Cars & Transportation - 30 November 2007

2007-11-30 12:29:40 · 11 answers · asked by Otis K 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am almost sure that my van needs brakes. How hard is it to change them yourself? I am very handy and I can do anything with directions. Are directions included?

2007-11-30 12:19:40 · 7 answers · asked by Jen 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-30 12:18:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

Have a 98' Bonneville SSEI and have just been told engine is a total loss from anti-freeze mixing with oil after having the fuel intake repaired. Right after having the repair done at Meineke the car drove to bring it home, but the next day the car had no oil pressure when we came to a stop, and the check engine light came back on. Mechanic said they may have gotten water in the oil? and drained all the oil and told us we needed a higher weight oil because car was old. NEVER had to do this before and have never heard of putting a higher weight oil to fix an engine problem.The next time we went to drive the car it stalled - several times. We brought it to a Pontiac dealer who replaced vacuum hose. Car worked for 1 day (to and from work) and then lost oil pressure again and engine was knocking. The final diagnosis? Total engine loss and I'm pissed. Could Meineke have caused this damage? Did Meineke change the oil because they knew what was happening?

2007-11-30 12:17:24 · 7 answers · asked by Becky 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-30 12:13:50 · 5 answers · asked by garden nome 1 in Motorcycles

I am sure its a guy thing topping off??? Now I am betting him its gonna cost him at the dealership just to test to see what is wrong. Will the light shut off on its own???

2007-11-30 12:13:46 · 10 answers · asked by linda m 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I start my first drivers ed driving lesson tomorrow and im soooo nervous!! i have only been behind the wheel once in my entire life so im so nervous!! Everyone said that this guy is really strict and can get angry and these are with people who already know how to drive. I have been thinking about it non stop and im freaking out! i thought i would have so much more time to practice and i guess not. it came so sudden. also. its going to be raining and so dark which is making me even more nervous! anyone have any ideas to calm me down??

2007-11-30 12:06:39 · 3 answers · asked by Girlie:D 2 in Insurance & Registration

I'm looking for a cheap replacment of my dead battery.Don't wanna go with a dealer's genuine one.Any ideas of brand,dimensions etc?Because i don't know which one will fit.
Thanks in advance!

2007-11-30 12:02:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i own a 1993 toyota celica GT 2 door.... so far after buying the car i removed the old spoiler and put a aftermarket 2 deck spoiler on it and tinted the windows and put a big muffler on it and put stickers all over it and put led windshield sprayers on it and painted a lot of stuff with white spray paint, like the cold air intake, muffler, several interior pieces and im thinking about painting my wheels.... but other than that what other mods can i make to make my car look faster and more better?? i painted the front bumper white but havent painted the other one, any ideas?

2007-11-30 11:58:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toyota

I drive a 92 Mazda Protege and tonight driving hom it was making a knocking noise. I was bone dry on oil and about 10 miles from the gas station. Once my car stopped I jumped it and it started and turned off then I added oil and it turned on.....making a louder knocking noise and then a rumbling noise I pulled off and the car felt like it was driving itself. I dont know what's wrong with it. How would I know if i blew my engine or threw a rod?

2007-11-30 11:57:37 · 11 answers · asked by loveablebaby0101 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-30 11:55:28 · 7 answers · asked by Jordan G 2 in Honda

Do you own a Provision Borescope and have you ever had any problems with it?
Are they worth the money?

2007-11-30 11:52:59 · 1 answers · asked by Yahoo 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

which is more fuel efficient in city or distance driving?

2007-11-30 11:52:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

I have a 2003 lincoln avaitor 4.6 ltr and my car just started pulling to the left side real bad.....any answers?

2007-11-30 11:46:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Winter is here where I live, in Minnesota.
I'm having a very difficult time deciding what way to drive to work tonight. After last night I am not sure anymore.. My options are

A)The interstate. It gets plowed faster and you can see the road better, BUT with people passing you at 70+ mph (mostly the truckers) it causes white-out conditions. You also can't turn back until the next exit, and which for me is closer to work then home. I can just get off one interstate onto another, take a first exit and I'm at work.
Or
B)The back roads. Don't get plowed as much so seeing the road is a bit hard, but there is less traffic so there isn't white out conditons (in most cases), and if I think it's too bad I can turn around and go home whenever. But I'll also have to drive through town, and cops there seem to love pulling me over even if I'm not doing anything wrong.

2007-11-30 11:43:15 · 12 answers · asked by Trish 6 in Commuting

with gas prices the way they are my pick up truck sits in the garage most of the time(only taken out a few times a month a 100 or 200 miles a month) I've always changed the oil at 3000 miles or 3 months whatever came first. with money be tight(building a new house) is it safe to extend the oil servicing out to 5 or six months?

2007-11-30 11:43:13 · 8 answers · asked by micahel w 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I think I am going to have to have the Battery changed in it and I was wondering if anyone knew the procedure for replacing the battery.

2007-11-30 11:42:52 · 4 answers · asked by ldyteardrop012000 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Master cylinder is only half full of fluid thus making the pedal spongey. Not showing signs of leakng around the master cylinder and all break cylinders show no signs of leaking. What happened to the fluid? Will replacing the the master cylinder solve this problem? It is a 2001 Chevrolet Tracker.
Thanks!

2007-11-30 11:39:18 · 9 answers · asked by everafter325 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am trying to sell my truck but my registration expires today. I dont know if I should register it or not. If I do, then when I sell it and buy a new car will I have to pay again? or will they give me some kind of a credit?

2007-11-30 11:37:10 · 8 answers · asked by Bostonian 1 in Insurance & Registration

2007-11-30 11:31:31 · 6 answers · asked by Brittany Noffsinger 1 in Buying & Selling

2007-11-30 11:27:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

Where is the Cabin Air Filter located, and is it very difficult to change?

2007-11-30 11:23:24 · 6 answers · asked by DaniGirl 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

all of the keys need to be able to start the car.

thanks!!!

2007-11-30 11:20:55 · 1 answers · asked by Tomm 1 in Infiniti

2007-11-30 11:20:39 · 3 answers · asked by gravedigger23225 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

When folks come up behind my car while I am driving the legal limit, they act so angry, they want to exceed the speed limit, and they tailgate me - and this ofttimes includes those huge semis !! What to do ??? What would you do?? Know what will put the fear of God in them ??? Just turn on your flashers, and WATCH in your rear view mirror at how quickly they drop back. What do YOU do when the speeders tailgate you ????

2007-11-30 11:09:02 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

its a 4 door 383 green with black gut, positrack, 4speed, (moms) she was wondering weither to sell her jeep?

will the fury be ok in snow

2007-11-30 11:03:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes

I just purchased new a 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50. My question is is it ok to downshift into 1st while slowing down to a complete stop like at a traffic light or a stop sign?

2007-11-30 11:00:45 · 14 answers · asked by Matt S 1 in Motorcycles

my sister bought a car about 8 months ago from a used lot (it's attached to and owned by a major new dodge dealership). She bought it as a 2001 dodge stratus and all her paperwork and loan info says it's a 2001. It recently broke down and she found out (and confirmed) that it's actually only a 2000. What should she do? And what effect would this have on her sale contract with the dealership and with the loan with the bank?

2007-11-30 10:54:08 · 14 answers · asked by lv82 3 in Buying & Selling

Ok, The car insurance is trying to get my mother to pay 50% for a transmission she bought at a dealer ship. Problem is, she just bought it used at 4-5 months ago. They claim it was negligence for not changing the Transmission Fluid. But she did change it at Wal-Mart! Can they still charge her under full warrenty?

2007-11-30 10:52:33 · 5 answers · asked by marina4133 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer and it started making a grinding metal noise which gets louder when I press on the breaks. I tought it might of been the brakes so I had them changed but the noise continued. Some one told me it might be the wheelbarrow but I work with a mechanic and he told me that was not the problem. What could it be?

2007-11-30 10:44:10 · 6 answers · asked by prettylady 2 in Maintenance & Repairs