Cars & Transportation - 12 October 2007

Does anyone have any DATA regarding what constitutes a weak automotive battery? This would involve a standard 12 volt automotive battery.

I'm specifically looking for what voltages you would read and/or what amperage you would read when you test the battery.

The reason I ask this is that I went in for a State Inspection the other day and the "commercial" facility tested my battery and told me it was weak and should be replaced. I suspect they were trying to sell me a battery, but I would like to know the true data so I can do the voltage/amperage tests on the battery myself.

Thanks for any help you can give.

2007-10-12 06:32:00 · 5 answers · asked by Dick 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi, any advice appreciated. Recently have noticed an occasional clunking noise when I brake. Doesn't happen often enough to tell if it happens at a certain speed, going round a bend, etc. I know probably best to take it to garage to be checked but want to be prepared!

It's a Saab 900S 2.0 1997 convertible, 57000 miles

2007-10-12 06:22:45 · 7 answers · asked by qebesenuef2003 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I own a Honda S2000 and I don't want to burn out my clutch. I have a habit of holding down the clutch while I am breaking. Especially going down hills.

2007-10-12 06:18:57 · 20 answers · asked by kjones 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I let cowboy mechanic fit driveshaft for me he said it was ok now, ???.

2007-10-12 06:17:53 · 10 answers · asked by james r 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can you give me specifics... and don't just say a lot please.

2007-10-12 06:07:29 · 6 answers · asked by GregM 2 in Buying & Selling

Well I'm about to tow a Jeep to the scrapyard and I do not have the key so I cannot get it out of neutral. How do I disconnect the drive axle? I will be using a tow dolly.

2007-10-12 05:53:27 · 1 answers · asked by paintballkido13 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-10-12 05:50:01 · 6 answers · asked by mea.britt 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2. list five safety precaution taken when servicing drum brakes.
3. explanin how a hydraulic leak will effect overall braking.
4. name three parts of wheel cylinder.

2007-10-12 05:40:43 · 4 answers · asked by 789456 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i am changing a head gasgit on a KIA MENTOR M reg and need to know the actual settings i would be very greatfull for the help

2007-10-12 05:25:52 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i was skatingboarding with a friend yesterday and he said you could drive a moped by the age 14 and i want to know if thats true cus if it is i want to get one.

2007-10-12 05:23:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2007-10-12 05:22:20 · 5 answers · asked by jewelz 3 in Dodge

My radio in my Neon only plays for about 5 seconds before it cuts off. I can change channels but there is NO volume. My battery went down and we jumped the car and the radio worked for about 5 days and then died again. HELP!

2007-10-12 05:18:37 · 3 answers · asked by Cathy K 1 in Car Audio

I'm looking for a cargo carrier that attaches to my 2" hitch, that will allow me to hitch my boat to the other end of the cargo carrier. Does anyone make such a product ?

2007-10-12 05:16:11 · 2 answers · asked by Culchie 2 in Boats & Boating

2007-10-12 05:05:51 · 6 answers · asked by James b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

did they offer a v6 or just v8s? if not is there a small v6 that i could put in to the galaxie? oh and is the 1965 galaxie the only year with trailing arms and not leaf springs? pretty much could use any info on 65 galaxies

2007-10-12 05:03:35 · 8 answers · asked by mark v 1 in Ford

why do indirect injection diesel engines require preheating devices

2007-10-12 04:59:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-10-12 04:57:54 · 6 answers · asked by Darioli 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Why do boats have a hole to the side that emits water when the engines are on?

2007-10-12 04:55:26 · 2 answers · asked by Lasarge 1 in Boats & Boating

How do you change the battery in a 1996 oldsmobile aurora?

2007-10-12 04:55:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-12 04:54:31 · 1 answers · asked by valleygrl66 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-12 04:53:50 · 5 answers · asked by disturbed_winds 2 in Chevrolet

Or am I talking out of my backside??

2007-10-12 04:50:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

2007-10-12 04:47:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

The problem started as a slow clicking noise and had the signs of a bad starter so I took it in to get tested at AutoZone and it failed the test. Replaced it. Started one time then after that went back to clicking but really fast clicking. Took the battery in to get tested and it was shot. Replaced it. Now the car still just has a really fast clicking noise when I try and start it. All the lights and radio work fine. Any suggestions?

2007-10-12 04:36:50 · 10 answers · asked by Monkjitsu 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

1. would it be appropriate to impose a severe fine ?
2. would it be appropriate to suspend the drivers licence for life ?
3. would it be appropriate to expose such offenders on national / satellite tv so that all alike will be able to identify the offenders in public..........guess the humility would be difficult to handle..!

2007-10-12 04:04:56 · 16 answers · asked by ashay 1 in Safety

2007-10-12 04:01:47 · 13 answers · asked by miaindaatl 1 in Safety

I have a 2000 Ford Taurus EFI Sedan, 4 door. The gas meter seems to be broken, I think.

It has read Full for the past 5 days. Today it went to E, then slowly crept up to about a quarter of of tank, which is about right for the amount of gas I put in last night.

Do you think the meter on the dashboard is broken or the float in the fuel tank? (please also tell me the correct names for these products so I am able to tell the people what I need when I call- thanks!.)

And upon that determination, do you think I could get this part from a place such as AutoZone, or go directly to the dealership?

Any help is appreciated! Thank you!

2007-10-12 03:52:01 · 9 answers · asked by teri is ambience 5 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-10-12 03:50:21 · 5 answers · asked by Mosaic 4 in Rail

What's that fluid in your car that leaves the cement looking dry when it rains? apparently it 'seals' that part of the cement where it dripped and not allowing water to absorb in that section of the driveway.

2007-10-12 03:50:06 · 4 answers · asked by Deryn L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I do not mean for this to be a racist question. I have been told by a car expert that the Chrysler 300 looks like a Bentley and is driven by the black gangsta crowd. Just a observation. Did Lee Iacoco do a promo with Snoop Dog? I wonder if thats where the design came from. Again just an observation and no offense.

2007-10-12 03:47:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chrysler