Cars & Transportation - 4 November 2007

I made a silly mistake.I have a 1998 Dodge Durango. I put about maybe 5 tablespoons of Powersteering fluid in my master cylinder. A friend of mine told me that it would not do anything but now my front brakes have locked up on me, is the caused from me putting in the powersteering fluid. It is not the calipers because the Mechanic that I normally have work on my car lifted my truck and said that both front brakes are locked, not just one. He drained the line and refilled it but it is still doing the same thing. I'm a single mom who trys to check my fluids all the time myself and made a big mistake. Can you please tell me why my brakes are locked and what I have to do to fix it and if it is going to be costly? Please help me, I'm desperate and scared that I will not be able to afford to fix my mistake. Help me with my Locked Brakes....PLEASE!

2007-11-04 09:37:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

checked all relayes and fuses, good. now what?

2007-11-04 09:34:24 · 4 answers · asked by lneck24 1 in Pontiac

I know that the numbers (usually 3-4 digits) enclosed in a red diamond on the back and sides of truck tanks indicate exactly what liquid is inside. Does anybody know where I can find a listing of these numbers and what they stand for?

2007-11-04 09:32:55 · 2 answers · asked by Arpeggi 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-11-04 09:26:09 · 2 answers · asked by cclwllms 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Not the the thermostat just changed it..The heater doesn't work..Water is pumped in the block but still overheating

2007-11-04 09:23:39 · 2 answers · asked by Monsoon97 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-04 09:21:50 · 1 answers · asked by jnld_2007 1 in Hyundai

I am looking for a web site that shows how to hook a slave clutch cylinder to the master cylinder under the hood. this is for a 2004 F150.

2007-11-04 09:20:15 · 1 answers · asked by sassylyn 2 in Ford

I found little pools of leaks around each of my tires. I'm guessing its brake fluid, but what would cause there to be a leak around all 4 sides?

2007-11-04 09:19:31 · 3 answers · asked by xxdominion 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

when will the U.S. and its states increase the required skill level a person needs to get and keep a drivers licence?On a scale from 1 to 10, I feel the average driver falls between 3 and 5,with a few around 7 or 8. thats not good enough in my opinion. There are more people who die or are badly injured than guns and drugs. Its right up there with cancer and were trying to cure that.So when are we going help the people young and old with poor driving skills? What do YOU think should be done?

2007-11-04 09:15:29 · 5 answers · asked by shelbys_rule 1 in Safety

I am looking for a couple or a sedan that offers 20 city and 29 or 30 highway mpg. I like the car with Xenon headlight, auto dimming mirrors, leather seat and all those good stuffs....my budget is around $20000.00.....I will like to get a 2004 BMW 325ci or Acura TL....but their gas mileage is not that great....I am looking a good looking car with good reputations because I am a single(hehe).....So feel free about give me good ideas

2007-11-04 09:14:21 · 2 answers · asked by jaccchen23 2 in Buying & Selling

2007-11-04 09:14:04 · 8 answers · asked by Mb 2 in Aircraft

2007-11-04 09:00:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

So a number of us are fairly regular on here and I thought it would be nice to find out what you guys all have. Biking went beyond being just a passion with me years ago and now I am kind of obsessive compulsive and thus tend to get them and hold on to them too. I am sure all will have an opinion on what they like however I feel no one has to justify there choice to anyone but below is my current stable

Ducati 999 (2006)
Ducati ST2 (1997)
Triumph T140ES (1981)
Honda 400-4 (1979)
Maico 250 Twin Shock (1981)
CEZET 175 wuth PAV Trailer (1974)
BSA Bantam (1971)
Yamaha YSR50 x 2 - (1980/81)
Suzuki GS425 - (1979)
Yamha RD350LC - (1981)
Honda CB250N - (1979)
Honda CB250RS - (1982)
JAWA350 x 2- (1977)

There is not a single one that has not brought a smile to my face and in my book a real biker likes ALL bikes, irrespective of make, model, style or any other genre.

2007-11-04 08:59:37 · 38 answers · asked by ShuggieMac 5 in Motorcycles

I am originally from MN and now living in NV for the winter. I plan on being in each state about half of the year. Here's my dilemma:

- I have an MN license

- I have a 2002 Audi already registered (and insured) in MN. This car is currently with me in NV.

- I am buying a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 from a Las Vegas dealership.

Now, I obviously need to have my driver's license match the registration of my vehicle. Both cars will be garaged in NV most of the time, and only one will come back to MN with me each year.

Also, NV sales tax is 7.75% and MN is 6.5%. If I register the Aston Martin in MN I'd be saving about $1500 in sales tax. It would also cost me about $2000 more per year in other fees to register it in NV than MN.

Am I covered if I register both in MN, keep my MN driver's license, and have a claim in Nevada?

2007-11-04 08:57:04 · 2 answers · asked by Dan 1 in Insurance & Registration

2007-11-04 08:55:47 · 6 answers · asked by mtajohn1234@sbcglobal.net 1 in Ford

I have a freelander TD4, 2003. The starter is turning over but the engine is not firing up. The engine warning light stays lit up, Any ideas from either td4 owners or mechanics please....thanks

2007-11-04 08:55:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

We have a cadillac seville '95

2007-11-04 08:53:28 · 8 answers · asked by paizly c 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have a report and i cant find it anywhere...

2007-11-04 08:52:44 · 1 answers · asked by bomb_digity!!! 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-04 08:52:30 · 26 answers · asked by helper725 3 in Aircraft

OK I have an old school speed camera detector and it goes off at everything. Traffic lights, fire stations ect..

1st question, do they make a camera detector that doen't go off all the time and

2nd, are they now illigal? and what if i'm caught using one. can I just turn if off and say it wasn't in use?

2007-11-04 08:47:07 · 7 answers · asked by insano_dano 2 in Safety

checked for drugs? Or can you just sail around and not be bothered?

2007-11-04 08:41:09 · 4 answers · asked by dsffds f 1 in Boats & Boating

I want a good fast car for an everyday car that can be tuned and raced. Not any serious street racing like Fast and The Furious but same concept. I was thinking 2006 Pontiac GTO or any Nissan Skyline. I'm up for ideas.

2007-11-04 08:32:41 · 4 answers · asked by Evan G 1 in Buying & Selling

Was thinking first thing in the morning but then it may be rush hour.

2007-11-04 08:31:31 · 3 answers · asked by silver wings 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-11-04 08:24:58 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I have read several NTSB reports where the Black box had "no data" recorded. In two cases the FDR did have information, but the CVR box was relatively undamaged, yet the tape was blank, in one case the CVR has (had) a switch that was acutally open, and had erased ALL the recordings on the tape. Is the tape checked daily, monthly during 100/300 annual MX checks? Or are there special tech's that remove and goes over the CVR/FDR to ensure functionality?. I know that they are well protected, but is there easy access to them? I would assume this would be, in some cases, the only way to see what happened to the aircraft that crashes with no last radio call, or over the ocean etc.. (I am speaking here of Commerical/Military aircraft, that by FAA regulations, require such recorders). Thanks,

2007-11-04 08:23:08 · 6 answers · asked by gregva2001 3 in Aircraft

2007-11-04 08:18:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Car Audio

My Mazda B4000 pickup (50,000mi) just started making a metal on metal noise in the rear. I only hear it going forward and it's most prominent at speeds between 0-25mph. No recent repairs have been made, it just started happening, but the weather has started to get colder. Any ideas? How much in repairs am I looking at? Can I fix it myself?

2007-11-04 08:15:45 · 11 answers · asked by Ninjas>Pirates 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 89 civic hatch DX. Only One of the cables is barely connected to the battery by a few wires and its all corroded. I would like to know what battery cable do i need and what are the sizes i need to know. I would also like to know how much power should a battery for my car be.
Please Help! =]

2007-11-04 08:08:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-04 08:08:30 · 7 answers · asked by south of france 4 in Commuting

I have a 240sx with the sr20det engine. It's all stock except for front mount intercooler, hks blowoff valve, and 3" exhaust. I don't have alot of money so they can't be that expensive but i want to make it faster!

2007-11-04 08:08:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Nissan