Car Makes - December 2007

My truck just recently started to knock well I wouldnt really say a knock its not detonating or anything, Im pretty sure its my lifters making noise, it only happens on cold starts and goes away after about 30 seconds of running if I turn it on,on a cold morning and dont give it gas,just let it idle for a little I dont hear them making noise and then its good to go, but if i turn it on, on a cold morning and dont let it warm up a few seconds then i hear it making noise now this is my question could it be a lifter problem were I need to replace all the lifters as a reliable source told me that this is common on those engines and all the lifters would need to be replaced OR I also looked up on ALL DATA a TSB that says the seal between the oil pump and the oil pump pickup screen gets cut on these engines which causes oil aeration and thus a lifter knocking sound only on cold starts? How can I confirm which one of these is the problem if any of these is the problem?

2007-12-17 14:49:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

I was thinking about a Chevy Equinox,are they any
good can you do light towing with them like a boat,
jet skis or a small camping trailer? or should I go
with a Trailblazer if I will be towing?

2007-12-17 14:17:02 · 3 answers · asked by upsers59 2 in Chevrolet

I live in Northern Indiana and we just had a huge snow storm. This is my first year with a 2001 Z28. I knew it had real wheel drive but I never anticipated how poor camaros are in winter driving. Any tips for improved performance in these icy and snowy conditions for my camaro?

2007-12-17 14:02:54 · 8 answers · asked by hoss_994 2 in Chevrolet

My car keeps dying although I just replaced alternator, battery, and alternator belt. I start it up...it will run for approx. 2 min. then the car stops. I've been told that it could be faulty wirea, a voltage regulator. It's almost as if my alternator isn't getting it's current to my battery. What else could it possibly be? Any ideas??

2007-12-17 14:02:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

In your opinion what do you think us better, the 1997 Cadillac Catera or the 2000 Lincoln LS (V6)?? BUGS ASIDE. I know these cars had serious problems in there 1st years.

2007-12-17 13:56:32 · 5 answers · asked by lamar4821 2 in Other - Car Makes

1995 Toyota 4 runner SR5 V6 3.0 4x4
or
1998 Chevy Tahoe 2dr sport 4x4?

2007-12-17 13:40:59 · 6 answers · asked by Costalot18 1 in Toyota

1995 Toyota 4 runner SR5 V6 3.0 4x4
or
1998 Chevy Tahoe 2dr sport 4x4?

2007-12-17 13:40:47 · 6 answers · asked by Costalot18 1 in Chevrolet

I found this car for sale, and was wondering if its even worth what hes asking for it. It has two small dents, but is primered and ready for paint. it does have custom wheels, but im not sure how old. Interior is fine and it has a 350 V8 motor in it, and it runs great. It is a stick-shift. He is asking $1800 for it.

2007-12-17 13:22:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

My idiotic Ford-loving friends have recently told me that Dodge will be removing my beloved Viper from production. I, however do not believe it's true, and cannot find an internet source to confirm OR deny this. I'd like to know if this rumor is true.

2007-12-17 12:45:31 · 5 answers · asked by The Crow 3 in Dodge

TOYO
YOKOHAMA
GOODYEAR
BF GOODWRENCH
COOPER
MICHELIN
FIRESTONE
etc OR TELL ME UR BEST BRAND

2007-12-17 12:28:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Nissan

I have a 2001 cavalear and i love it

2007-12-17 11:43:37 · 41 answers · asked by Ashley 2 in Other - Car Makes

Will I go through more gas with my hubs locked driving in 2 wheel drive?

2007-12-17 10:42:33 · 5 answers · asked by tomos h 2 in Ford

it's a 1997 rover and i think it's it's battery. but what does srs mean?

2007-12-17 10:39:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes

About 1 month ago I expierenced my brakes feel as if they skip or slide when trying to stop. (I had them replaced the year before because they were low.)
So I took them into Sears auto center to have them checked out since it is almost winter time, and with snow & ice I didn't want to have any issues or accidents. Plus I have two young children who are usually in the car with me. So to play things safe it didn't hurt to have them looked at.
Sears had my car for 1/2 a day, they checked my brakes and found that everything is 100% fine.
Today on my way home from work. A truck in front of me stops short for a car in front of him. I'm going about 25 mph. I'm about 2 car lengths away & I notice I have to stop short too, so I slam on my breaks and all they did was feel as if they were skipping..I didn't slow down & I rear ended the car in front of me. It felt as if I was sliding on ice, but the roads were clear. And I know this can happen with ABS brakes...but my car does not have ABS

2007-12-17 10:04:45 · 7 answers · asked by jenniferlemoine2007 2 in Mazda

OR is there a 1968 Plymouth Satellite Road Runner.

I'm searching all over the Internet for my mom who wants a toy model of her fiance's car, and she's telling me it's a 1968 Plymouth Road Runner Satellite. She's saying that "satellite" is a special make/ model of the Road Runner, but I'm having a hard time finding the car. i either find one or the other , either a Plymth RR OR Satellite, nothing that says both. What exactly is it that I'm looking for?!?!

2007-12-17 10:03:15 · 6 answers · asked by Ivana Cracker 5 in Other - Car Makes

Ladies only please. Shy guy

2007-12-17 09:07:57 · 26 answers · asked by gerard h 3 in GMC

have replaced the rack and pinion cylinder

2007-12-17 08:50:57 · 5 answers · asked by BILL H 1 in Chrysler

ok my oil life is now 5% ,
I am gona get a oil change today . This automechanic told me yesterday that he charges 24.99 , but he will only charge me 20.00.

I have alot of payments to do , like credit cards , car payment , insurance and so on..

should I do a car maintenance as soon as i get my paycheck or wait for 1 more month ?

How much does it cost to get ur car maintained?

2007-12-17 08:20:53 · 10 answers · asked by sum142121 1 in Honda

2007-12-17 07:43:56 · 8 answers · asked by BONJOUR 2 in BMW

With the new range of BMW's all having grills that remind alot of people of sharks or other odd creatures... making the german executive marque extremely unpopular..
The best looking out the lot being the 5 Series and the one series coupe, I expect it to out sell the new 3 series coupe. With 3 series coupe looking like a boat or maybe the german marque have copied the 1990's Alfa Romeo Spider.. which also looked like a boat! Just look at the back of the two!!!
have Bmw not reincarnated the late 80's/early90's Italian??
look at the back opf the car only and maybe you too, will see the similarities??!!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=QtgO_i2b5Hc

2007-12-17 07:39:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in BMW

The grey sports coupe. Looks like a Japanese import. It featured a lot in tonights 17/12/2007 Corrie @ 19:30.
Thanks

2007-12-17 07:03:15 · 5 answers · asked by Chino D 2 in Other - Car Makes

2007-12-17 06:38:33 · 12 answers · asked by sy greenblum 4 in Jeep

My dad bought a beetle recently with no seats, and has since asked me to try to find them online. He has checked the nearby pick-a-part, but has not found any. Everytime I do searches online, I only get results for parts of the seat (like the seat belts) and never the whole seats. Does anyone know where I could get them either online or locally (in Riverside, CA)? Thanks to those who reply :)

2007-12-17 06:16:00 · 7 answers · asked by M.Garcia 1 in Volkswagen

Windshield wiper motors on a nissan 95 altima. The guy says it will be 220 parts and labor. Is this completely unfair?

2007-12-17 06:09:51 · 6 answers · asked by sliptheclip 1 in Other - Car Makes

Basically I never try to get a corolla in fact I got a camry for 4 days and I went back to the dealer because my family made me realize the payment was too much so I went back to the dealer to get something cheaper so I got the corolla. Since that day I step to Toyota is been just bad First I got a new camry than I return it I got rip off I gave 3500 as down payment I made my first payment of 1200 it was financied for 72 months at 412 after I return it i got the corolla 4000 thousand as downpayment 350 for 72 . Is been 5 months I just got in an accident evrything is settle but I am always uncomfortable with the idea of driving a car that in first place I never wanted I got rip off with a lot money and is barely 5 months and a accident is in the records plus a new corolla model is coming can you see how I feel? So I was thinking what happen if i go back to the dealer and said I can not make the payments( I AM SHORT OF MONEY)?

2007-12-17 05:43:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toyota

when in 2nd or 3rd or even 4th gear its going a spped and all of a suddened it wont go any more and i be stepping on the gas pedal and it wont and all of the sudden it boosts up again and its like the pressure of the turbo is not letting it go through i dont know what to do please help

2007-12-17 04:15:17 · 7 answers · asked by trejanos@sbcglobal.net 1 in Dodge

i have recently acquired a ford mondeo DX 2003. This week, the light that looks like a snowflake (the middle light of 3 - round circles - above the temp gage on dash) has stayed on the colour orange, when starting my car and whilst driving. Somtimes the snowflake light on dash is red then goes to orange or ocasionally goes back to red or off altogether! I dont know what this symbol means, but i have done 150 miles today down motor way, the light was on red to start with for about 1/2hour then then went to orange and stayed on all the way back. Please help does anyone know what this symbol; means? Is it somethiong to do with the temperature in the air as it has been very cold today!! HELP !!

2007-12-17 04:14:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

I have a 2005 Toyota Corolla. Within the past three weeks, both headlights have gone out (the high beams and fog lights still work... it's just the headlight bulbs). I don't have a manual... does anyone know if this is the type of car I can easily unscrew the plastic cover and change the bulb, or do I have to take it in to have it done? Thanks! :-)

2007-12-17 03:51:22 · 5 answers · asked by tri1104 3 in Toyota

We have a 1977 1/2 ton p/u. In line 6. We just changed the distributor cap and the rotor on the distributor and changed the spark plug wires and a coil. IT was getting an amber color spark but now a normal blue spark. It still wont start. Any suggestions. We thought we got it back in time.

2007-12-17 02:59:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

i have a 1ton toyota truck (not a dually) it has a celica trans from an 85 celica in it the speedometer is off by 10 mph over i need it to be 10 mph under. the reason bieng it needs to be 10mph under is because i got a ticket for 15 over and i need to switch out my speedo gear so i can get it calibrted and save my self a couple extra bucks. i need a gear thats gonna drop me 20 mph what should i tell the dealership to look for.

2007-12-17 01:32:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toyota