Cars & Transportation - 8 September 2007

Many times riders who don't know each other will fall into conversation with each other on a chance meeting. Gas stations, Dunkin Donuts, even red lights. Heard any good ones lately?

This morning's: "My mirror is an unusual place for a Ducatti."

2007-09-08 09:00:33 · 7 answers · asked by Firecracker . 7 in Motorcycles

what could the problem be?

2007-09-08 08:51:32 · 3 answers · asked by azmattaz06 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

is it dangerous to add 2 different motors oils or diffrent brannds of oils in your car?

2007-09-08 08:47:06 · 5 answers · asked by The Knowledge 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

The safety child locks was put on my doors.And was never taking off. Went to a wedding locked keys in the trunk so the back seat was taking out to get to the trunk,then put back together.Then the driving side back door would not open.That was in July 07.
Now in bad timing I don't understand I went down this Labor weekend I guess Kentucky not my state ha! ha! But needless to say the other back door did the same thing after we packed stuff in it for camping.Now no one can get in or out in these doors we change the fuse thats not it.You can hear it tring to open but it won't. We try playing with the locks for a while doesn't work.I've read the book the car came with doesn't give that much information.Just tring to safe money I don't have.I'm a girl and smart, very smart with and direction I can get.

2007-09-08 08:46:28 · 3 answers · asked by Barbara B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Recently my old van was overheating and we discovered the rad was empty.....this was a shock to me because there was no leaks and the overflow was still full.....so my mechanic did a chemical test and said maybe the head gasket was leaking or cracked.... there would be engine emmisions in the rad and liquid a test tube would turn from blue to green.............. well it went a little bit murky greenish blue and he said yes I had a gasket leak...just starting.. and that it would cost 800 to 1000 to fix

but I dont have that kind of money right now........ and although it seems to be running a bit rough, it otherwise runs ok....no smoke or anything.......................

so....... any idea of how much time she has left?...and what I can do to prolong it?....and are 7 hr road trips out of the question?

2007-09-08 08:42:59 · 8 answers · asked by paradox is interesting 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

tahoe or yukon either one. I'm not looking for it to last me for the next ten years, just a good few years without any major problems. I'm used to having hondas that have lasted forever but I'm ready for an SUV. And I don't wanna hear anything about other car options I just wanna know about the tahoe or yukon. I'm not a mechanic but I know a little more than average about cars so I'm aware that it depends on how the car was taken care of and maintenance records and all that. So assuming the car had it's routine maintenance and was taken care of properly, is 80,000-100,000 miles too many miles for $10-$12k. Thanks.

2007-09-08 08:30:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

Im gonna be 15 and i want to get my learners permit....in Georgia....what do i need to get my permit....what do i need to get from my school?
most detailed answer gets 10 points

2007-09-08 08:28:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

I'm looking at a 96 dodge ram 2500 diesel 4x4 truck club cab. The truck will be used for hauling tractors via goosneck trailer, The truck has brand new heads, new injectors, the front end has been re worked all is new there, the truck has the towing package gooseneck hitch is included, the truck starts and runs good, oh it has a new heavy duty clutch that has about 1000 miles on it, a heavy duty tranmision that was just placed in it 5 speed. It does have a diesel leak at the filter but the guy said he would fix it, it has all the transmision temp gauge, turbo gauge, and all. It has a few cometic things that needs to be done, the seat is tore front, the power seat was just replaced, it does have white smoke untile it gets warmed up, the truck has plenty of tourqe you can take off in 3 and fourth and it goes right on. It drives real good rough but they all do that, The only thing that the abs and brake light comes on and goes out, he said he has had that looked at and they say

2007-09-08 08:17:56 · 6 answers · asked by Gene 5 in Dodge

I took my car into the shop because the brakes went out and it was leaking brake fluid on my front axis. They told me that my calipers had overextended and caused my master cylinder to leak brake fluid, and that my master cylinder is now dry. I need new pads, rotors, and calipers, but the mechanic is trying to convince me that I need to get my master cylinder replaced too. His reasoning is that if I have everything fixed except for the master cylinder, then if the seals are bad and it leaks fluid again, it will cause internal damage and I'll have to get EVERYTHING fixed again. I think he's just trying to make an extra buck out of me, but I'm no mechanic, so I don't know for sure if he's lying or not. Anyone out there have a second opinion?

2007-09-08 08:17:00 · 7 answers · asked by VZ 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

A. From the rear of the car
B. From the front of the car
C. From the left side of the car
D. From the right side of the car

2007-09-08 08:10:36 · 8 answers · asked by Howard D 1 in Safety

2007-09-08 08:08:45 · 3 answers · asked by Caple y 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can they reference me by SS#? I have to go pick up my Grandma so I have to drive.

2007-09-08 08:02:32 · 2 answers · asked by WinterBorn 5 in Insurance & Registration

2007-09-08 07:49:40 · 6 answers · asked by joe n 1 in Boats & Boating

im looking for a site with parts. aftermarket part. any really looking for seat cowl. thanks

2007-09-08 07:40:25 · 2 answers · asked by john m 1 in Motorcycles

I am selling my '05 (10,000 miles) Toyota Corolla, having bought it from Carmax.
In general, would the factory warranty still be active for the new buyer?
Thanks!!!!!!

2007-09-08 07:40:18 · 6 answers · asked by MATT E 2 in Buying & Selling

I have an '89 240 wagon. Does anyone have experience with upgrading the suspension? The lowering springs, suspension bars and dampers offered by IPD intrigue me, but I would like to know your opinion about the cost vs. benefits. Thanks!

2007-09-08 07:24:57 · 7 answers · asked by Paul 2 in Volvo

2007-09-08 07:24:34 · 7 answers · asked by LISA H 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I hear this everywhere I go.

2007-09-08 07:22:49 · 7 answers · asked by Spartan Mike K 6 in Ford

im 14 and i want to know what age

2007-09-08 07:13:30 · 3 answers · asked by NONAME 2 in Insurance & Registration

In Connecticut, if you drive with a parent, do you need a permit?

2007-09-08 07:03:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

i read that the '98 geo prism was a good car for the money...is this true also for the '95?

2007-09-08 06:51:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toyota

Is this normal for new pads? Do they need to be bedded in for awhile, or did the mechanic screw something up?

2007-09-08 06:46:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-08 06:38:09 · 5 answers · asked by john d 1 in BMW

It isn't obvious. Usually the lights goes on or off when car door opens/closes. Since servicing last week, light is constantly on. Pls help before battery conks out.

2007-09-08 06:28:57 · 5 answers · asked by dan_dav83 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

how much does it cost to change a new bumper ? I know re-paint the whole bumper cost $ 300 at some body shop. ( also repaint it doesnt fix the dent on it ). So is it better to get a new bumper at the dealer and install it there ?

2007-09-08 06:27:39 · 4 answers · asked by emuleiii 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

http://www.flickr.com/photos/r1g2b3/191104353/

i want a boat like that in the big picture where can i buy one at and how much would it cost me

2007-09-08 06:25:42 · 7 answers · asked by joe n 1 in Boats & Boating

2007-09-08 06:24:32 · 5 answers · asked by justin h 1 in Motorcycles

2000 pontiac grand prix gt. 3800 engine. only hot air blows when ac wanted. no 12 volts to air compressor..clutch not clicking on..anyone experience this before. ???? thanks...

2007-09-08 06:20:19 · 2 answers · asked by jeeps 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have electronic speed control fan adjustments. It had 4 settings, low-high. Problem is only the low and high adjustment buttons work. Is there a relay switch or fuse that can be replaced to fix the problem? Any ideas as to why it's not working and what can be done to fix it yourself without having to take it to a dealership or mechanic shop? I'm fairly mechanically inclined but like I said I do not know what's causing the two fan speed adjustments in the middle to not work.

Thanks

2007-09-08 06:18:58 · 6 answers · asked by Glen B 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

86 Ford escort don't answer the same answer other people answer it just makes you look retarded.

2007-09-08 06:14:44 · 5 answers · asked by yousofsgtos 2 in Ford