I THOUGHT we were living in a democracy? A place where majority decision rules? So let us consider cyclists. I have yet to hear of a cyclist that rides according to the law. Every single one I see cuts through red lights like a knife through butter. It is almost as if they do this to target...

On my 15 year old Accord, I get different dipstick readings when the engine has been sitting overnight vs. checking 10 minutes or so after the engine was running for a while. Most probably due to settling of oil into the pan over long time periods. When is it best to check oil. In the morning after...

I have an 85 RX-7 and the weather here has started to get quite hot. I just put a belt on the AC compressor and tried it out, as I expected it blows hot air (maybe a tiny bit cooler but still too hot). I've heard mixed things about replacement refridgerants but thought I would see what others...

First of all: NOT COKER. Their tire for P225/75R15 is only rated 540- BB, and a "B" traction rating means I'll slip and slide this classic American car, a 1992 Cadillac Brougham d'Elegance, all over the place, especially when I move to the extraordinarily wet Southern Florida circa the end of this...

Is it ever worth purchasing an extended warranty on a used vehicle that is relatively reliable (toyota, honda, etc.)?

Three times in the past week or so, I've noticed something I don't recall seeing befo someone with a high-riding pickup or SUV who had two to six inches of drop hitch -- installed upside down. Two of them had a trailer on, and in the worst case, a flatbed behind a Ford Excursion, the...

Hello, perhaps some of you may offer an opinion on this deal 81 model with questionable engine for $7000+/12K miles. Second, what else should I ask about / be concerned about on this vehicle? Here are the vehicle pictures and...

What is the intention of the latest Kia Amanti advertisement? Does it try purposely to mislead people ? From the front, it just looks like a Mercedes Benz car. Computer software MS demands that no one comes close to their trademarks. Can the car style and appearance be copyrighted?

We are a German family coming to the USA for vacation each year. Four times we bought a car for the time of our vacation and sold it at the end. Now I am thinking about buying a car and store it at the end of the vacation and use it again the next time, but I am uncertain about some things: Can I...

I have a 1st gen RX-7 (1985 with a 12A) which my father bought at about 52k miles and I got it at 69k miles. It now has 81k on it. The issue is that before he got it somebody broke the oil filter mount off the block and relocated it to the right side of the radiator (see picture...

My accord with 130k is using between 1/4-1/2 quart of oil a month. I was told by many that engines with this age typically do require a top-off each month of motor oil. Is there some type of gadget that you can attach to the top of the oil bottle to make measuring a bit easier? Often I have to add...

Many are familiar with the static electricity problem when exiting their car. Apparently it has something to do with some of the newer tire compounds. I have heard solutions ranging from spraying cloth seats with a fabric softener solution to "remembering" to touch the metal frame before leaving...

I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to change a flat in my garage or driveway. The crappy standard equipment jacks that come in a car I just don't trust. What is better/easier to use for changing tires (or plain lifting up the corner of a car) - a hydraulic bottle jack...

I just discovered Harbor Freight stores recently and noticed they had a tire mounting tool as well as a tire balancing tool. If they work, it would sure represent quite a savings over time if I mounted my own tires. Anyone ever used one of these and have a feel for how well they work? I have an...

I wanted to get myself one of those gadgets they sell for breaking the glass in a car door if you're trapped in the car, e.g., in an accident. I searched the Web and ended up ordering this: http://www.5starshine.com/info-auto-emergency-tool.html When it arrived and I opened the box, my first...

I am hooked on shortwave. I have killed my TV a long time ago and now even NPR has become affiliated with Clearchannel® and it's reflected in the programming. =-0=========b l e c h == So since I've found out my shortwave radio comes in as good as you can expect by clipping a wire to the bike...

What are the dangers of driving with two brakes? I just found out that when my ex-wife took my teenage son's car in to be repaired last week, they said there was a leak in the rear wheel cylindar, which was causing brake fluid to go onto the brake shoes, causing there to be no rear brakes. She...

what's a good driving light for in-town use?

In article >, krp > wrote: > > It would be simpler to bury the power source and have a T shaped >connector get the two poles.But that design has problems in the rain and >snow. Which is why a SUBWAY system is the cheapest way to go. If...

My dad has a car in Mexico with electric windows and the salt air gets in the window switches. he's had to replace these switches several times due to corrosion. does anyone have a better idea to solve this problem? I was thinking maybe a marine switch that is waterproof. any ideas or sources for...