Other - Cars & Transportation - March 2007

We all know that an idling car gets 0 MPG, but how much time is alright?

10 seconds, it turns out. After that, an idling car wastes more fuel than a full startup would consume. In today's modern fuel-injected engines, starting a warm engine is nothing.

Perhaps you're concerned that continually shutting off and restarting the vehicle is hard on the engine. But studies show that frequent restarting has little impact on engine parts such as the battery and starter motor. The wear on components that restarting the engine causes adds about $10 a year to the cost of driving – money that you'll likely recover several times over in fuel savings from reduced idling.

Excessive idling could also lead to engine damage. Idling doesn't fully burn the fuel, and the leftover residue mixes with oil and sticks to engine parts.

Source:
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/transportation/personal/idling.cfm?attr=8

So who is going to change their driving habits?

2007-03-27 17:13:48 · 9 answers · asked by John Player 2

is their any possible routes to get from pennsylvania to north carolina cause i don't drive, hitchhiking's illegal, bus is a pain, plane's too expensive, and a train i heard is a waste.[ any country roads etc.]

2007-03-27 17:04:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello Friends I want to Purchase the Auto Parts from http://paramjeetauto.com/ an Auto Parts Manufacture in India So, Please suggest which place is Nearer to me from Rajasthan

2007-03-27 17:01:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-27 16:58:15 · 4 answers · asked by classy naima 4

2007-03-27 16:36:20 · 9 answers · asked by geno1581 2

2007-03-27 16:33:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am in the market for a used AWD - can anyone recommend a reliable make/model? I'd prefer a car/wagon but a small SUV would be okay, too.

Thanks!

Ernest

2007-03-27 16:32:26 · 7 answers · asked by Ernest 1

A few months back I got someone to be a cosigner for my new car, but my girlfriend and friends are high maintenance and I don’t have the extra money for the car’s monthly payments and I stopped paying; of course the cosigner is making the payments every month not to damage his/her credit history. Because he/she is in the title and registration of the car he/she is threating me with a lawyer to take the car away , but I do not believe it and my friends either, they told me I am untouchable and I want to keep the car and I want the cosigner to keep making the payments. How can I make it last?

2007-03-27 15:50:06 · 6 answers · asked by Mr. Nice Guy 1

have disabled daughter, live in country, really need 4wheel drive, I am hoping a van isnt my only option, does anyone know of any other options? thanks for the help....

2007-03-27 15:44:23 · 2 answers · asked by luvin2teezu 1

I am looking for pictures from when Cleveland did all their own towing. I am looking for pictures from as early as the early 60's maybe earlier. I have been looking for these pictures and can't find them anywhere. Can someone please HELP! Thank so much for your time.

2007-03-27 15:32:43 · 3 answers · asked by BARB00911 2

I am having a problem understanding no fault car insurance. Can somebody explain how it works?

2007-03-27 14:50:07 · 9 answers · asked by Fast Fingers 1

If you have a 25 cm long wrench, what force should you exert?
1.4 N
1.4 x 102 N
8.8 N
8.8 x 10-1 N

Can you help me

2007-03-27 14:35:43 · 7 answers · asked by Sesily E 1

is there anywhere or anybody have the listing of the cdl pre trip inpection, i would like to see it to refresh my mind, if had diagrahm that would be great. thank you in advance

2007-03-27 14:29:32 · 1 answers · asked by southernman48197 1

2007-03-27 13:42:28 · 7 answers · asked by bigbearbroc 1

Okay, I went to CVS I bought a water I asked the cashier if I left my truck there if it would get towed he told me no and told me he wouldn't say anything about it to anyone. So I went to Busch Graden's where I have passes for and pay for parking and couldn't park. So when I returned my truck it was towed away. I think that CVS should have to pay since there empolyee told me I wouldn't get towed. However, they did have a sign saying "Pete's towing" but I couldn't see the sign because another vehicle was parked there.

2007-03-27 13:21:01 · 6 answers · asked by Tiffany 3

I have a stickshift car, when I am going down a steep hill and I am in gear, but not pressing the gas (engine braking), is the car using up fuel? The RPMs are high (4000-5000) because of the car going downhill in 3rd gear, but I am not pressing on the gas. I need to know this so I can save more money on gas.

2007-03-27 13:03:35 · 9 answers · asked by N/A 6

Pikes- sharp points/spikes

what r those roads called the have pikes that guard entrance to road? and to get in u have to pay toll? the gatekeeper then turns the pikes

2007-03-27 12:38:38 · 6 answers · asked by Ann 2

2007-03-27 12:35:55 · 9 answers · asked by Raymond A 1

2007-03-27 12:30:40 · 8 answers · asked by Sammy R 1

like 15 1/2 or what

2007-03-27 11:55:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-27 11:33:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just wondering if someone can answer questions in regards to Littering Citation (Code and sectionn 23111 VC). To make a long story short, i was a passenger sitting in my friend's vehicle while I threw a cigarette butt out of the window and was caught by a COP who issued me a citation.

I'd like to find out about the following:

1, What is the average or an usual fine for this in Glendale , California or Los Angeles? I did some research and it looks like it's between $100.00- $1,000.00. But that's really a big range. Please let me know if someone had prior experience in this.

2. Is community service required? The COP mentioned about 8 hours of community service. But I don't know whether it's something that I will definitely get if I am convicted.

3. Please let me know if someone knows how to fight this ticket in court.

Thanks in Advance

2007-03-27 11:28:29 · 7 answers · asked by Jay C 1

2007-03-27 10:55:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1990 F-150 I want to put an old 351W in the truck I know In states with emission testing, its usually required that your truck can only have an engine of simillar or a newer year model. Obviously, installing a carb would be going backwards. 1987 model year was the last of the carb'd 351w. would i be able to do this and still be legal

2007-03-27 10:14:37 · 1 answers · asked by rossrobichaux 2

2007-03-27 10:07:06 · 3 answers · asked by john 1

I'm looking to buy a car that is very fuel efficient but not too expensive to buy. I'm interested in any model from 2004 - 2008. Any suggestions?

2007-03-27 09:33:46 · 4 answers · asked by Lisa 2

How much of a dum bass does Daniel Sadek have to be to let some joker drive his Enzo?? It's a $1.2 MILLION dollar ride!!!!

your comments welcome...

2007-03-27 09:32:44 · 3 answers · asked by The Atomic Punk 4

it's a fairly small cigarette burn in the actual carpet of my jeep. i found it today and don't know how it got there, but i'm quite upset about it.
please help.

2007-03-27 09:14:58 · 11 answers · asked by malysah 2

Has any one out there tryed to paint there car with rustoleum and a roller. If you have how long did it take to harden it has been a week and still not quite scratch resistent

2007-03-27 08:19:41 · 2 answers · asked by Dori S 3

2007-03-27 08:19:13 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous