Cars & Transportation - 20 November 2007

Anybody know where I can find a chrome oil filter? I was told I need to change the oil every 300 miles. I've got a 2001 fatboy with 600 miles on it, so I figure it's about time for an oil change. And chrome is sweet. How much will this cost me?

2007-11-20 11:28:17 · 8 answers · asked by Clutch 2 in Motorcycles

Ok I was driving today and I accidentally drove right past a school bus that was parked with it's stop sign out. There were no kids getting off, but I wasn't paying attention and blew thier stop sign. The bus driver took down my license plate and told me he was going to report me to the police, how much trouble can I get it? Can I get a ticket/

2007-11-20 11:19:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

Im not to sure what the parts are called but i cant seem to get the gear to line up with the clutch ratchet i just dont understand i think it is too short let me know if you understand what im trying to say thanks....

2007-11-20 11:17:14 · 2 answers · asked by Rory T 1 in Motorcycles

After a cold start in sub-zero weather, my friend and I argued about the fastest way to warm up the inside of my car. I would always start the car, drive for few minutes, then turn on the heater fan once the engine temp had more or less peaked. My friend, however, claimed that the fastest way to warm up the cabin would be to turn the fan on immediately after starting the car (and at full blast, ideally), thus blowing in cold air before gradually warming up.

I say my way is faster since you are allowing the radiator coolant and heater core to accumulate heat before displacing it into the air with the fan. My friend says his way is faster since you get the first traces of engine heat right away by turning the fan on immediately after startup.

Is my method faster, or is his, or does it theoretically make no difference between the two. Pros? Cons? Is there anyone who has expertise in the transfer of heat who could settle this for us once and for all? Thank you all.

2007-11-20 11:16:46 · 6 answers · asked by sinn98 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

i am running injector cleaner in the fuel in hopes of a carbon deposit holding valve open. i have been told a burnt valve in this 2.9 inline six is very rare. any ideas? thanks to all the people who offered answers to my first question, helped me get to this point.

2007-11-20 11:10:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Volvo

The car is a sports car and lowered and the damage is expensive to repair. I've been quoted £500.
Where do I legally stand on this matter, any ideas?

2007-11-20 11:07:12 · 6 answers · asked by Lãzý Šmû®ƒ 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

can you put a 2wd tranny in a 4wd f150 and still have 4x4? if so what changes would have to be done.my truck dont shift into overdrive and they said the clutches were bad. thank you

2007-11-20 11:06:27 · 4 answers · asked by APRIL H 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 2007 VW New Beetle with 900 miles on it. The check engine light just came on. Any ideas of why this might have happened? Thank you,
Daniel

2007-11-20 11:06:10 · 7 answers · asked by Daniel L 2 in Volkswagen

2007-11-20 11:04:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I was changing my thermostat and i cracked the housing so i welded it up with alot of jb weld and let it sit for a couple days. Then i put the thermostat and the housing back on the intake. I put water and coolant in the car, started it up and let it idle, waited for the water to go down then i added more water. Put when i press the gas pedal to get the air bubbles out the system the WATER WOULD SPILL OUT THE TOP OF THE RADIATOR. Could my head gasket be blown or is it something else? I NEED HELP

2007-11-20 11:02:12 · 5 answers · asked by michael1986morgan 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've had a radio stolen today and want a new one, but I don't want that one to get stolen.

so I'm looking for a very tiny FM receiver I can hide almost in where the frame of the car, and attach to my speakers.

Then I will play music off a portable mp3 player with an FM transmitter.

suggestions? Ideas? product names?

2007-11-20 11:01:48 · 1 answers · asked by Mercury 2010 7 in Car Audio

2007-11-20 11:00:22 · 1 answers · asked by GamePyro 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-20 10:49:20 · 5 answers · asked by ken d 1 in Safety

2007-11-20 10:49:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i was rear ended and the insurance company said my car might be consider salvige....it works fine...but the damage is bad.....i still owe the dealership....what should i do??.i want to keep my vehicle..and fix it...i dont want to loose money..what should i do???..please advice me

2007-11-20 10:41:55 · 10 answers · asked by minie 2 in Insurance & Registration

This may seem weird but a weeks ago for some ODD reason my key wouldnt "fit" in the ignition. I push, i jammed, I tried turning the wheel EVERYTHING.

My bf later came over and used his strength and got it in.

And now every so often the key gets stuck inside! Its so weird. Like sometimes it comes out with out a problem and sometimes I gotta yank on the thing!

Whats going on?? What in the world would cause this?

2007-11-20 10:34:20 · 6 answers · asked by nicoℓe 4 in Ford

From 2987-2007 were there any shipping/cargo ships that sunk or let all the stuff they were shipping out. Either from overloading or other reasons. I know there are many oil spills but I am interested in more like "the nike shoe spill" or something. Thanks!

2007-11-20 10:29:02 · 8 answers · asked by Dreamy 3 in Boats & Boating

Do station staff general request anyone smoking to put it out, or do they just turn a blind eye?

2007-11-20 10:23:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

I'm willing to learn how to drive stick shift just to get that car. I'm interested in getting the IX or V generation Lancer Evo.

2007-11-20 10:15:17 · 11 answers · asked by J O E 2 in Mitsubishi

I own a legend sedan 5 speed with 137K miles. There are a few issues I want to take care of. When i turn the wheel to the right, it's very difficult unless im at speeds above 10mph. Also, the front right tire tread has been wearing out quickly. Aside from this, unless I give it enough 'gas' the front of the car shakes quite a bit. I won't have time to get it checked until the weekend. Note: the car does not feel like it's shifting weight when i stop or go. Am i wrong to pursue checking the front right CV joint/boot? Maybe it's a motor mount? Is it preventing the steering column from working correctly? Thank you all ahead of time.

2007-11-20 10:08:59 · 6 answers · asked by Nelly 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am going ot be 17 in 8 days, and I just bought my first car...an 01 Nissan Altima! I love it, but I have no idea how to use over drive in it (but I know where the button is and stuff), or even what it is! Can someone help me out!!!? What is over dirve? When do you use it?

2007-11-20 09:59:55 · 10 answers · asked by Chris F 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

it cost me $201.to fix & replace the studs on that wheel

2007-11-20 09:51:04 · 7 answers · asked by wshno1 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've never leased before, always bought and paid off my cars. I'm just curious. Your thoughts are welcome. Thanks in advance.

2007-11-20 09:45:14 · 12 answers · asked by Dr. G™ 3 in Buying & Selling

I drive a '94 camry and someone told me I need new tires and I have only been driving for a year so I have no idea how to go about buying new car tires/getting them installed. Help me please!

2007-11-20 09:42:26 · 7 answers · asked by WILL 2 in Toyota

i have a ford F150 and every time i go up a hill or get to a certain speed the truck seems to jump and jerk a lot... what is wrong ive heard new trans. and i also heard to have the transmission vacuumed out or somthin like that help i need to know whats wrong!!!

2007-11-20 09:38:25 · 5 answers · asked by Destiney M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

can someone help me on how to fix transmission with out having to buying a new one on a 95 dodge intrepid it wont shift when it hot but shift fine when it cold

2007-11-20 09:37:19 · 6 answers · asked by D-MENIS 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Im just wondering how do you all know about cars and how they work. Did you take a class in college or something? Thanks for letting me know

2007-11-20 09:32:48 · 6 answers · asked by soccerplayer45760 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Can anyone tell me when I should use highbeams on a motorcycle? Are the rules the same as in a car, or do you use highbeams all the time?

2007-11-20 09:32:07 · 11 answers · asked by Julep Dixen 1 in Motorcycles

What material do they use on cylinder heads that are meant for performance?

Like teh heds that expand a lot on compression and lightweight and can handle HIGH TEMPERATURES?

2007-11-20 09:27:48 · 4 answers · asked by 1999 Nissan Skyline GTR Vspec 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

i bought a car about a month ago. it was a 2008 mitsubishi lancer. the salesman said that plus tax and everything it will come out to be $24,000 and something. so i said i'll down pay $19,000 and finance the rest, which he said was $5,000 and something. i'm 18, and have no credit. so i thought the deal was like that. but then i found out the the dealership sold me the car at the price of $25,000 and plus tax and everything came out to be $29,000 and something. so i had financed about $10,000. with interested came out to be $15,000. i never agreed to that term, but i signed all my documents without knowing. the people there said it as we talked about and i trusted them that it was right. since i'm new at this stuff, they said they'll take care of me.
what do i do?
what can i do?
i never agreed on the numbers on my agreement i signed, and the price is way over my head.
do i get a lawyer?
help me please.
thank you
-jae

2007-11-20 09:22:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling