Cars & Transportation - 26 August 2007

I was at a stop light and started to proceed when the car started sputtering as I hit the gas. the car then cut off. i started it back up and i drove for about 30-50 feet and it started sputtering again and it cut off again. It will start but will not stay on for more than 2-3 minutes. Would this be the fuel pump or something else?

2007-08-26 03:38:55 · 5 answers · asked by mcfields_03 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is it bad for a car to sit in the garage for 3 or 4 days every once in a while? Thank you. How about a week?

2007-08-26 03:38:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I owned an 05 SE-R Altima at one time, which had a great exhaust note. How can I recreate that or a G35 note on an 02 3.5SE Altima? I don't care about performance increases.

2007-08-26 03:35:40 · 4 answers · asked by RST 1 in Nissan

Something affordable with good mileage and is fuel efficient (gas prices these days). Also a car that she will like and won't be embarrased to be seen in. Preferably one of the newer models. Just list as many as you can think of! Thanks!

2007-08-26 03:27:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

1988 GMC Jimmy S-10 Blazer
Use parts would be great but don't know if I am getting rooked? How much should this cost used and installed?

2007-08-26 03:25:37 · 3 answers · asked by aggie 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I know this question has been asked a million times on here, and I have read the answers.
But Im confused-
I have a 2000 Eclipse GT. I just removed the EGR Valve and the vacuum hose from the top of it and brought it in the house. It's sitting right next to me but I'm not sure what to do.
I've read several answers that said to "spray it with carb cleaner", but if i do that, what about the insides that wont get cleaned from simply spraying it?
a toothbrush cant get to them.
What about the little tiny metal pipe that the vaccum line plugs into? Shouldn't that be cleaned out too?
Should I soak it ENTIRELY in gasoline? in something else?
Another answer said to "make sure I dont get carb cleaner on the diaphragm"
What's the deal with this?
Does that mean I SHOULDNT soak it?
Also, a guy at AutoZone said to blow through the pipe at the top and if it opens then it's clean enough?
[i cant get ANY air through at the moment..]

any of these questions that you can answer will save my life!

2007-08-26 03:22:44 · 7 answers · asked by BRobb 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a friend that needs a radiator hose replaced, and in buying a new one we discovered he does not have the regular engine in it that comes with the car. Is there some way to identify this engine? (We are going to bring in the hose and say we need THIS replaced but that still does not tell us what engine it is)

2007-08-26 03:18:29 · 6 answers · asked by godsgeek 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

what car companies have the best safety and lowest recalls?

2007-08-26 03:15:48 · 3 answers · asked by zenlunatic137 1 in Buying & Selling

of the wheel covers. Does anyone know why this would occur in a new car and has anyone else had any similar problems?

2007-08-26 03:14:22 · 9 answers · asked by CctbOh 5 in Ford

My brother wants to follow us around and kind of come at her like running a stop sign, to see how she'll react if she almost gets hit. I also thought maybe I'd yell something while she was driving like LOOK OUT - even if nothing bad is happening.

Perhaps tell her "turn left at the next stop sign" when I know it's actually a one way, and left would be the wrong way - just to see if she's really paying attention and would do it, or would look carefully first.

I just want her to be really ready in real-life situations, not just some nice pleasant unrealistic driving practice?

Thoughts?

2007-08-26 03:13:54 · 9 answers · asked by Pat Smear 4 in Safety

I have a 77 toyota celica that has'nt had an oil change since who knows when. I have been told a couple times that if a car has'nt had an oil change in a long time and you do change it it could mess up the engine. I know it may seem odd but it has happened on a previous celica I had. Any thoughts?

2007-08-26 03:05:59 · 13 answers · asked by ace 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want one of those tapedecks but i think they don't sell those anymore, so whats the next best choice to play music from my ipod in my car?

Also, i'd rather if it didn't have to run on batteries but if thats all there is out there then of course mention it please.

2007-08-26 03:05:49 · 4 answers · asked by i messed up 2 in Car Audio

97 e250 - 5.4 windsor. Spark plug blew completely out of head, shredded the ignition coil, stripped out the threads in the head

2007-08-26 03:05:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i have a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT.
i just took the two bolts off the EGR valve, pulled the vacuum hose off the top, and brought it into the house.
havent cleaned it yet, but ive heard many people say to "make sure i check the gasket before i put the EGR valve back on".

i dont see a gasket??

2007-08-26 03:04:57 · 2 answers · asked by BRobb 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

anybody bought a car at an auction......good idea or not?....on tv they seem to go very cheap.

2007-08-26 03:04:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I was told that the tensioner and idler needs to be replaced but the car has only done 16,000 miles. Iv had the car for around 2 months and the car hasn't been clocked back as the service history adds up and hpi check was done.

2007-08-26 03:03:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

the light just stays on. Also my battery light stays on too.

How many miles do you get on your last gallon of gas?

Is it true if I let my car run empty on gas and can add problems to the engine? Just wondering because I never fill my car up, its to expensive and I always wait to the last drop to get gas :)

Do you?

2007-08-26 02:53:27 · 9 answers · asked by queenofsiberia 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Currently have 2000 Chevy Malibu LS - 146K miles - no problems - routine maintenance only - still has original factory alternator. But I've known other people who have owned Malibus and they have been nothing but trouble. Does Ford make a good vehicle, or should I go with Toyota or Honda?

2007-08-26 02:49:11 · 10 answers · asked by Diane 1 in Other - Car Makes

i recently purchased this vehicle which looks brand new with only 82 k miles. I was pulling a car hauler with 3 buick roadmaster wagons in a parade. Just after completing the parade the front seal blew out spewing trasnmission fluid. I have since learned that this is a common problem with this transmission. I am considering installing a heavy duty transmission cooler with fan (which can be manually operated) and a in cab temperature guage. What other modifications to the transmission can you suggest to prevent this happening again? Since I will be using this primarily to transport vehicles in parade routes. I want to make sure it doesn't happen again. I am posting a picture of the truck and car hauler on to our web site (parade/events) any suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.

2007-08-26 02:43:45 · 7 answers · asked by hot truck 1 in Ford

was going down the road and felt as if lost power or cut off gave it a little pat on the throttle and it did fine after about 2 miles it shut down and would not start again. I can hear the fuel pump come on and the sparkplug has a spark between the wire and plug. What could be the problem?

2007-08-26 02:39:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-26 02:37:36 · 2 answers · asked by faeryfyir 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-26 02:36:45 · 3 answers · asked by bernard c 2 in Insurance & Registration

2007-08-26 02:28:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

Let me explain what i did , i removed the 1800, and installed a 2000 , the engine came compleet with wire harnest , and computer , no the problem are inside the car only one connection will not connect as one have 13 wires and the other have 7 wires .Under the hood also one conection can't connect , as 5 wires and 3 wires , to fix the problem under the hood i know i will need to replace the fuse realay box . But the problem in the care where 13 wire and 7 wires that is stop , as i do not want to burn the computer by trying to find out which gave power to the computer , so wright now when i turn the key the dash lit up but the enging doesn't turn , all lights work &horn.
My question is how can i get power to the computer, or what can i do to get it to start and rund the way is should ?. thank you for any help .

2007-08-26 02:22:47 · 2 answers · asked by wesley e 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi My 2001 Camry stopped picking up speed from a standstill, and also blows out a lot of (BLUE) smoke when initialy started. A NIGHTMARE TO MERGE ON TO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC (NOt enough acceleration)

I GOT A TUNEUP (replaced air filter engine plugs.. etc) AND HAD THE TIME BELT CHANGED, BUT NO DIFFERENCE

MANY PEOPLE HAVE TOLD ME THAT IT IS DUE TO ENGINE SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE!!! BUT WHEN I SAY I PUT OIL AT REULAR INTERVAL THEY GET CONFUSED...

NOW MY QUESTION::::

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS IF YOU HAVE ENGINE SLUDGE, AND DOES IT CAUSE VERY SLOW ACCELERATION???
HOW DOES ONE EITER REMOVE OR CLEAN ENGINE SLUDGE??? (ANY GOOD PRODUCTS!!!)

THANKS 4 YOUR REPLIES AND HAVE A GREAT SUNDAY !!

2007-08-26 02:22:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-26 02:22:19 · 6 answers · asked by JBC 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-26 02:21:28 · 3 answers · asked by D 1 in Lexus

With a speed comparable to turbo jets (559 mph) you could get from Manchester to London in about 20 or so mins..
They are VERY green too. using Electro magnets, they get more power for their money :D

would you use one instead of your car? its certainly quicker

2007-08-26 02:14:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

does anyone know of an online guide that you don't have to pay for. Even a step by step guide.

2007-08-26 02:13:21 · 6 answers · asked by bubu 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The yellow engine light is on. It happened before and the mechanic reset it from somewhere near the fuse box. It looked like he maybe pushed a little button. I'm 99% sure that its from a loose gas cap.

2007-08-26 02:09:39 · 6 answers · asked by redblarp 1 in Ford