher.

2007-08-25 08:41:23 · 2 answers · asked by GotInkMan? 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

my bike is STILL TICKING!!! help me get to the bottom of this

2007-08-25 08:40:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

Have tried every thing new switch new filter. Took wires off the light does not come on when you switch ignition on but will come on when you rev it. Is there another switch some where that I havn't found. Engine oil pressure good so its not worn bearings.
I am a ex mechanic so I do know about engines but this one is baffling me. Can any one help

2007-08-25 08:33:35 · 5 answers · asked by rocky 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-25 08:32:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi
i dont know anythings about car
and i am planning to buy one soon ;)
so please tell me the basic importants of the car that i need to look for

2007-08-25 08:25:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

2007-08-25 08:20:56 · 10 answers · asked by Cesar 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The only reason I can think of is luxury .. anything else other than that?

2007-08-25 08:18:31 · 6 answers · asked by talent4god 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

If you are in a drivers ed class in illinois, do you get your permit before of after you pass the class? And if you get it after you pass the class, how long does it take to come in?

2007-08-25 08:18:13 · 1 answers · asked by Steve 2 in Insurance & Registration

Can anyone give me details as well as their personal opinions about this car? I'm interested in purchasing one and would like to know about it. anything and everything. Thanks :)

2007-08-25 08:14:03 · 3 answers · asked by lauralily86 2 in Hyundai

I pulled some carburetors off an old 1981 yamaha thats been sitting forever. The gas that leaked out of them was compleatly green! I'm very interested to know what would cause this and haven't been able to find anything online.

2007-08-25 08:12:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

How do you reduce the amount they ask from you. I got into a collision with a 1996 acura legend- hit the back left bumper and they're asking for 3300!! i dont even think the car is worth that much. i was splitting lanes (legal in ca) on my motorcycle when this guy came into my way and i barely nicked him with my frame slider. i had NO DAMAGES on my bike (so that hsould tell you how bad it was...) i was in an emergency (hence splitting lanes in the first place) then he follwed me to an exit where i asked him for his information and he seemed to get threatening so i didn't give him my information and i rode off as i felt in danger and was in an emergency. i dont think this should be considered hit and run as i felt i was in danger. i am willing to pay (haven't admitted fault as i believe i wasn't at fault) but im only willing to pay a thousand maximum. what ways can i get the insurance cmopany to lower my payments??

thanks!

2007-08-25 08:12:31 · 6 answers · asked by ap0258x 2 in Insurance & Registration

I currently have a car insured under my name. I have one roommate got an international driving permit. he is 16 years old.

Let say he wants to drive my car and suddently got into an accident. whats is going to happen with my car and to my self?

do they give a record into my driving record?

for a note here he doesnt have a CA driver's license.

hope someone can help me here :)

Thanks:)

2007-08-25 08:10:55 · 1 answers · asked by zenk 1 in Safety

My brand new 2007 Shadow Spirit was hit by a co-worker in our parking lot the other day and it was tipped. She has already promised to get all the damage fixed. She is super-nice and if possible I'd like it to be as cheap as possible (without comprimising how my bike ages). Both exhaust pipes were scratched. Is there anything other than replacing the pipes altogether that will fix the scratches without making the pipes more susceptible to corrosion as the bike ages? I'm especially nervous about this as I live in a salty air environment.

2007-08-25 08:09:43 · 5 answers · asked by Banana Slug 3 in Motorcycles

2007-08-25 08:05:36 · 3 answers · asked by matt p 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

If you have your learner's permit, do you need car insurance?

2007-08-25 08:01:10 · 14 answers · asked by sox82 2 in Insurance & Registration

I am a newlywed and I would like to add my wife's name onto our vehicle registrations/titles. I looked on the DMV website, but could not find any relevant information. I'd really hate to stand in line at the DMV for the answer...Thanks!

2007-08-25 08:00:42 · 3 answers · asked by Andy K 2 in Insurance & Registration

I took my car to Discount tire where they broke a bolt off of my axle. I drive a 98 toyota avalon. It's a 5 lug. Question is how do I remove the bolt assembly to take it to get a new bolt replaced?

2007-08-25 08:00:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I just traded in my leased car for a used car purchase. I live in Florida, and there is no cooling off period, however, the dealer is saying they are still working on the bank to get me approved. It has been three days (two of them were business days) and I they say they don't have financing for me yet. Because I am a server and my income is difficult to prove.
What can I do, I am over it and want my old car back. I am more angry that they don't even have a finance company for me yet and I couldn't get anyone to call me back until today. Can I demand my car back since there is no financing???

2007-08-25 07:59:59 · 5 answers · asked by jay9258 2 in Buying & Selling

i heard there is a website with answers for the driver written exam do you know what it is

2007-08-25 07:59:29 · 1 answers · asked by daniel r 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

i live in london, and i would LOVE to drive, have never done though...would u please tell me how much it would cost to get a driving license?? full price pls.
thanks a million xxx

2007-08-25 07:56:39 · 9 answers · asked by ஐ♥P u S s y CaT♥ஐ♥ 6 in Insurance & Registration

I usuall buy the 50/50 antifreeze/coolant where you dont have to mix with water. I wasnt thinking when i was adding the coolant til after the fact. Will this hurt anything and if so is there something i can do to fix this???

2007-08-25 07:55:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Why do captains of passanger airplanes ask you to keep your safty belts fastened right after the landing? Have you heard about a recent explosion of an airplane in Japan? It exploded after the landing was completed. Luckily all the passengers were able to escape from the ailrplane by the time of explosion. A friend of mine who was right there in that airplane told me that they sensed some smoke long before the explosion - while they were still in their seats. He said one woman was so terrified by the smoke, she freaked out, sat down right in the middle of the aisle and wouldn't move, so people had to carry her out of the airplane to let others behind her leave the airplane. Can you imagine if she were in such a state while still in her seat with her safty belts fastened? I think she would have been a victim then.

2007-08-25 07:46:54 · 3 answers · asked by dolempap 2 in Safety

2007-08-25 07:44:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-25 07:40:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dodge

2007-08-25 07:38:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Like I am a good driver, no accidents in the past 3 years, I am a good payer, & I have been a good customer with AllState.
But my auto insurance premium is $50 higher this time.
What happened?

2007-08-25 07:38:10 · 4 answers · asked by I hate Hillary Clinton 6 in Insurance & Registration

the trains were called the Apollo and Triumph but i was told they were scraped but cant find out anything else about them would like to know if they were scraped and if they were what happened to the name plates off them my husbands dad use to drive them this is why we have interest in them thanks

2007-08-25 07:32:02 · 1 answers · asked by margaret c 1 in Rail

we got the old tire off but now ne can't get the new one on so any of you do-it-your-selfers this is the question for you

2007-08-25 07:31:35 · 4 answers · asked by Rick K 2 in Maintenance & Repairs