Car Makes - September 2007

It was probably on it's way out when I bought it a year ago. Though I didn't help it much, pulling heavy loads and trailers. Just fixed the OD off button as well.

The owner's manual says in the transmission section, "Operating in Overdrive "OFF" gives more engine braking than Overdrive and is useful for ascending or descending hills or when towing."

But then in the towing section it says, "If your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic 4-Speed Automatic (E4OD or 4R70W) transmission, operate in Overdrive... When descending a steep grade with a trailer, operate in Drive rather than Overdrive."

So, I'm a little confused as to the best way to drive with a trailer as even the Owner's manual contradicts itself. In one section it says to tow in Drive and in another section it says to tow in Overdrive.

2007-09-29 01:55:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

2007-09-29 00:17:34 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Nissan

I have a really crappy 1985 Dodge Aires station wagon, and I just received a $20,000 inheritance from my Great Aunt. My current car has sentimental value because I lost my virginity in it. Is there a Ferrari kit for an 85 Aires station wagon?

2007-09-28 20:57:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes

Are there any good early '90s Mustang after market websites? I'm looking for mostly interior products like carbon fiber dash kits and gauge faces and stuff like that. I'm also interested in custom hoods too. Thanks!!

2007-09-28 20:24:57 · 6 answers · asked by Chris 1 in Ford

Prius's are front wheel drives, right? How do they do in the snow?

2007-09-28 20:08:39 · 11 answers · asked by Moral Orel 6 in Toyota

there's this 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix i want to buy but the miles are over 100,000 does that mean the car is going to bust down on me like its not in good condition or it might be just alot of highway miles Are alot of highway miles bad???? HELP!!!!!

2007-09-28 20:04:53 · 16 answers · asked by ANAboo07 1 in Other - Car Makes

The car is in good shape, has 4 BRAND NEW tires I bought 3 days ago!! and now my engine blew, but i wanna get the most I can out of it, to put towards a down payment on another car.

2007-09-28 18:30:36 · 6 answers · asked by Antonio R 2 in Dodge

My 2001 toyota corolla with the 1.8 VVT-I 16 valve has 107,000 miles on it.I pulled the #1 cylinder's saprk plug to look at it and see what shape they were in.I put it back in,it idled very rough,like it was missing a cylinder.I double checked everything,replaced all 4 plugs with the correct iridium ones,still did it.The iridium ones don't have to be gapped either.No check engine light was on by the way at anytime.I checked the coils again.It has 1 coil for each cylinder.They all looked fine.So I said fine,I'll drive it to the Toyota Garage.On the way,I throttled the piss out of it and the idle smoothed out and ran like a bat outta hell.So then I pull over and see if the engine idles well in park,and sure enough,it did.So everything's cool now,but I don't know what the hell was goin on with this car,what made it do that.I checked the service manual and there's no special procedure for takin those coils out or the plugs out.Just a torque spec on the plugs which I did torque them to spec

2007-09-28 18:27:08 · 4 answers · asked by Kylie 4 in Toyota

The bulbs have all been replaced and all fuses are good. What else can it be? We have heard of a brake light switch. What exactly does a brake light switch do? Where can we find one? And is that likely to be the problem?

2007-09-28 16:56:07 · 3 answers · asked by spielberg 3 in Chrysler

is there another name for it? its for a 1997 ford f250, 4.6L V8. i am trying to find the part on line, if you could help that would be great.

2007-09-28 16:55:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

Not on ebay. And i don't want to pay dealer prices.

2007-09-28 16:49:46 · 5 answers · asked by musiconmyphone 1 in Mercury

Where can I find a printable 2003 Nissan Altima's repair manual?

2007-09-28 16:27:37 · 3 answers · asked by anna118@sbcglobal.net 1 in Nissan

Anyone know what the ground clearance of the new Nissan Rogue is? Also, what is your opinion of the crossover?

2007-09-28 14:54:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous M 2 in Nissan

i put new plugs in and installed new timing chain and tensioners. truck stills misses and idles rough. has popping noise in caburator. dont know what to do to sove problem. i also tried to set timing and still running rough. do i need a new head or what?

2007-09-28 14:47:55 · 6 answers · asked by isabellekateystar 1 in Nissan

will this cam sound good and provide great low end tourqe for a chevy 355 with a edelbrock performer carb and manifold

here are the specs

Cam Style: Hydraulic flat tappet
Basic Operating RPM Range: 600-4,600 RPM
Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift: 206
Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift: 214
Duration at 050 inch Lift: 206 int./214 exh.
Advertised Intake Duration: 250
Advertised Exhaust Duration: 258
Advertised Duration: 250 int./258 exh.
Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.432 in.
Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.453 in.
Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.432 int./0.453 exh. lift
Lobe Separation (degrees): 111
Intake Valve Lash: 0.000 in.
Exhaust Valve Lash: 0.000 in.
Grind Number: CS X4 250H-11
Computer Controlled Compatible: No
Lifters Included: Yes
Lifter Style: Hydraulic flat tappet

2007-09-28 14:24:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

What was the problem? I've also noticed my windshield wipers sometimes won't turn on high. I have to hit my steering column for them to kick on high. I saw a recall notice for wiring in the steering column that affects the HVAC blower. I'm guessing that's what the problem is. Any other suggestions?

2007-09-28 12:46:14 · 2 answers · asked by AmericanPatriot 3 in Dodge

I recently bought a 1988 dodge dakota, it's supposed to be a stock 3.9L V6(I think it's called a 239). But I was told that it's not the original engine by the seller. Where do I look on the engine to find out what kind of engine it is?

2007-09-28 12:11:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dodge

I have a circuit Malfunction in my knock sensor, and just a malfunction in my speed sensor. What does circuit Malfunction mean? any ideas of what the cost to fix this would be, or could I do it myself and if so what needs to be done, I know a new one will cost 150$, I also wondered about the steps to change the speed sensor, which for a new one is about 112$, any ideas to change one or both of these ? or how much it would cost to get it fixed at a shop? thanks

2007-09-28 11:45:10 · 1 answers · asked by xeliphias 3 in Nissan

2007-09-28 11:34:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dodge

I have a 2005 Camry and my tires lasted for 2 and 1/2 years before I needed a new set. Is this normal? Am I getting ripped off?

2007-09-28 11:14:40 · 5 answers · asked by cats 7 in Toyota

2007-09-28 11:07:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pontiac

i heard that the mercedes' made (assembled) in the u.s are not reliable at all compared to european models. is this true? i have a 2000 ml55 and had a problem with the windows(won't do down or up) but the problem ended up not being a big deal. now my transmision has problems. it won't change gears until the rpm's are really high...is it a lemon? i'm thinking about selling it but i really like the car. what should i do?

2007-09-28 11:05:44 · 13 answers · asked by G 1 in Mercedes-Benz

I bought a 1991 Volvo 740 Non-Turbo Sedan. And recently I have been noticing that the acceleration in horrible. It's a four cylinder by the way, but still. When I am at a light, and I push the gas ALL the way to the floor...is takes about 4 or 5 seconds to acutally accelerate. And when I was trying to check the carb, I saw that oil somehow had gotten in to there a long time ago, but I don't know. So what can I do about the acceleration and the cleaning of oil off of my carb?

Thanks!

2007-09-28 10:24:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Volvo

2007-09-28 10:08:12 · 9 answers · asked by ahottmess 4 in Mitsubishi

I pretty much just got a car, and dont know too much about them. What kind of windshield wiper blades do I put on my 1994 Camry (coupe)? I only need to replace the rubber right? And about how much are they?

2007-09-28 09:49:44 · 12 answers · asked by naijmail 1 in Toyota

If you happen to know of any great (and cheap) service stations in San Fran please let me know.

2007-09-28 09:48:01 · 3 answers · asked by Shaun D. 1 in BMW

2007-09-28 09:15:28 · 9 answers · asked by Doc Manhattan 3 in Honda

I didn't know removing my window tint of my rear window could damage my rear defroster. I do know now how to properly remove the tint. But I used a razorblade to remove all my tint and now my rear defroster doesnt work. Is there any way I can fix this problem?

2007-09-28 09:10:26 · 3 answers · asked by sleepstr88 4 in Honda

I am wanting to put and amp into my car, but I don't know how to remove the head unit to add the wires, any help?

2007-09-28 08:29:47 · 2 answers · asked by Cpt Barnes 1 in Nissan

When you compare in the used market,yr,miles,etc..The sable is cheapier.

2007-09-28 08:19:53 · 9 answers · asked by bigpumpdaddy 4 in Mercury