Cars & Transportation - 22 December 2007

for example chevrolet has in america the impala and malibu 2008, but in the middle east theres caprice and lumina. is the impala called caprice in middle east and malibu is lumina or chevrolet just has different cars for different regions. if thats the case why don't they just have a ll car models sold every where. I noticed this with other companies besides chevrolet.

2007-12-22 09:48:18 · 4 answers · asked by Mo 2 in Other - Car Makes

hi, i have a 2000 acura integra LS
my A/C works fine but only when i set the fan speed to 3 or 4, at speed 1 and 2 the air doesnt blow anything out.
what does this mean and how can i fix it?

2007-12-22 09:41:57 · 6 answers · asked by boweldi 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 1974 Holiday Rambler 1000 series 21ft travel trailer with a Suburban 16000 BTU forced air furnace. I have owned it since September, and I am living in it in a very cold climate. The heater has been on continuously for several days now, and this morning I awakened to the smell of burning rubber/plastic. I looked at the exhaust vent and there was a caked on black substance, It was very thick and brittle. I have not smelled or seen this before, and have turned off the furnace. I have a working carbon monoxide detector which has not gone off as well.

2007-12-22 09:37:43 · 3 answers · asked by Davey Jay 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can a loose tie rod cause excessive tire defation? I've got a problem with my driver's side front tire losing air; roughly 10psi every two weeks. I've purchased new tires on the front; no leaks/punctures were found in the tires that were replaced. I've been on new tires for four days and it already looks ike the new driver's side front is beginning to lose pressure. I'm curious if a loose/broken tie rod end could be causing this. Any other insights would be appreciated. Thanks.

2007-12-22 09:23:04 · 9 answers · asked by UNCmatt 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am concerned with some of the vehicles that come from other states, my question is, if a vehicle comes from another state, if the title can be washed. (an example would be a Hurricane Katrina flood damaged car) and it was sold at an auction, if these used car dealers have the ability to clear the title so the ususpecting buyer does not know that it is a flood vehicle?

2007-12-22 09:17:11 · 4 answers · asked by eshamn 3 in Insurance & Registration

I can't get my car to the shop until monday, but I noticed recently that there's a smell coming from the engine that smells like burning oil. today the heater wouldn't heat and then i realized the car was overheating. the burning smell is definitely not transmission fluid, it smells like oil or something. it's a 99 subaru forester if that helps. anything come to mind?

2007-12-22 09:13:02 · 10 answers · asked by SpiderDijonRevisted 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Here's the deal, I've got an '05 F-150 with a pioneer head unit, 2 Audiobahn 12" subs and a 3500 watt amp, currently running at about 1900 watts @ 2 Ohms RMS. I've been watching my voltage drop alot more lately when I'm sitting at red lights. At driving speeds, the voltage stays around 14.0 to 13.6. When I sit at a red light however, it goes as low as 12.7. I have to pretty much turn off the amp at night, as all my lights get some dim and flicker on the hard bass notes. I've heard I need a bigger battery... or a H.O. Alternator ... and a few other opinions. What do I really need to do to stop this?

2007-12-22 09:05:22 · 8 answers · asked by Jason 1 in Car Audio

My tire blew out I lost control hit one car, spun, and another vehicle t-boned me.

2007-12-22 09:05:18 · 8 answers · asked by toosweetroni 1 in Insurance & Registration

mines a ford

2007-12-22 08:50:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

What state did this occur in

2007-12-22 08:48:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

The fan belt broke on my C250D Mercedes, as well as the alternator warning light coming on, the ABS light came on too, now it won't go off. The car was at a standstll when the belt let go, and I cant see any obvious damage.

2007-12-22 08:48:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mercedes-Benz

2007-12-22 08:38:58 · 5 answers · asked by lisa 1 in Jeep

2007-12-22 08:38:13 · 3 answers · asked by Cody R 1 in GMC

Yesterday when i got into my car (1991 Buick Park Ave), i heard a "pssssssss" air sound, almost like air was coming out of my tire. it was more in the back of the car, and only lasted maybe 3 -5 seconds. i checked and the tires were fine so i drove off. within a matter of minutes my brake light came on and i had to jam down on the brakes to slow down/stop the car. i popped the hood and there was no brake fluid in the car, so i put a whole bottle in. the brake light went off but came back on ten mins later with the same problems. We had a new master cylinder put in a couple months ago, and had the lines bled before that. there are also new brake pads on the vehicle.
what else could be wrong with the car? and appr. how much would it cost to fix? i cant take it in anywhere till after xmas so im curious as to what to expect.
thanks!

2007-12-22 08:35:04 · 15 answers · asked by .Jules. 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

My woes continue with this van. After a new radiator and all been pressure tested, today it is obvious that there is oil getting into the water and coolant, does this mean a new cylinder head gasket is required??

2007-12-22 08:29:02 · 14 answers · asked by Jamie Y 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just got a £60 parking ticket even though i had paid and got a valid ticket and the time wasn't up! i parked in a car park which was completely full so i found a parking spot next to another car, which didn't have the white box round or any markings, and i got a ticket. I was not blocking any right of way, or blocking people from coming in or out of the car park etc. Please help is this legal. Their was no signs on the walls, ground or parking machine to say you weren't allowed to NOT park in a box!!! OR OUTSIDE THE BOX ETC... please help,

p.s NO SILLY ANSWERS. THANKS XX

2007-12-22 08:25:23 · 16 answers · asked by BlackKitty14 2 in Safety

just want to lift up nthe front because the back sits so high

2007-12-22 08:09:41 · 6 answers · asked by caprice979 1 in Dodge

my durango nose dives sittin still so i just want to level it up can i raise the front with out torsion keys and body lifts, any suggestion is better than nothin

2007-12-22 08:00:19 · 5 answers · asked by caprice979 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-22 07:58:03 · 3 answers · asked by LucaPacioli1492 7 in Nissan

2007-12-22 07:55:07 · 16 answers · asked by Pixie 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

How can I shipp a car from USA to Mexico and what kind of taxes, how and where do I have to pay them?? Please, any information about the subject will be helpfull. Thanks.

2007-12-22 07:46:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

My car is an 87 Honda Accord lxi. When I get it jumped, it starts right up.

2007-12-22 07:45:08 · 6 answers · asked by re210512 1 in Honda

Like where they start, ride to, stop, sleep ect, eat, break ect. then what about when they get home.

How are they paid as well.
Thanks!

2007-12-22 07:40:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

2007-12-22 07:40:25 · 19 answers · asked by ramona 2 in Buying & Selling

my wife got a flat. i didn't have time to mess with it so i took it to a tire place. they told me they couldn't find anything wrong. So aired it up put it back on the car. My wife drove it to work the next morning, called said it was flat again. I found a puncture and patched it. trouble is, she drove to work with the tire almost flat. the side wall and has small crack all the way around. no missing rubber chunks, no visible belts, just a hair line crack. the tires will need replaced in spring, and with Christmas here i'd hate to have to buy a new set now. I also don't want to by one new tire then three more in 6 months. will the tire be ok or is it too dangers to risk?

2007-12-22 07:31:27 · 11 answers · asked by free_indeed2000 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-22 07:28:55 · 3 answers · asked by david T 2 in Buying & Selling

2007-12-22 07:27:32 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Generally im on here giving advice... but im having difficulty explaining to a customer something and im hoping a body shop worker or another adjuster can help.

A lady just called concerned wanting to know "will they use hyundai paint on my hyundai vehicle so that it matches"

I am under the impression that repair shops NEVER use paint for a specific make of car (do they even have "ford" paint etc?) and instead they use the paint code to mix the correct color for the vehicle.

I just wanted to make sure im correct about this. Anyone have a good way to explain this to a concerned customer? They always find something to complain about!

2007-12-22 06:56:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

What is a good mail order company that handles parts for older RV's/5th wheel trailers?

The trailer needs new skylights, weatherstripping, toilet seals, etc.

2007-12-22 06:47:01 · 2 answers · asked by Julie D 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

My used 2003 dodge ram 1500 5.7l 4x4 isn't getting the estimated mpg. I'm losing about 4 mpg. I was wondering if anyone new if there was a grace period in taking a used vehicle back.

2007-12-22 06:43:18 · 10 answers · asked by jonkooyman 1 in Buying & Selling