i bought my new in 2004 and done about 46000 miles,my dad's always on at me to get a new one!How often do you change your car?
Every year although had this one a while and keeping for a while longer as spent that much on it.How often do you change your car?
every 2days
When they do not run anymore and then some.
when it starts costing money, about 3 years old.
I get a new car right before I hit 50,000 Miles. It will keep your resale value up. Also, if you wanted to buy from the same dealer, you will get more money because it would turn into a Certified Pre-Owned car.
every 3 years
My mom and dad changes their car in about 2 years and buy new ones, or used ones.
Yes I agree with your dad. I found after 3 years they start to become unrealiable. So I change mine every 3 years.
CCA's are cold cranking amps. Each battery is assigned a certain spec. I am sure with yours at 303, it's getting to the point of where it will most likely need replacement in less than 6 months. When you get a new battery make sure you get the same rating battery if the car is stock. As far as your oil, turn the car off and check the stick for proper level.
every 3 years
I change daily cars every two years, but if its one of my sports cars for race or show I usally will never sell them
every 2 to 3 days............
I change my car at least once a year, I get bored of them after 6 months
At the end of the third year at M.O.T. time is when cars usually need some money spent on them, thats when I pick up my next new car.
Wow.
You know, cars aren't disposable. Today cars are made to last a very long time. You can get over 100 k out of even a cheaper model without major repairs, and if it's a more expensive car you can see 150,00 miles or more.
I generally try to drive my cars into the ground. I got a Saab 900 off lease, it had maybe 30,000 miles on it, and finally traded it 6 years later with 160,000 on the clock. It would have needed several grand in repairs. I got another car just off lease, and will drive it to the 150,000 mark or longer.
Unless you really want something else (and can afford it), or your current car is really a lemon (and 46,000 is nothing for a 2004), I'd suggest keeping it for at least another 50,000 miles.
Every three years
i usually buy at around 60k and sell before they get to 100k, but I drive high quality cars that can handle the miles.
if you drive something like a rover then you would be lucky to get to 60k...lol
Monday, December 12, 2011
Would you consider knowing how to change a car tire a safety issue?
Could be if someone does it improperly and the wheel comes off that would defiantly be a safety issue.Would you consider knowing how to change a car tire a safety issue?
I sure would . It may happen at a time or place where u would not want to wait for auto service.Would you consider knowing how to change a car tire a safety issue?
Yeah it could be. If you can change your own tire you don't need to sit there on the side of the road stranded waiting for someone else to change it.
absolutely! tires are the ONLY component supporting the several thousand pound machine mooving at speeds in upwards of 70 miles an hour on a hard surface. one tiny nail size whole can cause this heavy machine to roll over on the road! at higher speeds roll means several times as well. loose lugs can cause steering control problems leading to loss of control and crashing. add setting at night on dark street waiting for assistance in a bad area. damage to a car from blow out and driving with a flat can be expensive too
I don't know if it's a safety issue but EVERYONE that drives should know how to change a tire including putting the lug nuts on right and tightening them in the proper sequence
Definitely! you NEED to know how to change a tire, you never know where you'll get a flat... it may be somewhere you don't want to be for very long waiting on someone to come help you out.
Yes. In this age of cell phones, it's less important...
BUT, what if you're out of cell range, are broke (no $$$), and/or no one to call who can reach you in a reasonable amount of time?
Everyone who drives a car should know how to do some very basic things:
How to frieakin' drive! (sorry, couldn't resist)
How to fill their fuel tank properly (to prevent spills or other accidents)
How to check their fluids (Oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, coolant, etc...)
How to add fluids (correct types, and how to avoid spills, over-fills, burns and other accidents)
How to check tire pressure (and how to choose a tire pressure), check tire condition (normal wear and irregular wear), and select proper replacement tires
How to change a tire safely (and when to drive on it or not)
How to jump start a car (hooking directly from battery to battery is still not a good idea...)
How to follow a maintenance schedule
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No because there'll always be some idiot like me who will come and change it for you (as long as you're not driving a luxury car). Unless it's a drop down spare...they can just rot with their goofy drop down spares!
Men shouldn't have a problem doing it unless they're just...well...not men. I just don't think most women can actually change a tire because of the weight involved...and the torque on the lugs. So they can't really be faulted for not knowing or wanting to know how to change a tire. That's not sexist that's the truth! Tire with wheel weighs at least 40 pounds probably closer to 50 with 17-18'; alloy wheels; can a 120 pound woman actually lift that without exploding? Let me check youtube.
Now if you ask about changing tires on say a lifted truck with huge tires...well then...I don't think that's physically possible without a lift.
I sure would . It may happen at a time or place where u would not want to wait for auto service.Would you consider knowing how to change a car tire a safety issue?
Yeah it could be. If you can change your own tire you don't need to sit there on the side of the road stranded waiting for someone else to change it.
absolutely! tires are the ONLY component supporting the several thousand pound machine mooving at speeds in upwards of 70 miles an hour on a hard surface. one tiny nail size whole can cause this heavy machine to roll over on the road! at higher speeds roll means several times as well. loose lugs can cause steering control problems leading to loss of control and crashing. add setting at night on dark street waiting for assistance in a bad area. damage to a car from blow out and driving with a flat can be expensive too
I don't know if it's a safety issue but EVERYONE that drives should know how to change a tire including putting the lug nuts on right and tightening them in the proper sequence
Definitely! you NEED to know how to change a tire, you never know where you'll get a flat... it may be somewhere you don't want to be for very long waiting on someone to come help you out.
Yes. In this age of cell phones, it's less important...
BUT, what if you're out of cell range, are broke (no $$$), and/or no one to call who can reach you in a reasonable amount of time?
Everyone who drives a car should know how to do some very basic things:
How to frieakin' drive! (sorry, couldn't resist)
How to fill their fuel tank properly (to prevent spills or other accidents)
How to check their fluids (Oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, coolant, etc...)
How to add fluids (correct types, and how to avoid spills, over-fills, burns and other accidents)
How to check tire pressure (and how to choose a tire pressure), check tire condition (normal wear and irregular wear), and select proper replacement tires
How to change a tire safely (and when to drive on it or not)
How to jump start a car (hooking directly from battery to battery is still not a good idea...)
How to follow a maintenance schedule
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No because there'll always be some idiot like me who will come and change it for you (as long as you're not driving a luxury car). Unless it's a drop down spare...they can just rot with their goofy drop down spares!
Men shouldn't have a problem doing it unless they're just...well...not men. I just don't think most women can actually change a tire because of the weight involved...and the torque on the lugs. So they can't really be faulted for not knowing or wanting to know how to change a tire. That's not sexist that's the truth! Tire with wheel weighs at least 40 pounds probably closer to 50 with 17-18'; alloy wheels; can a 120 pound woman actually lift that without exploding? Let me check youtube.
Now if you ask about changing tires on say a lifted truck with huge tires...well then...I don't think that's physically possible without a lift.
Is it possible to change my car's engine?
I drive a Hyundai Getz and I was wondering what upgrade options are possible in terms of a new engine, it's the 2007 model in Australia, 1.6 litre, and I was looking at putting a 2 to 2.5 litre engine in, obviously I'd probably need a scoop on the bonnet, and secondly how much would it cost?
ThanksIs it possible to change my car's engine?
it would have to be a larger engine from another getz, i think the standard engines only go up to 1.8 or 2 litre. to fit a larger engine from a different car would require alot of modification and would cost alot, also if your planing on putting a 2 litre from another getz in it will need the cooling and possibly the gearbox from the donor car.
ThanksIs it possible to change my car's engine?
it would have to be a larger engine from another getz, i think the standard engines only go up to 1.8 or 2 litre. to fit a larger engine from a different car would require alot of modification and would cost alot, also if your planing on putting a 2 litre from another getz in it will need the cooling and possibly the gearbox from the donor car.
When should I change my engine's oil in my car and I got (vauxhall astra breeze 1.7 CDTi diesel)?
Well, how do I know when I need to change my car's engine oil? the car I got vauxhall astra breeze 1.7 CDTi diesel.
Looking forward to hear your answers.When should I change my engine's oil in my car and I got (vauxhall astra breeze 1.7 CDTi diesel)?
You will need to look in the service manual for the correct maintenance interval. If you put fully synthetic oil in you might get longer between changes, but the oil is more expensive!When should I change my engine's oil in my car and I got (vauxhall astra breeze 1.7 CDTi diesel)?
Every year on your annual service :)
at least once a year.
how many miles has it done since the last oil change is the quetion really ?? dont go more than 10000 miles without changing the oil
when it has it's survice check X
If it is a brand new car first oil change is due at 5k
then every 10k unless you do high mileage its every 6k.
Ideally, a Diesel should have its oil changed every 6 months or 6000 miles, whichever comes first, but don't leave it longer than 1 year / 12,000 miles.
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Looking forward to hear your answers.When should I change my engine's oil in my car and I got (vauxhall astra breeze 1.7 CDTi diesel)?
You will need to look in the service manual for the correct maintenance interval. If you put fully synthetic oil in you might get longer between changes, but the oil is more expensive!When should I change my engine's oil in my car and I got (vauxhall astra breeze 1.7 CDTi diesel)?
Every year on your annual service :)
at least once a year.
how many miles has it done since the last oil change is the quetion really ?? dont go more than 10000 miles without changing the oil
when it has it's survice check X
If it is a brand new car first oil change is due at 5k
then every 10k unless you do high mileage its every 6k.
Ideally, a Diesel should have its oil changed every 6 months or 6000 miles, whichever comes first, but don't leave it longer than 1 year / 12,000 miles.
i agree 5 thousand miles
I just got oil change for car. I put Max Life Full Synthetic in it. How far can I go on it?
I own a 2001 Volkswagen GLX 2.8 Liter Engine and have 108,000 miles on it. The Valvoline place tells me to come back in 3,000 miles but I know I can go longer. How many miles could I realisticly go before I get another oil change. ThanksI just got oil change for car. I put Max Life Full Synthetic in it. How far can I go on it?
...i usually go about 4000 miles in my '98 isuzu amigo before changing mine... check it often after the 3000 miles...as long as it doesn't look horribly filthy you can wait a bit before the next change!!!
i just changed mine last week with the same oil as you!!!
...did you get the do it yourself oil change deal at advance auto parts??? lolI just got oil change for car. I put Max Life Full Synthetic in it. How far can I go on it?
Split the difference and go 4000 miles per oil change
Until the bottle is empty
Try 6,000 miles or 4 months, which ever comes first.
It shold tell you the diffrent service intervals and the diffrent weights of oil for your car i recomend any mobil products. they are the best. look in your owensers manual. it will tell you there.
Up to 30,000 miles.
I myself believe 10,000 is more than enough.
The safest bet is to go to a parts store and check a bottle of the oil itself and follow reccomended guides by the oil company. But you can go longer as long as the oil appears to be clean.
...i usually go about 4000 miles in my '98 isuzu amigo before changing mine... check it often after the 3000 miles...as long as it doesn't look horribly filthy you can wait a bit before the next change!!!
i just changed mine last week with the same oil as you!!!
...did you get the do it yourself oil change deal at advance auto parts??? lolI just got oil change for car. I put Max Life Full Synthetic in it. How far can I go on it?
Split the difference and go 4000 miles per oil change
Until the bottle is empty
Try 6,000 miles or 4 months, which ever comes first.
It shold tell you the diffrent service intervals and the diffrent weights of oil for your car i recomend any mobil products. they are the best. look in your owensers manual. it will tell you there.
Up to 30,000 miles.
I myself believe 10,000 is more than enough.
The safest bet is to go to a parts store and check a bottle of the oil itself and follow reccomended guides by the oil company. But you can go longer as long as the oil appears to be clean.
I am moving to Florida and was wondering how to change my car insurance?
Go online %26amp; find the best price and then you can get it switched before you move. You may want to try getting a quote online. I am paying less than 陆 of what I was before I did.
Auto Quotes: http://www.insureme.com/landing.aspx?Ref
Take care,
CaseyI am moving to Florida and was wondering how to change my car insurance?
Just call your agent and he can help you. Or if you are with a .com based company call them and see if they do biz there. You may have to change companies if the one you are with doesn't do biz in FL.I am moving to Florida and was wondering how to change my car insurance?
The best answer I can give you is to see if your present insurance company is doing business down in Flordia. Then have your present agent check for you for an agency in the area where you are going to live.
If you do not like the rates you are offered, shop around. Don't cancel your car insurance until you first have acquired another policy and you have paid for it. AND do not let your car insurance LAPSE, for that's a ';no no';. Once a car insurance policy is lapse for non-payment and you begin searching for car insurance anew, you will almost automatically be placed in a pool (special car insurance) where the costs are much greater.
If I remember right, Florida is a no fault state, so your policy will change even if you keep the same company.
When you move and get your address, just contact an agent authorized to write policies in Florida.
Move down there and once you are there call your agent and see if your company offers insurance in FL. If you have geico or progessive they most certianly do. Now would be a good time to shop around for new insurance.
Your current policy will cover you while you are in FL, or anywhere else in the US for that matter.
Within 30 days of moving to FL you should have your drivers license changed to an FL license and then insure the car and re-register it.
Good luck and enjoy the warm weather (if you are moving from somewhere cold)
Auto Quotes: http://www.insureme.com/landing.aspx?Ref
Take care,
CaseyI am moving to Florida and was wondering how to change my car insurance?
Just call your agent and he can help you. Or if you are with a .com based company call them and see if they do biz there. You may have to change companies if the one you are with doesn't do biz in FL.I am moving to Florida and was wondering how to change my car insurance?
The best answer I can give you is to see if your present insurance company is doing business down in Flordia. Then have your present agent check for you for an agency in the area where you are going to live.
If you do not like the rates you are offered, shop around. Don't cancel your car insurance until you first have acquired another policy and you have paid for it. AND do not let your car insurance LAPSE, for that's a ';no no';. Once a car insurance policy is lapse for non-payment and you begin searching for car insurance anew, you will almost automatically be placed in a pool (special car insurance) where the costs are much greater.
If I remember right, Florida is a no fault state, so your policy will change even if you keep the same company.
When you move and get your address, just contact an agent authorized to write policies in Florida.
Move down there and once you are there call your agent and see if your company offers insurance in FL. If you have geico or progessive they most certianly do. Now would be a good time to shop around for new insurance.
Your current policy will cover you while you are in FL, or anywhere else in the US for that matter.
Within 30 days of moving to FL you should have your drivers license changed to an FL license and then insure the car and re-register it.
Good luck and enjoy the warm weather (if you are moving from somewhere cold)
How to change My car's Clutch?
Hi,
I have a Nissan Maxima 2000 stick shift! It's time to change it's clutch nad replace the new one. I want to replace it myself instead of having someone else to fix it. Does anyone know how to change it with a source???
ThanksHow to change My car's Clutch?
You'll need to remove the transmission first. This is a lot of work, especially on a front wheel drive car like your Maxima.
You'll need to remove the axles, the shift linkage, trans mounts, any wiring connectors, slave cylinder/clutch cable (your car will have one or the other,) and the bolts that hold the trans and engine together. You need something to support the trans like a floor jack and a piece of wood so that once it is disconnected from everything and unbolted from the engine you can maneuver the trans back away from the pressure plate and flywheel.
Keep in mind that you'll also need to support the engine before the trans is removed, when I do this at home I use a nice thick block of wood under the oil pan.
Once you get the trans out, you will need to hold the engine still so that the crankshaft can't rotate while you unbolt the pressure plate and flywheel. Either have a friend counter hold the engine with a socket and breaker bar on the crank pulley bolt or rig something up to hold the flywheel still.
Once the engine is held still, unbolt the pressure plate, the clutch disc will then fall right out. Next unbolt the flywheel. You will want to either replace or resurface the flywheel at this point, don't bolt your new clutch assembly up to a flywheel that's full of heat checks, you will regret it once it starts to chatter.
Next replace the throw out bearing (it will be attached to the release fork on the transmission input shaft) and lightly grease the splines of the input shaft with moly grease. If your car has a pilot bearing in the end of the crankshaft, use a puller tool to remove it and install a new one. Bolt up the new or resurfaced flywheel (you'll have to look up the torque specs in a manual). Now you will need to use the clutch disc alignment tool (usually is included with the clutch kit) to center the clutch disc against the flywheel so that you can put the pressure plate on. Align the pressure plate with the dowel pins on the flywheel and torque the bolts to specs. Remove the alignment tool and you're ready to put the trans back in.
This is the hardest part. You need the input shaft of the trans to slide smoothly back into the splines of the clutch disk and into the pilot bearing (if your car has one.) Lift the trans into position with the jack and leave the jack where it is so you can rest the trans on it if you get tired. You will know when the trans slides in. Don't force it in by using the bolts to pull the trans towards the engine, you can damage the trans and you'll have to do this all over again!
Once you get the trans in place, start putting everything back together.
Make sure the pedal feels good and you can shift into every gear, including reverse. If all is well, take it for a test drive. Remember that a new clutch must be broken in for at least 500 miles. This means keep the revs down, keep downshifting to a minimum and try to avoid heavy traffic if at all possible.
If you still want to do it yourself after reading this, good for you! Definitely pick up a manual as it will help you out if you forget how something goes together or you get stuck somewhere.How to change My car's Clutch?
kasra this isnt a job for a newbe. it requires special tools many of them (lifts, alignment tools, etc.) one mistake can cost a bunch to the wallet. also the mechanic needs to closely examine for damaged and worn parts. I dont often advise people not to attempt a job but something like this i must.
My suggestion is to go to a parts store and buy a repair manual and study it.And if you decide to do it yourself you better have someone else there that knows mechanics to help out doing this job.Or the other thing is just take it to a shop and have them do it it would be up to you either way.I know how to do them but not knowing where you live it would be impossible to help you out from where I am at.hgm20002000@yahoo.com
best bet is to buy a haynes manual, they are usually about 25 dollars but are very useful and will show you step by step instructions
for sure, haynes manual for such an easy job
I have a Nissan Maxima 2000 stick shift! It's time to change it's clutch nad replace the new one. I want to replace it myself instead of having someone else to fix it. Does anyone know how to change it with a source???
ThanksHow to change My car's Clutch?
You'll need to remove the transmission first. This is a lot of work, especially on a front wheel drive car like your Maxima.
You'll need to remove the axles, the shift linkage, trans mounts, any wiring connectors, slave cylinder/clutch cable (your car will have one or the other,) and the bolts that hold the trans and engine together. You need something to support the trans like a floor jack and a piece of wood so that once it is disconnected from everything and unbolted from the engine you can maneuver the trans back away from the pressure plate and flywheel.
Keep in mind that you'll also need to support the engine before the trans is removed, when I do this at home I use a nice thick block of wood under the oil pan.
Once you get the trans out, you will need to hold the engine still so that the crankshaft can't rotate while you unbolt the pressure plate and flywheel. Either have a friend counter hold the engine with a socket and breaker bar on the crank pulley bolt or rig something up to hold the flywheel still.
Once the engine is held still, unbolt the pressure plate, the clutch disc will then fall right out. Next unbolt the flywheel. You will want to either replace or resurface the flywheel at this point, don't bolt your new clutch assembly up to a flywheel that's full of heat checks, you will regret it once it starts to chatter.
Next replace the throw out bearing (it will be attached to the release fork on the transmission input shaft) and lightly grease the splines of the input shaft with moly grease. If your car has a pilot bearing in the end of the crankshaft, use a puller tool to remove it and install a new one. Bolt up the new or resurfaced flywheel (you'll have to look up the torque specs in a manual). Now you will need to use the clutch disc alignment tool (usually is included with the clutch kit) to center the clutch disc against the flywheel so that you can put the pressure plate on. Align the pressure plate with the dowel pins on the flywheel and torque the bolts to specs. Remove the alignment tool and you're ready to put the trans back in.
This is the hardest part. You need the input shaft of the trans to slide smoothly back into the splines of the clutch disk and into the pilot bearing (if your car has one.) Lift the trans into position with the jack and leave the jack where it is so you can rest the trans on it if you get tired. You will know when the trans slides in. Don't force it in by using the bolts to pull the trans towards the engine, you can damage the trans and you'll have to do this all over again!
Once you get the trans in place, start putting everything back together.
Make sure the pedal feels good and you can shift into every gear, including reverse. If all is well, take it for a test drive. Remember that a new clutch must be broken in for at least 500 miles. This means keep the revs down, keep downshifting to a minimum and try to avoid heavy traffic if at all possible.
If you still want to do it yourself after reading this, good for you! Definitely pick up a manual as it will help you out if you forget how something goes together or you get stuck somewhere.How to change My car's Clutch?
kasra this isnt a job for a newbe. it requires special tools many of them (lifts, alignment tools, etc.) one mistake can cost a bunch to the wallet. also the mechanic needs to closely examine for damaged and worn parts. I dont often advise people not to attempt a job but something like this i must.
My suggestion is to go to a parts store and buy a repair manual and study it.And if you decide to do it yourself you better have someone else there that knows mechanics to help out doing this job.Or the other thing is just take it to a shop and have them do it it would be up to you either way.I know how to do them but not knowing where you live it would be impossible to help you out from where I am at.hgm20002000@yahoo.com
best bet is to buy a haynes manual, they are usually about 25 dollars but are very useful and will show you step by step instructions
for sure, haynes manual for such an easy job
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