I intend to drive through Europe in March and possibly Switzerland - To I need to change my Plates to the Euro Style type or can I simply stick one one of those oval GB Stickers ?
Do I need to change my Car Plates to Euro Style for driving through Europe ?
NO
Do I need to change my Car Plates to Euro Style for driving through Europe ?
UK legal plates and an oval GB sticker is fine. No need to get new plates.
As long as your car can be identified as UK registered it will be all right so all you need to do is to stick a GB sticker on the rear of your car.
As Si says a GB sticker is all you need
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
How much does it cost to change the name on a car that is being financed?
I am thinking of buying my moms car, well taking over payments, but to do that we need to change the name from hers to mine, does anyone know how much that is going to cost? Approxiamately? I live in NC if that helps. Thanks.
How much does it cost to change the name on a car that is being financed?
You can't change the name on it without getting a new loan (than pays off the current one).
You have to get approved for your own loan... there is NO WAY around that.
How much does it cost to change the name on a car that is being financed?
You will not be able to change the name on the loan. The only way to do that is to get a new loan and pay off the old one.
You get your own loan on the car, and pay off her loan, and buy the car. None of that costs anything. Then you pay sales tax and register the car in your name. That costs something.
How much does it cost to change the name on a car that is being financed?
You can't change the name on it without getting a new loan (than pays off the current one).
You have to get approved for your own loan... there is NO WAY around that.
How much does it cost to change the name on a car that is being financed?
You will not be able to change the name on the loan. The only way to do that is to get a new loan and pay off the old one.
You get your own loan on the car, and pay off her loan, and buy the car. None of that costs anything. Then you pay sales tax and register the car in your name. That costs something.
Can you change a 4 door into a 2 door car?
It might sound stupid to some people, but I was wondering if you could change a 4 door car into a 2 door somehow? I only want my 02 Malibu to have a 2 door. Thanks
Can you change a 4 door into a 2 door car?
It would cost more than it would be worth.
Sure, you could weld the back doors shut, but that really isn't a 2 door is it? A real 2 door car has much longer doors to help allow people access to the back seat as well as front seats that fold forward, again to allow people access to the back seat.
To do it properly you would have to cut the support posts between the doors and move them back to allow for the longer front doors you would need to get.
Remove the back doors and add sheet metal to the outside to bring the body up to the support posts. Add interior paneling and padding for the new addition. Glass panels would be needed too, unless you didn't want the back seat to have side windows.
Replace the front seats with forward folding seats and you're all set.
A very long, laborious and costly process, but can be done.
Can you change a 4 door into a 2 door car?
Weld the back two doors...
There's no practical or economical way to do this. You should have bought a 2-door in the first place.
I agree with Denver Al. The question is would it really be worth it?
I highly doubt that you would ever be able to sell the car with that degree of modification done to it.
Can you change a 4 door into a 2 door car?
It would cost more than it would be worth.
Sure, you could weld the back doors shut, but that really isn't a 2 door is it? A real 2 door car has much longer doors to help allow people access to the back seat as well as front seats that fold forward, again to allow people access to the back seat.
To do it properly you would have to cut the support posts between the doors and move them back to allow for the longer front doors you would need to get.
Remove the back doors and add sheet metal to the outside to bring the body up to the support posts. Add interior paneling and padding for the new addition. Glass panels would be needed too, unless you didn't want the back seat to have side windows.
Replace the front seats with forward folding seats and you're all set.
A very long, laborious and costly process, but can be done.
Can you change a 4 door into a 2 door car?
Weld the back two doors...
There's no practical or economical way to do this. You should have bought a 2-door in the first place.
I agree with Denver Al. The question is would it really be worth it?
I highly doubt that you would ever be able to sell the car with that degree of modification done to it.
How do I change my car title to MS?
I moved to Mississippi about a year ago. My car tag renews in August but I'm wondering whether I was supposed to do something with my car title? When I asked after getting my car tag they told me there was nothing else to do. Just wondering if I missed anything.
How do I change my car title to MS?
Nope- you're done. The title relates to the car itself, not the state you live in. As long as you've informed your insurance agent, you're good.
You do not need to change the address on the title every time you move- you'll just have to supply your current address when you eventually sell it. While your license and insurance should reflect your correct address, the title does not. In fact no one should ever see it- it should be kept in a very safe place- and never in the car!
How do I change my car title to MS?
You are required to change your drivers license and car tags when you move. You don't need to do anything with your title though.
You may want to call your local DMV and see if you need to change the address on the title.ie eyebrows waxed for first time
How do I change my car title to MS?
Nope- you're done. The title relates to the car itself, not the state you live in. As long as you've informed your insurance agent, you're good.
You do not need to change the address on the title every time you move- you'll just have to supply your current address when you eventually sell it. While your license and insurance should reflect your correct address, the title does not. In fact no one should ever see it- it should be kept in a very safe place- and never in the car!
How do I change my car title to MS?
You are required to change your drivers license and car tags when you move. You don't need to do anything with your title though.
You may want to call your local DMV and see if you need to change the address on the title.
How do you change the car in the Cars wii game?
My 4 year old is playing the wii Disney cars game. We inserted a cheat code to release all the available cars but I have no idea where to go so that he can play using Doc, Ramone, or some other character. He's playing the arcade version, can he go to one of the %26quot;game circles%26quot; and switch cars there? Please help! Thanks ;)
How do you change the car in the Cars wii game?
you can't change cars in the arcade version as far as I know
How do you change the car in the Cars wii game?
you can't change cars in the arcade version as far as I know
How do I find-out if my car need some oil change?
How do I find-out if my car need some oil change?
All I know is open-up the hood and pull out the metal strip attached to the engine and look at the color but鈥︹€?. I don鈥檛 know what should be the color of the oil.
How do I find-out if my car need some oil change?
You don't change oil by the color, you change it by the mileage on the car. Normally you should change your engine oil every 3 months or 3,000 miles, or whatever interval the auto manufacturer recommends. If you have an owner's manual for the car, the oil change intervals are in the maintenance guide section of the manual.
How do I find-out if my car need some oil change?
How many miles have you driven since it was last changed? Different manufacturers specify different intervals for oil changes but it's usually from 3,000 to 5,000 miles. The color of the oil has nothing to do with it.
New oil tends not to be black. If the oil you see on that dip stick is black, (or light creamy brown) it might be time for an oil change. I think if it is clear gold or blue or green its okay.
Dark, make sure ur not pulling the trans oil. stick.
if the oil is blck it needs to be changed
All I know is open-up the hood and pull out the metal strip attached to the engine and look at the color but鈥︹€?. I don鈥檛 know what should be the color of the oil.
How do I find-out if my car need some oil change?
You don't change oil by the color, you change it by the mileage on the car. Normally you should change your engine oil every 3 months or 3,000 miles, or whatever interval the auto manufacturer recommends. If you have an owner's manual for the car, the oil change intervals are in the maintenance guide section of the manual.
How do I find-out if my car need some oil change?
How many miles have you driven since it was last changed? Different manufacturers specify different intervals for oil changes but it's usually from 3,000 to 5,000 miles. The color of the oil has nothing to do with it.
New oil tends not to be black. If the oil you see on that dip stick is black, (or light creamy brown) it might be time for an oil change. I think if it is clear gold or blue or green its okay.
Dark, make sure ur not pulling the trans oil. stick.
if the oil is blck it needs to be changed
How do you change the car you start with in need for speed undercover?
You cant.
When you start you get the choice of 5 or six cars and once you choose one you have to play through the story and unlock new ones winning pink slips.
When you start you get the choice of 5 or six cars and once you choose one you have to play through the story and unlock new ones winning pink slips.
How and where can i change the inside of a car from fabric to leather?
Hi, I have a 2001 or 2000 Buick LeCross, and was wonder where i can change the inside from fabric to leather. Also i would like to know where i can repaint the car from a light brown to black.
How and where can i change the inside of a car from fabric to leather?
Well, I suppose you could do it in your garage, or maybe your driveway? If you want someone else to do it for you, I would suggest an upholstery shop and an auto body shop, respectively. Both can be found in your local yellow pages.
How and where can i change the inside of a car from fabric to leather?
Well, I suppose you could do it in your garage, or maybe your driveway? If you want someone else to do it for you, I would suggest an upholstery shop and an auto body shop, respectively. Both can be found in your local yellow pages.
Why would my car overheat after an oil change?
In other words, what could a garage do or fail to do during a routine oil change that would cause the car to overheat shortly afterwards? We had our 2000 Jetta's oil changed and now it is overheating. Thanks.
Why would my car overheat after an oil change?
While you are checking for anything hanging under the hood, check for unhooked hoses or hoses that are leaking. Also check your coolant levels. Depends on the garage and what all they do, but sometimes they check or drain and fill the coolant. Make sure they put enough back in and that it is the correct mixture.
There are lots of things that could have either been disconnected while they were working on it or that could have just quit afterwords. I agree with most of the other posts.
Good luck on finding the problem.
Why would my car overheat after an oil change?
sounds like they forgot to put oil in or a faulty filter that is not letting the oil circulate, by the way did you install a vw filter most after market filters don't work well on vw engines
might not be the mechanic's fault. your thermostat might have gotten stuck or the water pump gave out. Since i have not seen the car I couldn't do more than guess, but the trouble will definitely be in your cooling system.
Is it really overheating or is the guage just reading high? Open the hood and smell the engine...you can tell if it's really hot. If there's smoke coming from the tailpipe it could be they overfilled the engine
They may have disconnected some of the sensors or the fan motor while working on the engine and forgot to put them back.
Pop the hood and have a look for anything just hanging loose.
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Why would my car overheat after an oil change?
While you are checking for anything hanging under the hood, check for unhooked hoses or hoses that are leaking. Also check your coolant levels. Depends on the garage and what all they do, but sometimes they check or drain and fill the coolant. Make sure they put enough back in and that it is the correct mixture.
There are lots of things that could have either been disconnected while they were working on it or that could have just quit afterwords. I agree with most of the other posts.
Good luck on finding the problem.
Why would my car overheat after an oil change?
sounds like they forgot to put oil in or a faulty filter that is not letting the oil circulate, by the way did you install a vw filter most after market filters don't work well on vw engines
might not be the mechanic's fault. your thermostat might have gotten stuck or the water pump gave out. Since i have not seen the car I couldn't do more than guess, but the trouble will definitely be in your cooling system.
Is it really overheating or is the guage just reading high? Open the hood and smell the engine...you can tell if it's really hot. If there's smoke coming from the tailpipe it could be they overfilled the engine
They may have disconnected some of the sensors or the fan motor while working on the engine and forgot to put them back.
Pop the hood and have a look for anything just hanging loose.
sabotage!!!
How much would it be to change a car color?
i have a KIA and i wanted to change the color to a glittery black, i don't want any wild color.. so does anyone know how much it would be for that color?
How much would it be to change a car color?
well it all depends on how much your willing to spend, and then what color you have now? the price range could go from 250-3000+ depending on what you want and the quality of it!
How much would it be to change a car color?
well it all depends on how much your willing to spend, and then what color you have now? the price range could go from 250-3000+ depending on what you want and the quality of it!
Do you have to change the car door locks when you change the ignition key?
I have a 1997 nissan altima. Oh and is it easy to assemble or do you prefer a mechanic doing this type of work?
Do you have to change the car door locks when you change the ignition key?
a locksmith can do this for you like the first answerer said most locksmith are mobile and usually under 100.00
Do you have to change the car door locks when you change the ignition key?
No, you can have the key lock cylinder changed to match your current keys. I had this done on a car I had before.
No but have a mechanic change the ignition.The door locks don't matter
door lock are not hard to change, but the ignition sucks. if you have the money, go to a mechanic. it will save your sanity. and as long as you keep the key for the door, you don't have to change it. it is more convenient however
Do you have to change the car door locks when you change the ignition key?
a locksmith can do this for you like the first answerer said most locksmith are mobile and usually under 100.00
Do you have to change the car door locks when you change the ignition key?
No, you can have the key lock cylinder changed to match your current keys. I had this done on a car I had before.
No but have a mechanic change the ignition.The door locks don't matter
door lock are not hard to change, but the ignition sucks. if you have the money, go to a mechanic. it will save your sanity. and as long as you keep the key for the door, you don't have to change it. it is more convenient however
Where can you legally change your car exhaust sytem to 2 exhaust pipes and does this really improve the car?
What would be the cost estimate ? Has anyone done this for a hyundaisonata ?
Where can you legally change your car exhaust sytem to 2 exhaust pipes and does this really improve the car?
any exhaust place that makes their own pipes can do that job for you and yes it will let your engine breathe better and I would say you should be able to get it done for under $200.
Where can you legally change your car exhaust sytem to 2 exhaust pipes and does this really improve the car?
On almost any 4 cylinder engine, and on any inline engine, there is no reason do do this. You will gain weight without any power or effieciency gain. Now if you want to put headers on it and use a Cherry Bomb glasspack muffler, the least restricting muffler that can exist, you will gain a little power and milage. Pretty much any custom exhaust shop can do this.
Of course, it is still a Hyundai, and a waste of time.
why would you bother but if you want to know any good exhaust place should do it im not sure of the cost i have just done it to my vk commodore and the only thing it does is make the look good and sound hot but yeah id give your closest exhaust joint a call
Where can you legally change your car exhaust sytem to 2 exhaust pipes and does this really improve the car?
any exhaust place that makes their own pipes can do that job for you and yes it will let your engine breathe better and I would say you should be able to get it done for under $200.
Where can you legally change your car exhaust sytem to 2 exhaust pipes and does this really improve the car?
On almost any 4 cylinder engine, and on any inline engine, there is no reason do do this. You will gain weight without any power or effieciency gain. Now if you want to put headers on it and use a Cherry Bomb glasspack muffler, the least restricting muffler that can exist, you will gain a little power and milage. Pretty much any custom exhaust shop can do this.
Of course, it is still a Hyundai, and a waste of time.
why would you bother but if you want to know any good exhaust place should do it im not sure of the cost i have just done it to my vk commodore and the only thing it does is make the look good and sound hot but yeah id give your closest exhaust joint a call
How can I change the color of my car interior fabric?
I want to change the interior color of my car because it tried of getting stains so easily because of the light color.(was thinking about just changing everything to black) What are some methods of changing the colors? Thanks for any replies that are actually trying to help.
How can I change the color of my car interior fabric?
You can buy paints, stains and dyes that will change the color of your fabric upholstery. Here's a good source to start with...
http://www.eastwood.com/interior-repair/鈥?/a>
How can I change the color of my car interior fabric?
You should really take this up with your mechanic because I remember I changed my interior and it was a pain in the A. Doing it yourself is much cheaper but it is not worth the time and effort you put into it because it could be frustrating when things do not go the same way you want it to.
On the cheap- there is fabric paint you can buy at the autoparts store
or you can buy a new interior from the salvage yard from a car like yours
depending on the make on model the best solution is to try and source an interior from a wrecked car, try auto salvage / breakers yards - you could buy front and rear seats for your car there.
Price will vary depending on make model, leather will always command a premium.
the other alternative is buy seat covers, but use the internet to check out how well these fit, because ill fitting loose covers are messy and uncomfortable
Hi - here's some info I used when I replaced carpeting and did some touch up on vinyl trims :
carpet kits : http://www.truck-and-car-floor-mats.com/鈥?/a>
carpet and vinyl dyes/paints : http://www.truck-and-car-floor-mats.com/鈥?/a>
hope this helps ...
How can I change the color of my car interior fabric?
You can buy paints, stains and dyes that will change the color of your fabric upholstery. Here's a good source to start with...
http://www.eastwood.com/interior-repair/鈥?/a>
How can I change the color of my car interior fabric?
You should really take this up with your mechanic because I remember I changed my interior and it was a pain in the A. Doing it yourself is much cheaper but it is not worth the time and effort you put into it because it could be frustrating when things do not go the same way you want it to.
On the cheap- there is fabric paint you can buy at the autoparts store
or you can buy a new interior from the salvage yard from a car like yours
depending on the make on model the best solution is to try and source an interior from a wrecked car, try auto salvage / breakers yards - you could buy front and rear seats for your car there.
Price will vary depending on make model, leather will always command a premium.
the other alternative is buy seat covers, but use the internet to check out how well these fit, because ill fitting loose covers are messy and uncomfortable
Hi - here's some info I used when I replaced carpeting and did some touch up on vinyl trims :
carpet kits : http://www.truck-and-car-floor-mats.com/鈥?/a>
carpet and vinyl dyes/paints : http://www.truck-and-car-floor-mats.com/鈥?/a>
hope this helps ...
Shall I change the Timing Belt of my car?
I purchased a (used) 1999 Mitsubishi Galant about 6 months back. The timing belt of this car was never changed. I am planning to use this car for max. 6 more month. Shall I spend on changing the timing belt of this car? Or I keep driving as it is.
Shall I change the Timing Belt of my car?
%26quot;What's the mileage?%26quot;
Typically late model Timing Belts are quite sturdy and will last 80K-110K miles.
BUT.. and you knew there was a %26quot;But%26quot;!
If %26amp; when they fail.. it could be Catastrophic failure!
Most cars are %26quot;interference%26quot; engines.. meaning the valves will Hit the top of the pistons if timing/timing chain is off. A Few cars are %26quot;non-interference%26quot; meaning valves Won't hit pistons.
And with Timing Belts there really is no Warning.. nothing visual.. until you actually remove the Timing Cover and SEE the belt..
So.. this is one of those Preventive items that should be done based on mileage.
It's a bit costly however.. Parts %26amp; Labor running ~$50-$125 for belt, $150-250+ for Labor. So you're looking at about $200 to $400+ out-the-door.
If you have a mechanic friend.. time to cash in the Friendship Card!
But as stated early.. a new belt will last ~80K - 100K miles, so you won't have to do (pay) again for awhile!
Happy motoring! :o)
* Some Reading..:
http://www.90gsx.com/eclipse/QA/galant/1鈥?/a>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timing_belt
Shall I change the Timing Belt of my car?
i'd look at it to see if its worn or has cracks if it don't then don't change it
Well if you say the belt has never been changed, I would check when it's recommended to be changed and if that mileage has been reached well above I would change it. I mean 400 or less spent spread over 6 moths works out to 67 dollars a month on top of your other cost, which seems cheaper than getting towed, finding alternative means to get to work, etc... money well spent To change it, I would say.
Depends on the mileage and whether or not it has a chain or a belt (chains tend to last longer). The most important factor is whether or not it has an interference motor (which I don't know off hand). 6 months?!? I'd say leave it alone.
The normal time to replace a belt is around 60,000 miles. Assuming the car was drive the average of 10K miles per year, you're probably around 80,000.
It should definitely be on your list. Examine the belt - does it look dry or have cracks in it? If so, you should go ahead and get it replaced as soon as you can.
If it looks ok, you could probably be fine waiting until your next trip to the shop to have something else done. It's an ordeal to change it since you need to pull so much else off of the car to get to it. I'd consider checking/replacing other items around the timing belt at the same time...a vast majority of the cost (or time, if you're doing it yourself) is spent getting to it. So while you have it clear, you might as well do some preventative maintenance, too.
Probably not. Unless you feel things slipping as you drive, it's not worth pouring the $$ to fix it. Timing belt replacement is not cheap.
Yeesh. If the timing belt goes, the thing will leave you stranded and may be permanent junk. If you travel a lot of lonely roads or ugly sections of the city, it may be worth it to your peace of mind to get it done.
But in six months... odds are that it won't need a new timing belt in that time. They tell you to change it much earlier than you truly need to, because it sucks SO bad if it goes out on you. And it's not like you can tell the guy you sell it to, %26quot;Sure, it's only worth $3,000, but I just put a new $1,400 timing belt in so you should pay me a lot more money.%26quot;
Especially if the thing is on the low side. They probably tell you to change it in the 90,000 to 120,000 mile range. If the car hasn't gone that far, then it really doesn't need it. If you're pushing 200k, though, you'll be taking a bigger chance.
I'd say that unless you're really averse to risk, leave it and warn the next guy that he'll have to do it.
if you replace it . you can use the car more than 6 months more, provided timing belt installed correctly.
replace timing belt, front oil seals, and tensioner bearing
front oil seals are, camshaft seal and crank shaft seal,.
if equipped with counter-balancer shaft, replace oil seal as well.
It has lasted this long. If you are sure you will sell it in 6 months, then don鈥檛 spend the money.
Unless you are going to sell it to someone you know, then you either want to change it out for them, or warn them about it. If you trade it in at a dealership, they will take care of it. Changing it out yourself will not change how much they give you for it.
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Shall I change the Timing Belt of my car?
%26quot;What's the mileage?%26quot;
Typically late model Timing Belts are quite sturdy and will last 80K-110K miles.
BUT.. and you knew there was a %26quot;But%26quot;!
If %26amp; when they fail.. it could be Catastrophic failure!
Most cars are %26quot;interference%26quot; engines.. meaning the valves will Hit the top of the pistons if timing/timing chain is off. A Few cars are %26quot;non-interference%26quot; meaning valves Won't hit pistons.
And with Timing Belts there really is no Warning.. nothing visual.. until you actually remove the Timing Cover and SEE the belt..
So.. this is one of those Preventive items that should be done based on mileage.
It's a bit costly however.. Parts %26amp; Labor running ~$50-$125 for belt, $150-250+ for Labor. So you're looking at about $200 to $400+ out-the-door.
If you have a mechanic friend.. time to cash in the Friendship Card!
But as stated early.. a new belt will last ~80K - 100K miles, so you won't have to do (pay) again for awhile!
Happy motoring! :o)
* Some Reading..:
http://www.90gsx.com/eclipse/QA/galant/1鈥?/a>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timing_belt
Shall I change the Timing Belt of my car?
i'd look at it to see if its worn or has cracks if it don't then don't change it
Well if you say the belt has never been changed, I would check when it's recommended to be changed and if that mileage has been reached well above I would change it. I mean 400 or less spent spread over 6 moths works out to 67 dollars a month on top of your other cost, which seems cheaper than getting towed, finding alternative means to get to work, etc... money well spent To change it, I would say.
Depends on the mileage and whether or not it has a chain or a belt (chains tend to last longer). The most important factor is whether or not it has an interference motor (which I don't know off hand). 6 months?!? I'd say leave it alone.
The normal time to replace a belt is around 60,000 miles. Assuming the car was drive the average of 10K miles per year, you're probably around 80,000.
It should definitely be on your list. Examine the belt - does it look dry or have cracks in it? If so, you should go ahead and get it replaced as soon as you can.
If it looks ok, you could probably be fine waiting until your next trip to the shop to have something else done. It's an ordeal to change it since you need to pull so much else off of the car to get to it. I'd consider checking/replacing other items around the timing belt at the same time...a vast majority of the cost (or time, if you're doing it yourself) is spent getting to it. So while you have it clear, you might as well do some preventative maintenance, too.
Probably not. Unless you feel things slipping as you drive, it's not worth pouring the $$ to fix it. Timing belt replacement is not cheap.
Yeesh. If the timing belt goes, the thing will leave you stranded and may be permanent junk. If you travel a lot of lonely roads or ugly sections of the city, it may be worth it to your peace of mind to get it done.
But in six months... odds are that it won't need a new timing belt in that time. They tell you to change it much earlier than you truly need to, because it sucks SO bad if it goes out on you. And it's not like you can tell the guy you sell it to, %26quot;Sure, it's only worth $3,000, but I just put a new $1,400 timing belt in so you should pay me a lot more money.%26quot;
Especially if the thing is on the low side. They probably tell you to change it in the 90,000 to 120,000 mile range. If the car hasn't gone that far, then it really doesn't need it. If you're pushing 200k, though, you'll be taking a bigger chance.
I'd say that unless you're really averse to risk, leave it and warn the next guy that he'll have to do it.
if you replace it . you can use the car more than 6 months more, provided timing belt installed correctly.
replace timing belt, front oil seals, and tensioner bearing
front oil seals are, camshaft seal and crank shaft seal,.
if equipped with counter-balancer shaft, replace oil seal as well.
It has lasted this long. If you are sure you will sell it in 6 months, then don鈥檛 spend the money.
Unless you are going to sell it to someone you know, then you either want to change it out for them, or warn them about it. If you trade it in at a dealership, they will take care of it. Changing it out yourself will not change how much they give you for it.
I hope this helps.
Why does my auto-trans car kick when I change gears from p to r etc.?
When I am trying to park my car, I change gears from drive to reverse and my car/engine kicks pretty hard after i change it. It kicks pretty hard changing from drive to reverse. Whats the problem? What can I do about it?
Why does my auto-trans car kick when I change gears from p to r etc.?
Your transmission is getting close to going is what it
sounds like.
I suggest you take it to a shop, don't do it yourself.
Get a %26quot;transmisson flush%26quot; done on it.
If you get it done quickly you may be able to save
it and make it good as new again.
If you wait, you may be walking after trying to go
up a steep hill.
Good Luck
Why does my auto-trans car kick when I change gears from p to r etc.?
Maybe you car is idling too fast or you have a broken or loose motor mount.
Why does my auto-trans car kick when I change gears from p to r etc.?
Your transmission is getting close to going is what it
sounds like.
I suggest you take it to a shop, don't do it yourself.
Get a %26quot;transmisson flush%26quot; done on it.
If you get it done quickly you may be able to save
it and make it good as new again.
If you wait, you may be walking after trying to go
up a steep hill.
Good Luck
Why does my auto-trans car kick when I change gears from p to r etc.?
Maybe you car is idling too fast or you have a broken or loose motor mount.
How long must you have a car before you change the brake pads?
I purchased my car brand new about a year and a half ago so I doubt it needs new brake pads now but how long before they'll need changing?
How long must you have a car before you change the brake pads?
It isn't about time but about mileage and the conditions that you drive. Like stop and go driving will wear the brakes faster than a lot of freeway driving. Normally, about 40K miles or a little sooner is an average figure. good luck.
How long must you have a car before you change the brake pads?
it's not how long you have the car it's how much you drive it normal ware on brakes you can go for 10.000 or more miles but hard stopping riding the brakes can shorten the life of your brakes simple solution is to have them checked by a professional
Well, it depends upon mileage and the style of driving - and a little bit upon the car type of course (quality of the brakes %26amp; pads). Anything between 10.000 miles (very sporty driving) to 30.000 miles is possible.
It depends on if someone brakes a lot or not...We have had our vehicle for almost two and half years and were told the brakes passed inspection but keep and eye on the wear down...They are going to need changed soon...Also depends on how many drivers per vehicle; stop and go traffic; hard accelerations and stoppings
Probably not now, what's happening that you think the brake pads need to be changed? See if you are covered under warranty! The warranty should cover this. If not, the dealership is shady. Brake pads take anywhere from 3 to 7 years to wear, depending on the amount of driving and stop and go traffic you are dealing with.
It's not a function of time. It depends on the mileage and your personal driving habits. The only way to know is to pull the wheels and inspect them.
depends on your driving habits. my aunt and grandmother have the exact typeof van and my aunt has changed her brakes about 3 times since 2000 while my grandmother has had to change them once( i did it fyi). dont worry though, when its time to change them they'll let u know. all modern brake systems have sensors that start to screech when they are worn.
How long must you have a car before you change the brake pads?
It isn't about time but about mileage and the conditions that you drive. Like stop and go driving will wear the brakes faster than a lot of freeway driving. Normally, about 40K miles or a little sooner is an average figure. good luck.
How long must you have a car before you change the brake pads?
it's not how long you have the car it's how much you drive it normal ware on brakes you can go for 10.000 or more miles but hard stopping riding the brakes can shorten the life of your brakes simple solution is to have them checked by a professional
Well, it depends upon mileage and the style of driving - and a little bit upon the car type of course (quality of the brakes %26amp; pads). Anything between 10.000 miles (very sporty driving) to 30.000 miles is possible.
It depends on if someone brakes a lot or not...We have had our vehicle for almost two and half years and were told the brakes passed inspection but keep and eye on the wear down...They are going to need changed soon...Also depends on how many drivers per vehicle; stop and go traffic; hard accelerations and stoppings
Probably not now, what's happening that you think the brake pads need to be changed? See if you are covered under warranty! The warranty should cover this. If not, the dealership is shady. Brake pads take anywhere from 3 to 7 years to wear, depending on the amount of driving and stop and go traffic you are dealing with.
It's not a function of time. It depends on the mileage and your personal driving habits. The only way to know is to pull the wheels and inspect them.
depends on your driving habits. my aunt and grandmother have the exact typeof van and my aunt has changed her brakes about 3 times since 2000 while my grandmother has had to change them once( i did it fyi). dont worry though, when its time to change them they'll let u know. all modern brake systems have sensors that start to screech when they are worn.
Which car part do u change or get if you want to increase acceleration?
Which car part do u change or get if you want to increase acceleration? For example, if i had a renault Megane 1.6 and its acceleration time from 0-60 mph is 10 seconds but i want to lower the seconds to maybe 8 or less, what car part do i need to get or change to do that. eg. engine, horsepower, torque etc.
What do I need to to?
Which car part do u change or get if you want to increase acceleration?
If you want fast out of that car your going to have to dent your pocket something fierce, Try to google your specific car and read up on what others have done.
Which car part do u change or get if you want to increase acceleration?
look into aftermarket turbo chargers.
put a cold air intake in it change the fuelpump,put a exhaust sytem in it and change the carborator or the fuel injectors, if the car is new put a ecu reflash chip in
Get a more powerful engine.
The only cheap thing I can think of is the muffler, but thats gonna make it loud.
What do I need to to?
Which car part do u change or get if you want to increase acceleration?
If you want fast out of that car your going to have to dent your pocket something fierce, Try to google your specific car and read up on what others have done.
Which car part do u change or get if you want to increase acceleration?
look into aftermarket turbo chargers.
put a cold air intake in it change the fuelpump,put a exhaust sytem in it and change the carborator or the fuel injectors, if the car is new put a ecu reflash chip in
Get a more powerful engine.
The only cheap thing I can think of is the muffler, but thats gonna make it loud.
Is a transmission fluid change really needed for a car still working good at 140,000 miles?
My car is a toyota camry 2000. Someone told me that if there is no problem with the transmission, you should not change fluid. Otherwise it may harm your car. I am confused whether I should change transmission fluid for my car because it is still working good.
Is a transmission fluid change really needed for a car still working good at 140,000 miles?
Fluid changes are part of maintenance to prevent damage, not fix problems already established. Would you wait until your motor seized before changing the oil? Would you wait until your radiator gunked up before changing the fluid? Of course not.
Because the car is running good, this is by no means cause to forget about maintenance. The only exception on this is perhaps the BMW 740 series that had a sealed transmission where you would never want to go into it.
On seals leaking from detergent; that's a negative. This transmission uses dexron II. Dexron III can be used and is better and is recommended.
Is a transmission fluid change really needed for a car still working good at 140,000 miles?
If it has never been changed then, yes. that why its called preventative maintenance. You change your oil regularly right? Same goes for the tranny too. Just at longer intervals.
With that many miles unless it has been done regularly in the past it is not recommended the detergents in the new fluid could make leaks in seals.
If you don't know if it's ever been changed before, I wouldn't do it.
When you leave the fluid in there for a long period of time, you get a build up of what's called %26quot;varnish%26quot;, or at least in the older days, that's what it was called.
Varnish builds up over time and in some cases, helps to keep things together, within the tranny.
By changing the fluid now, you would be adding fresh additives and detergents from the new fluid, that may eventually remove the varnish. In turn, ruining your transmission.
Being that it's a Toyota, if it's not giving you problems now, I would just leave it.
Some Mechanic will tell you that is a lie ! Why b/c they want your transmission to break maybe in the next 6 months! In this bad economy people are looking in one way to get your money! In my opinion I would not change the fluids!
Transmission fluid is like any other fluid in you vehicle, with one exception. As transmission fluid ages, it changes its chemical make up due to exposure to heat. The hotter the fluid is allowed to get, the shorter the life of the fluid. Colour is a strong indicator of fluid condition, bright pinkish red is like new and the darker it gets the worse is gets. Eventually it will change to an ambur gold color and finally a deep brown. With this the smell will change and eventually start to smell like lacquer. There in lies the problem, this fluid that was protecting the internal workings is now the enemy and is trying to coat everything internal with this varnish type coating and will eventually destroy the transmission. By replacing the fluid periodically you refresh the detergent quality of the fluid and it then works in your favour keeping the internal components clean and working as they should. Hope this helps you to understand the importance of servicing the transmission.
My brother is a mechanic and where he worked they really tried to get people to change their transmission fluid. later i found out that the reason why was because after your car has gone so long on old fluid when you put new in something always tended to go out or break within a short period of time from the changing. He also told me what your someone told you which was if its not having a problem then leave it alone. My motors have gone out before the transmission does. also on a side note, he also said that you should go by your owners manual for oil changes because for most cars you do not need to change it every 3,000 miles. if your car says that it is 5,000 then you can really rack up a savings just by following the instructions for your brand of car. hope this helps
you can have a pretty good idea if it needs changing by looking at the stick. smell the fluid and see if it smells burnt and discolored and rub some between you fingers to see you feel and grit in the fluid. if any of that stuff i mentioned not happening then it don,t need changing.
Is a transmission fluid change really needed for a car still working good at 140,000 miles?
Fluid changes are part of maintenance to prevent damage, not fix problems already established. Would you wait until your motor seized before changing the oil? Would you wait until your radiator gunked up before changing the fluid? Of course not.
Because the car is running good, this is by no means cause to forget about maintenance. The only exception on this is perhaps the BMW 740 series that had a sealed transmission where you would never want to go into it.
On seals leaking from detergent; that's a negative. This transmission uses dexron II. Dexron III can be used and is better and is recommended.
Is a transmission fluid change really needed for a car still working good at 140,000 miles?
If it has never been changed then, yes. that why its called preventative maintenance. You change your oil regularly right? Same goes for the tranny too. Just at longer intervals.
With that many miles unless it has been done regularly in the past it is not recommended the detergents in the new fluid could make leaks in seals.
If you don't know if it's ever been changed before, I wouldn't do it.
When you leave the fluid in there for a long period of time, you get a build up of what's called %26quot;varnish%26quot;, or at least in the older days, that's what it was called.
Varnish builds up over time and in some cases, helps to keep things together, within the tranny.
By changing the fluid now, you would be adding fresh additives and detergents from the new fluid, that may eventually remove the varnish. In turn, ruining your transmission.
Being that it's a Toyota, if it's not giving you problems now, I would just leave it.
Some Mechanic will tell you that is a lie ! Why b/c they want your transmission to break maybe in the next 6 months! In this bad economy people are looking in one way to get your money! In my opinion I would not change the fluids!
Transmission fluid is like any other fluid in you vehicle, with one exception. As transmission fluid ages, it changes its chemical make up due to exposure to heat. The hotter the fluid is allowed to get, the shorter the life of the fluid. Colour is a strong indicator of fluid condition, bright pinkish red is like new and the darker it gets the worse is gets. Eventually it will change to an ambur gold color and finally a deep brown. With this the smell will change and eventually start to smell like lacquer. There in lies the problem, this fluid that was protecting the internal workings is now the enemy and is trying to coat everything internal with this varnish type coating and will eventually destroy the transmission. By replacing the fluid periodically you refresh the detergent quality of the fluid and it then works in your favour keeping the internal components clean and working as they should. Hope this helps you to understand the importance of servicing the transmission.
My brother is a mechanic and where he worked they really tried to get people to change their transmission fluid. later i found out that the reason why was because after your car has gone so long on old fluid when you put new in something always tended to go out or break within a short period of time from the changing. He also told me what your someone told you which was if its not having a problem then leave it alone. My motors have gone out before the transmission does. also on a side note, he also said that you should go by your owners manual for oil changes because for most cars you do not need to change it every 3,000 miles. if your car says that it is 5,000 then you can really rack up a savings just by following the instructions for your brand of car. hope this helps
you can have a pretty good idea if it needs changing by looking at the stick. smell the fluid and see if it smells burnt and discolored and rub some between you fingers to see you feel and grit in the fluid. if any of that stuff i mentioned not happening then it don,t need changing.
Drivers,,How often do you change your car & for what reasons?
I change mine every 4 yrs, I dont know why, I just do.
Drivers,,How often do you change your car %26amp; for what reasons?
I've had 14 cars in the last 14 years, so I'm averaging a change every year. However, I've often had two cars at the same time, I've had my 2 current cars 3 years and 5.5 years.
I usually buy and repair cheap old cars and run them while it remains economic to do so.
The least time I've run a car is 3 months, the longest my current 5.5 years.
Drivers,,How often do you change your car %26amp; for what reasons?
every 4 or 5 years, the car usually stops working as well by then.
When I start having problems with it and it ends up costing me more to repair than getting a new one. I have 2 cars, one I've had for 18months, the other for 2 years and not looking to replace either of them for at least another 2 years with any luck
usually every two years. I average 30,000 miles a year.
Every three years,depreciation,plus i really like the feel and smell of a brand new and different makes of car.
The last one i let go was a month ago with less
than fourteen thousand miles on the clock.
When cost of repairs make it uneconomic, had present car 7 years, as it is now 12 years old I am starting to look at replacements. I am reluctant as it has cost little in maintenance and spares and does 50mpg.
About ever 5 years - when a manufacturer launches something better than I've already got.
More often than not I change my car just to have a change. I've occasionally had to get a new car due my old one dying, but only 3 or 4 times in 25 years of driving and 20-odd carsthat I've had.
My shortest ownership was a Ford Sierra I completely wrecked a week after I'd bought it, and the longest was a BMW 520i that I had for 4 years before some kind person stoved in the rear end and the insurers said it would cost more to fix than it was worth.
If I like a car, I'll keep it. I've had my current wheels for over 2 years, but I can feel a replacement coming later this year!dating to find skin condition caused by
Drivers,,How often do you change your car %26amp; for what reasons?
I've had 14 cars in the last 14 years, so I'm averaging a change every year. However, I've often had two cars at the same time, I've had my 2 current cars 3 years and 5.5 years.
I usually buy and repair cheap old cars and run them while it remains economic to do so.
The least time I've run a car is 3 months, the longest my current 5.5 years.
Drivers,,How often do you change your car %26amp; for what reasons?
every 4 or 5 years, the car usually stops working as well by then.
When I start having problems with it and it ends up costing me more to repair than getting a new one. I have 2 cars, one I've had for 18months, the other for 2 years and not looking to replace either of them for at least another 2 years with any luck
usually every two years. I average 30,000 miles a year.
Every three years,depreciation,plus i really like the feel and smell of a brand new and different makes of car.
The last one i let go was a month ago with less
than fourteen thousand miles on the clock.
When cost of repairs make it uneconomic, had present car 7 years, as it is now 12 years old I am starting to look at replacements. I am reluctant as it has cost little in maintenance and spares and does 50mpg.
About ever 5 years - when a manufacturer launches something better than I've already got.
More often than not I change my car just to have a change. I've occasionally had to get a new car due my old one dying, but only 3 or 4 times in 25 years of driving and 20-odd carsthat I've had.
My shortest ownership was a Ford Sierra I completely wrecked a week after I'd bought it, and the longest was a BMW 520i that I had for 4 years before some kind person stoved in the rear end and the insurers said it would cost more to fix than it was worth.
If I like a car, I'll keep it. I've had my current wheels for over 2 years, but I can feel a replacement coming later this year!
Can I change my bi-weekly car payment to monthly payment?
I have my car payment through Scotia Bank. My payment is every 2 weeks. Can i change it to monthly payment?
Can I change my bi-weekly car payment to monthly payment?
contact your lender and ask them most lenders will there might be a small fee but if it was a buy here pay here you might be out of luck
Can I change my bi-weekly car payment to monthly payment?
contact your lender and ask them most lenders will there might be a small fee but if it was a buy here pay here you might be out of luck
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