Cars & Transportation - 4 September 2007

2007-09-04 16:32:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

I have a 1994 Camaro Z28 that was running rough at one point then I corrected that, now I have this problem that if the car is cold it will run and run fine then as soon at it gets warm and I stop it will not restart. It will not restart until the next morning which means it takes along time for it to cool down. All things have been changed such as the basics, starter coil, plugs, caps etc. I am lost for what this maybe. I am in college and really need this car to run to go to work

2007-09-04 16:32:02 · 5 answers · asked by vickieski2001 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

YES - ive paid the surcharges
YES - ive called the stupid dps # that they never answer
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NO - i cant check my lic status online, they say it is not current/ accurate.

2007-09-04 16:29:18 · 15 answers · asked by nokomp 2 in Insurance & Registration

It's a really nice car, from what I can see. No apparent damage except some cosmetic touch-up issue on the paint on the hood. The carfax report shows no problems. It was orginally bought in New York, then it was sold in Pennsylvania. 19 days later, it was auctioned off in Florida. I am now in Dallas TX. Here is a link to it:

http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dda/detail.jsp?car_id=227543920&dealer_id=396745&car_year=2006&dealership_view_name=www.automerchantsinc.com&result_car_id=null&search_type=used&first_record=26&sort_type=make_modelASC&pager.offset=25&cardist=25

Even though the carfax report shows nothing wrong with it, carfax isn't always completely accurate. If I'm not a mechanic, would it be wise to find one to inspect the car before I buy it? If so, where can I find one and about how much would it cost?

2007-09-04 16:23:14 · 6 answers · asked by iwinnnn 2 in Buying & Selling

My son has a 1996 pontiac sunfire. overheating blowing back water out of reservoir, water heater core has been flushed. All radiator hoses are new, new water pump, new thermostat radiator hoses new. Any ideas what
could be wrong? My son thinks it could be a blown head gasket, it is not blowing any white smoke... and I dont think its the head gasket.

2007-09-04 16:22:51 · 11 answers · asked by Sad Mom 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 2000 328i w/ sport package. I need new tires and was looking at some pretty aggressive directional tires (that's what was on it when I bought it, used) but then was told that european cars, esp. sport sedans, wear them pretty bad and especially on the inside edges(this is where mine are bad, but the shop that told me didn't know this), regardless of how on top of alignment and balancing you are. Any truth to this?

2007-09-04 16:14:54 · 5 answers · asked by libertine138 1 in BMW

My oil warning light is coming on intermittently but not losing any oil. Is it likely the motor will sieze without other warning signs such as increased temp. When it initially came on I added 600ml oil, possibly too much it is now over the level. However the light came back on 30 kms down the road. If you stop and turn the car off, for as short as one minute it turns off for another 30- 60 kms. Yesterday I did 500kms with it like this(had no choice) and there were no other ill effects. Althought there is an intermittent tapping noise. I did get very good fuel consumption, and the light came on less at night. I am going to get the oil pressure tested today, its just I'm on the road and just want to get home (2000kms). The car is a subaro leone 89, its not a major catasrophe if it siezes it was only cheap, and I'm only using while my other car gets fixed, I don't want to throw lots of money at it

2007-09-04 16:07:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have narrowed it down to these 2 cars:

-2008 Kia Spectra5
-2008 Scion xD

Which car would be better to have as a first car, and why?

2007-09-04 16:05:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have replaced the fuel filter, the throttle positioning sensor, cleaned the injectors, and also replaced the oxygen sensor. I dont know where to look next.

Usually It idles ok, but when you accelerate it hesitates before speeding up. When you get about 45 or 50 it runs pretty well, but between 30 and 45 its a little rough.

2007-09-04 16:02:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in GMC

Should she be facing looking into the car or looking out through the windshield?!

Thanks!

2007-09-04 15:59:43 · 16 answers · asked by burberribunni 5 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-09-04 15:54:20 · 12 answers · asked by saishna f 1 in Ford

It's on a 2001 Honda Prelude, why would it suddenly do this?

2007-09-04 15:52:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Honda

i want to know what all of the seals on an engine are that have to do with oil ways, like what seals need to be good for no oil leaks? thanks.

2007-09-04 15:50:56 · 2 answers · asked by matt sowders 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm talking about a liveaboard underway

2007-09-04 15:47:49 · 5 answers · asked by DJ 1 in Boats & Boating

as i was walking home from taking the bus it seems like the light turned red, and then i was about to cross the street until next to me you know that sign that workers put on the street when they do construction , idk if it had to deal with it, but it was loud! like a gun, but it sounded more like a explosion in a plastic bag, i hid behind a tree, and get getting vision if what happened if i was getting shot, but there was no one in site

2007-09-04 15:41:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

2007-09-04 15:30:20 · 4 answers · asked by rosie6@sbcglobal.net 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

So I got this parking ticket in the mail for 48 bucks, but I was never aware of this, they said I was in the city of Oakland, CA but I have no reason to go to that city, I never do business or know anybody in that city, I have no proof other then my own word. Is it possible someone could be using the same license plate number? or possibly the same vin number? I'm curious about this situation. I contested it by email but no response yet, and on top of this where would my paper ticket be? normally they put it on your windshield right? Please help im curious to know what the heck is going on.

2007-09-04 15:27:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have a civic LX...bought 4 brand new tires at Sams Club...Goodrich tires....and supposedly the guys balanced the tires....but when i drive, i feel like the tires almost "slip". My tires are aligned, they stay straight on the road...but i feel like the tires drift off to a side. I don't know if this makes sense, buit does this sound like a balancing issue or something else?

2007-09-04 15:26:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My 96 Dodge Caravan won't start. When you turn the key, everything electrical works - AC, windows, radio, etc. But it just clicks once, when you turn the key. It's not the battery - my husband too it to Auto Value, they tested it and said it was bad, so he bought a new one, but it doesn't make a difference.

We just got a new starter 2 years ago, so I don't *think* that's what's wrong, but then, I know next to nothing about cars.

Any suggestions on what may be wrong?

2007-09-04 15:18:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

which is better

2007-09-04 15:14:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-04 15:12:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Ok guys, I put a new distrubator in my S10 Blazer and I'm not sure if I set the rotor cap right in the right position, I had the # 1 piston in the up positon and set the rotor straight to the number 1wire on the cap (3 o'clock) but it won't start, I'm not sure if I have it set right, I'm not pro- mech so I really apreciate some help.

2007-09-04 15:12:19 · 6 answers · asked by Ralph C 1 in Chevrolet

i get a vibration when i apply my brakes mostly at high speed at also mostly when i press my brakes slightly. if i apply my brakes strongly (hard stop) it doesnt vibrate. i have the rotors replace with the brakes though the vibration reduced it was still noticeable. i took it back to the shop and they told me that the rotors though new sometimes need to be resurfaced. so i got them resurfaced but yet i still fell the vibrations slightly. What else can be wrong with my car. its a 2002 honda accord se

2007-09-04 15:12:04 · 11 answers · asked by fkfemi 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-04 15:02:14 · 1 answers · asked by Peter P 2 in Nissan

hi there,,, what is a good carpet shampoo?? also i want to buy a carpet shampooer, what 1 should i get?

2007-09-04 14:51:11 · 3 answers · asked by dabomb_562000 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am thinking about buying a couple of atc.
the first one is a honda 110 atc. It is in bad condition. it needs new tires, carb work, gas tank, plastics, and some other stuff.

the next is a honda 250sx atc. the motor is cesized up, needs new tires, new plactics, new wiring proubly, and some other things.

I am unsure of the years of them i am just buying them for projects. I need a estimated value on these so noone gets ripped off. I need the anwsers quick so please leave comments.

thankyou and have a wonderful day.

2007-09-04 14:50:05 · 6 answers · asked by nathan r 1 in Motorcycles

my mother in law borrowed my 2006 ford explorer and put diesel instead of regular gas. ran it for about 1.5 miles and it wont start! now we drained the diesel but what is the best fuel system flush product to use?

2007-09-04 14:47:55 · 5 answers · asked by ladybee 1 in Ford

I am looking for a new tail light for my SS, the piece on the back of the housing that screws into the vehicle broke off. I am trying to avoid paying dealership prices but haven't had any luck online.

2007-09-04 14:40:43 · 8 answers · asked by djgrant01 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Well just for info, my brother and I are working on a '62 Bel Air.
As of now we are replacing full floor pans and such, but I have a few questions.
My first is about the interior.
I have looked for a few weeks, and I'm still unable to find a true reproduction of Bel Air door panels. (2 door sedan, specifically, color green)
I have found Impala door panels, but they are very different in design.
I would be greatful if someone could help me out on that.
Also, the car originally came with a straight 6 and an automatic transition.
My brother and I are planning on putting in a 5.7L 350 small block
with a 4 speed tranny.
Does anyone know if the modifications we have to do to the car are going to be too serious? i know that we'll have to chop a hole in the new floor and such, and shave the column shifter, but is it "safe" to change an automatic to a manual?
Don't get me wrong my brother knows what he's dealing with very well.
These questions are just for me, because I am very curious.

Thanks

2007-09-04 14:40:33 · 3 answers · asked by Monstah 2 in Chevrolet

the concept is there just the order makes me nervous, i know about plus/minus but the order of connecting the cables is my worry, i want to start the other car not ruin my battery! how long after connecting the cables do itry to start the car with bad battery? 1st to last step will really be a lot of help! thanx!

2007-09-04 14:35:10 · 9 answers · asked by mzluvy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs