Cars & Transportation - 3 October 2007

Hi fellow boaties,
So many different views on this
I bung two butane bottles in the gas locker, one on line and one spare, for the cooker & fridge. All is well.

Propane is cheaper, but of less calofic value, so which works out best and safest. ?

I know that large propane tanks are preffered by those that moor up remotely for long periods, but the convenience of butane bottles when I am not usually more than a day or two from a supplier seems best.

Any thoughts ?

Bob

2007-10-03 23:33:06 · 5 answers · asked by Bob the Boat 6 in Boats & Boating

Starter motor engages but doesn't start

2007-10-03 22:58:45 · 11 answers · asked by William scot 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The engine started knocking after it died driving down the road. No check engine light, so therefore no computer codes. There is metal shavings in the bottom of the oil pan. It has 97,000 miles on it and a transmission replaced a year ago. I was told the engine's shot and that they're not good anyhow. Is it possible to replace this engine with an engine referred to as a "Hemmy" out of another Chrysler? And what modifications will have to be made?

2007-10-03 22:51:49 · 3 answers · asked by FoxyRox 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-03 22:35:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

what is the terminology used to denote the car enthusiasists

2007-10-03 22:20:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

If I was to put my car in my wifes name with the DVLA would I still be able to insure it in my name and have her as the secound driver or would she have to be the insured and me be the secound driver.

2007-10-03 22:06:37 · 16 answers · asked by large long & very strong 1 in Insurance & Registration

If yes who,when, were,in what kind of boat?

2007-10-03 22:02:04 · 5 answers · asked by Normefoo 4 in Boats & Boating

the wishbone bushes were recently done as well. Tyres only 2 months old.
Totally hacked off.

2007-10-03 21:59:22 · 5 answers · asked by neddy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-03 21:36:52 · 11 answers · asked by smokey 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a pontiac grand am its a 1999 it has about 123,000 miles on it. I have had work done on it including a new alternator and fuel pump and brake work.

But lately it has been doing just fine with regular oil changes but up to how many miles roughly would you say it will run okay? I remember my dad's buick almost got up to 200,000 miles. I would just like to know what usually are the first signs the car is not worth driving anymore because I don't want to spend that much money in its late years rather than just selling it.

Thanks

2007-10-03 21:26:02 · 8 answers · asked by Marcel993 1 in GMC

My girlfriend is behind on her car loan and has been threatened with repossession. To make matters worse, she had an accident (her fault) the same day her insurance lapsed and did $3000 damage to the car. She cannot afford to repair the car or make payments anymore so she is going to give up the car for voluntary repossession. My question is: When the car is sold and the deficency amount is calculated, will making a small payment each month keep them from pursuing a judgement against her?

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Dallas, Texas

2007-10-03 21:11:26 · 7 answers · asked by sraj26 2 in Buying & Selling

2007-10-03 20:59:15 · 2 answers · asked by bedebe 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Upon parking my car at work, I realized my gas warning light came on, which means I have 5 litres of gas left or 1.32 gallons. I went to a station to fill up, but realized that I forgot my wallet...go I just drove back to work. I drive a G35 coupe, so it does go through gas quickly, at a rate of 17 mpg. I live 22 miles away from work.

Do you think I'll make it home? I drive home during rush hour though. I do have like $2 worth of change in my car, lol...should I put $2 of gas before I head out?

2007-10-03 20:58:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

a 10 passenger Chevy Suburban? looks like they only make them in 9 passenger... I thought they used to make them with more seating than that.

2007-10-03 20:58:20 · 5 answers · asked by Armyvet 6 in Chevrolet

i need a truck cause i sold my car and got school monday. Im looking for a lifted truck under 57 hundred, here is this fold f150 with 177k miles, any one think its a good buy from just the ad on craigslist?-
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/car/437769990.html

2007-10-03 20:51:28 · 3 answers · asked by Feeln' myself 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

ok, I'm the worst wife in the world. I dont know how to drive stick (dont even have a drivers liscence) so i've avoided starting my husbands car while he's been in iraq. Thats not the only reason I didnt do it. He's left it for months before without starting it and it was fine! So i didnt really worry.

Ok.. so I know theres some kind of cable that will start the car if i plug it into an outlet. What is that cable?

Next question: Will the car be fine after its charged and driven? Or will I need a new battery? Thanks for your help.

2007-10-03 20:51:25 · 2 answers · asked by marinelover28540 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am a law enfoircement officer, I wanted clarification on a rather nebulus statute, I want to know if speeding in a school zone is a no fine offense because it is a mandatory court appearance or can a fine be leved just like any other speeding ticket. please be specific

2007-10-03 20:48:29 · 6 answers · asked by rakesh s 1 in Safety

Skoda Octavia 1.6 1999

2007-10-03 20:47:23 · 3 answers · asked by brendan k 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-03 20:39:47 · 7 answers · asked by sunshine 2 in Dodge

and it said code p0401 wat can i do i have reset it many times and it still comes on wat can i do or instructions on how to clean it 97 accord 4 cyl vtec

2007-10-03 20:25:00 · 4 answers · asked by juan a 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a lister sr3 cylinder on my fishing boat and i want to give the old girl an oil change , how much oil do i need please ?

2007-10-03 20:16:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

Meaning what is the crash test rating on it.

2007-10-03 20:07:38 · 4 answers · asked by superman1234 1 in Honda

In the yr of 1969 what produced more power the 426ci Hemi or the 427ci Chevy?

2007-10-03 20:04:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I went on qjump.com and its £27 return from torquay to bristol but singles are only £7.50. This is for the same day return journey.
Its really confusing I actually wanted to go to bristol parkway but the £7.50 was to bristol temple meads. for some reason a single to parkway was £26 even though a return between to bristol station is only £2.70. Its all too weird and confusing!

2007-10-03 19:48:40 · 6 answers · asked by c.saunders1510@btinternet.com 2 in Rail

A friend has has his car repo for been one month behind his payment. They have asked him to pay 2 month payment in adance and plus a large fee. if choose to pay the total amount they asked for and get his car back, Does that goes into his credit history and affect his credit score?

2007-10-03 19:37:31 · 9 answers · asked by yami198373 1 in Buying & Selling

...know what type of car is perfect for someone who is afraid to drive, something that will make me feel comfortable and safe.

2007-10-03 19:33:46 · 10 answers · asked by J-doll 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

watching people drive everyday, you see such an attitude don't you? How many times do you see the guy or girl, wave the middle finger we all know and love at you? And the funny thing is that they are mad at you for calling them on something they have done wrong as a fellow driver(cutting you off, or my favorite, not using the directional signals! What is one of your driving pet peeves!

2007-10-03 19:23:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

My kids tell me their bus driver stays on her cell phone..There is no law against it in south carolina. What should I do..I dont like the fact that there are 30 or more kids on a bus and she is worried about her phone instead of their safty.

2007-10-03 19:19:46 · 15 answers · asked by misty p 2 in Safety

A family friend of ours is getting a new car. She found a used Acura RL (I believe it's a 2007) she really likes with only 10,000 miles. Her husband wants to get a new 2008 Lexus ES350 instead. Overall, which is the better car and which would you guys recommend? They both around priced a little under 45k.

2007-10-03 19:10:25 · 9 answers · asked by njy275 2 in Buying & Selling

My 1992 Acura Legend sometimes smokes when its sitting at a light, as the vehicle accelerates, but once the car is cruising, it does not smoke. If left to idle in park, and then reved, it will smoke quite a bit. However, it does NOT smoke at full throttle or while at speed. One may floor the accelerator on the highway and have no smoke. ( confirmed by having another vehicle follow behind) The spark plugs were recently changed for the first time in about 10 years, and despite age degradation, they had nothing wrong with them...to include a lack of oil contamination. Not one had any oil on it. What could be the source of the oil burning? Something other than the rings?

2007-10-03 18:37:32 · 8 answers · asked by cwido25 2 in Maintenance & Repairs