Cars & Transportation - 4 December 2007

Can I use my blow-torch to safely warm it up?

2007-12-04 06:35:50 · 13 answers · asked by Link strikes back 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

On a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo V8 4x4? Any input would be appreciated, thank you.

2007-12-04 06:32:17 · 6 answers · asked by Car freak 4 in Jeep

2007-12-04 06:27:54 · 5 answers · asked by Jerry B 1 in Ford

Anyone? Was just wondering i never been on a train befor and id like to know befor i go..

2007-12-04 06:13:47 · 3 answers · asked by shuandyuki12 1 in Rail

My car just recently started jumping and then stalling out when I slow to a stop. It starts right back up again, but when I accelerate it will jump once and then it will run fine until I slow down again and it jumps and stalls again. My car is a 1992 buick century... Anyone know what the problem might be???

2007-12-04 06:13:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-04 06:12:10 · 3 answers · asked by Rip Van W 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

My fiance's car broke down saturday. The key would not turn in the ignition. I knew it had something to do with the tumblers. AAA towed it to the nearest garage, my fiance said to go ahead and fix the tumblers. The charged us $410 for the tumblers and a "rod". The guy said "we went ahead and fixed it, we're surprised you didn't wreck in the car". How could we wreck it if it wouldn't start?

What should we do? Doesn't this sound like a sham?

2002 Chrysler Sebring 77,000 miles and always serviced on time with maintenance.

2007-12-04 06:09:53 · 14 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-04 06:07:54 · 11 answers · asked by Sheenagh H 1 in Safety

I am in Florida and my wife moved in from north east. After her car was shipped, we went for a long vacation and on our return, realized that her car registration has expired.

What is the procedure to register her vehicle in the state of Florida?

2007-12-04 06:07:10 · 3 answers · asked by stock_diddy 2 in Insurance & Registration

The maintenance guide says that it should be changed at 60K but I met a mechanic who indicated that Nissan revised their recommendation to 90K. It is unusual for a mechanic not to take work and I would like to believe him. However, I would like to verify it.

2007-12-04 05:54:00 · 2 answers · asked by Pankaj M 1 in Nissan

The current size of the tires from the manufacturer is P195/55R-16. After shopping around I found this to be an odd size (as in not as many tire options availabe - and more expensive). Can I have a different size installed and if so what are the options?

2007-12-04 05:48:48 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Nissan

I have always seen this, but never thought to ask. Why do airlines skip seat "B"? They usually label them A-C on one side, and then D-E-F on the other.

2007-12-04 05:38:40 · 5 answers · asked by Mad dad 1 in Aircraft

Yesterday has been the second time I have pulled black and gray stuff out my exhaust. It looks like straight animal hair and is about 2 feet long and I don't know how far it goes up. I have had a slight burning smell coming from the bonnet. Is it related? What's going on? Thanks to all...

2007-12-04 05:37:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have recently noticed that when my car is on for a while, above the right tire around the hood area, it starts to smell like a hot glue gun, or in that sense, like somethings burning (plastic). I just got my oil changed and had them look, but they said they didn't see anything causing it. I can't afford to pay to have it looked at for a while, does anybody have any suggestions as to what might be causing this? It goes away as the car cools down, and starts again after it's been running for a while. I have to drive it 400 mi. in two days for a work meeting...... Suggestions?

2007-12-04 05:36:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

QNH, is this something to do with the MSL of the closest coast line ? are there any other "q"S for example QFE thanks by telling me the meaning for them and what they do

2007-12-04 05:35:16 · 3 answers · asked by Craig S 1 in Aircraft

2007-12-04 05:34:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I was told yesterday I need tie rod ends to pass my state inspection and was quoted $370, including labor. I was also told I need rear brake pads, quoted $330 with labor. Are these fair estimates, or should I shop around? I only have 15 days to clear my inspection now.

2007-12-04 05:32:37 · 2 answers · asked by danadaisy00 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm not sure what must be R&R'ed as a unit or separately, and what tools are needed. Thanks

2007-12-04 05:32:33 · 2 answers · asked by Douglas C 1 in Chevrolet

so i bought this car a year ago and found that the check engine light wont go away no matter what i replace or fix. it comes and goes, but its always the same codes, P0172, P0170, both are for "Fuel trim bank one".....or atleast thats what comes up for Autozone OBD-II readback. I bought the car with mods already done to it....DC headers, Cold air intake, short-shift......

2007-12-04 05:32:14 · 3 answers · asked by W J 1 in Honda

just changed the line and want to bleed the system fully

2007-12-04 05:29:34 · 2 answers · asked by twohitsmf 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

the high beam switch was on the floor board and you turned it off and on with your left foot?

2007-12-04 05:26:22 · 5 answers · asked by wolf1ibm 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

....and you want the heater to start throwing out warm air asap, is it best to turn the heat on high, hoping that it'll make the air warm more quickly, or does it really matter? Couldn't you just set the heat on low and the air heats just as quickly. I'd rather set it on low and wait for the warm air then turn it up as opposed to have the cold air freeze my toes waiting for warm air.

2007-12-04 05:23:03 · 8 answers · asked by wolf1ibm 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have always used full strength, with no problems.

2007-12-04 05:21:08 · 10 answers · asked by Karl 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hey, how y'all doin? i am going to get a new car, and i hope to get a sports car. (under $35,000) i have heard that the mazda rx-8 is a good way to go. i see them all the time and they're the best lookin' car i've ever seen. i was wondering if you guys could tell me how fast/good price for used 2005 and later/miles to the gallon, etc. also, what would be the best way to go to get more HP without dropping MPG too much or costing over $1000 (supercharger?) thanks.

2007-12-04 05:18:45 · 13 answers · asked by taylor the pokeman 1 in Mazda

I had just purchased a 93 Nissan Altima and ran it through the car wash...now the radio won't come in. Can I just replace the antenna?

2007-12-04 05:13:05 · 4 answers · asked by readytogetstarted 1 in Nissan

2007-12-04 05:05:53 · 4 answers · asked by Boff 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to buy lowering springs for my boyfriend (and surprise him, which is why I'm asking) and he has a Chevrolet Cobalt, 05 or 06 I'm not sure.

But is there anything else I need to get (I think I understood somewhere something about a spring compressor?)

can anyone please help, I wish I knew more about modifying cars but I don't..

2007-12-04 04:55:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

No plates on the car, and my insurance company will not pay out for the £10,000 worth of repairs, what shall i do, the smashed escort was found but with no details n driver help!!!

2007-12-04 04:54:54 · 16 answers · asked by Boff 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Seriously, intersections are just an accident waiting to happen! Here is the trick people, when you are approaching an intersection, speed up, and roll the stop sign, because when you do a full stop, Mr. 10 minutes late, still thinks its HIS turn to go! But if you find yourself getting there at the same time as someone else, let them go first, ALWAYS look to see if they will let u go or not, even if you are right, it is not worth getting in a fight with some whacko that could shoot you for it. Any other advice?

2007-12-04 04:47:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

I was driving my 1990 silverado 350 at night, and my headlights were on because it was dark. I dimmed my headlights and suddenly there was no more light. The radio also shut off.
I have turning signals, flashers and brakelights.
Can anyone help me before i go buy something that i do not need?
Thank you in advance

2007-12-04 04:45:16 · 4 answers · asked by spoon_man 2 in Maintenance & Repairs