Cars & Transportation - 25 October 2007

Water is used as a coolant for cars. Which fluid is used for jet engines? Someone told me it was water. Someone else told me it cannot be water because water freezes at higher altitudes. So which fluid is it?

Thanks!

P.S: I know air is partially used to cool down the engine, but i'm sure bypass air is not the only fluid cooling down the engine.

2007-10-25 08:02:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

My beater 1990 BMW 318i has caused me no problems in the 6 months I've had it. Then when I tried to start it when it was low on gas, it wouldn't start. I assumed it just needed gas so I put in 10 liters (I'm stationed in Germany now). Still didn't worlk. Someone suggested I check the spark plugs and replace the fuel filter. I couldn't find the sparkplugs, so I changed the fuel filter. With the help of A LOT of starter spray in the air intake, the engine started up but quickly died?

Anyone know what is wrong with my car?

2007-10-25 07:52:02 · 4 answers · asked by Richard M 3 in BMW

2007-10-25 07:50:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

2007-10-25 07:47:29 · 3 answers · asked by kathybear63 1 in Motorcycles

The picture in the manual does not match what I see under my hood. I see four plugs/hoses on the side of the engine, but when I pull them off I don't see spark plugs. There is a cluster of plus on the front that seem the right size, but I can't get them off. Any help?

2007-10-25 07:47:22 · 2 answers · asked by Richard M 3 in BMW

the wires from the forward and reverse switch in the cab of my w&e eletric milk float have broken at the solanoids as anyone got a wiring diagram

2007-10-25 07:45:02 · 1 answers · asked by pat d 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-25 07:44:36 · 2 answers · asked by bg. 1 in Rail

I am new to boating, although I have been a vehicle tech for over 20 years. I am about to pull the outdrive off to check it over, replace the water pump assy, have a good look at the condition of all the bellows and grease the UJ and coupler splines.
All the manuals I have come across are of US origin and all state how imperative it is to use Quicksilver lubes as specified.

Now I have been greasing heavy truck UJs for years, which have covered 100s of thousands of miles without trouble, using normal EP2 lithium grease and since I have this lying around in large drums, am of the opinion that this should be just fine.

As for the shaft coupler splines, again I have also just used Molyslip in the past on various driveshaft splines without incident or stripped splines.

20 years of automotive experience tells me that these greases should be fine, but those manuals and my own ignorance of marine applications make me doubt my own experience.

Anyone had problems using auto grease?

2007-10-25 07:42:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

can you tow a automatic car,the engine would be runnung and selected in neutral,

2007-10-25 07:41:25 · 18 answers · asked by tugboat 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have a 16.5 foot fiberglass bass boat. It is a 1990 Sprint Pro Bass 266. I bought it in July from someone who hadn't had it in the water for a couple of years. Anyway, I keep it in a wet slip on the lake. Whenever I go out there, even if I haven't driven my boat, I can turn on the bilge pump and pump water out of it. I would estimate that I can pump about a gallon per day. If I go a couple of weeks, that bilge will run for a pretty long time before running dry.

I inspected the hull and there is one spot on the bottom where it has been pretty crudely patched with epoxy (about the size of my palm).

How can I tell if that is where it is leaking. Also, is it normal for a boat to take on a little water just sitting in a slip?

2007-10-25 07:35:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

do 94-96 9c1 caprice's come with 3.08 posi rear end?

2007-10-25 07:34:54 · 3 answers · asked by Broccoli Obama 3 in Chevrolet

2007-10-25 07:31:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

The cobra (Used) is around 23-28K and the Z06 vette (used) is around 30-36K . Is it worth spending more money ? explain ! Lets hear it!

2007-10-25 07:28:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

I've seen some pretty sweet ninja 250's with different tail fenders and etc. I was wondering how do they do it. I want to buy some cheap fairings from a different bike and put it on my ninja. It's a 2005 ninja.

2007-10-25 07:24:58 · 3 answers · asked by Alex D 3 in Motorcycles

where can i find wheels for a 02 firebird/trans am? I mean the regular ones on front and the wide ones on the back?
any special website?
is there a special name for them?

2007-10-25 07:22:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pontiac

do you have to pay income tax on compensation recieved for a bad accident?

2007-10-25 07:21:35 · 7 answers · asked by happy_girl 2 in Insurance & Registration

my bro has a 93 accord and the car runs fine, i had the alternator tested and its fine. brand new battery and i put in new posts for the battery. there is still a battery light on. hes been driving it for about a week just like normal but the battery light stays on. does anyone know what this could be i would appreciate any input.

2007-10-25 07:20:32 · 3 answers · asked by wrxsti85 2 in Honda

I will be installing a Detroit Locker in the rear diff. of my Excursion for better traction off road. I would really like to have true 4x4 and don't like the air lockers, cable operated lockers, etc. as much as the Detroit Lockers. The simplicity of the unit attracts me. How bad will be the on road performance with a front unit installed? Thank you in advance for any advice!

2007-10-25 07:11:51 · 4 answers · asked by templar 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-25 07:09:54 · 16 answers · asked by stopbeingretarded 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I can't find my loan paperwork right now, and until now I have been carrying extremely ample coverage, but I just got a speeding ticket and now I can't afford that coverage. I'm trying to get some other quotes but I'm not sure what I should be guestimating at. I'm with a Credit union if it matters, but I am guessing its pretty standard for these things?

2007-10-25 07:05:36 · 4 answers · asked by talyssa_damar 2 in Insurance & Registration

2007-10-25 07:03:17 · 2 answers · asked by ttann69 1 in Boats & Boating

I'm thinking of bidding on a 2006 2HP Honda 4 Stroke Outboard engine on ebay - The guy has filmed it running here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZBgD1AU0xU - The trouble is I assumed that 4 stroke engines don't produce any smoke, or very little. This one seems to produce almost as much as my old 2 stroke seagull !! is there a problem with this engine or is that a normal amount of smoke from a Honda 4 stroke?

2007-10-25 07:01:56 · 8 answers · asked by Orbinc O 2 in Boats & Boating

1978 Z/28 Chevy Camaro.

2007-10-25 06:59:22 · 5 answers · asked by edrambo51 3 in Chevrolet

I have 141,000 miles on it and want to know when I should stop repairing it?

2007-10-25 06:58:12 · 4 answers · asked by PCADH 1 in Chrysler

2007-10-25 06:56:48 · 3 answers · asked by dempseybn 1 in Chevrolet

can anyone tell me why my diesel van is a hard starter in the morning but will start all day after that whats causing it not to start in a morning

2007-10-25 06:53:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

a friend of mine has this problem with he's car battery,it is okay once he gets it going with a bump start but when he turns of the engine and leaves it overnight the battery has lost it's charge he has checked for a parastic draw which there doesn't seem to be he has also had the alternator checked which was okay.any other ideas anyone.

2007-10-25 06:52:43 · 12 answers · asked by amanda m 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought a 2008 Wrangler Sahara, and just received the license plates for it. I went to attach them, but there is no bracket or holes or anything for the front license plate.

I should also state that I live in Minnesota, where they require a front and a rear licence plate.

2007-10-25 06:51:50 · 6 answers · asked by Mutt 7 in Jeep

2007-10-25 06:47:53 · 15 answers · asked by stopbeingretarded 4 in Commuting

2007-10-25 06:46:00 · 6 answers · asked by samuelle50 3 in Maintenance & Repairs