Cars & Transportation - 25 September 2007

My husband and I just bought a car and the stupid thing doesn't have a temperature gauge. It has a light that tells you when the car is overheating and it has a little info display that tells you the temperature of the coolant. I have no idea if 189 degrees F is a low temp, mid or high. I would really love to know what temperature indicates that the car is getting hot, so I can pull over before the car overheats.

The rest of the car is just lovely, but when you're on a budget you don't always get everything you want.

2007-09-25 08:58:27 · 3 answers · asked by Ski_grl 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

on a '97 honda civic dx??
manual transmission.

2007-09-25 08:58:11 · 2 answers · asked by pwrgrlmanda 5 in Honda

I don't know to much about engines, my 2003 Mitsubishi Galant stopped running on the highway yesterday. Today a mechanic told me that the timing belt had broken and that some damage to valves and a cylinder occurred because of the belt broke. He estimated that it will cost $1,903 to fix it. Is this a reasonable cost, and does it make sense to repair or is it wiser to replace engine?

2007-09-25 08:57:36 · 4 answers · asked by eriqandrade 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

is there any thing i should look for when buying a used car with high mileage. make & model

2007-09-25 08:47:45 · 7 answers · asked by mahoganyd 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am having problems with my van I can't afford another bill right now if the catalytic is bad will it cause my van to stall out on me when I am driving it. I just shuts its selfoff and starts right back up again.

2007-09-25 08:40:28 · 4 answers · asked by melissa_is_maxx 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-25 08:40:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

When you move to a different state, do you have to change your licence and register your car for that state? If you are a residence of the state you are leaving?

2007-09-25 08:34:26 · 5 answers · asked by candlegal80 1 in Insurance & Registration

I have a 91 quad four engine in a Buick Skylark. I am having to replace plugs every month. I have an oil leak that seems to be coming from a seal on the side and below the plugs. The last tune-up I got made the engine run smooth in park and restored the power but shaky in first at a stop. The mechanic said long plugs are supposed to go in the engine but discovered that short ones were installed. What do you guys think the problem is?

2007-09-25 08:20:16 · 3 answers · asked by Malon J 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

and how much do you think it will cost to fix. Also, when i accelerate on the hwy my car sounds like its squeeling at me. I am thinking that its one of my belts but I am not really sure. I am hoping I dont need to buy a new car or that this is not extremely expensive because I have student loans I am paying off. PLeaseeee help

2007-09-25 08:19:56 · 9 answers · asked by Stephanie 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-25 08:15:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

I'm in need on shocks for my '03 Dodge Dakota. Is this something that I can try to do or do I need to take it to a mechanic?

2007-09-25 08:15:07 · 1 answers · asked by Annie B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-25 08:12:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2007-09-25 08:11:35 · 6 answers · asked by larry t 1 in Insurance & Registration

My husband rides, but he goes to work early in the morning before rush hour. He says he doesn't like to ride home because its congested. When I go to work, and come home it is peak hour. People around here drive like they're in a Nascar race, rubbins racin' and all. I've deciced I might only ride to work on the weekends. How do you guys feel about it? Do you ride in the afternoon frenzy on a regular basis?

2007-09-25 08:10:54 · 20 answers · asked by Food Traveler 4 in Motorcycles

In othe words should I try to keep the revs at or around 2 to 3?

2007-09-25 08:08:09 · 7 answers · asked by nameless_w_da_camp 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-25 08:06:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

Why is car body made of steel??

2007-09-25 08:02:54 · 3 answers · asked by etcho_840 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

when i crank my truck up its @ 10 degrees but when i rev it up it goes to about 20 degrees and stays when i cut the truck off and recrank it, it goes right back to 10 degrees is this normal? i have greased the wieghts and have checked the vacuum advance lines and they are right. please help me?

2007-09-25 08:02:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-25 08:02:41 · 8 answers · asked by said g 1 in Buying & Selling

I am changing the timing change to a gear driven timing gear. The Maximum Advance/Retard at Camshaft: 8 degree Maximum Advance/Retard at Crankshaft: 16 degree What is this and how will it effect performance and will i need to change anythingelse

2007-09-25 07:54:00 · 3 answers · asked by sddp05 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i didnt have them sign a bill of sale stating there was no warrenty and it was sold asis,now the car has mechanical problems and they want there money back...am i obligated to return the money or is it like a rummage sale where everyone knows that it is a asis sale and cant return it ...

2007-09-25 07:44:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

If I was in an accident then got a new policy months later. Which company would pay for medical expenses currently for injuries related to the past accident?

2007-09-25 07:38:31 · 7 answers · asked by simanga 2 in Insurance & Registration

2007-09-25 07:37:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

Okay, so today I answered the door and some random woman handed court papers (affafavit?) stating that my step-dad is being sued over a car accident. The exact amount the plaintiff(Heather Walter) is suing for is $40,000 for personal injuries. It also states that a person named Lisa Spear is getting sued as well by (Heather Walter) for $90,000 again for personal inuries and general damage? Two people getting sued by one person for the same thing basically! Doesn't the insurance cover all that? And what do you think about this case?

2007-09-25 07:31:55 · 11 answers · asked by Randy 2 in Insurance & Registration

i have a motor guide t 45 thruster trolling motor.it doesnt turn off are switch speeds.ive been told its the power module(duro amp circuit board).but they dont make them are have them anymore at motorguide.is there anyway i can fix this so at least i have on and off.as soon as i connect the motor to the battery its on.off and the speed adjuster do nothing.

2007-09-25 07:30:02 · 2 answers · asked by derrik 2 in Boats & Boating

Which Japanese inline/straight-4 engine is the best, among Toyota 4A-GE (20 valve), Nissan SR16VE, Mitsubishi 4G92, & Honda B16B?

2007-09-25 07:28:18 · 2 answers · asked by ilanit 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The warranty covers the engine, a/c, electrical, etc. It's the Platinum level with $0 deductible.

Now I am wondering if I really needed it. This is my first Toyota so I am not sure what their repair record is.

Does anyone know when a Toyota is likely to start needing repairs? I do a lot of stop and go driving, not too much highway driving. I go through brakes like crazy (I know the warranty doesn't cover them).

I would love to hear from a Toyota mechanic/Owners. Anyone else who knows something is great too.

2007-09-25 07:27:44 · 14 answers · asked by asldfkjdfj 5 in Toyota

had diagnostic done, zero codes in computer.
cam&crank censor read yes all the time
coil pack has been changed (new)
fuel pump and relay are working
car will NOT start
has spark/turns over
will NOT run.
has new tranny
again ZERO codes in computer

JUST WILL NOT RUN!
PLEASE TELL ME WHY!!!!

ALSO if you can help and have a minute or more questions about it, you can IM me at shannonlee05@sbcglobal.net. or email me. (links r in my profile here)

thanx in advance!

2007-09-25 07:24:16 · 5 answers · asked by shannonlee05@sbcglobal.net 6 in Dodge

Does a 1979 GMC pickup (350 engine) have manual or electric choke carburetor?

2007-09-25 07:22:13 · 5 answers · asked by boxiedoxie 3 in GMC

Also, if I get pulled over, can I go to jail or am I ok with the insurance I already have? Its just a temporary (a few days) thing.......my car is broken down and I am borrowing a friends car to go to and from work...(my friend is from Florida and i live in Georgia).

2007-09-25 07:18:21 · 11 answers · asked by laura993377 2 in Insurance & Registration