Cars & Transportation - 6 December 2007

in july im going to finally get my license and i plan on getting a car as soon as possible after that.

i am gonna have roughly 8k by then. ill be 17, i work at a country club on the weekends, make pretty good pay.

i want a nice car, im not looking to be in the next fast and furious. i want a nice look, and to be able to go fast, but not excessively fast needed. i have no knowledge of cars at all past 4 wheels and a steeringwheel...

advice? input?

2007-12-06 15:22:15 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

2007-12-06 15:22:13 · 9 answers · asked by Word yo 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've recently posted a question asking if it's bad to add 35hp to a 2000 Crown Victoria by simply installing a program into the ECU. Seven out of eight people say nothing will go wrong with the engine, but I didn't specify that it will also add 35 more lb./ft of torque. That is why I'm asking this question.

2007-12-06 15:19:58 · 5 answers · asked by Johnny 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 2006 Sienna. What could be the reason that my car broke down? Is it because I need to replace the battery?

2007-12-06 15:19:57 · 32 answers · asked by hopefullyhuman 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-06 15:11:27 · 10 answers · asked by john d 1 in BMW

My car is a lemon and I have a claim on it a few months ago. Anyway, my i wanted to check my tire pressure but didn't know how psi i should put so i opened the drivers door and looked at the sticker there and it said "manufacture date 8/25!
So that means August 2025! I went to a local shop and asked to make sure and they confirmed it!
should i let my lawyer know or it doesn't really matter?
thanks!

2007-12-06 15:09:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-06 14:50:00 · 13 answers · asked by chicken2008 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I went to the Nissan dealer to find out how many quarts of ATF my 2005 Nissan Xterra takes. It's an automatic. They said 12 quarts which sounds like a lot. Can anyone confirm this? If I drain the fluid will I need 12 quarts to fill it up or is there some left in the tourque converter which includes the 12 quarts?

2007-12-06 14:45:28 · 4 answers · asked by twizzlejay 2 in Nissan

2007-12-06 14:45:18 · 6 answers · asked by alex t 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i mean when you are passing clouds while you climb, and the temperatures are from 0 up to -15°C (in this temperatures the icing is a real threat), you need to enable the anti-ices, because you will always (or almost) pass the clouds while climbing and the temperatures will often be in these levels mentioned above.

2007-12-06 14:36:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

My car won't crank normally I have a 92 Ford Crown Victoria and it wil not crank normally. I changed the starter the battery and the electrical part of the ignition switch it and still won't crank. To crank it I ran a wire from the starter snd I have to touch the battery to crank it. I was told its the starter relay but I can't seem to find it. I have a Hayes manual and they show it as being by the air filter but I can't find it

2007-12-06 14:35:16 · 5 answers · asked by jam_3079 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi,
I recently brought 2005 Toyota Prius and I'm looking for some website where I can download the owners manual. Please let me know. If any one is have the same prius model has the manual would you like so share the owners manual with me.
Thanks

2007-12-06 14:30:23 · 3 answers · asked by kristin 1 in Toyota

I was driving my dads car, which i'm not insured on, and i got a speeding ticket, we have different insurance companies. I'm pretty sure my insurance is the one effected but not sure?

2007-12-06 14:24:53 · 16 answers · asked by QuestionAsker 1 in Insurance & Registration

Its kinda like something is hitting something or grinding on something but when i touch the gas it gets extreamly louder. It sound like its coming from in between the motor and transmission.....I can use all the help I can get Thanks.

2007-12-06 14:21:26 · 12 answers · asked by ace_spades85 1 in Ford

2007-12-06 14:10:44 · 4 answers · asked by hillbilly 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-06 14:01:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 2000 dodge stratus with 2.4 engine.
For the last 2 months it has been starting hard. Turns over 4 about 10-15 seconds before starting, then runs rough for 10 seconds, strong oder of gas.If you shut it off and restart within 5 minuts its ok, wait 10 or longer, starts hard again and the oder of gas.
Drives fine unless you try to accelerate quickly then it spits and sputers, let off the gas a little and its fine, this part has been getting worst.
Check engine light has not came on.
Blew the timing belt last year, I have a non iterfearance engine, but for some reason the coil blew and the computer quit. New timing belt new coil and a used computer and I have been fine 4 10 months.I travel alot for work so my mileage adds up, 30, 000 in a year, car has 160,000 miles.
I just changed the plugs and that hasent helped at all.
Anyone have an idea, I can do most of my own repairs when I have an idea of what it is. I am thinking electrical,maybe a senser,
Thanks i advance

2007-12-06 13:56:39 · 5 answers · asked by TERRY T 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-06 13:52:41 · 10 answers · asked by El Chino 1 in Chevrolet

i want to get a motorcycle permit when i turn 16..what do i have to do in order to get 1? i know i have to wait the 6 months before i can get the license, but i dont know what i have to do to get the permit.

2007-12-06 13:44:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

the song "`WEAR NOT GOING TO TAKE IT.. ANY MORRRRRE!! ? would you? right down main street on a satrday night with the windows down?

2007-12-06 13:19:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

i have been going to driving school and im so nervous behind the wheel that my instructor told me i didnt make major progress on my last lesson and that he thinks i need more lessons. now i have to take the driving test and im terrified. can anyone give me any tricks or tips to calm me down and be in control of the car? thanks in advance

2007-12-06 13:07:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I recently bought a 1993 Toyota Corolla with 168,000+ miles on it for $19,750, which is somewhat expensive compared to older Tercel's with similar mileage. But the seller, who approached me in a parking lot, said the car had been blessed by Pope John Paul II on a US visit several years ago, hence the 'salvage' title. Am I correct in my understanding that a 'salvage' title indicates the car has been blessed, or 'salvaged' from a life of sin, by a major religious figure? The car needs new shock absorbers all around, and has a cracked head, but is otherwise in fair condition. D

2007-12-06 13:05:04 · 9 answers · asked by HeavyD 3 in Buying & Selling

2007-12-06 13:03:06 · 6 answers · asked by John w. S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

if i open a 5 gallon bucket and then put the lid back on as tight as possible will it be air tight as long as there is no holes? how do i check and see if it's air tight

2007-12-06 12:56:43 · 6 answers · asked by hillbilly 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

When starting a car with manual transmission, what is the first thing that you do:

A. Place the gearshift in neutral.
B. Start the engine
C. Move the gearshift lever to first.

2007-12-06 12:48:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I normally go at least 5mph over the limit and it seems as though there is always somebody acting stupidly to get around me, even though it may be dangerous.

2007-12-06 12:48:08 · 7 answers · asked by ttpawpaw 7 in Safety

my ins carrier is progessive and they told me that even though i looked up kelley blue book estimates for the car i just totalled, they were not allowed by law to use anything but the nada for estimating costs. why is that and is it true?

2007-12-06 12:43:32 · 7 answers · asked by lynpin2004 1 in Insurance & Registration

my 1990 toyota supra turbo was in pristeen condition according to the ins co, before i wrapped it around a tree. the bluebook value is 5500 but the ins co only wants to pay 3800 and my loan is for 3900. is there any way to negotiate with them? i'm dealing with progressive.

2007-12-06 12:37:59 · 7 answers · asked by lynpin2004 1 in Insurance & Registration

My daughter slid into a brick wall last night, icy street, slow speed hit on left front corner of bumper cover, airbag did not deploy. Fortunately I have a nice bumper cover on an identical parts car. How long should I wait after disconnecting battery before I can safely remove damaged bumper cover without possibility of deploying airbag?

2007-12-06 12:37:11 · 6 answers · asked by Don't know everything ! 7 in Dodge

my battery isn't dead cause I bought one last night and installed it and this morning when I went to go start it it wasn't starting it didnt even feel or sound like it was gonna start just the normal starting sound it gives...so whats wrong?

2007-12-06 12:34:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs