Cars & Transportation - 21 December 2007

I am simply trying to figure out what's wrong with my car without playing a guessing game and wasting money. Everything else on the car is the same and runs ok except for the fact that I have a deceleration/power loss issue. I'll be driving any speed, highway or local and all of a sudden the car feels sluggish, engine light comes on and that's when I know I have to pull over because the battery and oil lights will follow and the car will be on but have no more will to go on. I got an oil change, replaced air filter, put in a fuel injector cleaner, it has nearly a full tank of gas. Fuel pump and fuel filter were changed 2 years ago, could they need to be replaced again? I stopped driving it a week ago b/c I couldn't depend on it, but now I need my car back. And no I don't have money for a new car so don't even suggest it! Any knowledgable ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!

2007-12-21 15:43:08 · 5 answers · asked by JD 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

What vehicle is better made and be a better investment a 2004 Expedition or 2007 Dodge Charger

2007-12-21 15:33:30 · 10 answers · asked by vinny 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just bought a 1963 falcon futura which didnt come with a ignition. I know you can easily order one online but do you know if local auto part areas carry ignitions for that year/car? For instance Pepboys or Auto Zone? Also , no key for the trunk ..any other way i can open it?

2007-12-21 15:29:56 · 2 answers · asked by DP 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to learn how to replace the whole thing so I can get my car fixed and running again. Anyone who can help please do thank u

2007-12-21 15:13:26 · 9 answers · asked by lilmomma839 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just changed the oil and oil filter on my 06 Hyundai Sonata (1st time). I just bought it 3 months ago, not a single oil leak before. Now, everytime I drive it, it just spurts out oil out of the engine somewhere. It's not out of the drain plug, I tightened it solid, and I can see oil pools in the engine housing itself, well above the oil pan.

I had to have done something wrong with the filter, which was on top of the engine (not underneath like my other cars were), I think because it's a v6. I just pulled the old one out and put the new one in, didn't seem that difficult, but apparently something went seriously wrong.

Does anyone have any idea what is causing this oil to come out? The cap on top of the oil filter is failry tight (you couldn't loosen it by hand), I can't see that oil would come out of that cap, since it didn't before, but maybe I need to put more torque on tightening it. Anyone know?

2007-12-21 15:09:31 · 10 answers · asked by Tyler PA 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was driving it, then 3rd gear clicked funny. I drove some more, then third gear clicked funny for the second time - when shifting into it. Causing the truck to kick out of gear but stay stuck in third and have no ability to pick up speed. *like neutral*. I got it home ok, but now it sits, stuck in 4th gear. (shifting into third made no gears work, wiggling it and trying to shift it into 4th makes it stick in that gear).
So now its sitting stuck in forth. Any ideas on if its fixable?
Its a 5 speed manual tranny.

2007-12-21 14:46:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Besides carmax.

2007-12-21 14:43:45 · 4 answers · asked by Ummm 2 in Buying & Selling

My brother loves his truck. I only want to spend about $100 MAX! Please help!

2007-12-21 14:43:38 · 4 answers · asked by CaliforniaLove 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-12-21 14:37:57 · 4 answers · asked by Krishna K 1 in Motorcycles

2007-12-21 14:20:30 · 7 answers · asked by agentrandy 1 in Insurance & Registration

i have a 90 chevy cavalier. just want to know if anyone knows what the most would be to fix my brakes. i stepped down on my brakes when entering a turn and the pedal didn't release. they are locked in place. so i have no idea what's wrong. please help. thanks.

2007-12-21 13:51:40 · 5 answers · asked by kat 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Was stopped in traffic at night several cars behind a red light. A car parked on my right side slightly up ahead was signalling to get in front of me with its wheels turned out, getting ready to go in front of me when the light turned green.

There was one problem though. I don't like SUVs. This car was an SUV. I don't like SUV drivers either or the whole SUV mentality. So when the light turned green, and I saw the SUV start to move, I floored my little Mitsubishi, doing a little swerve to avoid the big ugly, and got in front of it. The SUV got in behind me.

Next light was red and I had to stop. After a few moments, the SUV turned on its high beams in order to make me uncomfortable. Typical SUV driver behavior. I retaliated by flipping a switch to adjust my rear view mirror in order to shine the light right back into the eyes of the people in the SUV. It mustuv worked, because then they turned it off. Got a head rush from my victory. It felt good.

If SUV had hit, whose fault is it?

2007-12-21 13:49:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

2007-12-21 13:22:27 · 9 answers · asked by Mike S 7 in Safety

i did

2007-12-21 13:16:35 · 10 answers · asked by what's the song called 1 in Chrysler

I would especially appreciate hearing from those who have worked automotive sales. Thanks to all who respond.

2007-12-21 13:16:23 · 0 answers · asked by Mike S 7 in Buying & Selling

2007-12-21 13:11:31 · 6 answers · asked by gopher977 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Lets say a car costs $5,000 and the dealer is going to finance a car loan for you with an interest rate of 24%. If you pay the monthly car note every month for 60 months, you will have paid about $8,000 which means $3,000 of that is interest. Lets say your monthly note is $130 but some months you pay $500......will that lower the amount of interest you pay in the end? I guess to sum it all up I am asking: If you pay your car loan off quicker than the 60 months, will the interest be less?

2007-12-21 13:07:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

and would not go faster. I would let off and punch again to see if I could get more out of it. Is it regulated at 135 mph or was I just topping out. I though 'redlining' would be rpms being in the red (6500-7000). Any thoughts?

2007-12-21 12:54:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I went to a local Honda dealer website looking for a honda because i need another car for school, I saw a car i liked for $8995 and I called the dealership for details, now their telling me that the car is $11900 because they just did some kind of service to it and that they will eventually change the price on the website, is this legal to do and is there anything I can do about it.

2007-12-21 12:53:42 · 4 answers · asked by Mr g 1 in Buying & Selling

Yeah... urmmm, I can't find ANY price for my car. I've got a 1974 Ford Capri, in GREAT condition, and I'm not selling it, but I'd like to know an estimation of the price.. Any help would be WONDERFUL!!! Thankyou!

2007-12-21 12:38:31 · 3 answers · asked by allitalics 2 in Buying & Selling

2007-12-21 12:16:54 · 2 answers · asked by P Roe 1 in Car Audio

I locked my keys in my car and it is an old nissan sentra with manual locks...please help...it has my purse in it too so all my money is locked inside

2007-12-21 12:12:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I just bought a used car from a private seller who would be willing to transfer title in AAA. I know nothing about AAA. Is this legal? Can AAA deal with such bussiness?

2007-12-21 12:12:39 · 4 answers · asked by Xiaohong W 1 in Insurance & Registration

I don't want to give my car to a dealer because they pay me too little 11000$. The car is new Mitshubushi Galant, only 3000 miles and I am looking for at least 14900$.

2007-12-21 12:12:34 · 4 answers · asked by alra 2 in Buying & Selling

the NGK spark plug for the Briggs&Stratton will be similar to Rj19lm will this cause any harm?

2007-12-21 12:04:13 · 3 answers · asked by David 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Am i able to have for example
1 policy for me
1 policy for my son
with different insurance companies

2007-12-21 11:58:43 · 8 answers · asked by nickcarswell1 1 in Insurance & Registration

ive been waiting all day for my package and it doesnt arrive.up until what time does ut ship to houses?heres what it says:

Dec 21, 2007 7:04 AM

On FedEx vehicle for delivery

BELL, CA




5:04 AM

At local FedEx facility

BELL, CA




12:06 AM

Departed FedEx location

BLOOMINGTON, CA




Dec 20, 2007 3:16 PM

Arrived at FedEx location

BLOOMINGTON, CA




Dec 18, 2007 8:55 AM

Departed FedEx location

KEASBEY, NJ




Dec 17, 2007 9:59 PM

Arrived at FedEx location

KEASBEY, NJ




8:02 PM

Package data transmitted to FedEx

EDISON, NJ




4:42 PM

Picked up

KEASBEY, NJ

2007-12-21 11:54:46 · 7 answers · asked by Mr. McMahon 3 in Buying & Selling

2007-12-21 11:54:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

his new electronic ignition computerized car. His friend says that only a certified technician with the proper diagnostic scanners and equipment should work on the new car. Who is right and why? Thank you

2007-12-21 11:51:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Hello,

My toyota corolla (1997 CE) car Wipers have suddenly stopped working. Three days back there was a heavy snowfall followed by very low temperature. Ice was rock hard over Wiper blades and I tried to turn on Wipers to clean the windshield. There was a loud click like sound and since then Wipers aren't working. Is there any home remedy to repair this dysfunction? I mean how difficult is it to repair this by myself? I can manually move Wipers to clean windshield. When I manually place Wiper blades on the middle of the windshield and then try to power on Wipers, there is annoying clicking sounds as if something is trying to hold the Wipers inplace against the force.

I thank you very much in advance for your suggestions.

2007-12-21 11:43:22 · 4 answers · asked by N V 1 in Maintenance & Repairs