Cars FAQCars PortalQuestion: Do cars burn more gas after a cold start on a wintery morning? Answer: Most cars will have a "high idle" when you first start them on a cold morning. There's a sensor that checks the temp of the air being sucked into the engine. If that temp is too cold, it makes the engine run a little faster (just as if you had pressed down a bit on the gas pedal) until the engine compartment warms up. So, the difference that you're probably seeing in the amount of "smoke" (exhaust) before and after your car warms up is simply due to a higher idle, and therefore more exhaust pressure - the hot air is moving faster out into the cold air, so it gets farther before it cools enough to "disappear". As for the "subdivision" versus "highway" difference, that's probably more a matter of speed. For example - if you lit a cigarette (not that I'm encouraging anybody to smoke) and held it up to your window, you'd see more smoke if you were driving slow than if you were driving fast - same effect.
Question: How should two cars turning left in open intersection place themselves? Answer: In situations like this, I wait until the way is clear to go into the middle to turn so I don't end up blocking someone's way or vice versa. If in doubt, let the other driver go first.
Question: What cars are comparable to the nissan maxima? Any advice is helpful! Answer: Honda Accord EX V6, Mazdaspeed 6, Volkswagen Passat,
Question: What are some of the safest cars on the road? Answer: Acura RSX & TSX all perform well in crash tests and consumer reports
Question: Can I disconnect jump start cable when the cars are running? I think my car has a bad battery. I was successful in jump starting my car with another car. I could get it started and running for a few minutes with jump start cables. I then turned both cars off, disconnected the jump start cable. My car couldn't start then without the cable. Can I disconnect my jump start cable when the two cars are still running? That way I can drive the car to an auto shop and have the battery replaced. Thanks. Answer: Absolutely, you can leave the car running! But, don't rule out the alternator and charging system!
Question: Cars in the 1920s were made to last a lifetime. How long do you expect your car to last before you sell it? Back then automakers took pride in their product. Now, anybody driving a car more than 10 years old doesn't want to invest a dime in it because it's virtually worthless on the used car market. These days, filling the tank of a 10 year old car doubles its value! And does it seem like we're getting raped when we pay the money for what we believe is quality, but the car doesn't end up lasting any longer than a Yugo? Am I the only one that feels rage about the poor quality & workmanship and the high prices we're forced to pay because of government mandated bumpers, lights, gismos, gatdgets, bells & whistles? Answer: My cars usually last about 10 years. I think my DH and I keep cars MUCH longer than the average consumer. DH just traded in a 1979 Chevy van for a 2004 Ranger and I have a 1998 Ranger that I bought new and traded a 1989 Mustang for.
Question: Can you put two cars on two different insurance companies? Answer: Many companies will not allow this. Lets say you have a young driver in the household and you put yourself and the kid on the one policy and just yourself on the other policy. You are then able to rate yourself as primary driver on both policies. Or lets say one of the vehicles is leased and the leasing company requires high liability limits. You put one car on one policy with 100,000/300,000 liability and the owned vehicle you have 15,000/30,000 liability. These are both examples of insurance fraud and reasons that insurance companies require all or nothing.
Question: What kind of cars are most reliable even when they are getting older? Which types of cars would you say are relaible even when they are older, ie hondas, chevy's etc Answer: The ones which are cared for and maintained properly will last longer than the others without regard to who makes it. Some people refer to some types of vehicles as being "bullet proof" or "indestructible". Those people don't take care of vehicles; they abuse and destroy them.
Question: Is it dangerous to leave cars air conditioning on while car is off? Answer: No. It isn't dangerous. When you turn the key to "start" all electrical circuits which are wired through the ignition switch are disconnected, except those which are used for starting the car. When the engine starts and you release the key, from the start position, then all the circuits are again connected. I know a lot of people, most of who don't know the starter from the distributor, who insist that the AC needs to be switched off before starting the car. I don't switch it off and never have had a bit of trouble, with either the engine or the AC on any of my cars.
Question: Is there a big disadvantage to importing Japanese cars to the UK to make up for the lower cost? Also, the Japanese seem to take better car of their cars in general as the condition of the vehicle has a bigger impact on the resale value in Japan. So what is the disadvantage? Answer: Make sure that the car will be able to pass any pollution tests you may have in the UK. Or see if you can get an exemption.
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