Cars & Transportation - 17 October 2007

HI, I have a 1992 toyota paseo with automatic transmission, and I have been getting low gas mileage lately(last 2 times I filled up at gas station chevron). I usually get about 105-120 street miles(non highway) per half tank but recently its been around 70-80 miles. What could be wrong? I change the oil every 3 months, and i just recently changed the air filter, and its still made no difference, maybe even worse. The car runs just like it did when it came out of the assembly line, what could I check next? The transmission oil is only 1 year old too, and tire pressure is exact. the car has a 1.5ltr engine, and 100 horsepower, and a 11 gallon tank.

2007-10-17 17:39:28 · 6 answers · asked by IPFREELY 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 1994 Infiniti J30. This is a new sound, just started today. The car is parked, keys are out, yet a loud hissing (kinda like a fan being on) sound is coming from what seems like infront of the glove compartment. Looked under the hood, couldn't really see anything or where the noise was coming from. Never had this problem before, have no clue what's wrong. Any ideas? Thanks.

2007-10-17 17:29:21 · 5 answers · asked by gittyupinoc2003 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 07 tacoma and iam geting a 6'' lift I need to know what size rims and tires would look the best. and if anyone knows where I can find rock crawler wheels at a store.

2007-10-17 17:12:50 · 1 answers · asked by Frazier 1 in Toyota

My car lost almost all of its oil within one week, and started making a clicking noise and it sounds like it is coming from the engine. That is when i checked the oil. I put 3 qts. of oil back in it and started up and let it run for about 2 minutes, shut it off and let it set for a few minutes then checked the dip stick again, it still showed barely any oil and the clicking didn't go away. That is when my boyfriend suggested that i needed a new oil pump for it because oil wasn't getting into the engine. I have spent the last 12 hours looking for an oil pump and can't find any information on it, or if my car even has one. Any and all help with my delima would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

2007-10-17 17:04:29 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

im putting a tachometer in my 98 cavalier and wondering where the distributer is and how u would hook it up to it. be serious and plz try and explain with detail

2007-10-17 16:53:18 · 4 answers · asked by anthony h 2 in Chevrolet

Or maybe they never tried it? Haha

2007-10-17 16:47:40 · 8 answers · asked by Billy A 4 in Aircraft

back to the bilge pump, when i replace it i'm thinking about upgrading from 500 gph (draws 1.5 amps) to 750 gph (draws 2.8 amps). i don't want to overload my system. how do i know if this will not draw too much electricity? i have a 17' bayliner capri, with a 12 v battery in the aft area. thanks

2007-10-17 16:46:26 · 7 answers · asked by itsjustme 4 in Boats & Boating

And Width of stock rims?

2007-10-17 16:41:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dodge

Wondering what if any mods you may have made. I understand you cannot change the exhaust system on the '08's touring models.

2007-10-17 16:32:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

My dad is thinking of getting a 32 feet boat... Please answer all of the following
- what is a boat slip?
- if you can search it up ( im not lazy i have tried to search it up ) how much is it for a 32 feet boat in the Santa Barbara Harbor monthly/yearly/ whatever!

2007-10-17 16:20:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

There is a bolt attaching the belt guard to the lower rear mount on the peg. You would have to have a new bracket to hold the guard to the frame.

2007-10-17 16:18:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

Is it illegal to sleep in some places, parking lots ect.

2007-10-17 16:14:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

What is your most favorite car ever

2007-10-17 16:02:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

Ive got a 1999 ram 1500 quad cab with a 5.2l 318 engine. I normaly run regular unleaded fuel, I've installed a K&N air filter, quaker state synthetic oil, double platumin autolite plugs, and the napa belden silcone wires, I've also enlarged the tires to LT265-75r16 using the factory rims. on the highway i get on average (with the a/c OFF) about 13 to 14 mpg. If I turn ON the A/C, forget it, it drinks fuel like a can of beer! what else can i do to get better mileage?

2007-10-17 16:00:05 · 9 answers · asked by Douglas B 1 in Dodge

2007-10-17 15:47:03 · 4 answers · asked by FARRUKH 1 in Honda

Service engine light came on and was diagnosed as the problem.

2007-10-17 15:38:48 · 3 answers · asked by linzee 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Seat bracket replaced at 45,000 and now broken again at 102,000

2007-10-17 15:38:41 · 4 answers · asked by Harry A 1 in Nissan

What is the Kelly Navigator Touring Gold compared to? Having a hard time picking out a tire.

2007-10-17 15:37:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toyota

2007-10-17 15:34:25 · 4 answers · asked by David C 2 in Chrysler

2007-10-17 15:28:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

The most recent computer code I got from my car was a 51. Which is the O2 sensor being stuck on lean position. When I purchased the car used, it was not running, the catalytic converter was plugged up, smoke and exhaust was pouring from the engine and the engine was shaking erratically when we tried to start it. We unplugged the catalytic converter and it started it and it worked fine, to take it home and find out that one fuse was bad and the oxygen sensor was bad. I replaced the oxygen sensor (it was from a wrecking yard but it was fine.) Over time I've found the car has developed problems with the engine vibrating more than it should while it's idling. I can smell exhaust and I'm getting very bad gas mileage. So my guess is that SOMETHING is causing the oxygen sensor to go bad. We replaced the map sensor, but nothing changed.
If an O2 sensor is stuck in a certain position can it fix itself or is it pretty much done?
Could it be the computer? Where can I find a computer for my car?

2007-10-17 15:24:05 · 3 answers · asked by kati 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-17 15:22:28 · 5 answers · asked by Jennifer S 1 in Other - Car Makes

http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/photo/93825,10578,0,0/photo.aspx

2007-10-17 15:21:33 · 1 answers · asked by Boo! 2 in Other - Car Makes

How well would a 225 slant six hold up with over 300 hp?

2007-10-17 15:15:07 · 3 answers · asked by carguy 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just recently received my permit, and have had my first lesson. I plan on going to my second lesson to make sure I know the basics of moving around in the busy streets of LA.

Problem is, however, that I most likely will not be ready to be driving around like everybody else without being some kind of hazard. I want to practice my driving skills while still being safe and not being a hazard to others.

Any good tips on how to practice? Thanks!

2007-10-17 15:14:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

Okay on October 19, 2007. I will be taking my driving test for the second time around. I already been driving illegal for the past 3 months. My problem was I not making a complete stop at stop signs and red light. And I was driving slow. I past my parking test. So hopefully I will be getting my driver license at the age of 31 years, I know it is a shame but I have to do it because I need to get around on my own time and no one else. I need prayer and words of encourgement from anyone. Thanks!

2007-10-17 15:09:17 · 11 answers · asked by Teah 2 in Insurance & Registration

got amtrak ticket how do I ride it?
what do I do?

2007-10-17 15:06:29 · 6 answers · asked by hategreyhound 2 in Rail

I have a 2008 (or could be 2007, I really don't know) Lexus IS 250. Everytime I park and turn the engine off and go into my house, I hear this weird pinging/almost knocking kind of sound. I checked, and it's coming from underneath the car and not the engine itself.

The thing is, I've been using premium gas from 76 (I've only used regular once, and that was the first time I got the car, which was only a month ago). The pinging sound has been recent but not too recent.

Help!

2007-10-17 14:59:50 · 9 answers · asked by Jane Y 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Just looked at one with my son today and couldn't find the reverse gear. Anyone know the shift pattern for a 1500 cc 1977 MG????

2007-10-17 14:57:39 · 3 answers · asked by Fat Boy 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

more like a motorcycle or a truck with a nice exhaust system.
could i make a muffler that sounds better or buy one. this is an ebay kit.

2007-10-17 14:55:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles